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Order Your 2027 Animal Place Calendar!

Each calendar is $25. The calendars will ship in early December. Order by December 10 for the best chance of delivery before Christmas! Calendars are printed to order, so…

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Loved as Pets, Used as Products: The Reality for Rabbits

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We are dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary to farmed animals while advocating for their rights. These sentient beings deserve compassion and protection. Together, we can make a positive impact on their lives. Will you join us?

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Meet some of our residents

Evelyn

Support Evelyn and her pig siblings at Animal Place! Your donation provides them with necessary care, from nourishing meals to a safe environment. Together, we can give them a bright future. Donate today and make a difference!

Sumo

Your $20 donation feeds feisty rooster Sumo and his friends for a few days!

Gigi

You have the power to create a positive impact! Your donation today can make a direct difference in providing food, bedding, and veterinary care for Gigi and her beloved companions. Join us in granting them the care they truly deserve. Your support is invaluable and makes all the difference in their lives!

Lucy

You have the power to make a difference! By donating today, you can directly contribute to the nourishment, comfort, and essential medical care of Lucy, the rescued pig, and her cherished companions. Join us in providing them with the care they deserve. Your support matters!

Beethoven

Your donation goes toward Beethoven’s hay, straw bed, and maintenance of his swamp cooler…which he loves to hang out in front of during the summer.

Keegan

Help Keegan and his bovine companions thrive in a loving and supportive environment. Your generous donations ensure that they receive the specialized care and attention they need. Join us in providing a safe haven for these resilient animals and make a lasting difference in their lives. Together, we can give Keegan and his friends the…

Shelby

Help Shelby and her cow friends thrive at Animal Place! Your generous donation ensures they receive the care, nourishment, and love they deserve. Together, we can provide a safe and fulfilling life for these incredible animals. Make a difference for Shelby today!

Johnny

Join us in honoring Johnny, the leghorn hen who escaped the horrors of a battery cage egg farm. Your support ensures that Johnny and her feathered friends receive the love, care, and freedom they deserve. Together, we can make a difference and give them a life filled with joy and compassion. Donate today and be…

Dahlia

With your support, individuals like Dahlia receive the love, care, and respect they so deserve!

Jellybean

Help us provide individualized daily care to Jellybean and her beloved companion, Jujube! Your support ensures they receive the best care, from personalized grooming sessions, enriched pastures, and nutrient-rich feed. Join us in giving them the love and specialized care they deserve. Donate today and make a lasting difference in their lives!

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Why Farmed Animals?

We advocate for farmed animals because they are some of our planet's most abused and exploited individuals. These sentient beings experience grave suffering within our food system. We strive to create a more humane and just world for them by raising awareness and promoting change.

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It is such a simple idea. To cause the least amount of harm as possible. To recognize other animals are here with us, not for us. #worldveganday
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It is such a simple idea. To cause the least amount of harm as possible....

Panda was being raised as part of a Future Farmers of America (FFA) "project". When Panda was 5-mos-old, a disturbed individual broke into his pen, doused him in kerosene, and set him on fire. Panda suffered significant burns. The local community rallied and paid for his care. But the student insisted on continuing the "project", with plans to show and auction Panda for slaughter the the county fair. Locals intervened and saved him, while we offered to take him in permanently. Panda arrived in 2014 as a 13-mos-old. He has required daily management of his Burn scars since. They are prone to squamous cell carcinoma and sun damage. We love Panda dearly. 🖤🤍
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Panda was being raised as part of a Future Farmers of America (FFA) "project". When...

It's calendar time! Each month features a rescued resident of the sanctuary and the profits from each calendar purchase go directly to the feed, bedding, and care of the animals. As you meet a new animal every month, you’ll feel good knowing that you made their life better. What does your $25 purchase do for one animal? 🐮Buys a bale of hay for cows Maple & Zinnia, featured in May! 🐔Provides a bag of feed for Trixie the hen, February’s resident! 🐷Gives July’s girl, Ophelia the pig, hoof care for a month! We don’t want to give away who is featured each month, so you’ll have to buy a calendar to see for yourself! These also make great holiday gifts! The calendars will ship in early December. Order by December 10 for the best chance of delivery before Christmas! Calendars are printed to order, so don’t wait. Reserve yours today and help sanctuary animals all year long! Comment calendar or check the link in our bio to order yours!
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Our Pigs & Pumpkins Party is happening Saturday, Nov. 14th from 11-2! Don't have a...

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Sascha is forever in our hearts.

He tried his best but the damage was irreparable....

Two of our sheep are in the hospital and need your help. Sascha is in critical condition with a severe antibiotic-resistant lung infection. His half-brother, Remy, is by his side with a disorder called megaesophagus. Recently, we noticed Sascha acting off. We consulted with our mobile veterinarian and began treatment. Sascha did not respond, and we rushed him to Loomis Basin Equine, a 24-7 emergency hospital, for further diagnostics and care. Sascha arrived in respiratory distress, requiring nasal oxygenation (the tape on his face keeps the tube attached without interfering with eating). Further tests revealed severely compromised lungs and fluid in his chest. His veterinary team drained fluid and put him on heavy-duty antibiotics and pain management. Sascha may not make it. We should all prepare ourselves for the possibility. But Sascha has not given up and, as of right now, neither will we. Remy was set up in a pen next to Sascha, who perked up and got as close to Remy’s pen as possible. He started eating, drank water, and looked brighter than he had in days. To be clear, Remy’s presence cannot cure a bacterial infection…but it IS improving Sascha’s welfare immensely…and when your heart is being cared for, it can free up space for your body to heal. The veterinarians have been honest with us; none of this may work. Sascha’s lungs and organs may simply be too damaged to fix. But you know what? Sascha is telling us to try. As animal care director Meg sat with him, he pawed her with his hoof and ate the treats she brought with great enthusiasm. Sascha and Remy’s bills stand at $12,000. Supporters have raised $9,000 of that! To provide this level of care costs $500-700 per day, and that is why we are asking for your help. Remy is okay. Megaesophagus means that a part of his esophagus is so wide that hay can get stuck and cause an obstruction. While he has to avoid hay for the rest of his life, he can still eat fresh grass and watered-down pellets. To keep Sasha’s spirits up, Remy will remain at the hospital with him. Please support Sascha and Remy.
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Two of our sheep are in the hospital and need your help. Sascha is in...

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