When Erin and Steven Doak bought their farm in 2018, they envisioned having chickens, goats, and maybe a donkey or two on their property, but never horses. Then they discovered the cruel world of the slaughter pipeline.
As the Doaks learned more about what happens to horses and donkeys that are abandoned – namely that many were sold at auction only to be taken across our borders and slaughtered for meat, which is no longer legal in the United States – they pivoted their focus to saving abandoned animals. The first horse arrived in November 2019, and since then, they have devoted their time and resources to providing a safe and nurturing home for horses and donkeys no longer loved or needed by others.
In addition to rehabilitating horses and donkeys, the Doaks open their farm to visitors who wish to learn more about these animals.
Erin and Steven provide tours of their Farm, allowing people of all ages to interact with the horses, donkeys, and other animals while sharing what they have learned about these beautiful creatures. Their goal in offering these tours and telling their story is that their visitors will leave Oaky Doak Farm with a better understanding of what the slaughter pipeline is and their part in spreading awareness.
Awareness is where answers will be found and change will start to occur.
Each visitor is encouraged to express in their own words what they have learned when they talk to their friends and share pictures on social media.
