It is not often that the worlds of college football glory and animal welfare collide. Yet in the quiet heart of Florida, far from the roaring crowds of Ohio Stadium, Jeremiah Smith has planted something extraordinary: a dream that costs millions, spans 150 acres, and breathes new hope into the lives of beings most of society has forgotten. He calls it Freedom Ranch.

A Vision Beyond the Game

What Freedom Ranch Offers

The First Rescue

Reactions From the Sports World

Inspiring the Next Generation

A New Standard for Athlete Activism

Challenges Ahead

Looking Toward the Future

The Crowd’s Reaction

Legacy in the Making