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Winslow Farm

Winslow Farm is a nonprofit animal sanctuary located in Norton, Massachusetts, USA It is home to about 300 animals that have been abandoned or neglected. These animals include horses, sheep, llamas, alpacas, goats, peacocks, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, mules, pheasants, cats, dogs, and emus. It is accreditted by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries .

Mission

Winslow Farm operates under three goals:

1. Rescue and rehabilitate mistreated and abandoned animals
2. Promote the prevention of animal mistreatment through educational programs and events
3. Advocate the preservation of the wildlife habitat

History

Winslow Farm opened its doors to the public in the fall of 1997. At this time, it had a total of 183 animals..

Prior to becoming an animal sanctuary, Winslow Farm was 5 acres of wooded farmland. The sanctuary's founder, Debra White, bought the land and constructed barns and sheds designed to shelter animals. By 1996, most of the structures were complete. The animals that she collected were what she considered to be "the worst down-and outers" from farm auctions.

Facilities

The Winslow Farm facilities are located on wooded farmland. Existing structures have been constructed based on simple post-and-beam architecture. Pens for the larger animals are enclosed by split-rail fences, although many of the animals at Winslow Farm are allowed to venture outside of their enclosures. The grounds are unpaved and for the most part coexist with the natural environment. Naturally-growing trees dot the landscape and can be found both on pedestrian paths and within enclosures.