September Sunday Brunch and Sanctuary Snuggle

Join us at the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 17th for a self-guided tour and experience delicious food from The Creole Vegan! Every morning there is a lingering chill in the air, reminding us that summer is winding down and cooler weather is just around the corner. We hope you will spend a late Sunday morning at the sanctuary, visiting with your favorite rescued farm animals and meeting new ones. Our staff and volunteers will be waiting to tell you the animals' stories. Afterward (or before!), stop by The Creole Vegan and indulge in heavenly cuisine created by Louisiana natives. You don't want to miss it! Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary is a safe place for animals rescued from abuse, neglect, slaughter and exploitation. We do not breed or sell animals. Occasionally, animals are rescued already pregnant and they and their children will live out their lives here, never to be separated, sold or used. This place is not a petting zoo. You have been invited into our animals’ safe space. We expect you to treat them with kindness and respect. You are visiting their home; they are not here for human entertainment. Not every animal is going to be friendly. Please leave them alone if they do not want attention. Understand that there are animals here in various stages of recovery from injury or illness. We work with a vast network of veterinary specialists that provide the best care for the animals. Your perception of conditions of what is considered “acceptable” may not actually be in the best interest of the animal or parallel what our care-taking priorities are. We welcome any questions you have about the animals. RULES FOR VISITORS: Adults are responsible for supervising their children at all times DO NOT open gates of any kind and keep out of roped off areas. NO companion animals allowed. Enter at your own risk. Animals will nibble on clothes, shoes, fingers, bags, etc. Closed- toe shoes strongly recommended. DO NOT put hands through fences. DO NOT chase, hit, yell at or otherwise mistreat the animals. DO NOT bring in bottles, sippy cups or food or drink of any kind to the animal areas. Strollers are discouraged from being in the main goat pen. DO NOT climb on fences, gates, hay, trailers, etc. DO NOT attempt to pick up any animals. DO NOT feed anything off the ground. DO NOT pull hay out from intact bales. This is wasting the animals’ food. DO follow posted hand-washing signage and wash your hands thoroughly before leaving the sanctuary. DO enjoy spending time here. We hope you make meaningful connections with the animals. Please follow posted rules for the safety and comfort of the animals and other visitors.