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CARPE DIEM
My wife Kathy asked me a philosophical question this week. We're both 63 years old, have said goodbye to all our parents, have welcomed a...
Kathy Halamka
Mar 17


WORDS MATTER
We get many questions (or implied questions) and we will always try to answer them. One question that arises is the use of the word "...
Kathy Halamka
Mar 4


DAGMAR HALAMKA, A LIFE IN EDUCATION
Dagmar Halamka who was "Maxine Approved" Throughout our lives, we begin as a son, daughter and offspring, then sometimes sister, brother,...
Kathy Halamka
Mar 3

OINKS BAAS MOOS AND MORE
We love to share our impact report with you every year! The part of the Sanctuary that folks don't get to see very often is the...
Kathy Halamka
Feb 13


BOB CROCKETT, WON'T YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Would you guess, looking at this sweet Holstein bovine face that Bob Crockett the Steer is a svelte 6'1" tall?! He is indeed, and he is a...
Kathy Halamka
Feb 12


H5N1 Avian Influenza
I have been aware of HPAI (High Pathenogenic Avian Influenza) for over a decade. It has become a serious global issue. There are...
Kathy Halamka
Jan 26


POSITIVE THINKING
Every action we take at the Sanctuary is to improve the lives of our rescues. The Board, supporters, donors, volunteers and our animal...
Kathy Halamka
Jan 23


PENNY BLOSSOM PIG
One of our very earliest Unity rescues is Penny Blossom Pig. She is an American Yorkshire Pig, the most common breed type for factory...
Kathy Halamka
Dec 20, 2024


VALUES, MISSION, VISION
The Sanctuary is a place of kindness, compassion, and connection. I hope you will join us in our efforts. Working with a mission you...
Kathy Halamka
Nov 7, 2024


TONS AND TONS
What do we need here at the Sanctuary by the ton, you may ask? Hay, lots and lots and LOTS of Hay. Little Hamish Highland is already...
Kathy Halamka
Oct 3, 2024


A Day in the Life at Unity Farm Sanctuary
Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes at Unity Farm Sanctuary? Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you to...
Kathy Halamka
Oct 3, 2024


SOMEONE, NOT SOMETHING
We are deeply attached to the rescues at the Sanctuary. Each and every one has a unique personality. We get to know the personality of...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 6, 2024


YOU LIFT US UP
Our amazing supporters have given us 'wings' - well at least the Piggies will have a lift! The 'Spanier Feet First Pig Lift' has arrived...
Kathy Halamka
Sep 4, 2024


THE PIG WHISPERER
Guest Blogger Michael Tuberdyke (the Sanctuary Shelter Manager) is our pig whisperer. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for pigs...
Kathy Halamka
Aug 15, 2024

ALWAYS TRYING TO DO BETTER
Everyday, the team at Unity Farm Sanctuary works toward improving the lives of our rescues. You might think of it as “the examined life”,...
Kathy Halamka
Aug 1, 2024
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