Florida farm grew from 3 rescued cows to 180+ animals across 420 acres
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Florida has grown from a small rescue operation to a 420-acre facility housing over 180 animals. The sanctuary focuses on wildlife conservation and public education regarding the treatment of farmed animals.
Why it matters
It highlights the growth of animal welfare initiatives and the changing public perception of farmed animals as sentient beings.
When Erin and Chris Amerman purchased a 210-acre farm near Gainesville, Florida, in 2015, they had no idea how much their rescue efforts would grow. A year later, they turned it into Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. They started with three rescued cows. By 2019, they had expanded their mission by acquiring Critter Hills, a 200-acre ranch and hay farm in nearby Alachua. Today, the sanctuary spans three properties totalling 420 acres and cares for more than 180 cows, alongside donkeys, pigs, horses, a bison, a turkey and a water buffalo. The sanctuary is more than a haven for rescued animals. Of the original property, 125 acres are dedicated to wildlife conservation, while monthly tours and public events help visitors connect with farmed animals!The rat who changed everythingErin Amerman’s road to rescue started with a rat.
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