Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation

Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation Farm animal sanctuary focusing on species appropriate husbandry and science-based training practices in Meriden, KS. We appreciate all of your support!

Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit animal sanctuary. Our primary focus areas are rehabilitation, training, and providing a forever sanctuary for those who would likely end up in an unfortunate situation if they left the Foundation due to medical or behavioral issues. We strive to use positive reinforcement training methods to help the animals learn necessary husbandry behavio

rs such as medical treatments, as well as to train animals to demonstrate the benefits and effectiveness of the method. We currently house 16 horses, 2 miniature horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 2 small breed cattle, 13 goats, 8 cats and 2 dogs, and as you can imagine this is a lot of work and expense. Every like, share and mention matters!

Every time I clean Chester and Chino's pen I set up their little houses nicely and every time they are like "absolutely ...
01/23/2025

Every time I clean Chester and Chino's pen I set up their little houses nicely and every time they are like "absolutely not" 🤣🤣

Don't forget these two little wrecking balls are looking for their forever homes!

Message me for details!

For the better part of my life, I did what a lot of horse people do, I listened to those with more experience, people wh...
01/19/2025

For the better part of my life, I did what a lot of horse people do, I listened to those with more experience, people who had been doing this thing for a long time. I didn’t question a lot of what I heard about training, nutrition, hoof care, and just about everything else you would want to learn about horses. There were some things that didn’t sit right in my soul, but what did I know? Who was I to question hundreds of years of experience and knowledge gained by that experience?

Fast forward a few decades and a lot of information later one of the biggest things that I learned was that if it doesn’t feel right you don’t have to do it. No matter what anyone says. You’re gonna have to have thick skin though. People don’t often take kindly to questioning long held beliefs even if the only “questioning” you are doing is just not getting in line. They will ridicule your differences, label you as “one of those” and generally push you to the outskirts of the in crowd but it’s only natural. At our core we humans find comfort in sameness as much as any herd animal, and you’d think that would help us to understand the horses a little bit better, but it seems it rarely does.

I strayed so far from the tradition that I convinced myself that the herd had no safer place than in my care. Letting them be adopted out into the world was as good as driving them to the kill pen myself, or worse yet, condemning them to a life of terror and pain. I forgot about the proverbial baby in the bathwater, that just because a lot of traditional horsemanship makes my head hurt there are still plenty of good people out there doing just what I’m doing. Trying their best to coexist with these animals in a way that is least intrusive and mutually beneficial. I was doing exactly what the traditionalist did to a lot of us positive reinforcement trainers, pushing them to the outskirts and labeling them unworthy.

Recently someone walked into my life that changed everything I thought I knew, everything I thought I wanted, and everything I thought about those who think and believe so very much differently than I do. It was like one of those old movies that started in black and white and then suddenly the technicolor switched on and the eyes of the audience were as wide as dinner plates. I could have discounted this person based on our many, many differences but would have missed out on the way they look at me like I am made of pure magic. The way they see me in a way I still don’t yet see myself, and that changed me. It reminded me that there are good people everywhere even when we don’t agree on how to train or keep horses, and those good people could very well be the technicolor my herd deserves.

So, I guess this is a very long announcement that a limited number of our animals will be listed for adoption in the next year. Potential adopters will be carefully screened and vetted, of course. Reach out to us if there are any that you have watched and loved and would like to add to your own herd.

Chester & Chino are looking for a forever home!Chester and Chino came to us about 6 months ago and now are ready to find...
01/17/2025

Chester & Chino are looking for a forever home!

Chester and Chino came to us about 6 months ago and now are ready to find their new home!

They are about a year old and both are spunky and talkative little dudes who love their snacks. They are a little uncertain about handling but have not bitten at all and do great for their nail trims. Chester is currently being treated for hay poke in his eye. They can be homed together or separated.

Will come with appropriate sized cage, hides, bedding, food bowls, water bottles, bag of pellets, bag of orchard hay.

Can deliver within one hour of Meriden, KS.

Message me if you are interested in either of these guys!

01/12/2025

The snow is still deep but the temperatures are much more doable! Felix is always happy to "help" 🤣

Things have settled after the storm and we are able to get around more easily, thank goodness! It's mornings like this t...
01/08/2025

Things have settled after the storm and we are able to get around more easily, thank goodness! It's mornings like this that remind me why we do this, I wouldn't trade this place for the world 🥰.

Animals fed and watered, now time to hibernate until afternoon feeding. Stay safe out there!
01/05/2025

Animals fed and watered, now time to hibernate until afternoon feeding. Stay safe out there!

With a possibility of blizzard conditions and up to a foot or so of snow here in NE Kansas, Felix James got his Carhartt...
01/04/2025

With a possibility of blizzard conditions and up to a foot or so of snow here in NE Kansas, Felix James got his Carhartt's on and "helped" me get plenty of hay out before the storm. Stay safe out there!

We have revamped our sponsorship program for the new year and would LOVE to have your support. The care, feeding, and f...
01/01/2025

We have revamped our sponsorship program for the new year and would LOVE to have your support.

The care, feeding, and facility and equipment maintenance costs to support the crew you love so much costs around $2000 per month!

Won't you support your favorite sanctuary animal today?

Sponsorship Link: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTczNTAx

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!!

Since our main laborer (AKA Dad) is laid up for a while after a knee replacement, I am figuring stuff out on my own! Tod...
12/15/2024

Since our main laborer (AKA Dad) is laid up for a while after a knee replacement, I am figuring stuff out on my own!

Today it was the tractor running out of fuel right after I dropped the first bale in for the east herd 🙃. So I had to go fill up the very sophisticated fuel barrel in the back of the truck and get close enough to the tractor to hook up the pump. I only scraped a little paint off of Bessie, she's fine 🤣. Mission accomplished! 💪 💪 💪

12/08/2024

Sadie & Sophie (cows) and Lincoln, Dexter, and Jackson (sheep) were integrated into the big herd today! There was a lot of running and playing and they will spend the winter on the hill with the crew.

Giving Tuesday is here! Check out our pinned post to donate!
12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is here! Check out our pinned post to donate!

Stinky pig says thank you for your donations to our veterinary fund! 🐖 🐷 🐽 ❤️
12/03/2024

Stinky pig says thank you for your donations to our veterinary fund! 🐖 🐷 🐽 ❤️

We are raising $500 for our veterinary fund and can't wait to share that we've met our goal! Help us out!
12/03/2024



We are raising $500 for our veterinary fund and can't wait to share that we've met our goal! Help us out!

Stinky has mastered the big pedestal and he's so proud of himself! 😁
11/24/2024

Stinky has mastered the big pedestal and he's so proud of himself! 😁

11/21/2024

There are lots of ways to support your local charities!

11/18/2024

is coming up quick! Keep an eye 👁 out for our fundraisers, details coming soon!
11/09/2024

is coming up quick!

Keep an eye 👁 out for our fundraisers, details coming soon!

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9703 X Road
Meriden, KS
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+17856089649

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The snow is still deep but the temperatures are much more doable! Felix is always happy to "help" 🤣

Merry Christmas!!

Sadie & Sophie (cows) and Lincoln, Dexter, and Jackson (sheep) were integrated into the big herd today! There was a lot of running and playing and they will spend the winter on the hill with the crew.

There are lots of ways to support your local charities! #GivingTuesday2024

Teaching little Maddie to "station" which requires staying on her spot while the humans do things. This is only her 2nd session and she is getting it! Her little tail slays me 😆 #goatsofinstagram #goatstagram #clickertraininggoats #goats4life🐐

Happy Friday Friends! It's been a whirlwind of a month already, so sorry for the lack of updates! Enjoy this morning view of the herd across the street who belong to my cousin. I so enjoy watching them every day! 🥰

Dexter, Lincoln, and Jackson have really warmed up to me! Sheep are super flighty compared to goats and it has taken a while to convince these dudes that I'm their pal. Sadie, on the other hand, is the friendliest cow I've ever met! Sophie is still reserving judgment, but we are making progress! #cowsmakemehappy #cowstagram #moolovers #moolove #sheepiestuff #sheepiesofinstagram #sheepies #animalsanctuary #animalsanctuarylife #charitywork #sanctuary #sanctuaryfarm #cowsofinstagram

Today's Friday Feature is Ernie! Ernie and his pal Clarence were surrendered to us by a kind family who weren't able to give them the attention they needed. Now they will live here in the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. Ernie has the best floppy ears, and is always happy for a snack! He is smart, funny, and a valued member of the crew! We are home to 52 farm animals living in sanctuary! 🐄 6 cattle 🐷 1 pig 🐐 22 goats 🐑 6 sheep 🐴 2 miniature horses 🦄 2 miniature donkeys 🐎 13 full size horses That's a lot of grass 🌿 🤑🤑! 💗 Want to help out?!! You're the BEST!! It costs roughly $2000 a month just to feed the animals and treat any minor injuries. Literally every dollar counts, and if we received $1 for every like and share we'd have it made in the shade! 😎 💜 Like and share our posts! Leave us a note to say hi! We ❤️ hearing from fellow animal advocates! ❣️Visit our main page and click the Donate button 💛 Venmo @GreenAcresFarmAnimal 💚PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3939624 ❣️ Be a one-time or monthly supporter: https://www.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/MTU3OTU3 👍Shop our Gift Shop: https://www.greenacresfaf.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html 👌 Shop our Chewy wish list to give much needed feed and supplies. It’s never been easier to give back! https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ltU4V/destination:https://www.chewy.com/g/green-acres-farm-animal-foundation_b105491202

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"How do you afford all those animals!?" One way I afford it is by having my own land and producing most of the hay on site. It doesn't make it free, but it sure cuts costs a LOT! We are also working on converting our alfalfa field to a native prairie to support the local wildlife alongside our trespassing species we brought in 🤣. We are kinda failing at the conversion at the moment, but we shall overcome! #cowsmakemehappy #minidonkey #horsepower #kansasfarmlife #sheepiestuff #sheepies #animalsanctuary #animalsanctuarylife #charitywork #horselife #horsemanship #farmlife #goatstagram #animalrescue #sanctuaryfarm #kansasfarms #kansasfarm

Discretionary effort, ya'll, it's a thing! Dr. Susan Friedman describes it as "learners exceed the criterion required for reinforcement ". Basically, they go above and beyond because they are having a good time 😁. This happens more with positive reinforcement training than negative reinforcement or punishment, as those methods often produce only the minimum effort to avoid punishment, or release "pressure" in negative reinforcement. Want to know more? Give us a shout! Happy to point you in the direction of R+ coaches and resources 😃. #horsetrainingtips #horsepower #horsepride #longearlover #minidonkey #donkeyrescue #donkey #ottbsrock #ottbofinstagram #animalsanctuarylife

Who wants coffee?! We have partnered with Fluffy Cow Coffee to raise funds via coffee and merchandise sales and Fluffy Cow just dropped a new flavor, Colt Following, and it's a hit!! Really lovely dark French roast coffee, very smooth and kinda chocolatey....delightful! Be sure to use our exclusive shopping link: https://fluffycowcoffee.com/gafaf and Fluffy Cow will donate $2.50 for every item sold through our link! Pick up a cute cup at greenacresfaf.com ☕️ #drinkup #coffeetime #coffeeandhorses☕️🐴 #coffeeandponiesareallineed

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Our mission is to rescue farm animals in need and provide them with rehabilitation, training, and forever sanctuary, if necessary. We adopt out a limited number of horses to approved homes, and provide a forever home to those whose injuries place them at too high a risk to rehome. Many have come from the slaughter pipeline and for that reason, horses must be able to walk, trot and canter calmly under saddle before being adopted. Our goats and cattle are not for adoption at this time. Our second generation farm in NE Kansas aims to produce the forage needed to sustain our sanctuary animals, and to inspire humans to manage land in partnership with nature. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization, your donations are tax deductible!