Founder of Florida Farmed Animal Sanctuary recounts a path of working in fundraising before a litter of potbellied pigs pulled her into full-time rescue

Founder of Florida Farmed Animal Sanctuary recounts a path of working in fundraising before a litter of potbellied pigs pulled her into full-time rescue

Stephanie Boydston–founder and director of Love Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, a refuge in Myakka City, FL devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing farmed animals—recalls a childhood in Long Island, NY amidst a string of foster animals, reflecting her father’s belief that family members should become accustomed to saying goodbye to animals. These were mostly cats and dogs, which Boydston enthusiastically recollects loving equally—thoug…