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Timmy A special Kind of Love 1999-2012
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Timmy. Our best friend and my partner.
Timmy passed in the earlier hours of January 12th. He was not ill and did not suffer. He crawled up along side us and went to sleep peacefully.
We will post more about Timmy soon, but we as that you visit his Facebook page and please feel free to post and comments or stories you may have about Timmy.
He Facebook page Timmy A special kind of love
Timmy would have been 13 on April 15. He enjoyed life and made a difference for many!
Timmy’s Last Will and Testament
By Fred Redslob past PA District Governor, Kiwanis International
Cinderella, you, Neil, and Vonnie have crossed the bridge with me one last time and I stayed on the other side. We have had great times together at the Young’s Funny Farm.
As you know I’ve spent quite a few years with these Kiwanian-types. They serve not only because ‘He’ has called them to serve but also, they love it! Now, it is your turn to carry on as a Service Dog and there can be no higher calling.
You get to travel:
I have been to three Kiwanis International Conventions.
I have made more Kiwanis District affairs than I can count on my four paws.
What a great ‘family’ these Kiwanians make!
You get to make people smile:
There is nothing sadder than a human tragedy yet your presence can help humans forget, even if for just a few moments.
People will laugh as you chase the red laser beam across the carpet at Kiwanis functions.
You ‘sense’ that hidden and unspoken hurt that only humans hold onto and fail to divulge. However, you have the capacity to bring that person out of their shell.
Carry on ‘sister’; the load isn’t heavy; but, it’s fun and rewarding!
Your ‘brother’ ….until we meet again at the bridge.
Timmy
Welcome to Young's Funny Farm - We Bring Smiles!
Visits
You can check to see where we are visiting be next by clicking on Calendar of Events to the right.
Who We Are
Young's Funny Farm is the home of some very special therapy animals including our therapy donkeys Henry & Honeybun; our miniature therapy horses, Buddy & Shorty; therapy ducks, Afro, Daffy, Donald, Frenchie, Stumpy & Von Drake; and our cross trained service/therapy dogs Cinderella & Timmy. All our animals are part of the Delta Society Pet Partners and have taken the same testing that the more common therapy dog takes with only minor adjustments for different species.
We currently have 12 therapy animals available for visits.
What We Do
We visit many different types of facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, special needs centers, schools, church programs, camps and other community events. We do many special needs camps and classes as well as assisted living units.
We are proud to report that we were able to travel over 8,300 miles in 2010 for free visits beating 2009's record of 8,100 miles. That is a lot of gas and lots of smiles!
We Can Alway Use Donations
We volunteer our time and resources and our visits and services are done for free. First we need donations and if you are able to help, with a donation, of any amount, even a small amount, it all adds up and helps. If you cannot help, do not feel bad, but sometimes words of encouragement help too.
You can use PayPal buy clicking the button on the bottom of the page or by sending a check to Young's Funny Farm, 764 Knob Mountain Rd, Berwick PA 18603. For a better break down of costs please click here.
Gift Cards
We can always use gifts cards for Tractor Supply Company, Agway and for projects on the farm and fence repair, Home Depot and Lowes. For a better idea of what type of feed we use and costs please click here.
For a better idea of our costs for caring for the animals, please click here.
Surprise Update
If you have been looking for an update on Surprise who was born on March 15th to Ruby, here it is.
Surprise and his mother, Ruby have now been turned loose with our other donkeys Henry and Honeybun.The transition went smoothly.
We are now working with Ruby, to see if she has the potential for therapy work work. She joined us on September 11, 2011. Prior to joining us, she ran wild on federal land in California.
Surprise, who cannot be tested for therapy work until he reaches one, on March 15, 2012, has started socialization training.
Surprise was the first birth at Young's Funny Farm other than an occasional stay cat or ducks hatching.
See video just after birth and photos that will be updated by following link to Surprise's page.
Proud Member
"Animals have the ability to bring out the best in people; when you have the chance to cuddle with Timmy or Cinder, or
hear Honeybun "sing" for her carrot, it takes you back to gentler days of petting zoos, and connecting with nature."
"It is a pleasure for me to be able to express the experience and enjoyment brought to our residents from Young’s Funny Farm. We are aware that other facilities
host this group — but in their parking lots. We bring them into the facility, into the Activities Room where they are able to move among the residents, be pet and touched and given much love.
Young’s Funny Farm has visited our facility many times. Their interactions with our residents is exceptional. They are patient and understanding, while interacting
with our residents and their animals. Residents are entertained as well as excited to have these certified animals in such close proximity. Their faces tell it all."
"HOORAY FOR YOUNG’S FUNNY FARM!"
