ABOUT US

We have been serving the community for over 15 years. To help us, please click on "HELP US" above!

A Tax exempt (501c3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Useless Animal Farm Sanctuary Inc. ... good for nothing but love!

Sanctuary Facts:

- We presently care for over 240 animals

- Since 2001 we have cared for over 410 domestic, 438 farm and 32 wildlife animals.

- We presently average 25 phone calls/ emails daily helping animals and the people who care about them.

- 2010 expenses = $25,000. Half was covered by donations/half was donated by Spear family.

- A animal sanctuary for 15 years, 8 years ago we became non-profit/501c3 organization.

- One afternoon each week we hire someone to help with the animals and quality control. This is our back up

person for emergencies and vacations.

Sanctuary animals are not used for food, experimentation, labor or breeding. Hence, the name "Useless Animal Farm Sanctuary".

Rescued Factory Hens from NY.

Suffering animals and horrific slaughter houses are NOT OK? We support legislation intended to stop inhumane treatment of farmed animals!

Curious Cracker steer "Lorenzo"!

We regularly foster bunnies for the Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. Three rabbits are permanent residents.

Snow Ball Rex

Emu's are "exotics" which began as a "farm animal fad".

2 of our 3 Emu's - Ahab and Friend

We ask you to be receptive to issues regarding treatment of farm animals. For more information, please refer to specialty organizations on our "LINKS" page.

Blondie and Dagwood-orphaned by a Dog Attack

Our animals were retired, rescued, or displaced farm animals. Most will live out their lives at the sanctuary.

Pot Bellied Pigs Rosie, Ollie and Sissy

When space permits, we foster dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for other rescues.

Puppies fostered for the Humane Society of N.E. Florida

Since farm animals are not bred for longevity, giving them a quality life can be expensive! Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

Larry Spear w/N.Y. Farm Sanctuary Turkeys

Interested in Adopting a Farm Animal?

Most animals we take in stay here for the remainder of their lives. However, we have limited means to care for the huge numbers of farm animals needing forever loving homes. If you are interested, in caring for a farm animal in need, consider our...

"Match Maker Program"

Information

We invite you to fill out an adoption application (copy and paste it into an email first) and submit it for pre-approval. Your application will be reviewed and filed. When we are contacted regarding a farm animal in need, which we can't take, we will reference our most suitable applications on file. Most requests are regarding potbellied pigs (and mixed), goats, bunnies, old & disabled horses, cats and dogs. We've also had calls on buffalo, emu, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, rhea etc.

Please understand, we take the "Match Maker Program" very seriously. We look for permanent and safe homes. People who are willing to provide a challenging, healthy and comfortable environment are most desired. Also, it's important that the property be owned not rented and zoned for that particular animal. Agricultural (AG) zoning has many sub-codes which denote what the land can be used for. The most difficult to find is AG property which allows pigs and chickens.

Unlike animals farmed for food, we look for life long homes where they be happy, not bred, eaten or given away. Farmed animals are encouraged to grow large quickly, often over bred and kept in small areas. Animals who could potentially live 10, 20 and 50 years, live a few weeks or 1-2 years of age in the farming industry. Their food, housing, space and medical is different than those expected to live long quality lives. We are always available to help find answers to questions concerning their care.

ADOPTION APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

Click on the ADOPT FORM button.

Questions? email: uafarm@comcast.net or call Ode Spear: 386-325-8289