Abbe-Freeland Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

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Abbe-Freeland Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

AFAS has been giving a second chance to hundreds of injured & orphaned wild ones for 35 years.

06/04/2026

Here’s a smile as to start your day!😊❤️

06/03/2026

I’m sharing this in hopes it will help someone who is unaware of anaplasma and the seriousness of it. For years we’ve known about Lyme disease from ticks, but this spring we have had 2 dogs at completely different times have symptoms of lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, even vomiting for seemingly no reason.

The first large dog we took to the vet did have ticks on him from a trip through the woods, that we had removed. But when his bloodwork came back, it was the first time we’d heard of anaplasmosis.

Just this past week our tiny little dog, who is not a likely candidate for ticks, started getting very lethargic, fever, throwing up a couple weeks prior, and was just not her perky, happy self. After blood work, I was shocked to find out she, too had it! Blood work also showed she had slight anemia, but her organ functions were normal so far. I had removed a tick from her 2 or more months ago that I knew had only been attached on her for a few minutes. I had no idea it could take up to four months for symptoms to appear. It is my understanding (please research this for yourself) that the bone marrow takes the hit first and it’s downhill from there, with many dogs dying from anaplasma!

So if your pet seems under the weather and “off”, don’t dismiss it or wait too long to have them tested, because there is a point of no return. I just wanted to share this in hopes of raising awareness of this tickborne illness. My vet said it is definitely on the rise!

05/29/2026

I’m 4 weeks old today!!!😊❤️ Can you believe it? 😊

I love playing outside!! And boy oh boy can I ever climb!! I try to climb everything I come across as I explore!! I can even hang upside down! ❤️❤️❤️

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif

05/22/2026

I’m 3 weeks old today!! I’m getting to be a great climber and I practice my porcupine defense spins a lot! 😊

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif

05/15/2026

It takes a special kind of person to reach out and take in an older dog in need of a loving home. Knowing you will only share their last years with them, and yet you love them with all your heart, takes a special person. It takes a selfless person who puts the dog’s happiness above their own inevitable heartache. That is what happened with this dog, Bella.

Dar and John adopted Bella from AFAS and filled her days with the comfort of knowing she was safe, loved, and a treasured member of their family. Long walks, truck rides, vacations, hugs and snuggles was what Bella’s new life was all about.

Tonight Bella’s sweet, gentle soul passed on to Heaven. We are so sad for Dar and John who bravely loved Bella with all their hearts and gave her everything a dog could ever want. Thank you for so drastically changing the course of Bella’s life and loving her with all your hearts! God bless you and comfort you, Dar and John!
We grieve with you.💔

05/13/2026

We took advantage of the rare sunshine to get a little outdoor time. Tully gets stronger everyday! He’s even practicing climbing! Tully was fascinated with the dandelions. 😊

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif

05/10/2026

💐To all the wonderful mothers out there, whether your kids are human or animal, you are truly wished a blessed Mother’s Day!💐

02/08/2026

How fast they grow! Peter has at least tripled in size from the little guy he came in as. Healthy and full of s***k, he’ll be ready to be released once spring arrives and the weather is warm again.

Peter doesn’t know how lucky he is to be in a heated building with -10° outside and winds just whipping. This has been such a rough winter, as I’m sure many of you are experiencing. I keep looking at my friend’s daily temperature in Anchorage, Alaska…and I’m envious. 😂

When Spring arrives, we have a lot of upgrades to make on the buildings. Last year, because of a grant, we were able to put rough cut boards on the inside walls of our winter cat house. We had no idea what a tremendous difference it would make in the warmth of the building, even on the many days of below zero temperatures we’ve experienced. That’s the only building that the heaters don’t run constantly, even though all the buildings are insulated. This has been the longest, hardest, coldest winter we’ve had in a long time. We are all so ready for Spring to get here!!!😊

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif
(new medical supplies added)

02/03/2026

So grateful to you all who allow us to remain open to provide for all the animals who depend on us! One very important aspect of your support, allows us to provide heat for those wintering with us or who live at the sanctuary. With this brutally cold weather, this is more important than ever. Thank you so very much!!!!❤️❤️❤️

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif
(new medical supplies added)

01/29/2026

Someone is not very appreciative of the soft blankets, heated building, and dinner he receives every night. 😊 But none the less, I’m so glad he’s safe and warm.

Like so many other places, winter here has been terribly harsh. With bitter cold temperatures, strong winds, and deep snow, it’s hard to imagine how any possums in the wild can survive these conditions for so long.😢 They certainly have a rough life…

Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! 💙 And we cherish your prayers for all the animals!🙏🏻❤️

PayPal link:
https://www.paypal.me/abbefreeland

Mailing Address:
8104 Terwilliger Rd. Angelica, NY 14709

Website: www.AbbeFreeland.org

Amazon Wish List: http://goo.gl/aRAJif
(new medical supplies added)

Address

8104 Terwilliger Road
Angelica, NY

Telephone

+15858083231

Website

http://www.AbbeFreeland.org/

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