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Posts by Renee Lewin

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Meet Justin Thyme: Abandoned and left to die, he fought like the champion he was—and rose like a phoenix.

How a throw-away racehorse kindled the birth of a horse sanctuary.

by Renee Lewin· January 28, 2019
Farm

Meet Mumma: She kept the herd in line.

That was her self-appointed job. That’s what she seemed born to do. And not even a horrific barn fire could deter her.

by Renee Lewin· January 14, 2019
Farm

Meet Rodney: Sight unseen, a cow’s best friend.

Faced with the helplessness of his blind heifer Rosie, Farmer Rick Friday enlisted this little goat—and stumbled upon a metaphor for a nation divided.

by Renee Lewin· December 31, 2018
Farm

Meet Blonnie: A best friend, always and forever.

She’s the perfectly imperfect cow who gave a shy girl with a rare brain disease a powerful reason to live. (SPOILER ALERT: You might want a tissue.)

by Renee Lewin· December 17, 2018
Food

Meet Oakley: Rescued from a kill farm, now rescuing others.

How an abused horse returned from the brink to help an at-risk teenage girl find comfort, confidence, and a caring world.

by Renee Lewin· December 3, 2018
Winston of Willowick - America's First Therapeutic Rooster
Farm

Meet Winston: America’s First Certified Therapeutic Rooster

From the moment he dons his red bandana, he's ready to comfort people in pain. Just how good is Winston? Good enough to have earned a testimonial letter from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

by Renee Lewin· November 18, 2018

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