Rescuing urgent and incredible dogs from southern states and matching them with loving forever homes
Farfel's Farm & Rescue saves more than 300 dogs each year from urgent situations in high-kill shelters in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.
We offer a variety of unique, high-quality goods and services for you and your pets. These include unique dog and cat collars, leashes and harnesses, dog and cat treats, tons of pet toys, natural foods, functional and fun petwear, and gifts for people, dogs and cats!
Keywords: dog products, cat products, dog supplies, pet supplies, dog food, treats, collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, photography
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We opened on April 27, 2005, so going on 13 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Farfel's Farm & Rescue rescues more than 300 urgent and incredible dogs every year from southern states and matches them with loving forever homes. We also have a boutique that sells dog and cat supplies, including collars, leashes, toys and treats.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We have rescued dogs, cats and horses for many years. Farfel's Farm & Rescue has saved more than 2,500 dogs. Sandy and Jeff are also photographers of all living beings, and have been doing that professionally for 30 years. Sandy had a photo studio in Denver and Niwot, Colorado for 15 years before we began Farfel's Farm. Jeff worked for Olympus Camera and a German video company for years. Both have photographed national ads.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are rescue-based and do everything possible to rescue as many dogs as possible. We are considered to be more matchmakers than a rescue in that we take the necessary time to carefully match each dog with the best possible home.
We help people communicate and work with their pets so that they are healthy and well-behaved. There are always dogs in our store, and we welcome every dog with the best treats made anywhere, Boulder Dog Food Company natural and organic treats.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location. Farfel's Farm is a "mom and pop" business that is completely unique. We even get repeat visits from people who live in Europe and Asia. Many people tell us that Farfel's Farm & Rescue is the first place they visit when they return to Colorado.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Farfel's Farm is one door east of the corner of 9th and Pearl Streets. Pearl Street is the heart of Boulder, and we are close to the mountains. Our address is 906 Pearl Street in the historic West End of Boulder, Colorado, America's happiest city.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express and of course cash!
Which areas do you service?
Boulder, Denver metro area and all of Colorado.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sandy Calvin and Jeff Richey, partners in Farfel's Farm and in life
What are your hours of operation?
10am to 6pm everyday except Sundays when we are open from 11am to 5pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we love animals more than anything else!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
�Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.�
― Dalai Lama XIV
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