A move to Maui became a sanctuary project
Laurelee Blanchard moved from California to Haiku, Maui, in 1999 and acquired land to create a refuge for animals threatened by neglect, abuse or slaughter. Leilani Farm Sanctuary now brings farm animals and cats into the same care-and-education mission. Its tours introduce individual rescue histories, helping visitors understand the animals beyond the categories people usually assign them.
Different arrivals need different kinds of care
The sanctuary describes hens rescued from intensive egg production, roosters from cockfighting settings and young goats or deer orphaned after hunters killed their mothers. Some young arrivals required bottle feeding. Rabbits and guinea pigs have also come through Maui Humane Society. These varied histories give the educational work concrete stories about how animals become dependent on sanctuary care.
Animal Alley connects the barn and pastures
A passage called Animal Alley allows residents to travel around the founder’s cottage between the barn where they sleep and the pastures used during the day. Other spaces include bird accommodation with perches and nesting boxes, outdoor habitats and planted gardens. These details show how the grounds are organised around the animals’ daily movement and living needs.
Compost and food plants are part of the routine
The sanctuary describes collecting straw and manure from the barns for compost, producing soil for its gardens. Seeds from food eaten by the animals can sprout in the compost and become new crops. Fruit trees and other food plants contribute to feeding, connecting daily cleaning, garden work and animal care in a practical cycle on the property.
Educational visits and sponsorship support the mission
Leilani hosts school trips, activities for elders, adapted group visits and public guided tours. Its educational approach uses the residents’ stories to discuss respectful treatment and basic needs. Group sponsorship can help make participation possible, while animal sponsorship supports food, shelter and veterinary care. The official booking and programme pages provide current visitor conditions and the appropriate arrangements for each group. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
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