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Funny Farm in the Media

Kelly Clarkson Meets Adele The Diva Chicken From New Jersey’s Funny Farm

The Kelly Clarkson Show

When good comes full circle: Funny Farm Rescue’s inspiring journey

Well-known horse at beloved N.J. animal rescue dies at 40

She’s saved 600 N.J. animals, and counting. She just got a $25K ‘thank you.’

Philanthropy News Digest

2025

NJ.com, Apr 1, 2025 – Well-known horse at beloved N.J. animal rescue dies at 40
CBS News, Mar 21, 2025 – “Yogi” the 2,000-pound steer rescued after NJ tree service lends crane to help farm animal stuck in mud pit
Shore Local, Jan 23, 2025 – When good comes full circle: Funny Farm Rescue’s inspiring journey
The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jan 17, 2025 [VIDEO] – Kelly Clarkson Meets Adele The Diva Chicken From New Jersey’s Funny Farm
Philanthropy News Digest, Jan 5, 2025 – She’s saved 600 N.J. animals, and counting. She just got a $25K ‘thank you.’

2024

William J. von LieBig Foundation Nominee/2024 Winner – von LieBig Prize Award 2024
Cat Country WPUR 107.3 Nov 14, 2024 – Firefighters Perform High-Flying Rescue at Funny Farm
PATCH Nov 11, 2024 – South Jersey Animal Sanctuary To Appear On ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’
PHL17 Nov 11, 2024 – Check out a behind-the-scenes segment from the Remarkable Women winner reveal!
Cat Country WPUT 107.3 Nov 8, 2024 – Mays Landing Funny Farm Rescue to be Featured on ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’!
Courier Post May 21, 2024 – Atlantic County animal rescue surprised by delivery of 60 roosters
Lite 96.9 WFPG Apr 3, 2024 – Funny Farm’s Laurie Zaleski Wins ‘Remarkable Woman’ Award
PHL17 Apr 2, 2024 – Congratulations to Laurie Zaleski, our 2024 Remarkable Woman Winner
PHL 17, Apr 2 2024 – Remarkable Women Winner Brings Chicken to Studio
Cat Country WPUR 107.3 Mar 31 2024 – Speed Limit 25
PHL17, Mar 19, 2024 [VIDEO] – Remarkable Women – Laurie Zaleski
AARP The Magazine, Feb/Mar 2024 – Where the Animals Roam Free

2023

Animal Welfare Institute, Nov 20, 2023 – Help Rescued Farmed Animals Thrive in Sanctuaries This #GivingTuesday
Best of the Press 2023 [Press of Atlantic City] Nov 10, 2023 – [1] Best Amusement Park, [2] Best Customer Service, [3] Best Family Fun Place, [4] Best Summer Camp, [5] Best Wedding Venues, [6] Best Nonprofit Charitable Organization
Greater Atlantic City Chamber Community News, Oct 31 2023 – Funny Farm Rescue partners with Tito’s Vodka to benefit community
Rowan Magazine, Fall 2023 [VIDEO, ARTICLE] – Running The Funny Farm Rescue is Serious Business for this Rowan Grad
New Jersey Lifestyle Magazine, Fall 2023 – FUNNY FARM: The Little Rescue That Could
Lite 96.9 WFPG Jun 1, 2023 – 1980s Music Star Visits Mays Landing’s Funny Farm Rescue
WPG Talk Radio 95.5FM – Urgent:Funny Farm Animal Rescue in Mays Landing, NJ, Really Needs Your Help
Courier Post, Mar 7, 2023 – Rooster rescue puts South Jersey animal sanctuary in need of help
NJ 101.5, Mar 6, 2023 – Nightmare menagerie: Photos of NJ property with 200 dying animals
Crazy Good Turns Podcast, Feb 3, 2023 – Season 8/Episode 2 Laurie Zaleski Life at the ‘Funny Farm’ with 600 Rescue Animals
PBS OneOnOne with Steve Adubato, Aired Jan 26, 2023 – Season 2023 Episode 2579

2022

NorthStars Vet Pet Perspective Fall/Winter 2022 – LIFE ON THE FUNNY FARM [Page 10-11]
Modern Cat, Nov 9, 2022 – Spring/Summer 2022 [Book Review]
Best of the Press 2022 [Press of Atlantic City] Nov 7, 2022 – [1] Best Customer Service, [2] Best Family Fun Place, [3] Best Nonprofit Charitable Organization
Bonnie’s Price and Joy, Oct 25, 2022 – Blues Star Bonnie Raitt Gives Shoutout to Funny Farm in Mays Landing
Modern Cat, Jul 26, 2022 – Life With 600 Rescue Animals Funny Farm teaches lessons in kindness, compassion, and cooperation
CBS News Sunday Morning, Jul 3, 2022 [VIDEO, ARTICLE] – Remarkable friendships from the animal world
People Magazine, May 5, 2022 – Meet the N.J. Woman Saving 600 Animals at Her Rescue After Escaping Domestic Abuse As a Child
New Jersey Monthly, May 25, 2022 – 16 Summer Books Bursting with Jersey Pride
Press of Atlantic City, Feb 28,2022 [COVER] – Funny Farm Rescue owner enjoying national recognition from new book
Press of Atlantic City, Feb 27, 2022 [VIDEO] – Larie Zaleski talks new book “Funny Farm”
New York Daily News, Feb 27, 2022 – Fur, feathers and enduring friendships at N.J. animal rescue
New York Post, Feb 26, 2022 – How my mom’s escape from a violent marriage inspired our animal rescue farm
The Washington Post, Feb 25, 2022 – She cares for 24 pigs, 20 goats…
The News of Sun City Center & South County, Feb 14, 2022 – Funny Farm: It looks a Bit Like Noah’s Ark

2021

Best of the Press [Press of Atlantic City] Nov 1, 2021 – [1] Best Nonprofit Charitable Organization & [2] Best Family Fun Place
The County Woman, Ocean County Sep/Oct 2021 – https://issuu.com/thecountywoman/docs/oceancountywomen_hires_final/s/13272666
Vacation Idea: Dream Vacation Magazine Jun 2021 – 7 Best Things to Do in Mays Landing, NJ

2019-2020

Shore Local, Mid Nov 2020 [COVER, p. 8-9] – Leader of the Pack
Jersey Shore Online, Nov 11, 2020 – Twenty-One Cats Abandoned Along Road, Now in Need of Homes
The Daily Journal Jun 24, 2020 [VIDEO] – Funny Farm Animal Rescue in Mays Landing re-opens
Atlantic County Woman May/Jun 2020 [COVER, p.25 /Pet Services, p.24] – Meet Laurie Zaleski, Owner of The Funny Farm Rescue
GLASSTOWN PRODUCTIONS Jun 2020 [VIDEO] – In Their Shoes: Laurie Zaleski
exploreClarion Apr 16, 2020 – Say What?!: Cow Sneaks Out of New Jersey Sanctuary ‘Past Curfew’
New Jersey Monthly, Feb 5, 2020 – The Poignant Stories Behind 3 Local Animal Sanctuaries
Who’s Who of Professional Women, Jun 17, 2019 – Laurie Zaleski –Animal Rescue, Nonprofit Services

2016-2017

Route 40, Apr 17, 2017 – My 10 Favorite Places to Hang with the Kids in S. Jersey
the dodo, Sep 22, 2016 – Baby Cow Saved From Slaughter Won’t Go Anywhere Without His Dogs
the dodo, Jul 20, 2016 – Dog Was Born Different, So He Eats In A Special Chair
the dodo, Jun 30, 2016 – Dog Is Completely Obsessed With Looking After His Tiny Duck
Jersey Family Fun, May 20, 2016 updated Apr 8, 2023 – Our Trip to The Funny Farm!
The Atlantic County Woman Magazine, May 2016 – Spring Has Sprung! [pages 62-63]
The Atlantic County Woman Magazine, Mar/Apr, 2016 – The Funny Farm Doesn’t Just Save Animals, It Saves Lives Too [pages 48-49]
The Atlantic County Woman Magazine, Jan/Feb, 2016 – A Safe Place For Animals [go to page 58-59]

2014-2015

ABC 6 WPVI-TV, Oct 17, 2015 [VIDEO] – Shelter Me: Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary
Only Your State, Aug 8, 2015 – 10 Little Known Places In New Jersey Where Animal Lovers Should Go
ABC 6 WPVI-TV, Dec 6, 2014 [VIDEO] – Shelter Me: Funny Farm Rescue

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