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Meet Lynn: The Music-Loving Volunteer Who Stole the Sheep’s Hearts

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. […]

Sponsor a Turkey!

Celebrate life and compassion this holiday by sponsoring a rescued turkey. Donate $30 or more, and we will send a digital sponsorship certificate! Donate another amount: Donate $25, Donate $10.

Metalheads, this is for YOU!

Our vegan friends performing at Aftershock Festival have donated amazing, priceless items for us to auction off to support life-long medical care for our residents! Animal Place board member Jessica Miller, model, and husband Lars Ulrich spearhead our auction and raffle, bringing together artists and musicians who share our compassion and mission for farmed animal […]

Connecting Through Compassion

Main image: Sarwan and Marlena with calf Zinnia A Humane Hero’s “Why” & Inspiring Family Visit to Animal Place Long-time monthly supporter Anne Donjacour became a Humane Hero after an inspiring visit to Animal Place several years ago. Upon visiting, she “fell in love with the residents and realized that she wasn’t aligning with her […]

Celebrating Panda Bob

A sanctuary icon, gone too soon The world can be a desolate place. Panda Bob learned that early on. His dying mom carried him to term, waiting until she saw him fed to take her last breath. Panda Bob’s most traumatic moment is the exact moment he entered the sanctuary. It is surreal to think […]

Celebrate Panda Bob

Work at a sanctuary includes joy but also heartache. Sanctuary work is grief work.  Eleven years ago, a frail black and white calf arrived. His mom had been confiscated by animal control. She was seventeen years old and dying. When she saw her son drink his first bottle, she took her last breath. 💔 We […]

In Loving Memory of Sunflower: A Life Full of Love, A Legacy That Will Last

This isn’t the update we hoped to share. With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved calf, Sunflower, has passed away. Her loss is profound. Not just for our team at Animal Place, but for the extended network of rescuers, sanctuary partners, and supporters who rallied for her from the moment she entered our lives. […]

Support the Seniors!

Do you believe in magic? You will now! I’ve included a very special map. When you look at it, you’ll be magically transported right here to Animal Place. You’ll see and feel your support in action helping senior animals, who you’ll meet below.    Because you’ve supported the animals here at the sanctuary, I thought […]

In Memory of Mona

7/19/2025 – I am so sorry to share this sad news. Last night, Mona crashed. Multiple organ systems failed. She refused to get up or eat, and her neurological symptoms worsened. It was clear she was ready to go. The most likely culprit is cancer but we do not have confirmation on this. We brought […]

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