All Animal Sanctuaries

The Mission of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center to educate the public through tours and programs about the importance of Wolves, Coyotes, and Foxes to our eco-system, educate the public about the importance of Preservation and Conservation of the forests, land, and water that supports wildlife, flora, and fauna for future generations to enjoy, and provide natural habitats and exceptional lives for the animals entrusted to our care since they cannot live in the wild. The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is one of very few sanctuaries in the United States which has been certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). With this title we are able to go beyond education and into application. CWWC actively participates in the Species Survival Program by providing a home to Mexican Grey Wolves and Swift Foxes. We also practice conservation in the sanctuary’s daily life by using environmentally friendly ink, biodegradable trash bags, participating in recycling programs, and ‰adopting Twin Rocks Road to keep it trash free.

Frisky’s is a non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation center located in Howard County, MD. We are a rescue center and home to primates and other small exotics who have been kept as pets and are no longer able to live with their owners. We are an Adoption Center for Domestic pets (mostly birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs — NO dogs and cats) that have been given up on for one reason or another by their owners.

The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal (Ubud) is owned by the village of Padangtegal. Village members serve on the Sacred Monkey Forest’s governing council (The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation). The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation has historically strived to develop and implement management objectives that will both maintain the sacred integrity of the monkey forest and promote the monkey forest as a sacred site that is open to visitors from around the world. In 1986, only 800 people per month (on average) were visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal. Today, it is not uncommon for the monkey forest to host 15,000 visitors per month. Although the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation welcomes the fact that a growing number of tourists are choosing to visit the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation also recognizes that tourism can have negative impacts on the monkey forest’s natural and cultural resources. As a result, some of the primary objectives of the Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation include: * Educating people about the importance of conserving the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources. * Maintaining a team of highly trained staff members that are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sacred Monkey Forest. * Monitoring and whenever necessary restoring the integrity of the Sacred Monkey Forest’s natural and cultural resources.

Animaux en Péril accueille, dans son refuge de Meslin l’Evêque, des chevaux, poneys, ânes, chèvres, cochons, moutons, lapins, poules, oies, canards et même… des lamas!

Founded by Sanguden “Lek” Chailert and her partner, Elephant Nature Park is a unique conservation project set in the Chiang Mai Province in Northern Thailand. The park is dedicated to providing a sanctuary for former captive working elephants, as well as other animals. The park aims to protect and encourage a natural existence for elephants and other animals that have been innocent victims of abuse and exploitation. Volunteers and visitors can help heal the scars. We offer day and overnight visits.

The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary provides a forever home for all types of animals rescued from the farming industry. They will live out their entire lives in a beautiful natural setting treated with kindness and respect. It all started with Desi Moo Moo our first calf, rescued from the dairy industry at a week old. His future was confinement in a veal crate and slaughter at 3 months. He would never eat grass or play with another calf. When he was just 2 weeks old we rescued our pink pig Lucy, a tiny piglet and the two immediately bonded and became life long friends. As Desi got bigger they both joined Baby the donkey and her best friend Betty Big Nose, grazing in a huge field. One year later we rescued another two male calves from slaughter, Scooter and Sparky, and we officially announced our home The Happy Herd in 2014! The Happy Herd is located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, outside Vancouver, B.C. Canada, on 4 acres. The feeling that anyone who visits gets is just a calm, safe place and the animals that arrive seem to feel it too.We are thrilled just how many kind and caring people have found us and want to share this experience.

Kindred Spirits Sanctuary was founded in late 2003 in response to an overwhelming need for farm animal sanctuaries. Farm animals are exploited every day in our society, and are subject to some of the most horrendous forms of harassment, abuse and neglect. Industrialized or factory farming operates on the basic premise that farm animals are mere commodities, not thinking, feeling beings. Animals that exist in these factories suffer in silence, and it’s our mission to change that! Kindred Spirits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending the abuse and suffering of farm animals through direct rescue, advocacy, and education. We seek to provide a place where people can connect with these sentient beings and discover their unique (and often humorous!) personalities. At Kindred Spirits, farm animals are our friends, not our food. We are passionate about helping others form bonds with these remarkable animals, and gladly give tours on scheduled days! Kindred Spirits Sanctuary invites you to come and give a pig a belly rub, or get a kiss from a cow! Volunteers are also welcome to join our “Work Parties” and are invaluable to our rescue work! The Sanctuary is located on 36 beautiful acres in Ocala, Florida. The 140 sanctuary residents receive around-the-clock care, high quality diets, spacious barns, and green pastures in which to laze and graze. Most importantly, they are treated as individuals and given a loving, peaceful environment where they can live without pain, hunger, or fear of exploitation for their natural lives.

Pig Village The aim of Pig Village is to work with as many people as possible to inspire them to make change within their own life and we want to work with the animals to achieve this. Currently Pig Village is home to pigs, obviously, horses, donkeys, goats, geese and more and each one of them can be included in the long term plan to help us help others to open their minds. With the horses we want to bring in a horse whisperer who can work with people on their own issues but also to show people how to connect with a horse, to understand the horse and achieve a connection that does not involve “breaking” a horse or beating them with a stick. We want this to be open to as many people as possible, including children, but to include the locals to educate them on a new way of training. The animals here at Pig Village are all friendly and we cannot see a better way to introduce children to animals than those who want to meet humans too! We want them to meet the animals and build the connection between animals and food and make the right decision. Ultimately we would like to build a centre where people can come to learn about animal handling, organic food growing, vegan cooking classes, team building events and speakers to come in from all over the world to speak, train and educate. We want the centre to be open to everyone, of all ages, to reach as many people as possible so that the animals who live here can be responsible for change. We want to grow as much food as possible, for the animals and humans, to share organic methods, to encourage people to come and collect the organic manure the animals produce to put onto their lands, to talk to people about the importance of organic, healthy food for animals and humans. We want to bring more animals here to help spread this message and we want to develop areas to demonstrate how animals like to live for example, we want to build a big pond for our geese, introduce ducks and allow people to see them at their happiest. This will become a full operational animal sanctuary that everyone can enjoy and learn from whilst at the same time, supporting the animals and helping us save more.

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s largest and most effective farm animal rescue and protection organization. We have rescued thousands of animals and cared for them at our sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, New York; Northern California (Orland); and the Los Angeles area. At Farm Sanctuary, these animals are our friends, not our food. We educate millions of people about their plight and the effects of factory farming on our health and environment. We advocate for laws and policies to prevent suffering and promote compassion, and we reach out to legislators and businesses to bring about institutional reforms. Farm Sanctuary is committed to ending cruelty to farm animals and promoting compassionate vegan living through rescue, education, and advocacy efforts. Please join us. A compassionate world begins with you!

The Pig Preserve Life on Their Terms High in the Cumberland Mountains of Middle Tennessee, sits a beautiful piece of land… 100-acres of rolling hills with lush pastures; deep woods full of oaks, maples and nut trees; and four spring-fed ponds. If you listen carefully, you will hear the soft, deep, guttural grunts and “oofs” of small groups of pigs as they meander slowly down the holler to the big pond. Here they will spend the warm afternoon swimming and lounging peacefully in the cool mud on the banks… a tranquil scene rarely spoiled by the presence of humans. Welcome to The Pig Preserve. This peaceful sanctuary is home to almost 125 rescued pigs: miniature; feral; and a large number of farms pigs from babies to 1200 pound adults. The Pig Preserve is a very different kind of sanctuary. Here rescued pigs are allowed and encouraged to live their lives as pigs…just as nature intended. Each pig has access to the entire 100 acres. The pigs form their own social groups and each group is provided a large shelter. The shelters are placed in the area where each social group has chosen to live. They have but one responsibility here: to be pigs. The Pig Preserve is operated by Rich and Laura Hoyle, who both have over 25 years of experience in the rescue and care of pigs of all breeds. As sanctuary director and primary animal caregiver, Rich is spending his retirement years making sure each and every animal has the opportunity to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. Before ‘retiring’ to create his dream for the pigs, Rich was a dedicated US Marine, Vietnam veteran, firefighter, EMT and Fire Chief. He is an unlikely choice to spend the twilight of his life saving and working with abused and abandoned pigs…but his dedication to them is total and complete and his love for these much-maligned animals is an all-consuming passion. His wife, Laura, is a true partner in the sanctuary and pitches in around The Preserve as much as her five-six day a week work schedule permits. This small all-volunteer, mom and pop run sanctuary is a tiny slice of heaven on earth not only for the 125 pigs, but also for the 8 dogs, 17 cats, and the teeming wildlife population. Sanctuary is extended to all living creatures at The Pig Preserve. Advocating a vegan lifestyle, we strive to promote kindness to all through education, outreach, and by sharing stories of the many individual beings that call The Preserve home. The ecology and natural sustainability of the sanctuary’s ecosystem is also extremely important to the Hoyles. Each year they repair the pastures and replant natural grasses. In addition, the sanctuary has undertaken an aggressive tree planting program, including apple and nut trees, which eventually will help sustain the pigs on a natural diet. Our original sanctuary, called Mini-Pigs, Inc. was founded in Culpeper, VA over 20 years ago. At first, the sanctuary only rescued potbellied/miniature pigs. As we began accepting the larger farm pig breeds, we soon realized the nomadic and social nature of these gentle giants and the concept of a preserve began to unfold. In April of 2006, the Hoyles dissolved 17 acre Mini-Pigs, Inc., relocated to 100 beautiful acres in Tennessee, and The Pig Preserve began. Many of the animals arriving at the sanctuary come to us with histories of terrible abuses at the hands of humans. But, within a short time, virtually every animal here has learned to trust the caretakers and has responded positively to the life style and environment that The Pig Preserve offers. Our animals are healthy, safe, happy and extremely content. Many go on to live long and happy lives…lives far exceeding what is considered normal for a pig. This tells us that The Pig Preserve is doing something right and good. We are hopeful that more farmed animal sanctuaries will adopt our preserve model in the future. Donations and sponsors are greatly appreciated and the only way we can take in new pigs. Please consider supporting all we do here for these happy and healthy gentle giants.  

Essex-based non-profit organization caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals. Caring for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals since 1983. They also have a 100% vegan tearoom on site.

C-A-L-F We are a Vegan Cafe and separate Animal Sanctuary. We are self funded and rely on support from YOU the people to keep going. We are joining forces with other likeminded Animal rights beings and working as a team….UNITED we can achieve more. Its about helping each other to reach out to those who are VOICELESS. NON Profit, infact in debt for the cause, money is the root of all evil, yet in the right hands it could mean life and education to the masses. The address is for the sanctuary’s café, as they do not allow visitors for now.

Since 1992, The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada has been a refuge for donkeys, mules and hinnies who have been neglected or abused, or who can no longer be cared for by their owners. The Sanctuary rescues the donkey with hooves so long it lives in constant pain and cannot walk. It saves a terrified mule shivering in a pen in a slaughterhouse. It offers a home to a much-loved donkey whose aging owners can no longer provide adequate care. At the Sanctuary, the animals are provided a welcome and often life-saving peaceful haven after years of suffering and neglect. The Sanctuary is 100 acres of tranquility, in which we strive to live in peaceful harmony with the animals we have rescued. It is our mission to ensure the animals who come to live out the remainder of their lives with us are surrounded by love, dignity, and the respect they richly deserve. The Sanctuary Farm, and our satellite Foster Farms, have provided a safe home for rescued animals for more than 17 years. We are a not-for-profit charity, funded entirely by private donations. At present, 74 equines (donkeys, mules and hinnies belong to the equine family, for those who may not know) reside at our main farm, and 30 are in care at our foster farms. We feel fortunate to be in proximity to such gentle souls day after day. We’re also advocates for humane education, and provide a number of education programs to all elementary and high school grade levels. One of the questions we regularly get, from visitors, from people in conversation, indeed, even from our friends and family, is: why donkeys? We provide a simple answer to this question – ‘Because it’s necessary’. It is necessary because, as one of our staff members puts it, the donkey is the forgotten equine, too often a subject of ridicule, and too often as well considered disposable at the end of its working life. Donkeys are often abused and neglected, and, once no longer wanted, placed into an equine auction. Then, if a buyer is not available at the moment of sale, the animal is sold to a slaughterhouse. Whenever possible, we put an end to this inhumane cycle in which equines are bred, bought and sold over and over, and then disposed of callously. We provide a sanctuary for these animals, where they may live out their lives naturally, in peace, and without obligation to humans.Because we believe in the value of animal life, and because in particular at our Sanctuary – we believe in the value of the lives of the no-longer-forgotten equine. That is why donkeys.

A forever home for previously unwanted animals. To help Fiona please check out the links on the wall – donations can be made to fiona@towerhillstables.com Fiona Oakes cares for around 400 rescued animals including 30 dogs & 52 horses. This is not what Fiona does for a living, she takes no income nor expenses from any donations. Fiona is a retained fire-fighter & elite marathon runner (ex Olympic athelete) and her partner works for a bank. Each month Fiona has to find over £8000 to feed all the rescues – please help her. Mission: To provide a home for life, care and medical attention when necessary to the 400 animals at the Sanctuary and when the time comes dignity in death. Also to promote a cruelty free lifestyle achieved through appearences in documentaries & Fiona’s marathon results which demonstrate that as a Vegan, Fiona is an incredibly strong athlete with trememdous endurance.

Located in Woodstock, NY, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is one of the country’s most recognized and respected sanctuaries for farmed animals. It is where animals who once knew pain, suffering, fear and loss, now know healing, safety, love and trust. At the heart of their mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animal refugees while advocating on behalf of farmed animals everywhere through educational tours and outreach events. We are a place where visitors can come face to face with the animals they may only know as dinner and learn about the devastating effects of modern-day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health. Here you can frolic with goats in a large open pasture, sit down with a pig who wants nothing more than a belly rub, cuddle with chickens who seek out your attention or get nuzzled by some very friendly sheep! WFAS is not just for vegetarians and vegan but for anyone who is curious to get to know individual farm animals, observe their natural behaviors, learn more about how their brethren live on factory farms and just spend time around animals you probably don’t get to see day-to-day.

BEES – Burm and Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary is a home for old,injured and retired elephants needing rest and/or permenant care. At BEES we give elephants a chance to live free and to just be elephants. BEES provide an alternative for elephants and their owners to move away from the busy city life and hardships of trekking by providing a retirement home for elephants and a place were elephants can live free and have a good rest in a natural environment. BEES works to raise awareness and to join many others in the hope to bring an end to the suffering and exploitation of the elephants. There are over 4,000 registered captive elephants in Thailand that suffer everyday in the tourism industry being used for entertainment and trekking. Little do the tourists know that the $$$ are funding the continued exploitation and ultimately the suffering of these beautiful and majestic creatures. Located just 2.5hrs drive South-West of Chiang Mai, amongst beautiful mountain scenery and lush countryside, BEES is a local family and community based project. Situated in a valley in Maechaem, we have breath taking views of Doi Inthanon the highest mountain in Thailand. This is a place where you might just find yourself lost in the moment. Experience elephants in a natural environment that stimulates their inherent wild behaviors…. Something well deserved as these elephants have spent their entire lives in the logging or tourism trekking industry before finally arriving at BEES. Join our Volunteer Program or short stay guest programs, experience living the Thai way in our unique traditional Thai style rooms (a mattress and mosquito net on the floor), enjoy refreshing cold showers after a warm days work and be rewarded by the sight of these beautiful creatures getting a better life. Get up close and personal and learn about elephants from a different perspective and help us bring an end to the abuse and exploitation of these majestic creatures.

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ’s most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington.

SABRC is a not for profit rescue centre which endeavours to help keep owners and their animals together. The helplessness felt by many people when they find resolving their pets behaviour problem a challenge, is awful for all parties involved and often leads to animals being rehomed. We aim to empower owners through education and support to build a bridge of understanding with their pet, using science, compassion and a high standard of ethics. SABRC offers behaviour consultations and training predominantly for horses and dogs, however we can help with other animals. We are lucky to be part of a network of multi-species behaviourists/trainers throughout GB – so if we can’t help you and your pet, we probably know someone who can! Please contact us to see how we can help. We also offer talks and seminars on behaviour, inviting guest speakers to talk about their areas of expertise for example saddlery, farriery, nutrition etc. Keep an eye on our events page to see what’s coming up in your area. We work full time and any profit made from consultations or events goes straight back into our rescue centre and helping other animals. Having studied behaviour and welfare at the Natural Animal Centre and a combined experience of over 15 years within behaviour and rescue circles, Anita and Lauren will endeavour to put the relationship you have with your pet at the forefront of any assistance we may offer. SABRC is based in Angus, Scotland – but please feel free to contact us wherever you are – we will do our best to help or find someone who can. We acknowledge that some owners, through no fault of their own, will have to rehome home their animals. SABRC incorporates a small home run, not for profit rescue centre for animals who have come to us and will not be suitable for rehoming due to the many previous changes in their lives. SABRC is always looking for suitable foster homes who would be able to help us rehabilitate animals who cannot stay with their owners but would be suitable for rehoming. We offer full species specific training for foster carers. If you are interested please contact us.

Bahya Sanctuary is Abu Dhabi’s first Sanctuary. Every 2nd Saturday of the month we open our gates to all animal lovers, including families with children all ages to spend time with our animals and to learn more about animal welfare. For our next Open Day please check our ‘events’. We do not accept visitors outside open days. We are trying to educate adults and children in order to improve the animal welfare situation in the United Arab Emirates. We also offer humane education and invite schools to visit our Sanctuary. Our sanctuary animals include dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, bunnies, a meerkat and a fox. In order to support us, so we can continue helping the animals we are looking for long-term volunteers, food donations and donations towards our vet bills. (Australian Vet- Bahya Sanctuary) Bahya Sanctuary is a private farm, please do not show up without an appointment. Please also leave your own pets at home. Our location can be found on google map: Bahya Sanctuary.

Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide sanctuary to abused, neglected, abandoned and surrendered potbelly pigs; to provide humane education to the public; and to offer an anthrozoological experience to individuals and small groups. The farm is available to those who want a volunteer or community service experience. We will offer an anthrozoological experience to children, youth and adults who are looking for a more a more intense spiritual or emotional connection to animals in need.

We are a shelter run from a private home, we drive into communities, feed and spay the animals, offer help to the community with their animals. We also have feeding stations set up in and around Montego Bay. If we see a stray in need we will take them in or upto the vet or JSPCA. These animals are then rehabilitated, spayed or neutered, house trained and then offered up for rehoming to approved homes only.

SASHA Farm is the midwest’s largest farm animal sanctuary. At our shelter in Manchester, Michigan, not only do we provide food and water, veterinary care and a roof over their heads, we also give the animal residents affection, social interaction with others of their own species, and a sense of security. SASHA’s founders, Dorothy Davies and Monte Jackson, started saving animals a couple of decades ago. Among the first bunch was a nine-month-old pet shop puppy that a family had purchased, but couldn’t appropriately care for. A female Border Collie/Spaniel mix with a white tip on the end of her tail, she quickly worked her way into Monte’s and Dorothy’s hearts. She was the farm dog in charge of it all, keeping tabs on every other animal that came to live at the farm over the years. Sasha was a wonderful canine companion, a true friend, who lived and loved for 17 years. In honor and in memory of this beloved dog, her caretakers chose to name their sanctuary “SASHA Farm.” The name SASHA is also an acronym for the animal rescue operation – Sanctuary And Safe Haven for Animals. The sanctuary currently shelters over 200 animals, each with its own story to tell. Some were dumped and discarded, some left to die. They have come from unhappy circumstances, often mistreated or neglected, but now have a safe, permanent home at SASHA Farm. As you can see, rescuing and protecting animals has been an important mission for us for many years, and our sanctuary finally became a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 2001. Donations made to SASHA Farm are tax deductible, and all donations are used to ensure good quality care for our animals, both now and into the future.

The World’s Largest Carnivore Sanctuary – With More Than 400 Rescued Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves And Other Large Carnivores Living And Roaming Freely On 720 Acres. Saving one animal may not change the world…But surely, for that one animal…The world will change forever!

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is dedicated to providing educational programs regarding wolves and wolfdogs in order to foster a greater understanding of the importance of preserving wild wolves in the natural environment, as well as promoting responsible wolfdog ownership. We are also dedicated to providing rescue and safe sanctuary to wolfdogs that have been neglected, abandoned, or otherwise displaced. We are located in Rocky View County in Alberta. For information on visiting the sanctuary or to make a booking, call us at (587) 890 9653! Guided Tours run Thursday-Monday at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm. Bookings must be made in advance. Self-Guided Tours are offered Thursday-Monday from 10am until 5:00pm and do not require a reservation.

BLES is passionately devoted to creating a safe and natural home for Thai elephants. We care for rescued and retired elephants, allowing them to interact freely within 500 acres of forested land. There are no performances – just elephants. Everyday at BLES is an adventure. Imagine waking up and hearing an elephant call as the sun rises over our rice fields. Discover how it feels to walk beside an elephant family as if you were one of them. We promise an experience like no other. Guests share in all aspects of the elephants’ world at BLES. It is a hands-on experience that includes gathering their food, walking with them to release sites, and scrubbing them down. Plus, there is ample opportunity to observe the elephants in this indigenous setting. We also offer the chance to hike with the elephants and set up camp in the midst of the jungle. As a self-sustaining environment, there are an endless variety of things to be done. The needs of our animals are unpredictable, so our days are never exactly the same. In addition to caring for our own rescued elephants and animals, we are very involved in local village life. Our assistance is often required in caring for elephants whose owners do not have adequate resources. We intentionally keep our guest numbers low; this benefits the elephants as well as our visitors. Both parties enjoy the peace and unlimited time to bond. Our mahouts are all village locals with a basic understanding of the English language and enjoy mixing with guests, sharing their unique culture, and demonstrating the BLES approach to elephant care. Our small size means that we are grateful for every helping hand. Guests who want to get involved make a huge difference in our daily operations. Every guest at BLES helps us to be viable and continue our much needed work. To check available dates, see http://www.blesele.org/calendar/ To make a reservation, please email katherine@blesele.org For information about fees, transportation, accommodations, what to bring, and other particulars, see http://www.blesele.org/how_to_help/faqs

Farm animals are global. They are not endangered, exotic or wild. They are animals who are born and raised for their meat and milk, and throughout the world very often do this with a minimum of care. Care costs time and money, and they’re not considered to be worth either. They are just another product, although unlike other food products such as grains, fruits and vegetables, they bleed when they are injured. They die from fear and stress. They suffer distress when their young are taken away from them. They can be kept until they are too old to stand as long as they can still produce milk or offspring. They can then be travelled hundreds of miles, enduring awful conditions, to be slaughtered without pre-stunning. There are very few places throughout the world where farm animals can find sanctuary to be able to live out their lives in peace, to be treated with kindness and respect. We watch these animals become comfortable and confident. We see their characters develop. We admire their intelligence and the way they embrace their peaceful surroundings. We watch them begin to play and finally become content. They form close companionships and soon recognise the people who care for them and look after them. They ask for very little. For us it’s a pleasure and a privilege to be part of their daily lives. This is why we are here.

Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue is a private sanctuary located in Calgary, Alberta that focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and adopting out dogs and cats who have been rescued from some of the most unforgiving places within the Northwest Territories of Canada, Mexico and California. We are also one of the few nonprofit organizations in Canada that perform rescues after natural disasters, having successfully extracted and re-homed over 75 dogs during a two month mission to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

At Eden Farmed Animal Sanctuary in Ireland, residents are rescued from dire situations of exploitation and certain death, and are given a home, a place of refuge, and a life of freedom and rehabilitation from the abuses they experienced before they arrived. Established in 2008, Eden is run by one person on a volunteer basis, with the assistance of other volunteers and paid services as needed. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary was established in 1988 and currently homes over 490 rescued farm animals. Our Mission Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a safe and peaceful environment, where rescued animals can remain for the rest of their lives. Veterinary care and medication is provided as required and all animals in our charge are constantly monitored to ensure their good health and well being. We never implement euthanasia unless it is advised by our vet as a total necessity. Our Target Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary is managed by founder Carole Webb as a non-profit organisation and will always remain as such. All time is volunteered, no wages to pay, no offices to maintain – every penny goes to our animals to feed, shelter and provideFarm Animal Rescue Sanctuary – Tractor medical care. Our running costs however, are very high and we have to rely upon a sympathetic public to help fund the sanctuary. Our membership may be small but their loyalty is unmatched. For several years, we have achieved part funding through our animal adoption scheme which has become a popular gift item among our supporters, their friends and our website visitors, but we still suffer a huge shortfall. Ultimately, our most important TARGET must be to secure a monthly income to enable us to continue our good work and safeguard the haven we have provided for these animals. If you would like to help our sanctuary, please give a donation. Any size gift is most welcome and gratefully received. Thank you.

America’s largest and most diverse animal sanctuary. It is a permanent haven to more than 1,200 domestic and exotic animals rescued from research laboratories, circuses, zoos, captive hunting operations, factory farming, and government round-ups.

Animal Place provides safe haven to hundreds of abused farmed animals at our 600-acre Grass Valley sanctuary, and nurtures compassion through the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. We also operate a 60-acre farmed animal adoption center in Vacaville, CA.

It all began with a little piglet named “Esther”. And the idea of a farm sanctuary was born. Steve Jenkins, a Realtor, and his life partner, Derek Walter, a Magician, were living an ordinary life when a rescued would-be mini pig came into their lives. Esther quickly stole their hearts and turned their lives upside down. Never ones to succumb to the fear of a challenge, Steve and Derek buckled up for the ride of a lifetime as “Esther the Wonder Pig” turned into a social media powerhouse. In just two short years, Esther had amassed hundreds of thousands of followers from all over the world, and her Dads, Steve and Derek, had become among the world’s most well-known and successful animal activists. In 2014, with help from Esther’s followers, Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary was born. Now Esther and her Dads rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and abused farmed animals, and spread Esther’s style of love and compassion – known as The Esther Effect! Home of Esther the Wonder Pig’s friends. Please donate: http://www.happilyeveresther.ca/donate/ Store: http://www.happilyeveresther.ca/store/

The animals at Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary come in all different sizes and shapes but they all share the same need. The need for a safe loving home and caretakers who respect the lives of each individual animal. Whether a domestic duck or goose has been dumped on a pond, or a potbelly pig has become “inconvenient,” Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary provides lifelong care for these castoffs. They join the many rescued farm animals who had been exploited and used in agribusiness.

When four orphaned goslings made their way into Alf Hole’s life in 1939, the sanctuary’s roots were established. Today, Alf’s legacy is enjoyed by many park visitors. Inside the Visitor Centre, displays present the history of the sanctuary, the biology of Canada geese and plenty of opportunities to view the geese up-close. Park Interpreters offer scheduled programs, activities and park information from spring to fall. The best times to visit are early June when goslings are present with their parents, and late August to Thanksgiving when hundreds of geese are staging for fall migration. Located on PTH 44, just east of Rennie in Manitoba. Admission is always free!

Jacobs Ridge Jacobs Ridge is a vegan animal sanctuary. It offers volunteering breaks which help toward the feed and general care of the animals. As vegans, we are keen to share with everyone the delights of eating vegan. There is no pressure on anyone but whilst you stay with us, you enjoy a vegan diet. We have never understood why anyone would want to get involved with an animal sanctuary, help the animals and then at the end of the day return to the dinner table and eat them. Breakfast is your own choice and then lunch and supper are served to everyone together, allowing time to chat and discuss the day and have an open table for topics which spread far and wide! The food is created by the Jacobs Ridge team who use a combination of their own recipes and some adaptations from the Vegan Food Pimp’s recipes. If you have a special dietary requirement, just let us know in advance and we will work with you to ensure you have the best experience whilst with u We believe that every being deserves to live a Life Without Fear. Please note that we can not accommodate for day visits.   Jacob’s Ridge Story Founded in late 2011, the sanctuary was initially set up as a private, safe haven for animals. The daily running costs started to balloon as more animals joined.  Private funding just wouldn’t be enough to keep all the animals in a responsible way. Over the past two and a half years Jacobs Ridge has blossomed into a fully functioning and respected animal sanctuary. We work with specialist vets, animal behaviourists, trainers, and activists (Cruelty Watch, RSPCA, Cat Protection League). The sanctuary fully committs to providing a safe haven for mistreated and unwanted animals. We will continue to grow with planned development over the coming years. Mission Statement We believe that every being has a right to live and to live life without fear. Thus, it is our mission to create a safe environment for a forever home to animals who need it. One where they don’t have to work or provide for us. One where they can just be what they are and do as they please. Jacobs Ridge is not just a sanctuary for animals, but for humans also. In connecting with the animals, nature and at the same time following a vegan lifestyle, we aim to create a space where people can find inner harmony and reconnect with themselves. We wish to further improve the lives of our rescue animals. We want to offer a permanent home to more in need by securing and expanding the site. Lastly, educate those who need it on the exploitation of animals so that more animals can live life without fear. The Volunteer Experience We want you to get the most from your stay at Jacobs Ridge. To us, that means you should never be thinking about anything else except the reason you are here. So we never want you worrying about your accommodation, your next meal, your drinks, your comfort, your transportation or simple everyday needs. At Jacobs Ridge, we cover it all. The most important thing is you have fun, connect with our animal family and take time out to just “be”. The animals get so much from you being with them. Be that in silence, reading aloud, singing or playing an instrument (they all love music), so be a part of their happy, new lease of life. https://www.jacobsridge.com/the-volunteer-experience Your Tent Following on from our first 2 years we upgraded all the tents for 2017 which are now bigger and canvas. All tents have proper beds and bedding in the style of “glamping”. Each tent is roomy and comfortable with all the little extras you would probably not expect to find when camping. We understand that at the end of the day, you want to be able to sleep in a clean, comfortable bed. As you go to sleep to the sound of nature and of course, the donkeys (as those who have been here will testify)! The Food As vegans, we are keen to share with everyone the delights of eating vegan. There is no pressure on anyone but whilst you stay with us, you enjoy a vegan diet.  Why would anyone want to get involved with an animal sanctuary, help the animals and then at the end of the day return to the dinner table and eat them? You choose your own breakfast. Lunch and supper are served to everyone together, allowing time to chat and discuss the day and have an open table for topics which spread far and wide! The food is created by the Jacobs Ridge team who use a combination of their own recipes and some adaptations from the Vegan Food Pimp’s recipes. If you have a special dietary requirement, just let us know in advance and we will work with you to ensure you have the best experience whilst with us

Folly is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned and distressed wildlife throughout West Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding region. We specialise in the hand-rearing of animals such as hedgehogs, badgers, and foxes, as well as nestling and fledgling birds of all species. We treat and rehabilitate injured wildlife with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. *Not-vegan run*

South Florida Wildlife Center’s mission is to protect wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. We serve the tri-county area of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.

Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a place of tranquility and happiness located one hour north of Seattle (Standwood) in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused or neglected animals in need, and we are committed to spreading the message of compassion and respect for all animals.

Located in Mission, BC, Hearts on Noses (HONs) was established in 1999 as a sanctuary for potbellied pigs. “Mini pigs” were a popular pet in the 1980s, and continue to be bred and sold as companion animals today. However, many purchasers are ill prepared or misinformed about the adult size, behaviours, and needs of potbellied pigs, and fail to carry through with a lifetime commitment. In other cases, these pigs fall into the hands of abusers where they suffer cruelty and neglect. The sanctuary now provides a home to more than 40 pigs (including potbellied pigs and full size pigs who were destined to become food), as well as one horse, one cat, two dogs, and a turtle. The sanctuary is a place where these animals have found refuge from the harsh world that sees them as little more than pieces of property. Unlike so many others, they will receive love and care for the rest of their lives. At Hearts on Noses, all animals are equal and deserving of love and respect. Please support the work that we do to rescue animals and provide them with the best care. You can also make a huge difference for animals by refusing to support their exploitation – learn about living a vegan lifestyle to save countless unseen animals from lives of misery.

Home to sheep, pigs, turkeys, a cow, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, deer, tortoises, geese, rabbits, goats, donkeys and guinea pigs, Leilani Farm Sanctuary is located on a lush 8-acre farm in Haiku, Maui. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to provide shelter and care for abused animals, and humane education to the community. Our goal is to awaken the compassion in every visitor. Connecting with disarmingly happy animals acting in ways one doesn’t expect farm animals to act, people are inspired to take the next step toward a cruelty-free lifestyle by adopting a diet free of animals. Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a paradise for animals. It’s a paradise for humans, as well! On the outer, most visible level, LFS lives and breathes upon a unique piece of rolling land, eight volcanic acres on a green Pacific island. But its superb location and jaw-dropping natural beauty are but reflections of its lush inner essence. The sanctuary is a refuge for animals, a safe haven for those fortunate enough to have found their way here. Among them are many farm animals whose cousins live dismal lives on factory farms and are routinely slaughtered by the billions to satisfy the palates of those who still choose to be meat eaters. In stark contrast, the rescued individuals at LFS, some of them looked upon by the world at large as “food animals,” are without a doubt among the most fortunate beings living on Planet Earth. The Sanctuary’s Special Programs Leilani Farm Sanctuary is an educational facility that teaches children and adults about animals in a way that changes their perspective about themselves and the world around them. Our emphasis is upon teaching that every living being needs food, water, shelter, shade, love, and has language. We host at-risk youth programs, school field trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours for the general public, including visitors from the Mainland — providing our community with a hands-on experience that is thought-provoking and stimulates social and emotional growth. Most of the animals at Leilani Farm Sanctuary were orphaned, neglected, or abused. Through interaction with animals, children from troubled homes learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness. When we relay the animals’ stories to visiting children, it helps them relate to their own pain. (Often, when children are abused they turn their hurt around to abuse others, smaller than themselves.) Exploring with children how abused animals have learned to forgive and overcome their pasts, the animals become role models, helping the children deal with their pain and reach for their bright futures. You can visit Leilani Farm Sanctuary on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Read more about the tours: http://leilanifarmsanctuary.org/pdf/tours2015.pdf

An oasis of discovery and development, repose, and renewal, our Wishing Well Sanctuary is a centre for personal growth, inner peace, healing and joy. We are also a farmed animal sanctuary and therefore we can say that we truly are a sanctuary of all! This delightful retreat is just north of “Ontario’s food basket” (the Holland Marsh) near Bradford, Ontario. Just a mere 45 minutes from central Toronto. A peace pole was raised at the inaugural Wishing Well Sanctuary Open House, held in May 2012. On it are inscribed the words May Peace Prevail On Earth in Braille, English, French, Ojibway, Sanskrit, Hebrew and paw prints. We are all connected! Wishing Well Sanctuary is a charitable organization; therefore, your donations will assist in feeding and caring for the animals at the Sanctuary and also assist in providing programs to youth and their families who otherwise could not afford to attend.

We advocate on behalf of animals who cannot speak for themselves. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization, we make it a priority to provide a wonderful lifetime home for abused, neglected and exploited farmed animals in need. We also work to educate and inform the public as to the inherent worth of all sentient beings and advocate for their compassionate treatment. Promoting ethical veganism stands as the crucial core of our outreach efforts.

Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue is the collaboration of two individuals who care very much about protecting all animals and the environment in which we live. We are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the animals we rescue, in addition to this, we educate and influence people through our compassionate and ethical message. Vegan run sanctuary Location unknown

BMASER is a 501 (c)(3) farm animal rescue welcoming horses, cows, pigs, goats, and other unwanted farm animals. This environmentally-friendly farmstead will fill the current void in farm animal rescue services/sanctuary in Howard County, Maryland. Visitors to the Sanctuary and Eco-Retreat will be provided education about the proper treatment of animals, as well as environmentally-friendly farm practices, with the overarching goal of inspiring change in the way society interacts with farm animals and the environment.

Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary in Bargo, NSW was established in 1963 by Thistle Stead, in memory of her husband David Stead. We are a non-profit organisation entirely run by volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Australia’s unique flora and fauna. We depend on the kind donations from the public to continue caring for these animals. The animals at Wirrimbirra are generally semi-friendly to people, but they are not trained by the volunteers, nor do we encourage hand feeding. We have marsupials like a Common Wombat, two Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies, we also have two Emus. There are a few bird aviaries that house a range of birds like Parrots, Cockatoos and two Tawny Frogmouths. The Wirrimbirra native plant nursery is one of the few nurseries in the shire dedicated totally to Australian native plants which are for sale to the public. We also have bush tucker gardens and a bush walk trail for both bush walkers and bird spotters.

The Viva! Poland Animal Sanctuary (Schronisko w Korabiewicach Viva) is an animal protection organization located in the village of Korabiewice, outside of Warsaw, Poland. Residing on 14 hectares of land, the organization is home to ~200 dogs, as well as a variety of farmed animals (cows, horses, chickens, goats, and foxes) who find refuge there. They average just about 2000 dog adoptions every year. Viva! Poland also works to shut down illegal fox fur farming in Poland, and operates an educational facility on-site where school-aged children can come learn about the plight of farmed animals.

The Gentle Barn rescues, rehabilitates and gives sanctuary to severely abused animals. Then kids interact with the animals to learn kindness, compassion and confidence.

Circle L Ranch Animal Rescue and Sanctuary was founded by Dr. Deborah Wilson. Her love of animals has inspired many and her committment to them is nothing short of extraordinary. Beginning with the rescue of birds, both exotic and domestic, Dr. Wilson began Feathers Foundation, then quickly expanded her idealism to include the rescue of horses, goats, sheep, cattle and of course, dogs and cats. For her, there is no such thing as an animal that is “left behind”. Circle L Ranch houses our many horses, goats, sheep, cattle, and dogs, including senior and special needs dogs. It is a loving environment where the “un-adoptable” can live out their remaining years. The one thing that we realize is that it takes a pack to save a pet!

Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, located just outside Stratford, Ontario, is family-run and volunteer-driven. It is a place of hope for animals rescued from the abuse, neglect, and slaughter found on meat, milk, and egg farms. Hundreds of farm animals, including goats, pigs, sheep, donkeys, chickens and ducks have been rescued since the sanctuary began in 1999.

“LET THE ANIMALS LIVE” We are the animals’ voice in ISRAEL The Let the Animals Live association was founded in 1986 and is a non-profit organization which has set itself the goal of providing help to distressed animals, rehabilitating them and finding them adoptive homes. Our vision is: The State of Israel is a Nation where animal cruelty has ended and all animals live a peacefully full life of quality Throughout the years of its existence the association has brought the importance of protecting animal life and preventing animal cruelty to the attention of the public by means of expanding the Animal Welfare Act and enforcing it. The association, as part of its principles, does not put animals to sleep and works to reduce the performance of euthanasia. The association is active in the following areas: Emergency hotline – answers calls from the public regarding distressed animals, as well as gives telephone information. Search and rescue vehicle – with this vehicle distressed animals are picked up and transferred to the association’s shelter for veterinary care and rehabilitation. Animal shelter – in it can be regularly found about 300 dogs and cats who receive dedicated care until a warm home is found for them. Our main animal shelter is found in Meshek Dror at the entrance to Ramla, in addition to shelters in Kfar Tikva and Sakhnin. Veterinary clinic services – provides veterinary treatment, including spaying/neutering, at reduced cost. The clinic is open to the public and provides low-cost treatments for those who can’t afford private veterinary care. Legal department – inquiries about matters of animal abuse and maintenance; taking care of farm animals; taking care of legislation; operating a legal clinic; and public campaigns. “From Violence to Compassion” project – activity to educate for compassion towards animals (in association with the Center for Environmental Protection in Sakhnin.) All of the association’s activities are financed exclusively by donations.