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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.

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.

Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is a non-profit, registered society providing care for injured and orphaned wild birds and small mammals on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Each year the Centre receives hundreds of calls on behalf of distressed wildlife and cares for and shelters hundreds of animals including birds, deer, raccoons, and other small mammals. Treatment may be as simple as providing proper food, water and warmth to an orphaned fledgling until it is old enough to be released to the wild; or, as complex as arranging an operation for a deer to implant a pin in a broken bone. It may take several weeks or even months of care to prepare an animal for a second chance in its natural habitat. All this must be done without destroying the animal’s basic fear of humans, for, once on its own again, its life may depend on that natural fear.

For over four decades the Regina Humane Society has made a difference, one-by-one, for animals in our community. Hungry animals rescued from the cold have full tummies and a warm place to sleep. Others who have been neglected or abused have found a place to be safe, to trust and to be loved. Fluffy blankets, toys and treats for pets whose owners can no longer care for them make a kennel seem like a home. The Society was incorporated in 1964 as a non-profit organization. The current Shelter is located on Armour Road, off Highway #6 on the northern edge of Regina, Saskatchewan. It has space for over 300 animals, a voluntary Board of Directors, 46 staff and over 800 active volunteers. The Society has, throughout the years, worked to improve the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy. Without those who support our mission to improve the well-being of animals in our community, we could not continue the valuable services we provide.

The premiere shelter and advocacy organization in Manitoba, Canada, The Winnipeg Humane Society has been a leader in the animal welfare arena since 1894. Our animal shelter takes in more than 8,000 animals a year and no animal is turned away because of health or temperament. In addition to many educational programs and community outreach initiatives, The WHS is also very involved in farm animal welfare issues. Visit our website for more information about the work we do on behalf of animals: winnipeghumanesociety.ca.

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta, British Columbia is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds. O.W.L. became a Society in January 1985 (Registration No. S-19879). O.W.L. is licensed through Fish and Wildlife, now known as the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. O.W.L. is on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Public tours are available daily in July and August and every Saturday and Sunday from September to June between 10:00am and 3:00pm. The facility specializes in raptors (i.e. eagles, falcons, hawks and owls). Birds of prey patients at O.W.L. number over four hundred each year and as O.W.L.’s facilities have expanded, so has the intake. Primary care for injured birds (i.e. fluid injections, tube feeding, and initial treatment of broken bones to stabilize) is administered by staff. Veterinary care (i.e. surgery involving the pinning of fractures, radiographs and amputations) is contributed by local clinics such as Huff Animal Hospital, Richmond Animal Hospital, and Tsawwassen Animal Hospital. Birds of prey are sent to O.W.L. from all over British Columbia, other provinces and the U.S.A. The majority of birds arrive from the Lower Mainland. Although we encourage the public to transport injured or orphaned birds to the facility, O.W.L. has a network of volunteers when pick-up is necessary. Over 40 non-releasable birds of prey are permanent residents, some assist with fostering orphans and some assist with educating the public.

The mission of Humane Society Yukon (HSY) has four core elements: To foster a caring, compassionate atmosphere towards animals; To prevent and suppress cruelty to animals; To promote a humane ethic and responsible pet ownership; and To operate one or more animal shelters. HSY was founded in 1987 as a direct result of a local Yukon outfitter allowing his horses to starve to death. The organization originally consisted of nothing more than a fenced-in dog area on Andrea and Florian Lemphers’s rural acreage and a second telephone line in their home. In 1989, Humane Society Yukon was officially registered as a non-profit society in the Yukon. Today, the Society’s Board of Directors focuses on animal welfare education initiatives throughout the territory, as well as the operation of the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter in Whitehorse.

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.

Katie’s Place is a volunteer-run animal shelter in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. We rescue and nurture animals, and we are a no-kill shelter. Two principals guide us: all life is valuable, and we are responsible for improving the quality of life for all those in our care. We make no judgment on whose life is worth rescuing. The sick, elderly and homely are as precious to us as the healthy, young and attractive.  We advocate for the provision of responsible, respectful and compassionate care to animals within our community.  We participate in public education as a preventive measure to ensure the quality of life for companion and other domestic animals.  We work closely with other rescue organizations and resources to meet the needs of homeless animals in our community.  We ensure the sterilization of all animals prior to adoption to address the issue of companion animal overpopulation and homelessness. Katie’s Place started helping animals in January of 2001. We became a registered charity in 2005 (Charitable Registration No: 86250 6037 RR0001). We take in mostly cats but we also take other small animals that have nowhere else to go. We ensure that all cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tattooed or microchipped, and have their basic inoculations prior to adoption. Our funding comes entirely from donations, fundraising and applying for grants. The funds go directly to animal care. Less than three percent is spent on maintenance (eg. phone, bank charges, insurance). No remuneration of any kind goes to anybody who works for Katie’s Place.

Forever MicroRanch Sanctuary is home to animals who have come, through various circumstances, to live out their full and natural lives free from harm here at the Sanctuary. We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of animals, providing our animal residents with optimal quality of life, and supporting the happiness and health of all beings. We strive to raise awareness of safe and ethical treatment of farmed animals as well as the relationship between the wellness of animals, humans and the planet. We understand that our wellbeing as individuals is directly connected to the kindness we extend to animals, people and the environment around us, and we are dedicated to promoting a space of safety and comfort for all at Forever MicroRanch Sanctuary. Comfort .Care .Compassion for all beings

Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary is the only non-kill Sanctuary of its kind in Eastern Ontario, due to its nature of working with many kinds of animals as opposed to limiting its resources to a limited few. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance without a time limit. Our main goals are to rehabilitate abused or injured animals, as well as to offer our services to any unwanted animals. The Sanctuary’s primary focus is entirely on behalf of animal welfare. We work with the animals through various therapy methods, nutritional practitioners, veterinarian services, medication, and visiting sessions. We use whatever measure it may take to ensure a positive outcome in the progression of healing for these animals. Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary will not place a time limit on any animal’s recovery rate or adoption rate. After the animal’s rehabilitation, the Sanctuary does offer the animal a second chance for adoption (where possible), however some animals, sadly, will never be suitable for adoption. In this instance the Sanctuary offers these specific and special animals a permanent home to live out the rest of their natural lives amongst their own kind. As with humans, animals do get lonely and suffer from depression – they require companionship and above all a reason to live. Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary works hard to enable a better understanding between humans and animals, as most of these animals in our care have not only been mistreated in the past, but also, simply misunderstood. We strive to improve relations between animals and humans, as well as educate people to a higher level of understanding when it comes to any animal related issue. These topics are involved in many areas of the Sanctuary, be it through pamphlets, media including radio, television, newspapers, visiting sessions (both at the Sanctuary and away), mall visits and child day camps. Finally, the sanctuary allows public access and escorted visits with a booked appointment. The Sanctuary also manages to give back to the community, involving itself on an educational and informative basis.

Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia rehabilitates birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians and provides community education and outreach programs. Through the wildlife helpline we offer advice and information on how to live in harmony with the wildlife in our communities. We also run community education and outreach programs in the surrounding community. Each year Wildlife Rescue treats more than 5,500 animals from 150 different species. Our small team of professional staff is supported by over 200 volunteers.

The Animal Rescue Network is a no-kill non-profit organization, staffed entirely by volunteers, dedicated to giving abandoned and/or abused cats a second chance at a happy life. We operate a shelter and network of foster homes for the rescue, housing, physical and emotional care, sterilization and adoption of cats under our care Animal Rescue Network / Réseau secures animal is a no-kill alternative for our lost/abused/abandoned cats. They advise, inform, educate and sensitize the community in order to improve the lives of companion animals.

The Sanctuary has rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of animals over the years and has become an important part of the wildlife rehabilitation landscape in Ontario. Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary was started in the early 1970s by a caring individual who wanted to help rehabilitate orphaned wildlife. A pioneer in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, her dedication and passion for rescuing animals was an inspiration to many and the driving force over more than thirty years at the sanctuary. We are proud to continue the work she started but respecting her own wishes, we also protect her privacy.  

Delta Community Animal Shelter (DCAS) meets approximately 800 animals each year. Whatever the reason they come to the shelter, DCAS is here to provide a safe temporary home that offers medical and emotional support. As a branch of the Property Use and Compliance Division of the Corporation of Delta in British Columbia, DCAS and our Animal Control Officers are responsible for ensuring the welfare and responsible pet ownership of the animals in our community.

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.

Piebird was started in 2005 by Sherry and Yan, as a loving home for animal-friends and a haven for loving-people like you. Piebird Vegan Farmstay naturally grew into a sanctuary as more and more animal-friends in need came to live and love here. To us, the part of Piebird that is most special is the joyful depth that the individual personalities of each of the animal-friends are celebrated. We let the animals tell their story. It’s a simple story, a story of love. They will tell it with a little kiss, a warm nudge, or a still look that captures our hearts and moves us a little more into the world of love. We believe these human-animal connections will allow people to see “farm” animals as friends and not as food or for service — helping these individuals to then make the compassionate choice to go vegan. There is always life-changing, inspiring magic when we meet a new friend for the first time! Our immediate future vision here at Piebird includes a couple years of steady growth for our sanctuary capacity. We invite you to be a part of the love!

The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is a private, registered charitable organization created in 1996. Our wildlife work allows us to contribute both to scientific knowledge on the causes and effects of environmental stress and to public awareness of the essential link between ecosystem health and human well-being. AWI is located on a 120 acre site of mixed forests, open fields and wetlands overlooking the Tantramar River outside of Sackville, New Brunswick.AWI is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife that has been displaced as a result of human encroachment on natural ecosystems. We rely on the support of the community through donations and fundraising activities.

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.

C.A.R.E.S. was formed in 1993 when a group of animal lovers wanted a shelter for animals that were homeless. We provide shelter for stray, abandoned and unwanted cats in a safe, loving, cage free environment. There is a no kill policy at C.A.R.E.S., therefore any animals that are not adopted will be able to live the rest of their natural lives at the shelter. A SAFE AND CARING HOME – THE BASIS OF A GOOD LIFE: In February of 1998, C.A.R.E.S. began an alliance with PetSmart in Langley, British Columbia. Cats that are rescued receive quality food, shelter and veterinary care, and many of those cats are then taken to the PetSmart adoption centre in the Langley store. From February 1998 to December 2011, we have adopted out over 5400 cats from that location. As a small, non-profit organization we rely on our community of volunteers to help us keep the shelter clean and the cats well loved. Our volunteers assist with adoptions at PetSmart as well as cleaning, caring for the cats, fostering cats and kittens and generally providing love and protection for abused, injured, hungry, lost and abandoned animals. C.A.R.E.S. is funded entirely through memberships, adoption fees, fundraising events and the generous tax-deductible donations of caring individuals and corporations. C.A.R.E.S. is a non-profit Society and a registered Charity. All donations over $10 receive a tax receipt.  

Critter Care Wildlife Society specializes in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Native Mammal species of British Columbia. We are the only facility in BC specializing in the care of ALL of BC’s mammals, and one of only four Bear Rehab facilities in the province. In addition to rehabilitation we are involved in community based education programs at primary, secondary, and collegiate levels. We work to educate the public through involvement in civic groups, seniors homes and assist other wildlife management organizations. Our internship program has reached a new landmark this year, extending invitations to more than 25 collegiate or post graduate students from every continent on the planet but Antarctica! For the last 30 years we have been a part of the Greater British Columbia Community serving its people and its wildlife through education and rehabilitation. We are principally volunteer driven and depend solely on the support of the public to further our success. We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity.

Wild at Heart specializes in the rehabilitation, treatment, and care of orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife. The centre cares for a wide variety of species which comprises large mammals, small mammals, song birds, raptors, reptiles and amphibians. The centre is fortunate to work with the Walden Animal Hospital in Lively where we have access to qualified veterinarians and technicians for examinations, x-rays, mediciations, and surgeries. The hospital provides these services at no cost to the centre allowing wildlife to receive the best care and treatment possible. Our facility is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for rehabilitation as well as a license for treating migratory birds. The facility is the only centre of our kind in Northern Ontario and we receive animals from not only the Greater Sudbury area, but from all across Northern Ontario. Wild at Heart currently cares for over 600 animals each year, and this number is increasing annually. In addition to caring for wildlife, Wild at Heart believes it is important to educate our community about human-animal conflicts. The centre delivers presentations to classrooms, community groups, and the public. As well, Wild at Heart participates in community events to help raise awareness and support the work of our centre.

Formed in 1984 by a group of environmentally concerned citizens who cared about the successful rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre was first known by the name Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO). The volunteers started the organization out of their backyards and opened a centre in 1993 in Glenlea, Manitoba. The centre currently operates in Île des Chênes, Manitoba – only 8 minutes from Winnipeg. For over 31 years, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre has been rehabilitating injured, sick and orphaned wildlife from all over Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre is a volunteer-driven, registered charity dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife for their return back to the wild, providing education services to the community and engaging volunteers in a rewarding experience. Since 1984, over 35,000 injured and orphaned wildlife have been cared for. Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre relies on the generous support of volunteers and donations to operate.

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/

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.

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.

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!