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Big Pork wants to sneak the Save Our Bacon Act back into the Farm Bill and wipe out state animal protection laws. Tell your senators to keep it out.

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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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Who Lives Here

Meet some of our residents

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.

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…

Graybeard

Join us in honoring the memory of Graybeard, a remarkable survivor who triumphed over adversity. Your donation will support the care and well-being of our rescued animals, ensuring that they receive the love, nourishment, and veterinary attention they deserve. Together, we can carry on Graybeard’s legacy of resilience and compassion.

Bernie

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

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!

Cleo

Join us in supporting Cleo and her fellow rescued pig friends at Animal Place. Your generous contribution provides nourishment, medical care, and a nurturing environment, ensuring their well-being and happiness. Together, we can make a profound difference in their lives.

Pierre

In honor of Pierre’s memory, help us continue to provide a safe haven for animals in need. Your generous donation ensures that other roosters like Pierre receive the care, love, and protection they deserve. Join us in honoring Pierre’s legacy and making a positive impact in the lives of countless animals. Together, we can create…

Clementine

Help Clementine and her turkey friends thrive at Animal Place! Your support provides food, shelter, and veterinary care, ensuring they live their lives in peace and safety. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of these remarkable and deserving animals. Join us in making their sanctuary a true haven of love and compassion.

Sumo

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

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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Why You Should Care About Goats

The Final Ride: Horrifying Truths about Farmed Animal Transport

Why You Should Care About Ducks

Why You Should Care About Sheep

Why You Should Care About Cows

Why You Should Care About Pigs

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Why You Should Care About Chickens

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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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We are unsure what is happening with rescue steer Sterling and executive director Rebecca - you tell us. 🤣
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Some of our rescued hens look like tube socks and Georgie is them all. 🧦
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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....

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