A Massive THANK YOU to All of Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are our heart and soul.
We are a 100% Volunteer-run organization. This means individuals who are willing to dedicate any of their time and energy to our mission are the most incredible and important assets to our sanctuary. It takes a village, and ours is one of the best. Every single day, our residents need to be fed, watered, their areas cleaned and tended to, and of course, they need love, companionship, and attention. That requires lots of dedication from lots ofdifferent people.
If you are a volunteer at our sanctuary and you have contributed any amount of yourself to our babies, from the bottom of our hearts,
Thank You.
You are the reason that we have been able to build our sanctuary to the point that it's at now.
Sandi Tripp
"I learned about 4Them in January 2019. I messaged Leslie and made arrangements to come for a visit. She told me she was getting a new rescue that week and I could meet him. He was a baby pig named Trucker. I was so excited. It was love at first sight for me. He had the sweetest little grunt. I fed him bananas and he even fell asleep in my arms. He was so tiny.
I thought about him 24/7. It was kinda like a crush. I was planning my next trip to Sweetwater so I could spend more time with him. We would hang out getting belly rubs and I would sing to him. I still do today and he always goes down for a belly rub.
There have been many rescues with heart stealing stories and many projects since that day and I cherish each one.
I have never been in a place where I have felt more at home surrounded by love and compassion.
Leslie lives it every day and I am so thankful she lets me share in her little piece of heaven.
#IKissedA🐷andIlikedit!!!"
Jessica Moraski
“I love working with these sweet babies. There is nothing like going to 4Them and knowing all these animals are living in peace free from any harm. I work alot with the chickens and they have such personalities, they are fun and deserve the freedom they have. I thank the stars I found this slice of heaven and Leslie. It means the world to me to be around people who love animals like I do and want to protect them.”
Tony Amos
“I visited 4Them Sanctuary and met Leslie in late January 2019 shortly after she had opened. There were chickens living in a pink child's playhouse, 3 young pigs cuddled up in a farm building, a cute little piglet name Trucker running around in a blue sweater because he hated to be cold, and Leslie was carrying Krystal the blind lamb like a baby feeding her a bottle. At first I thought "what kind of circus is this?" But after spending time with the babies, hearing their stories, and witnessing Leslie's love, vision and determination to provide them the absolute best home for the rest of their lives...I realized "this is my kind of circus!" I've been a volunteer ever since! There have been more rescues and many projects, improvements, and expansions over the years. But at the heart of it all has been Leslie's absolute love and unwavering sacrifice to make this happen. 4Them Sanctuary is their forever home and I consider myself extremely blessed to be able to help them any way I can.”
Caleb Whitfield
“In a world full of apathy, hostility, and hatred, 4Them exists as a safe haven for both animals and people of all conditions, backgrounds, and identities. I'm extremely grateful to be a small part of this magnificent community by partnering with a local farm and providing fresh produce for the animals and helping with assorted tasks. This sanctuary and its mission reminds me to continue seeking peace and generosity and encourages me to choose kindness on a daily basis. As Gandi states, "The more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by humans from the cruelty of humans," and this is a principle that 4Them proudly stands by. I'm thrilled to be involved with such a mindful community!“