Meet Jayna Dickens! She began volunteering with Animal Place a year ago with her friend, Rachel Sutton. Jayna is one of our animal socializers and regularly comes to spend time with our sheep, who clearly reciprocate her love. “My favorite memories are the times when the sheep have heard me coming and started running towards […]
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Meet Trish Eley! Trish has been volunteering at Animal Place since August 2013. It all started when former volunteer Colleen invited Trish to help take care of Jujube and Jellybean, our sanctuary donkeys. Trish, having been a guardian of horses in the past, was delighted. The rest is history. Trish’s love for our donkeys, or
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Join us on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM at Animal Place for our High Tea: Celebration of All Mother Figures event! We’re celebrating all mother figures with tea from Numi and Chico Chai, delicious plant-based pastries from Sugar Plum Vegan, and tea sandwiches by Drea Mason of Vegan Circus. We will also have fun crafts like bouquet- and wreath-making, and you will
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We all know that rabbits breed like, well, rabbits, but most people don’t know that they form strong, loving bonds. Behind dogs and cats, bunnies are often cited as the third most popular companion animal in the United States. However, unlike many other companion animals, rabbits have complex social hierarchies that can be difficult to
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Meet long-time volunteer Jodi King! She has been volunteering at Animal Place for 11 years, following an internet search for a place where she could work with farmed animals. What keeps her coming back is interacting with her animal friends here. Jodi, one of only two volunteers allowed to work with the donkeys, comes every
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Join us for a fun-filled day rooted in compassion. Experience delicious plant-based food and drinks from some of the most popular eateries and companies, participate in our raffle with amazing prizes, enjoy a live cooking demo by Chef Lisa while your kids play in our Kids’ Corner, speak with leaders from a variety of incredible
Luca came to us through Bitney Prep High School’s unique internship program, which offers students hands-on experience in various industries. Luca’s great care for his fellow creatures sparked his desire to help animals. After hearing about Bitney Prep student Molly’s experience interning with Animal Place, Luca had been waiting to turn 16 so he could
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Meet Steve Erlsten! Steve first volunteered with Animal Place in 2015 during one of our large hen rescues. “I pulled about a hundred hens from an egg factory,” said Steve. One particular hen wrapped herself around Steve’s finger and into his heart. “Her entire life was spent on wire with other hens above her dropping
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Lynn Tousey-Owen is not only a monthly donor but also a beloved, recurring volunteer at Animal Place. Lynn’s first volunteer experience at Animal Place was in 2019 during a 3-day visit from the Bay Area. She spent each morning volunteering with the Animal Care Team and the rest of the day enjoying the animal residents.
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