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a little piece of PARADISE

Leilani Farm Sanctuary on the island of Maui is a little
piece of paradise vibrant with joy. Here, nearly 300 rescued
animals have found their home, after being saved from
lives of suffering. The contentment these animals feel is
written all over their faces, and it’s a place that will make
a soft-hearted human shed tears, in gratitude that their
precious lives have been saved, in appreciation for people
like Laurelee Blanchard, the founder of the sanctuary, and for
the contribution of the volunteers and donors who keep this
place running so smoothly.

The stunningly gorgeous 8-acre refuge is home to a variety
of animals who have been rescued from neglect or abuse, or
were orphaned, including many farm animals: cats, chickens,
a cow, deer, dogs, donkeys, ducks, geese, goats, guinea
pigs, pigs, rabbits, sheep, turkeys, and tortoises, who all live
peacefully together as one family.

The sanctuary offers humane education to the community,
largely by offering donation-based bi-weekly farm tours.
“Our goal is to awaken the compassion in every visitor.
Connecting with disarmingly happy animals acting in ways
one doesn’t expect farm animals to act, people are inspired to
take the next step toward a cruelty-free lifestyle by adopting
a diet free of animals. Our emphasis is upon teaching that
every living being needs food, water, shelter, shade, love, and
has language. We host at-risk youth programs, school field
trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours
for the general public.”

If you haven’t visited Leilani Farm Sanctuary, be sure to soon.
It’s a unique experience that might just change your life.

www.leilanifarmsanctuary.com | 808-298-8544

FINDING PARADISE: LEILANI FARM SANCTUARY

Laurelee also has a book about her life called Finding with her harrowing childhood, a highly successful career in
Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary which chronicles commercial real estate, the joys and challenges of marriage,
Laurelee Blanchard’s unique journey from corporate and her eventual decision to abandon her pursuit of money
America to nonprofit animal rescue. her story is inspiring, to start one of the most well respected animal sanctuaries
devastating, instructive, heroic, and unforgettable. in the united states. you will be captivated by the accounts
of her daring and life-threatening animal rescues. her story
the story—enhanced by stunning photographs—begins
by taking readers on a tour of Laurelee’s life running a will motivate you to think about everything you’re doing in
sanctuary for rescued farm animals such as goats, pigs, and your own life, inspiring you to pursue your own heartfelt
chickens in hawaii. it quickly rewinds the clock beginning passion and to cherish every day.

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