Wholesale Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals

This inspiring and moving memoir recounts the author’s tumultuous life with over 600 rescue animals. Laurie Zaleski never intended to run an animal rescue. Her mother, Annie, had always dreamed of doing so. However, from a young age, Laurie was determined to make her mother’s dream a reality. Thirty years later, as a successful businesswoman, she achieved her goal by purchasing a 15-acre farm deep in the Pinelands of South Jersey. She had planned to relocate Annie and her collection of rescued animals—horses, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, and pigs—to the farm when Annie passed away, just two weeks before moving day. Today, she continues her mother’s mission to rescue abused and neglected animals. While there are undoubtedly challenging moments throughout the book, there are also many heartwarming and humorous stories. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)