Mad Hatter Farm

12/30/2024

ISO large wire spools and pallets donated for the care farm/sanctuary.

12/29/2024

Muddy days and soaping!

Espresso and Patchouli Goats milk soap.

$3 a bar of soap, all available here at the nonprofit shed store.

12/29/2024

This is always the Plan A 👌🏻💛

12/29/2024

Our road was blocked earlier today as well as power down, but all should be clear now!

I have people calling to share they want to drop trees off today and that’s fine!
Just please use extra caution as our wheelchair pathway/conveyor belt path is VERY slippery when wet.
I know personally as I have fallen on them several times.

I wouldn’t suggest this being the best day if you want to visit the animals.
It’s pretty soggy and wet out there.

Trees can be dropped to the side of the shed on the right side of entrance when you pull in.

We truly appreciate our communities donations and help with taking care of our animals here at the sanctuary.

12/29/2024

12/29/2024

Adoption can be beautiful…we just need to all work together. ❤️

12/29/2024

We want to thank Rodgers Veterinary Services for being on call for our newest rescue piglet that came from Augusta Animal Shelter.
With meds, she seems to be doing much better this morning.

We would appreciate any donations to help cover our recent vet bills for our new intakes that came in.
Castrated our two new cows, floated our senior horse, several vaccinations..and an emergency vet call for sweet piglet.

Donations can be made
Venmo
Zelle/paypal [email protected]

All donations are tax deductible as we are a licensed 501c3 rescue and sanctuary.

EIN 88-1376544

12/29/2024

Please keep Dr. Sales and his family in your prayers.

As many know, Dr. Sales was involved in an accident while working on a cow this week. He is currently being managed in the hospital and recovering, however he and his family could use all the prayers we have to offer.

For those who know him, I feel like everyone will tell you that he is the most fun loving, smart, godly, and hard working man they would ever meet! We have been met with outpouring support and concern regarding his condition, and we will do our best to update as the family gives us update.

We are hoping for a fast and efficient recovery!

As he told me on Christmas Eve, "Doc it is a dangerous profession we live...but we love it"
Those words have never been truer!

Dr. Marlee Rodgers

12/28/2024

New batches of one of the favs…fragrance free sensitive skin oatmeal soap as well as oatmeal honey soap.

12/28/2024

Truth

12/28/2024

I often find myself saying yes to opportunities that many might shy away from. However, I’ve had to take a step back from the constant commitment to rescue, as our financial resources sometimes fell short of what was needed. In truth, I find greater fulfillment in running a sanctuary rather than solely focusing on rescue.

From a young age, I felt a deep connection to animals and an instinct to rescue them. I’m so grateful to my parents for nurturing this part of me. I remember my mom lovingly bottle-feeding two newborn squirrels while I was at school. We cherished our time with Chip and Dale (named affectionately after the Rescue Rangers) until they eventually moved on. We always welcomed them to come and go freely while living in the countryside.

Those childhood experiences enriched our lives in ways I can hardly express. Growing up surrounded by nature, tending to gardens, and caring for horses, chickens, and rabbits revealed to me the beauty of a simple, fulfilling life. Our weekends spent camping under the stars were some of the happiest times, and I firmly believe that my upbringing shaped the person I am today.

My family had a profound influence on me. With my mother and aunt being nurses, and my grandmother an incredible caregiver who spread love unconditionally, I was enveloped in an environment of compassion. I learned to appreciate kindness and the importance of seeing the best in others.

In my current work, I maintain that same compassionate spirit. We open our hearts and home to medically fragile children—young lives that are often confronted with daunting challenges, including severe illnesses and the reality of terminal conditions. Some, like sweet Cassie, face uncertainty daily, requiring frequent hospital visits.

Reflecting on my life journey, I see how my experiences, particularly with my own precious son who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, have equipped me to care for these incredibly resilient children. He opened my eyes to a world filled with wonder, strength, and love, guiding me toward the path of compassion that now defines my life.

The gentle rhythms of country life that I grew up with illuminated the beauty that can flourish in the presence of love and care. I cherish moments like watching Cassie bask in the warm sunshine, lounging on our porch, or enjoying her time in her wheelchair outside.

Despite the difficulties we face, I am profoundly grateful for the path that has unfolded before us. Not everyone may understand the reasons we do what we do, but that’s alright. Unless someone has walked this journey as a parent of a child with special needs, they may never fully grasp the depth of this experience.

Today, I express heartfelt gratitude for Jojo and all the incredible children I’ve said yes to. They continually teach me the true essence of what really matters in life.

12/27/2024

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12/27/2024

12/27/2024

12/27/2024

Before I visited Cassie for the first time in the NICU, I went a little crazy at Target.
I was so excited to meet this little girl!

After that initial visit, I couldn’t stop going back to see her.
It was love at first sight for my little chunky girl.

I made her hats, brought her outfits, blankets, and continued to do so for the two years we were together.

Oh, how I loved dressing her up!

I will always cherish these moments and be so thankful that we got to be her family.

12/27/2024

I remember the day we got that call.
My husband was working in Canada but allowed me to say yes while he was gone.

I called him and said, surprise, you’re a daddy!
Our sweet D came to us at 6lbs from NICU, born with co***ne in his system.

Many months ahead, we were unsure if D could see as he wouldn’t track any toys we put in front of him.
He would also shake at times, cry nonstop.

He was nonverbal in all therapies up until close to 3 years old.
At 2-3 years old, we struggled more with behaviors and hitting inside the home.
We kept pushing through, doing anything we could to teach and guide him.
The boy he has grown up to be!

D is now almost 5 years old, is not in any therapies anymore, and is doing incredible!

Was it easy? No.
Do we still have struggles at times?
What parent doesn't?
When we said yes, we committed all the way through.
Adoption is a lifetime commitment, and to dig through the trenches not just from fostering but forever after.

My hope is to share to bring awareness, to hopefully gain more adoptive parents/foster parents, but also prepare as well.
It is one of the absolute hardest heartbreaking crushing defeating things I have ever done..but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.

Did I mention his absolute LOVE for all things Bluey?!

12/27/2024

Asking for prayers ❤️

Please pray for Dr. Les Sales. He had a farm call related accident and is in the ICU.
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