Ali Tisdall lives on a farm in Spring Creek, a small town in Madison County, North Carolina, where she looks after a wide range of animals.

Although she has a soft spot for all creatures, dogs have always held a special place in her heart. That love inspired her to start a small rescue group that helps dogs in her community.

What began as a modest effort eventually grew into a larger project, including the creation of Pretty Sweet Acres, an online store for farmers and farm enthusiasts.

Still, the most amusing twist in her work came soon after she introduced goats to her farm.

An Unplanned Running Crew

Many of the dogs Ali rescued ended up becoming permanent companions on the farm.

One afternoon, she headed out for a jog along the quiet country road, expecting a simple outing with he

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