Judith e, photography

10/02/2026

Love SRQ

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Did you know that FANS works with other agencies like animal services and FWC amnesty program? From time to time we work with other sanctuaries and rescues too. When the Shell Factory Nature Center was closing they had to find homes for over 300 animals in their care.

You may remember that we took in Meeko & Boo the raccoons, Thelma & Louise the prairie dogs and Rocco the Wallaby. At the time of his arrival we had only one kangaroo, Powder. She was a much older girl who lived past her prime so we were happy to have Rocco come live with her and keep her company in her last year. Rocco is an agile wallaby. He didn't have much human interaction before he arrived and it has taken him some time to warm up to our volunteers but he is getting there.

Many people have asked us if it is ok for Rocco to be alone and why don't we just "buy" him a companion. Wallabies, unlike their kangaroo cousins who do better in a mob, are for the most part fine on their own. Although we would welcome a kangaroo in need to keep him company we would never purchase an animal from a breeder or seller. That isn't rescue. Besides Rocco loves to hang out with his buddy Daffy (aka freeloader) duck.

We want to thank for providing bottled water to keep the golfers hydrated at our upcoming Farmhouse Scramble Golf outing and our official photographer, Judith e, photography for coming out to photograph the event.

10/02/2026

Passion for Pets
Lucy, my rock'in rescue

09/28/2026

Love SRQ

What a beautiful day at the Sarasota Farmers Market! ☀️💚 Thank you to everyone who showed up, shopped local, supported our vendors, and filled the streets with such great energy. We love spending our Saturdays with you! 🌿🛍️ Don’t forget to vote for us as THE BEST FARMERS MARKET. JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT TO VOTE: https://markets.farmland.org/markets/309426

09/26/2026