On Monday, Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing announced that Zaleski has been given a $25,000 grant awarded by the William J. von Liebig Foundation.

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey (WPVI) -- "Most of these animals had no chance," said Laurie Zaleski. "They were set to be euthanized, so we were the last stop." Zaleski, owner and founder of Funny Farm ...

Together the couple founded Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary, where injured, orphaned and abused farm animals are given a sprawling field to graze in and most importantly, lots of love.