Creative Acres

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Earl says, "Ladies, it's time to strut our stuff."

Read what others have said about Creative Acres.

"Home to over 140 animals, ranging from the common to the exotic, Creative Acres is an amazing no-kill, free roam shelter located in the wide open Colorado countryside. Sometimes called “A Real-Life Dr. Doolittle, owner Maxine Mager welcomes animals that are old, sick, hurt, or just plain unwanted and, through a prescription of love, empathy, patience, and optimism, makes them feel special---for a lifetime. With public support, Creative Acres' will expand their concept throughout the United States. Creative Acres is an animal care model that deserves to be studied, supported, and duplicated!"

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"I believe this to be a wonderful home for all homeless and abused animals. I wish all shelters and sanctuaries could be like this."

Jamie Jackson
Northern Colorado Animal League

"Maxine's resourceful knowledge is paramount in the animal behavior world. ... She has changed my outlook, that every animal deserves a chance."

Kristin Des Marais, Adoption/Mobile Coordinator
Maxfund Shelter

"Maxine has been a veterinary client for more than 12 years during which time she has changed from a novice to very capable in animal husbandry and animal care. . . . Maxine's dedication in caring for ill and stray animals of any kind is extraordinary. She does not shy from giving her full attention to any animal, sick or well."

Alan R Rice, D.V.M.
Brighton Animal Clinic
1991

"Creative Acres have been rescuing farm animals from Adams County... We have inspected her facility and found that the animals were well taken care of and in excellent condition. The sanctuary was very neat and clean."

Mildred Beck, Animal Control Manager
Adams County Government Animal Control Center

"Maxine's dedication to the animals and her knowledge of so many different species has made Creative Acres a valuable shelter. Working with such a unique shelter has been a rewarding experience."

James LaBonde, D.M.V.
Homestead Animal Hospital

"Maxine trained and domesticated the animals until some have become almost like children. . . . [Through the years, Maxine has noticed unique bonds form between animals and people with emotional and physical disabilities."

Sentinel Newspaper

"The staff of the Children's Library would like to thank you for your program on thursday, August 16, 2001. As always, your animals were beautiful and obviously well cared for and loved. All the kids and adults present enjoyed seeing them and learning about your organization. Thanks again for a great program. We hope that you'll do more with us in the future!"

Kristin Arnold, Children's Librarian
Denver Public Library

"Thank you for giving us a tour of your facilities at Creative Acres. We appreciate your willingness to help us by caring for our barnyard animals. As you know, the Society will be under construction for the next year and we will be unable to accept farm animals in the future. We will be placing two roosters, two peahens and two goats. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley will relinquish our guardianship to Creative Acres at the time of transfer."

Jan McHugh, Executive Director
Humane Society of Boulder

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