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Rico’s Road Home Children's Book Launch – August 3 in Litchfield
Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary Hosts Book Launch to Raise Awareness for Donkey Slaughter Crisis and Expand Humane Education Programs
LITCHFIELD, CT — Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary invites the public to a heartfelt book launch and vegan fundraiser on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the historic Lost Fox Inn in Litchfield, celebrating the release of Rico’s Road Home, a children’s book based on the true rescue story of Rico, a rare donkey-zebra hybrid (zonkey) who survived unimaginable abuse.
The event will raise critical funds for the sanctuary’s expansion and launch of The Stewardship Project: Compassion, Conservation, and Community, a long-term initiative that combines animal rescue, humane education, environmental stewardship, and animal-assisted therapy programs for children and families in Connecticut.
Each year, over 6 million donkeys are slaughtered globally, primarily for the ejiao trade—a cruel industry that strips donkeys of their hides for traditional medicine. Rico’s Road Home was written not only to share his personal journey from a kill pen to safety but to shed light on this overlooked crisis and inspire young readers to develop empathy for animals.
“This event is more than a celebration of a book—it’s a call to action,” said Lisa Miskella, founder of Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary and cancer survivor. “We want to raise awareness about the suffering of donkeys around the world and the critical need for sanctuary space, education, and healing—both for the animals and for the people who connect with them.”
Event Details
What: Rico’s Road Home Book Launch & Vegan Fundraiser
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Where: The Lost Fox Inn, 571 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Reserve Tickets: www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ricos-road-home-book-launch-event-for-freedom-farm-animal-sanctuary
Purchase the Book: www.donorbox.org/rico-s-road-home-a-true-story-of-a-donkey-s-rescue
Make a Donation: www.freedomfarmanimalsanctuary.org/donate
Guests will enjoy signed copies of the book, wine from local vineyards, vegan refreshments, silent auction with amazing items up for bid, and a chance to meet the team behind the sanctuary. This is also a meaningful opportunity to learn more about the organization’s mission and discover how to become part of the Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary family.
About Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary
Founded in 2018 by Lisa Miskella after her personal battle with cancer, Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals. The sanctuary has saved over 100 animals and is now preparing for a transformational expansion.
The Stewardship Project will create space and programming that empower future generations to practice compassion for animals, care for the environment, and connect meaningfully with their community.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3151125-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3151125-2
