We Need More Cow Car!

The streets of North Kingstown have been a lot less colorful these past few months, as a well-known local icon has been put out to pasture. The infamous Cow Car from Smith and Agli’s Pot Belly Pig Farm is a familiar and welcome sight for many youngsters in town, and the whimsical auto has chauffeured a menagerie of pigs, cats, dogs, goats, ducks and other animals in need of rescue or medical attention since the safe haven was founded in 1995. The Lincoln Town Car was painted and created as a tribute to Bette Davis, a beloved Ayrshire cow who holds a special place in Audrey Agli’s heart and that is why Liz and Audrey are working on a replacement.

The “Cow Car” helps us not only with our work rescuing, caring for and finding homes for abused or unwanted animals, but it is also a really great way to promote the farm and the work that we do. We are inundated with animals in need, and it takes a lot of work and money to keep the farm going.,” explains Audrey. “The Cow Car is kind of like our calling card. It helps raise awareness for animals in need.”

In an effort to raise money to refurbish a new Cow Car, and help with some of the other expenses on the farm, Smith and Agli’s is hosting a few fundraisers:

Shoes For Hoofs: Drop off your old shoes or sneakers to be recycled at the Pot Belly Pig Manor during the month of October, and help raise money to feed and care for the animals on the farm.

Halloween Party: October 25 at the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW in Cranston: This Adults only, annual event offers ghoulish fun and prizes are awarded for best costumes. Tickets are $35 per person and include great music, food, prizes and company! Tarot Readings will also be available. Call Liz and Audrey for tickets 401-295-4241

GoFundMe: For more information about the farm or ways you can help support Smith and Agli’s efforts to help abused or unwanted animals, check out http://www.gofundme.com/potbellypigmanor