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THREE HOUR TOUR
When I woke this morning, I did not expect to see the Atlantic Ocean today. Every day at Unity Farm Sanctuary has the possibility of...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 21, 2021


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF UNITY FARM SANCTUARY
It’s dawn at Unity Farm Sanctuary: roosters sing the song of their people as they wake up; robins, wild turkeys and deer move about...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 14, 2021


WELL, WHAT ABOUT THE ROOSTER, YOU SAY?
Most roosters never find a forever home. Throughout the year, we receive countless calls and emails pleading with us to take in roosters....
Kathy Halamka
Aug 10, 2021


"IT'S NOT MY JOB" (WE DON'T SAY THIS)
To work at a farm animal sanctuary, everyone has to master a lot of very diverse skills. Volunteers, staff, managers all have to do so. ...
Kathy Halamka
Aug 3, 2021


WE ARE ALL STARDUST
(photo: Hazel Marie with her veggies and her duck buddies - Hazel is doing a good job losing some weight!) "I believe everyone should...
Kathy Halamka
Jul 15, 2021


HOT OF THE PRESS (OR THE PODCAST!)
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." ~Nelson...
Kathy Halamka
Jul 2, 2021


MARKY, BILLY AND NAPOLEON FOUND SAFE HAVEN HERE
(L-R Napoleon, Marky, Billy) There were so many obvious reasons for John and me to be quite excited to have the Sanctuary land transfer...
Kathy Halamka
Jun 8, 2021


THE COMMUNITY OF UNITY FARM SANCTUARY
Good morning! Over the past few months, so many new people have discovered us. I want to take a moment to introduce you to Unity Farm...
Kathy Halamka
May 11, 2021


THE HIDDEN WORK OF RESCUE AND SANCTUARY
When the warm spring breezes and beautiful sunshine abounds, it is easy to forget the long hard winter and how hard that can be for the...
Kathy Halamka
Apr 13, 2021


EVERYONE CAN SAVE A LIFE
Have you wanted to rescue a dog or a cat? Maybe you have thought about saving some retired hens, or some older goats? Even parakeets,...
Kathy Halamka
Mar 11, 2021


THE MONTH OF LOVE
We think of February as the month of love, because we need to make very sure a lot of warm love is focused on all our rescues. February...
Kathy Halamka
Feb 14, 2021


THE QUIET OF WINTER
Most years, the Sanctuary is quiet in the wintertime, almost in hibernation. This is particularly true when there is a lot of snow. Snow...
Kathy Halamka
Jan 26, 2021


LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
THE VIP LOUNGE Boston Globe One pandemic perk? Plenty more volunteers at Unity Farm Sanctuary We caught up with cofounder Kathy Halamka...
Kathy Halamka
Jan 18, 2021


THE SANCTUARY AS A COMMUNITY BENEFIT STARTUP
"It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope...
Kathy Halamka
Dec 31, 2020


THE FINAL WEEK OF 2020
This year was a curious time. Filled with changes and challenges, beauty and loss.
Kathy Halamka
Dec 25, 2020
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