Mission
Founded in 1989, Animal Place fills a much-needed niche of farm animal rescue, sanctuary and adoption with its two facilities. The mission of Animal Place is to extend compassion to all life with a special emphasis on farmed animals. This is executed by providing permanent sanctuary, education, legislation and appropriate placement of needy animals.
Animal Place Sanctuary, Grass Valley, California
Oak knolls, gently sloping hills, beautiful meadows and irrigated pastures make Animal Place’s 600-acre sanctuary in the Sierra foothills a true safe haven. All the animals at Animal Place sanctuary are permanent residents, getting an opportunity to grow old.
Animals arrive from myriad sources – factory farms, slaughterhouses, research facilities, and neglect or cruelty cases. All animals find a haven where all their needs are met and their individual quirks respected
In addition to providing sanctuary farmed animals, Animal Place serves as an education and advocacy center. We offer tours, cooking classes and workshops at the sanctuary as well as volunteer and internship opportunities. Because factory farming takes the lives of 10 billion land animals each year in the United States, we promote a vegan, cruelty-free lifestyle. If you are ever in the area, we hope you can sign up for one of our tours and meet the wonderful residents at Animal Place!
Rescue Ranch –
A Project of Animal Place, Vacaville, California
Nestledin the rolling hills of Vacaville, California, the 60-acre shelter serves as Animal Place’s adoption and placement center. Animals in need of new homes arrive at Rescue Ranch and receive top-notch medical care. After rehabilitation, animals are placed into pre-screened, pre-approved homes.
Rescue Ranch is closed to the public to allow animals the security and privacy they need to recuperate from their previous life.
