BOB SWITZER & BJ WAHL VINE Sanctuary, Vermont

Meet volunteers around the country who are making life better for creatures big and small

By Peggy Frezon, Contributing Editor

Who they are Bob Switzer and BJ Wahl like relaxing at home with their cats, Oscar, Spencer, Willow and Keefer. They also are fervent advocates for the humane treatment of all animals. BJ, a retired librarian, and Bob, a retired computer graphics designer, volunteer at VINE sanctuary in Springfield, Vermont. “VINE stands for Veganism Is the Next Evolution,” BJ says. What they do VINE, a haven for animals who have escaped or been rescued from the meat, dairy and egg industries, was founded by Pattrice and Miriam Jones after they discovered a chicken in a ditch near their property in Maryland. Originally called Eastern Shore Chicken Sanctuary, VINE moved to Vermont more than 10 years ago and now serves a variety of species—more than 700 animals in total. Walk about the solar-powered property,…

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All Creatures (Digital) - 1 Issue, May/June 2021

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