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Have you heard the tale of the starfish? I want to share it with you this #GivingTuesday. You have the opportunity to support your own “starfish” here at the…

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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

Daffodil

In honor of Daffodil’s enduring spirit, we invite you to support the care and well-being of other animals like her. Your generous donation will ensure that kind and resilient beings, like Daffodil, receive the love, sanctuary, and veterinary attention they deserve. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these remarkable creatures.

Lenny

Join us in honoring the memory of Lenny the sheep, a gentle soul who touched our hearts. Your generous donation will support the ongoing care and well-being of his fellow sheep friends, ensuring they continue to receive the love and attention they deserve. Together, we can make a difference.

Davey

Help us support Davey, the courageous and resilient cow. Your donation will give him the care, nourishment, and love he deserves. Join us in ensuring Davey’s life is filled with joy and comfort. Together, we can make a difference in the life of this remarkable survivor.

Sassafras

Help us honor the memory of Sassafras, the spunky and chatty turkey who found sanctuary at Animal Place. Your generous donation will support the care and well-being of her feathered friends, ensuring they continue to thrive in a loving and compassionate environment. Together, we can keep Sassafras’s legacy alive and make a difference in the…

Bernie

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

Carmen

Honoring the memory of Carmen, your support ensures that her legacy lives on. Your donation will provide vital resources for the care, healing, and happiness of Carmen’s fellow rescued sheep at Animal Place. Together, let’s create a lasting impact and continue to make a difference in the lives of these amazing animals. Donate today in…

Don Juan

Help us support Don Juan, the resilient rooster with a fierce heart. Your generous donation will provide him and his feathered companions with the care, food, and shelter they need to thrive. Join us in ensuring Don Juan’s well-being and showing him the love he deserves. Together, we can make a difference in the lives…

Jett

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

Minnie

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 Minnie, 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!

Prudence

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

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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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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...

We are unsure what is happening with rescue steer Sterling and executive director Rebecca - you tell us. 🤣
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We are unsure what is happening with rescue steer Sterling and executive director Rebecca -...

Some of our rescued hens look like tube socks and Georgie is them all. 🧦
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Some of our rescued hens look like tube socks and Georgie is them all. 🧦...

In case you forgot, a cow's milk is for a calf. Lily and Millie demonstrate.
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In case you forgot, a cow's milk is for a calf. Lily and Millie demonstrate....

Lady Pendleton is 20% hen, 80% cotton ball.
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Lady Pendleton is 20% hen, 80% cotton ball.

Halloween is fast approaching, so we wanted to remind you that sheep can be scary too. But not as scary as humans!
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Halloween is fast approaching, so we wanted to remind you that sheep can be scary...

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