Although the wind blew some gusts our way every once in a while, and a little rain came down here and there, it was a beautiful day for all our SASHA Farm visitors and supporters who came out to the Humane Fair on July 22.

You met representatives from other animal advocacy organizations (see list below). You saw a presentation by Brece Clark, the Humane Cowboy, met Anonymous for the Voiceless, and talked to the SASHA Farm founders, Dorothy Davies and Monty Jackson, in a very enjoyable and informative Q&A session. Your children enjoyed our new Children’s Corner and got to meet Wonder Woman. Many of you joined tours of the farm and you learned all about the 250 animal residents and how they came to live at SASHA Farm. You visited the animal areas and talked to dedicated volunteers who told you more about the pigs, goats, cows, horses, birds, sheep and all other animal species who live at SASHA Farm. You learned the names of many animals and now you know their stories. You met or re-acquainted yourself with Bhima, Daisy Belle, and the Jersey Five. You enjoyed a great vegan buffet lunch catered by The Moveable Feast.

It was truly a great day and we thank all of you, both first time visitors and long time supporters, as well as the animal advocacy organizations, and all the volunteers and staff of SASHA Farm, for a day that we will all remember. Most of all, you helped the animal residents. Without your help, we could not keep saving farm animals in need and promoting the plant-based diet. Thank you again for everything that you do for the animals and for spreading the word!

And, thanks to the following organizations for helping to make our Humane Fair a day to remember!

Animals & Society Institute
All Species Kinship (A.S.K.)
Windsor-Detroit Farm Animal Save
VegMichigan
Northwest Ohio Vegan Advocates
Attorneys for Animals
Run Woodstock-Charles Leister (gofundme.com/charles-leister-run-woodstock)
Bird Center of Washtenaw County
S.M.A.R.T. – Southeastern Michigan Animal Rights Team

Here are just a few pictures of this great day! Check here again soon for more! They are coming, and we can’t wait!

June Carter Cash enjoying her spa day in preparation for the visitors who will be there soon!

A tour group is starting, led by volunteer Alicia MacLean.

Beautiful peacock amazing the visitors.

SASHA Farm Founders, Monte Jackson and Dorothy Davies, greeting Humane Fair visitors. The sign on top of the hay bale reads, “Did you know that hay to feed the animals at SASHA costs between $50-$60K a year?” PLEASE HELP by donating here, on the website. The animals will be truly grateful for your help!

SASHA’s Brece Clark speaking as the Humane Cowboy.

A panoramic view of the noble cows of SASHA Farm.

Sheldon the sheep and his rescuer, young Ruby.

Sheldon happy to be saved from the auction. Thank you Ruby!

Here’s Herman (below), showing a tour group how he makes his quiet space every day.

CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE PICTURES. The cows, pigs, horses, goats, sheep and birds want you to know how much they appreciated your visit!!

The SASHA Farm Humane Fair is right around the corner – so mark your calendars for Sunday July 22 from 12 – 4 pm and get ready for a day to remember. You might ask, “What’s this Humane Fair all about?”  Well, there will be lots to learn and to do on this beautiful summer day! For example, get to know all of the 250 animal residents like Eve the potbellied pig (top picture) and Moo and Jefferson (immediately above), and make friends with the new animals who have recently joined us such as Molly and Elsa the pygmy goats, Rosie the donkey, and Debbie the mule. They’re all eagerly awaiting your visit!! And, you’ll be amazed at how much the Jersey Five have grown, and you’ll delight in Daisy Belle as she skips across the pastures with joy! Take a guided tour and hear the animals’ rescue stories and how each one is so very special and much loved at SASHA Farm.

Check out the animal advocacy groups who will be tabling that day and learn more about the following non-profit organizations:

Attorneys for Animals, Animals & Society Institute, All Species Kinship, Bird Center of Washtenaw County, Windsor Detroit Farm Animal Save, VegMichigan, Northwest Ohio Vegan Advocates, S.M.A.R.T. (Southeastern Michigan Animal Rights Team) and Run Woodstock-Charles Leister.

And no worries about going away hungry. Not a chance!! To top the afternoon off, included in your ticket price is a scrumptious vegan buffet lunch, served by The Moveable Feast Catering. If you are looking for some delicious vegan sweets before or after your lunch, visit our Bake Sale, and please consider donating items if you love to bake. We will be selling SASHA Farm merchandise, including a brand new Bhima shirt, Daisy Belle baseball T’s and hoodies,  and new note card designs hot off the presses!

This year there will be a special presentation delivered by the Humane Cowboy (SASHA’s Brece Clark!).  Brece is a former professional horse trainer and event rider, but has taken a platform against many horse training methods, and will speak about this and the ethics of riding horses at 1:00 pm. There will also be a demonstration by the local chapter of Anonymous for the Voiceless.

If anyone in your group needs assistance, please contact us at info@sashafarm.org and we will do our very best to accommodate you! And, if you love to take pictures, feel free to do so, but we do ask that professional photographers, videographers, and artists working in other visual mediums understand and agree to follow our photo policy by contacting us at info@sashafarm.org if you wish to use SASHA Farm photographs for commercial or other ventures. Our Photo Policy is available under the Events tab on our website (scroll to the end of the section), and paper copies will be available at the Humane Fair Registration Desk.

Save time and buy your tickets HERE!

Do you love to bake? Do you want to help the animal residents at SASHA Farm? Put that winning combination together and donate some of your yummy vegan baked goods to the upcoming Humane Fair on Sunday, July 22.

We’re seeking donations of vegan sweets and other vegan baked goods for the bake sale at our Humane Fair July 22nd from 12-4 pm. With your help, we can raise additional funds for the animals at SASHA as well as increased awareness of how delicious the plant based diet can be!

All items must be  100% vegan, individually wrapped,  with an attached ingredient list and a suggested sale price. To donate items, contact Bob Harvie at bob@sashafarm.org.

We hope to see you at the sanctuary on July 22nd.  Daisy Belle and all the Jersey Five just can’t wait to introduce you to the other new animals. And Bhima, well, need we say more?

Everyone is jumping for joy in anticipation of your visit.

BUY TICKETS TO THE HUMANE FAIR HERE!

Photo of cinnamon rolls (above) and cinnamon spice coffee cake (below) courtesy of Lisa Gizzi, SASHA Farm Volunteer and Owner of Food Friends.