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He should have died

Beethoven witnessed most of his flock be killed, before being viciously mauled by loose dogs. When the property owners found him, they thought he was dead. But Beethoven is…

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Meet Rebecca Baylies: Getting to Know Animal Place’s New Executive Director

A conversation about cows, courage, and a more compassionate future. When we began the search for Animal Place’s next Executive Director,…

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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

Prudence

When you donate to Prudence, you support one of the dozens of senior animals at the sanctuary!

Rita

In loving memory of Rita, the devoted mother pig. Your donation honors her legacy and supports the well-being of her surviving children and rescued pig friends. Help us provide them with the care and love they deserve.

Jett

Your donation provides life-saving care, including feed, bedding, and veterinary support, in memory of Jett. 

Azalea

In honor of Azalea, the courageous miniature cow, we invite you to support our mission at Animal Place. Your generous donation ensures that animals like Azalea can continue to live safe, happy lives free from harm. Join us in providing sanctuary and care for these remarkable beings. Together, we make a difference.

Alfalfa

Alfalfa passed away in 2025 and was a very sweet bunny!

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.

Bernie

Your donation provides life-saving care, including feed, bedding, and veterinary support to Bernie and his friends. 

Ruth

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 Ruth, the rescued sheep, 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!

Zeke

Help us provide a safe haven for Zeke and her feathered friends at Animal Place! Your donation ensures they receive the care, love, and protection they deserve. Together, we can make a difference in their lives. Support Zeke and the flock today!

Sumo

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

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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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Watching baby Millie's friendship blossom with senior-but-she-will-live-forever blind gal Daffodil is something else. The only cow who ever went out of their way to work on befriending Daffodil this hard was Magnolia, who we can only see in the Stars now.
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Watching baby Millie's friendship blossom with senior-but-she-will-live-forever blind gal Daffodil is something else.

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Sheep can remember 100-200 human faces. They remember those were are kind and those who are not. They prefer smiling faces over angry ones. Your goal is to be the kind of person who inspires this response from a sheep. This is Ripley. She is perfection.
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Sheep can remember 100-200 human faces. They remember those were are kind and those who...

Comments are closed. All information on this job opening can be found in our bio, at our website animalplace.org or you can email us at info@animalplace.org. 🧡 We have an open full-time Animal Caregiver position at our Grass Valley sanctuary. This position includes housing and utilities. We currently have no non-onsite openings available. Our ideal candidate has at least a year of volunteering, interning, or working for an animal rescue, sanctuary, or facility (ideally with formerly farmed animals). You would be joining a large team of dedicated humans working to provide the best care possible to the more than 200 rescued animals at the sanctuary. Vegan living onsite is required (the animals we rescue are no different than animals exploited on farms). Salary: $17/hour (please note, again, that this position includes housing and utilities) Benefits: Health insurance (after 3-months), Veterinary stipend, Vacation/sick leave, 403(b) (Animal Place matches up to 3% after one year) Location: Grass Valley, CA You can learn more about the position by visiting the link in our bio.
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Ronaldo cannot be bothered to stand up and eat.
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Ronaldo cannot be bothered to stand up and eat.

Shelby has been with us for 11 years. On a dairy farm, she would have been sent to slaughter at 4-7* years of age. Shelby knows her name. She knows the voices of people she likes. Shelby grew up with Magnolia and never really recovered from her death. Shelby is independent, aloof, and she loves her ears to be cleaned. She is her own lovely, strange moo-person. *Yes, there are exceptions. This is the average age range.
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Shelby has been with us for 11 years. On a dairy farm, she would have...

😱 We would never! But humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues of all kinds save animals and then serve meat, dairy, or eggs at their fundraising events. This is why we created the Food for Thought program. And why we need YOUR help. Comment “Report card” to find out how your local animal organizations score. Low score? Send them an email (we'll provide you with a sample).
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😱 We would never!

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