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PENNY BLOSSOM PIG
One of our very earliest Unity rescues is Penny Blossom Pig. She is an American Yorkshire Pig, the most common breed type for factory...
Kathy Halamka
Dec 20, 2024


VALUES, MISSION, VISION
The Sanctuary is a place of kindness, compassion, and connection. I hope you will join us in our efforts. Working with a mission you...
Kathy Halamka
Nov 7, 2024


TONS AND TONS
What do we need here at the Sanctuary by the ton, you may ask? Hay, lots and lots and LOTS of Hay. Little Hamish Highland is already...
Kathy Halamka
Oct 3, 2024


A Day in the Life at Unity Farm Sanctuary
Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at Unity Farm Sanctuary? Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you to...
Kathy Halamka
Oct 3, 2024


SOMEONE, NOT SOMETHING
We are deeply attached to the rescues at the Sanctuary. Each and every one has a unique personality. We get to know the personality of...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 6, 2024


YOU LIFT US UP
Our amazing supporters have given us 'wings' - well at least the Piggies will have a lift! The 'Spanier Feet First Pig Lift' has arrived...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 4, 2024


THE PIG WHISPERER
Guest Blogger Michael Tuberdyke (the Sanctuary Shelter Manager) is our pig whisperer. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for pigs...
Kathy Halamka
Aug 15, 2024


ALWAYS TRYING TO DO BETTER
Everyday, the team at Unity Farm Sanctuary works toward improving the lives of our rescues. You might think of it as “the examined life”,...
Kathy Halamka
Aug 1, 2024


BACK TO THE CENTER
When I was born in the 1960’s, there were 3,126,686,743 people on this blue-green marble we all call home. At the start of 2024, the...
Kathy Halamka
Jul 2, 2024


DO MORE, BE MORE, HELP MORE
We read the news sometimes and can experience despair, right? Some of what has changed in the past fifty or more years is the speed at...
Kathy Halamka
Jun 4, 2024


DREAM BIG
We dream BIG dreams here. John and I have never dreamed 'small' about the things that are important to us. Since we met in 1980 on the...
Kathy Halamka
May 23, 2024


LEAP CHANGEMAKERS 2023-2024
Our LEAP Changemakers 2023-2024 have knocked it out of the park! On May 10, 2024, the participants and their families were at the...
Kathy Halamka
May 13, 2024


WHY?
I think one of the most common questions I am asked is "Why rescue?" or more specifically, "Why farmed animal rescue?" The broadest...
Kathy Halamka
Apr 4, 2024


BEHIND THE CURTAIN
We feel really blessed to be able to rescue so many farmed animals at Unity Farm Sanctuary. 62 mammals and 225 birds live out their lives...
Kathy Halamka
Mar 5, 2024


AN EXTRA DAY TO 'LEAP INTO COMPASSION'
Leap Day, for LEAP Changemakers! Perfect synergy for Leap Day - our LEAP Changemakers project team, lead by LEAPer Caroline Kisgen,...
Kathy Halamka
Feb 29, 2024
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