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says Terry. “It’s really a great experi- ence for animals and visitors alike, especially kids who learn about respect and compassion for all living beings.” You can also book guided group tours and learn about where the ani- mals have come from and what their circumstances were, like Quinn the turkey who still thinks he’s a human. Rescued as a little bird shivering alone in the woods, he began enjoy- ing watching TV on the couch with his caregiver before ending up at the Sanctuary. Then there’s Evie, the three-legged goat. An emu stepped on her and broke her leg when she was only two weeks old. Unfortu- nately, it got infected and needed to be amputated. Her owner thought the best recourse was to shoot her—to the horror of the vets at University of Pennsylvania’s animal teaching hospital who contacted Poplar Spring. When asked if the Sanctuary would take the little goat post-surgery, a big yes from Terry and Dave resulted in Evie’s suc- cessful operation—and she does just fine these days on three legs. You’ll also hear the tale of Wee Wee the baby pig who fell off a truck in the middle of a blizzard and almost froze to death in a snow bank until he was spotted by passersby and brought to the Sanctuary. Now, four years later, he’s a happy, whopping 700-pound pig! Visitors are often visibly moved by the stories of these ani- mals overcoming terrible life situ- ations that are now free, trusting and exuding love. It’s a happy place as Terry likes to say, and there are many ways to help by donating, volunteering, or sponsoring any of Poolesville Veterinary Clinic, LLC Dr.’s Peter Eeg, Ashley Young, Marianne Van Doorn and the entire staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary care with a personal touch. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 7:30am - 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm • Closed Sunday 19621 Fisher Ave • Poolesville MD 20837 P: 301-972-7705 • F: 301-972-7706 [email protected] www.poolesvilleveterinaryclinic.com 14 plenty I Spring sowing 2020 the farm animals that you can then visit and befriend. Every spring the Sanctuary hosts its “5K Run for the Animals” which raises vital funds needed to feed and care for its 250-plus rescued farm animals and wildlife that live there. In the fall there is the ever popular vegan Thanksgiving potluck with the Sanctuary’s rescued turkeys. Undoubtedly time spent in the Ag Reserve in beautiful open spaces can be very healing. But to be in the presence of the lov- ing farm animals at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is, for many, a life changing experience. Just ask a volunteer! Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit refuge in Poolesville, MD for farm animals and wildlife. 301-428- 8128 • www.animalsanctuary.org