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GOFUNDME HERO OF THE MONTH - GOFUNDME

In 2017, Chris Vane took a chance on a long-time dream and purchased a 30-acre property in Southwest Florida. This was no ordinary home purchase, though. Chris wanted to create a safe space for abandoned and abused farm animals to live out the rest of their lives in peace, free of cages. With the support of community members and total strangers alike, Chris has been able to love and care for over 150 different animals at his sanctuary over the years—and he has big plans to help countless more.

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SWFL animal sanctuary founder hailed ‘hero’ by GoFundMe - WINK NEWS

Step out into Christopher Vane’s backyard and you’ll quickly learn that the Punta Gorda man has a whole lot of pets.

“We have over 150 farm animals, 74 pigs … these animals have come from hoarding, situations, neglect, abuse,” Vane said.

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Pigging out on dreams at Little Bear Sanctuary - SUN PORT CHARLOTTE

Chris Vane lost focus as he sat in the crowd at a real estate seminar. It was 2015. He was more than a decade into a second career.

As the speaker offered up million-dollar ideas, Vane’s mind was a million miles away.

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Little Bear Sanctuary founder recognized as a 'GoFundMe Hero' - FOX 4 NEWS

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A local farm animal activist is being nationally recognized for his dedication and compassion in providing care for rescued farm animals.

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Man opens sanctuary for abused farm animals: 'You can't be depressed here' - TODAY SHOW

Christopher Vane opened Florida's Little Bear Sanctuary in honor of his late mother, who taught him compassion. He's saved more than 150 farm animals.

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Meet 150 farm animals at Little Bear Sanctuary in Punta Gorda - FOX 4 NEWS

A day at Little Bear Sanctuary in Punta Gorda 

CHARLOTTE COUNTY — You might recognize this local man, after being recently named GoFundMe's Hero of the Month.

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This Man Opened a No-Cage Sanctuary for Abused Farm Animals - real simple

His mission is to make sure that every animal in his care lives a cruelty-free life. 

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More Explores: Little Bear Sanctuary - abc 7 news

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Little Bear Sanctuary in Punta Gorda has been nationally and globally recognized for the rescue of over 150 animals from abusive situations.

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Son honors late mother’s wish by creating Punta Gorda animal sanctuary - nbc 2 news

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Chris Vane knew he always wanted to work with animals, but it took a mid-life crisis to get him to actually do it. 

“The light bulb went off, literally, and I said I’m going to open an animal sanctuary,” Vane recalled.

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