Cheri Ezell-Vandersluis
& Jim
Vandersluis
Co-founders
Welcome to Maple Farm Sanctuary, where we strive to
treat both humans and non-humans as individuals who are worthy of compassion and
respect, where we pursue a vegan diet and a non-violent lifestyle and where our
stewardship of these 120 acres of beautiful Massachusetts farmland and wildlife
habitat is a sacred trust.
We are now in the process of converting what was once a multi-generational
family farm into a refuge for many rescued animals who were neglected, abused or
headed to slaughter. In taking on this challenging yet joyful work, we are both
inspired and humbled. We ourselves once raised and sent to slaughter animals as
a means of making a living. As a result of a profound change of consciousness,
we now choose to see the world and animals in a very different light. We have
dedicated our lives to completing our transformation from animal farmers to
animal rescuers and caretakers, and to sharing what we have discovered along the
way with as many people as possible.
At Maple Farm Sanctuary we have made a special commitment to serve animals whose
lot in life is especially difficult, those with a need for extraordinary
consideration and commitment. Our goal is to create an evermore safe, loving
and healthy environment for these special beings, and for all the residents of
Maple Farm Sanctuary. We do all we can to achieve this goal, and little by
little, with lots of help, we are making progress.
Maple Farm Sanctuary is very much a work in progress. We welcome your
suggestions, your encouragement, your help as a volunteer and your donations as
we move forward in this adventure of building a non-profit organization and a
community based on peace, compassion and hope.
Read more about "Our Story".
