By Jim Newell
Lake Orion Review Editor
OXFORD TWP— Even just a few
hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary
(PEAS) farm can provide an abundance
of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit
– for both the people and the animals.
The caring owners and volunteers at
PEAS are dedicated to making sure that
nothing is expected of the animals except
to live out the rest of their lives in a safe,
loving environment.
During Open Barn Days, guests to
PEAS get to pet the horses, ponies, cows,
goats, sheep and see the chickens, pigs and
ducks. There are peacocks, but visitors
may have to look up to the barn rafters
to spot them.
Hay is scattered throughout the farm
so that guests can feed the animals – just
watch out for the cows, who never seem
to get enough. And the horses like to be
brushed. And don’t feed the goats apples
from the trees – but do watch out for
your shirt.
PEAS animal sanctuary is committed
to providing care and comfort for abused
and neglected animals at all stages of
their life. The animals come to the farm
in different ways, for a variety of reasons.
In many cases, PEAS is their last hope.
The farm is operated entirely through
donations and volunteers, who work
hard to enhance the lives of the animals
in their care.
PEAS has upcoming Open Barn Days
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 13 and
Aug. 26. Open Barn Days are free but donations are appreciated. Visitors can also
drop off their can and bottle recyclables
to help PEAS with the cost of care and
housing for the animals.
PEAS is a 501 (c)(3) public nonprofit.
To volunteer or donate, contact PEAS at
248-343-4484 or email ed@peasbarn.
org.
For more information and Open Barn Days, visit peasbarn.org