Animal Place

Animal Place always amazes me with their consistent efforts to prioritize the safety, security, and happiness of the animals in their care. Thank goodness they exist! We need organizations like Animal Place to educate, enlighten, and inspire people as they learn the value of these precious creatures who share our lives. No matter if they are furry or feathered, winged or hooved, these animals are precious. It is our job to stand up for them as they can not do so for themselves. We must be the voices for the voiceless - and Animal Place helps to make that goal a reality.

I love that the Animal Place shows the animals love, kindness and compassion that they deserve. Thank you, Animal Place, for helping and taking good care of the animals.

I always love receiving my Animal Place newsletter with its touching stories of farm animals leading the kind of dignified and comfortable lives all farm animals should have. It is sad when an animal passes on but so wonderful to know they had some time of being loved and appreciated. The friendships they develop with each other are a testament to the fact that living beings benefit from attachments they develop and should always have access to. Many thanks for providing them with this opportunity.

Their work has to be seen to be believed.
Such care and compassion - wow.

Animal Place is a very special place (a safe haven) for farm animals that have been neglected or abused. I donated a 2-gallon pump pressure sprayer to Animal Place through Amazon. It is being used to spray cool water on the pigs. It helps to keep the pigs body temperature cooler. The heat can be brutal in the summer in California where Animal Place resides. My thoughtful gesture prompted a hand written thank you note from Animal Place. I was happy to know that my gift was helping farm animals, unfortunately, these special animals are the ones forgotten by so many people. I love receiving Animal Place emails which update donors on the lives of the farm animals in their loving, compassionate care.

Animal Place is an amazing animal welfare organization that helps a wide variety of animals. The work they do helps and saves not only farm animals but also rabbits,cats and dogs. They go above and beyond to give them the specialized care they may need and provide a loving, safe environment for them.

Their actions are always in keeping with their values- animals deserve kind and respectful treatment.

I became aware of Animal Place a few years ago, and believe they share my views that all animals are worthy of love and compassion. I especially like that they share the experiences of interacting with farm animals, whose lives and personalities are unknown to many people. This charity deserves to bring their mission to the the attention of even more people, and I would love to insure that they have the support to care for every animal in their sanctuary and help the many others that need what they offer. Giving their organization a wider audience will help them, their rescues, and more people appreciate that all animals are important.

Animal Place does such wonderful and compassionate work for animals in need. They really go way beyond what is expected. They are setting the example and showing us the way we need to be treating animals. All my respects and admiration for their work.

This organization does an excellent job of informing us about the work that they do. We learn the names of their animals and can share in the joy of their lives. This is a very personal way to help animals and has a profound impact on their lives. I get profound satisfaction from supporting Animal Place!

This is a True Sanctuary for these Animals. The people there are real about caring and giving these Animals the Best life they can have. Truly Amazing.

Animal Place truly makes the most of each donation by promoting awareness of the dangers of factory farming with various educational programs and events and above all, taking care of their residents with the expertise of a sanctuary that has done it for as long as they have. A wonderful non-profit and one I proudly donate to every month!

I have always loved animals, but Animal Place helped me understand how humans have related to their non-human counterparts over the millennia, which changed my perspective on how we use them. Each visit to AP includes valuable education about farmed animals, like dairy cows, pigs and chickens, that we don't normally get exposed to.
Then there's the highlight of getting to hang out with some of the animals directly, and seeing what cute, sweet characters they have! The cows are so gentle, and the turkeys are loving and cuddly! This is a truly wonderful and worthwhile experience for anyone!

I’ve been a supporter for many years, although I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting in person yet. I enjoy their newsletters and think their values and the work they do is exemplary. As a Wildlife Rehabilitator of orphaned squirrels, I especially loved their recent article about the ground, squirrels on their property, and their attitude about respecting and coexisting with native wildlife.

This is a beautiful nonprofit. They are one of the few that truly have their heart and operations in the right place. Animal Place always sends out the cutest and most informative emails. Also their newsletters are very interesting and heartwarming. I have donated to them in the past and feel great about my donation and knowing that it is going to a great cause. The employees and volunteers of Animal Place are some of the most compassionate people I have ever come across.

I've never been to the location in person but do plan to, and have communicated to them about a visit. They offer public tours, which is appreciated. Their newsletters are always positive and reflect the good work they are doing. It reassures me that my donations are being put to good use.

Your nonprofit organization is beyond beautiful, caring, and I love how you coexist. There is not anything that you do not do for the animals and because I love all wildlife and animals, that is perfect. I know you will do the right thing for these precious animals. I love the communication you bring to us. Keep up your beautiful and caring work, You are above and beyond a five star.

Been following ANIMAL PLACE for over 15 years now, and always impressed by the dedicated and compassionate staff, animal lovers, and making a difference in all animals lives in their care; and a great example for the public as a whole (local and nationwide and worldwide).

Every time I get pictured Emails of the staff taking care of the wonderful animals, just makes my heart glow and see the animals being taken cared of so well. As opposite to seeing in the news animals being abused, taken advantage of, or used for profit in social media... etc.

Hope and Pray ANIMAL PLACE continues to strive and prosper and that a new generation of Animal Lovers continue its loving animal legacy to the future.

Animal Lover Here (San Francisco) +

Animal Place operates according to its stated principles in every realm. They inform, educate and inspire very effectively. As a vegan and animal rescuer and rehabilitator, I find they display the utmost integrity.

I am extremely selective with where I donate my money as I don't have a ton to spare but Animal Place is one where I give monthly because I know that they lovingly and safely house many farm animals that need help but also create educational opportunities for the community, co-exist and support the local ecosystem, and have a massive network to help adopt out farm animals that need help. Their facility is a DREAM for the animals and for humans. With their resources, they do SO much and make such an important impact on the world. I'm so proud to support Animal Place!

Animal Place is an amazing organization that provides a safe, healthy, secure and loving environment for farm animals who typically have experienced neglect, abuse, pain and suffering throughout their lives.

The organization also does a fantastic job of educating the public about the horrors of the farmed animal industry and how much animals suffer because they are viewed as "products" for human consumption, not as sentient beings.

Amy W.
Washington, DC
When I visited Animal Place about seven years ago, I learned for the first time that calves are taken from their mothers so that the cow's milk can be harvested for humans. I had never realized that this was the case and was horrified to hear that the mother cows are distraught -- screaming and often chasing the trucks that carry their babies away.

That is just one example of the cruel practices that go on every day in the farmed animal industry and about which most of the public is ignorant. Without groups like Animal Place, I likely would have remained ignorant about these horrors, as well.

What I learned from my visit at the sanctuary was enough to make me go from vegetarian to vegan shortly thereafter; my husband also became vegan.

In addition to the hands on love and care provided to the animals at the sanctuary and the public education, Animal Place also does a lot of great advocacy work on behalf of animal rights.

I can't say enough about how wonderful Animal Place is. The staff is so dedicated and the stories they tell in their newsletter exemplify their amazing work on behalf of the wonderful animals they rescue.

I have been following Animal Place for several years now, and I am impressed with their work, both in a practical way in caring for the animals at the sanctuary and in their efforts to educate the public. The conference was very insightful. I have watched it for two years now, and I always learn a lot and connect in new and vital ways to the animal welfare community. Bravo, Animal Place!

Seems to be a great place for animals, wonderful caring staff.

Great organization with thorough and impactful work!

Most nonprofits in the animal world support dogs and cats. Animal Place is primarily a nonprofit for farm animal recues. Having visited AP in Grass Valley was a confirmation our monthly donations were going to right place. Visit AP to see how the animals are responding to the excellent treatment they receive from volunteers who love them. Our only regret is we live too far away to volunteer.

“Animal Place” was born in 1989 when a Veterinary Ophthalmologist and a Humane Shelter volunteer (Kim Sturla) bought a piece of raw land in Northern California, lived there and built the Sanctuary; adopting a beloved pig ������ from the Shelter as their first resident. Thousands of individual lives have been nurtured over the last 33 years!

I love the work this charity does. They consistently step up and provide sanctuary for abused, unwanted and traumatized animals. They also provide excellent education materials to bring awareness to an uneducated society. I regularly donate, knowing funds are being used in the most responsible and compassionate way.

I donate to quite a few animal charities and I have gladly donates to Animal Place because their stories about the animals they have helped has really touched me. They genuinely care about all their rescues and make them their first priority. I am more than willing to help people or charities that actually help and love animals and save them from slaughter or a cruel life.

Animal Place has done so much to help abused and neglected farm animals and is one of the largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the United States. I have been a donor for many years and feel they do an outstanding job and is a very worthwhile charity. Please consider including them in your donation plans.

I have adopted pets from Animal Place, a goat and chickens. Animal Place has hard-working compassionate people who are saving farm animals and making a contribution to a better compassionate world.

This non-profit truly does everything it can to help and bring awareness to the suffering of animals.

Animal Place has touched my heart with their kindness and generosity. Giving a forever home to a Mama (Matilda) who had a stillborn babe and then adopted two orphan kids was especially touching, especially because the 4H student who originally raised Matilda made sure that she had a home to go to instead of being slaughtered. Everybody in that story was a winner and it made me feel great for all of them. I wish that there were more nonprofits like Animal Place!

Animal Place helps me to feel connected to animal advocacy. I have a place to donate to special farm animals in need. They give me a voice with petitions. There are even wonderful videos and live streams that not only make me feel as if I am a part of Animal place, but also my family who also watches them. With Animal Place, I feel like I am doing something. I'm not just in the background feeling as if my hands were tied. I have a voice here.

I 've recently learned of the effective advocacy for animal welfare that "Animal Place" provides. In addition to physically keeping on their premises the unprotected sentient creatures that do not qualify as "companion animals" , they have extensive outreach programs in education, advocacy, and ways to donate either monetarily or volunteer/employment (time and/or treasures). A noteworthy organization well deserving of support by those compassionate in providing humane treatment and living conditions for animals
Mike Zimmerman
Oro Valley, Az 85737

I've been a supporter of Animal Place for several years. They provide wonderful financial and adoption aid for the farm species of animals that are often overlooked when it comes to fundraising and support.

I have been a long-time supporter of Animal Place. They do so much for farm animals be it by rescuing them, educating vegans and non-vegans alike and helping to promote a better world for our four-legged friends. I support them with my purchases made on Amazon. I believe they are really making a difference.

I'm impressed with the effort & expense that goes into taking proper care of the animals, I like how Animal Place communicates with people about what they are doing & what is going on with the animals. I love reading the rescue stories. Animal Place makes a huge difference in the lives of the animals they help.

This place is a safe haven for abused animals. Thank all these wonderful people for their dedication, passion and love for all animals

Animal Place is an excellent organization! They rescue animals in need and provide them love and care for life!

I love Animal Place as its focus is the animals. The stories about the animals rescued are captivating and the other articles I receive through the newsletter are interesting and practical (eg. recipes). Please support them, for a better world for animals.

I received an email about Animal Place in Grass Valley in 2019 and read about their love and dedication to farm animals, I donate and buy products from them as often as I can :) I have also been keeping up with them ever since! Thank you to everyone who is a part of this amazing charity and sanctuary!

Animal Place is an exceptional rescue. They do amazing work saving the most vulnerable and poorly treated creatures on our planet. Their outreach is helping to bring light into the shadows of these animals lives and helping humans understand that they are not here for us but with us.

I have been following Animal Place for a few years now. I look forward to their emails and newsletters. I donate when I can and hopefully, some day I will be able to visit. What an impressive organization. The compassion and caring is amazing. It is a good feeling to know that there are people out there who go to such lengths to rescue farm animals and to educate the public. I cannot even imagine the suffering that these animals have endured, yet Animal Place does all within their power to be there for them.

Animal Place must be a truly amazing place – living in Germany, I've become aware of this organization by incidence and wish I could visit it in person. Happy and grateful their stories, pictures and petitions show their dedication to helping even in "hopeless situations"...

Animal Place is awesome!!

Animal Place seems like heaven for the animals that have been through so much pain and trauma. It makes me happy to know that there are people who care and let them live like God/nature intended. I donate when I can and hope to visit someday!

I am so impressed that this place even exists... and functions! I always feel good when I get my emails, letting me know that at least a few of my fellow creatures survive their years as human food producers, and are able to live on in retirement. I live in Oregon. I have friends and neighbors who raise chickens and treat them well. However, I was horrified to learn that my one friend, regularly, as her chickens reach 2 years of age, has them "humanely slaughtered" and gets new chicks. She doesn't need all those eggs. She is relatively well off, and only gives most of the eggs away. Why then? what excuse? That's just how its done. I am so greatful that Animal place doesn't think that's how it needs to be done. Please give them nonprofit status.

Reese folks are 100% helping rescues lives & I am 100% a supporter ! The animals roar are blessed to find forever home here are truly blessed indeed !

No other non profit does what this one does. How special to take in hens who could no longer pay for their keep by constantly laying eggs so they were meant to be killed in a most horrible manner. But Animal Place took them in. It's one of a kind - the very best.

I appreciate that Animal Place helps & saves many farm animals from horrific treatment in factory farms. They also provide education to the public & bring awareness of the inhumane conditions & suffering these animals endure. Not everyone thinks or cares about farm animals. Animal Place provides an abundance of information to change that. Bravo to them for efforts.

I haven't been to Animal Place, but everything I've read says that the people who run it and care for the animals have the biggest hearts in the world toward ALL the creatures! I would like to visit there some time!

Animal Place does amazing work, from rescuing 100’s of hens to coordinating national virtual conferences and sanctuary tours. Pre-pandemic they also had a wonderful vegan store in Berkeley, which is sorely missed! Animals deserve more places staffed by caring folks like Animal Place, so grateful for
the work they do!

As a 40+ year animal activist and advocate, I have known for a long time about the abuses and cruelties animals suffer, especially farm animals. ALL animals have feelings and to be viewed only as something to eat or wear is not something I support. Over the years, the more I learned, I also became first vegetarian and then vegan out of my ethics toward these animals and also became aware of the places trying to help them. Animal Place is one such place that literally moves mountains to help these beings who have suffered so much and finally get a chance to be cared for and loved. Everyone should know about them and the work they do!

Over 25 years ago I had my own dog rescue group. I received a call from a woman who wanted to know if I could help her find a home for her goat! Someone mentioned I should call Kim at Animal Place. I did and she helped find a home for the goat. I immediately liked her energy, so helpful and kind. Thru all these past years I have been a donor. I find them to be one of the most outstanding nonprofits and I especially appreciate how they inform people of what goes on in the life of a farming animal. They make us aware of the cruelty that is sadly involved.

I love how they see each animal as an individual...from cows to chickens, and others...especially as they age and their "productivity" decreases...but that is an advantage if someone is not equipped to handle baby cows or chicks or whatever running around all over the place. And these are animals that society typically views as animals to eat. And that needs to change. There is nothing so hurtful to a child as to have a bond with an animal that they helped raise, and then to have their parents butcher them - but the animal had a name! All animals have a name to their mothers.

I first learned of Animal Place when they made national news with a rescue of about 2000 chickens from a Midwest farm that was failing during the early Covid pandemic. The chickens were starving to death and would have died in the miserable, tiny wire prison cells they had suffered in for their entire lives. Animal Farm saved them, brought them home and gave them a chance to be real birds, feel the sunshine and stand on soft grass instead of sharp, cold wire.
I am so touched by their dedication to the victims of factory farming. I love reading the Newsletter stories of animals they've saved who are now living in peace with loving care. It's an honor to be a monthly donor!

I decided to go Vegan in 2018, and soon found the Animal Place organization. I love that they help farm animals because they suffer so terribly. I’m a widow and donate whenever I have a little extra.

Animal Place is one of the few non-profits concerned with the plight of farm animals. They deserve our support and appreciation.

I haven't been to Animal Place, but I love to read about what it does for the precious, innocent animals. They are a voice for the animals. I've been vegan for over a decade, I do it for the animals. I don't want to contribute to the suffering of innocent animals.

I first heard about Animal Place from vegan animal rights activists, Kery & Terran, and they shared high praise for the work being done by Kim and her dedicated crew of animal lovers and caretakers. I haven’t had the opportunity to visit Animal Place in person yet, but through videos, mailers and the organization’s Facebook page, I feel very connected to the humans and animals there. Because I’m so inspired by and grateful for the important work they’re doing, I’m a regular donor to this nonprofit charitable organization. I encourage you to get on the organization’s mailing list so you can learn about many of the animals who were saved by Animal Place, and be inspired to donate whatever you can.

I have stage 4 cancer and at the back of my mind is knowing I won’t be “cured/cancer free”. Life is precious, whether human, mammal, primate, amphibian, avian, etc. I am so against killing animals that no longer produce milk, eggs, meat. Tearing newborn calves from their mothers and killing them just so we can drink milk. I love this rescue that never saw no to any animals they learn of that need a new lease on life and give them a sanctuary to live the remainder of their lives in peace and comfort.

Through stories and photos this nonprofit highlights the plight of ignored animals.

They do what God commanded us to do, love God and our neighbor as ourselves.

This org. does remarkable life saving work for animals, that rivals the best sanctuaries and rescues in the world. So lucky to have people who can devote their lives to these unfortunate animals that humans have forgotten.

The best people doing marvellous work.
Outstanding.

I am 85 years old. When I was a child in Little Rock Ark, every Sunday my parents and I went to
my father's home place, a farm 50 miles away. As a child, I didn't realize the animals on the farm
were killed for food. I remember vividly when my grandfather gave me two calves as a gift (Barbara and the other name I can't remember). At age 6, I was fascinated that they would swallow my arm to the elbow! We moved to the DC area soon after, and I never knew their fate.
My parents always told me they were fine. But, strangely, I feel they played a big part in my lifelong interest in humane issues.

As someone who wants to do the positive and runs out of time, I find solace in Animal Place. It keeps on keeping on. Its timely activities (for example, turkey-time alternatives) help us to be better humans. When I need hope, I go to Animal Place.

I have donated to Animal Place for many years because of the wonderful compassionate rescue work they do. We are so grateful they are here to stand up for farmed animals who endure some of the most horrific abuse imaginable. I will always support them because I know the work they do through having seen the videos and read so many testimonials about them.

Humans have been abusing animals in all sorts of horrific ways. Farm animals are rarely treated humanely and are born to die young. Truly cruel. Animal Place changes the future of these animals to one of happiness and health. What could be better!

I started following Animal Place a few months ago, I am in amazement of all the animals they have helped. I am so grateful for all the people that run Animal Place and the volunteers that work there. I want to thank each and everyone of them for giving these unwanted and abused animals a place to live out their lives.

ANIMAL PLACE ROCKS! I have been following and supporting Animal Place's amazing farm animal advocacy and rescue since the mid 1990's! Their dedicated "boots on the ground" activism, compassion, and care for farm animals is phenomenal! Greatly inspired me to adopt a vegan diet! How could you not after learning about the horrors these sentient beings are subjected to!

Every life has value and worth. Animal Place epitomized this in their mission and relentless love for all creatures and how they work endlessly embrace 'life'.

Animal Place is a wonderful rescue that gives homes to abused farm animals. They are very dedicated to animals that otherwise would be killed or live out there lives in misery. Lucky are those who are rescued by Animal Save! I have visited their well kept premises, seen the happy animals and have known about their great work for many years.
Ursela Rabe
Penn Valley CA 95946

As a supporter of Animal Place, I have been alerted to the unacceptable situation that is life for farmed animals. Factory farms are a major component fueling the demise of the environment, - the very thing we all need to survive! Animal Place shares informations, informs the public of alternative eating habits, and saves animals from the farming industry. I like to shop with them and show my support and adore their message about loving all things.

Amazing farm and sanctuary!
They are doing the most important work of improving the lives of ALL living things, humans included. Thanks for all the love and support of the four legged, two legged and winged that are abused and forgotten!!!

It is my belief that sometime in humanity’s future we will look back on animal consumption and it’s industry as we look back on human slavery, as unthinkably cruel, unnecessary and shameful behavior. Now humanity is aware that we can all be optimally nourished by a plant based cruelty free diet- and from this have greater health than if we consume meat.
Animal place awakens our compassion and brings us a clear view to see the reality of the meat industry for what it is: unnecessary suffering for humans and animals alike.
Thank you Animal Place.

Beautiful rescue. Our family fell in love with the stories of animals rescued many, many years ago. We have adopted hens and made several visits for special event & are always amazed at the resourcefulness & dedication of the volunteers. We love Animal Sanctuary!

Animal Place is an excellent organization super dedicated to helping the most vulnerable members of our planet. I am happy to support their mission.

Animal place saves abused animals that should have the best lives and the most humane end…because these animals are livestock, raised for food. Cows and pigs are deeply sensitive and intelligent And hens are loving and make great pets. They should have happy lives and not be made afraid at the end of their lives and under no circumstances should baby animals be sacrificed.

What amazes me most is the scope of the work being done by Animal Place. They care for ALL animals, conducting rescues, treating ill and injured animals of all breeds, and restoring them all to a happy normal life. I have donated to this organization a number of times, and I always feel proud that I am helping to make possible their incredible work of caring for neglected and abused animals.

Surrounded by animals is joyous, surrounded by the love of rescued animals is like heaven on earth. There is no such greater joy to watch the animals realize that they are safe and loved. The love they reciprocate in return, just fills you up and make you want to burst with joy.

The "Animal Place" welcomes all the animals with love and provides individualized care as needed. They are a wonderful nonprofit.

I don't live close enough to Grass Valley to visit Animal Place in person, but I so enjoy their newsletters and emails. It's quite amazing the lengths they go to in rescuing abused farm animals especially. There really aren't many organizations who could or would step in after a goat, for example, has been savaged by dogs running loose, or farm workers have deliberately injured pigs or chickens. I'm always pleased when I hear of any animal escaping on the road to a slaughterhouse. We need to pass/enforce laws that prohibit transport to Mexico, for example, but only a handful of groups such as Animal Place even care. Great work, ladies and gents! Your humanity is outstanding.

have been following the work of Animal Place for the past few years. The stories of their rescues and how committed they are to the recovery of abused and neglected farm animals has been continually inspiring. Their work is exceptional. They make a profound difference in the animal rescue field.

I have been following the work of Animal Place for the past few years. The stories of their rescues and how committed they are to the recovery of abused and neglected farm animals has been continually inspiring. Their work is exceptional. They make a profound difference in the animal rescue field.

Animal Place has been vital to my greater understanding of other species! How we care for them affects how we care for other human animals also.

Animal Place is an incredible organization. Their dedication to spreading their mission of compassion is inspiring. I am always in awe knowing that they have rescued over 30,000 farmed animals in just the past 10 years. Keep up the amazing work, Animal Place!

Animals are my passion and I plan to have an animal sanctuary one day

Animal Place is such a loving, giving environment for farm animals unwanted and abused! Their careful treatment of each species is an inspiration for all, and they take their place proudly among the best of the best farm animal rescue organizations. We cannot possibly experience the conditions of abused and neglected animals in our imaginations, but the staff lovingly exceeds the imagination in their daily life with these creatures, lucky enough to have found this refuge. I support them when I am able, and I encourage others to help them reach each of their magical goals for these animals.

I have been a huge supporter of Animal Place for over 20 years. They do fantastic work caring for rescued farm animals and educating the public about the animals, the farmed animal industry, vegetarianism and veganism. I've volunteered here a few times and had fantastic experiences with super friendly people who have an obvious devotion for the well being of the animals that live here. Best of all, they brought me to my true love, Juanita, a mexican street rescue dog, who is my sweet girl and completes my life. I cannot say enough positive things about this organization, the work they do, the positive difference they make in the world, and the people who work tirelessly so that animals have better lives.

This an amazing organization that helps rescue farm animals from cruelty, educates the public about factory farming, and offers healthy vegan alternatives. Nonprofits like this work tirelessly and truly help to save the world. This lifesaving work allows animals to live in peace as they deserve. It is also essential for public health and safety (including prevention of future pandemics), and for overall environmental health.

Animal Place is a wonderful organization, providing care for rescued animals. They also have wonderful educational programs. Love everything about their mission and amazing work.

Good work. Thank you so much for what you do. Love it.

I am so impressed by the work of Animal Place and by its excellent communications.
I feel a member of the community though I live thousands of miles away. In these sorrowful and difficult times, Animal Place has continued to rescue and shelter animals in need. All blessings to Animal Place, its volunteers And donors.

I get periodic emails from Animal Place and I just love them for the great, heartwarming things they do for animals. I love the animals I see and I am so grateful there are people and a great place for animals to call home, it is so inspiring. It makes this crazy world more tolerable knowing the love and protection animals receive here. Knowing that there are people and a place like this for animals it helps me to sleep better knowing animals are in their hands. Thank you so much. The closest place to heaven.

This organization has huge hearts and really truly cares so much about their work. They are extremely compassionate.

I have been a volunteer for Animal Place for many years. They are a wonderful organization full of dedicated staff that care for many rescued animals. I always enjoy visiting the sanctuary with its beautiful 600 acres, and of course, the animals.

Bless you for all the hard work you do. Please keep it up. as an animal lover I have learned so much from your organization.

I am glad there is Animal Place, I have always loved animals and had a pig that I played with and treated like a baby, it disappeared, I know now what happened also raised a rooster, he was killed because he attacked a child, it was later brought out the child kept coming down and chasing him with a stick, my father felt bad after that. I have live without beef, chicken, pork for a very long time and have not missed it, I am also in good health. Let’s save more farm animals.

Animal Place is a top notch peaceful and loving place for rescued farm animals. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and caring. It is wonderful to know that amidst the horrors of animal abuse there is a haven such as Animal Place!

Animal Place does an excellent job in providing a needed sanctuary for a wide variety of farm animals as well as in offering public outreach and education to improve how people view and relate to farm animals. I attended Animal Place's recent online Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit and appreciated this excellent learning opportunity. Animal Place's combination of helping many individual farm animals as well as addressing the broader systematic problems related to how farm animals are treated is very effective.

Save many cats from corner abandoned house! Trying to find mother to get her spayed!

Brilliant place, brilliant and caring people and wonderful animals who are so well cared for and so loved.
A place of peace and joy - as good as it gets.

Hi: I donate monthly to Animal Place and I'm thrilled and honored to do so. I know that my donations are helping this wonderful place to save more lives like Ruth the sheep, Samuel and Sterling the calves and Jujube the donkey to name a few.

I am also impressed by their monthly newsletter and updates which keeps me up-to-date on a wide range of topics from farm happenings and current residents, to vegan foods and the horrors of factory farming.

I highly recommend this nonprofit to other compassionate people!

Sincerely,
Colleen Kydd-Sumberg
Connecticut

I have been following Animal Place for many years now and think they are a fantastic animal advocate organization and wonderful rescue for farm animals. Farm animals on factory farms live horribe, agonizing lives full of abuse and pain. The Animal Place staff are true heroes for farm animals. I am also a monthly donor. I feel they are highly rated and highly reputable. I love the work they do for these awesome animals and I'm so grateful to them for saving their lives and giving them a wonderful place to live and thrive. Animal Place and their staff are the best.!! Thank you so very much for your tireless work for these animals who need you so much.!!

i Have been truly touched by the work they do to help animals in dire need!! They have inspired me ..... I have always loved animals and tried helping when I could, but now , I am going to be more active and foster senior pets. Blessings to all at Animal Place !!!

What a wonderful, beautiful place for animals!
Animal Place offers sanctuary to rescued animals and seeks to educate the public about sensitive, sentient beings that should not be abused or tortured . We are not better than, but different from animals.
La Vaughn Standridge
Aurora, Co

Animal Place is a magical place. Everything about Animal Place is so amazing. The work they do for animals is extremely important and they help animals in a great number of ways, one of which is by being a wonderful forever home to the animals they rescue. They also educate, in a variety of ways, and have many programs that help animals. I love visiting whenever I can, and donate as often as I can. Honestly walking amongst the animals and nature at Animal Place is heaven for me. The people are all so kind and so inspiring.

I have been following Animal Place for several years on facebook and really admire their concern and care for animals in need. Their staff and volunteers exhibit passion for their work and great compassion for the animals. Love getting regular updates and pics of animals and especially appreciate the sense of fun in some posts. I feel a real connection to some of my favorites and am truly invested in their wellbeing. I know my donations go directly to animal care so motivates me to give whenever I can.

I have been to Animal Place a number of times and rescued chickens there for my home coop. They are so genuine and nice and take such good care of the animals. We all need to go vegan!!!

I follow Animal Place religiously on Twitter. They are a marvelous
organization dedicated to saving the other animals we are to share
the planet with. I donate from time to time. I always retweet their
message to the world. What would the other life on the planet
do without them? I do not ever want to know. Stay safe and proud.
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When I think about the horrendous cruelty animals endure, it is heartwrenching to me, and I wish I could be with them at the moment to stop what is happening to them and to prevent it from ever happening again. But when I see the several animal charities, such as you featuring the happy, care-free animals, I feel like, maybe things aren't hopeless, and maybe there is something a person can still do something about the horror. I am glad the animals have your
sanctuary to save them. You certainly deserve a diamond star.

The first time I was privileged to visit the animals at Animal Place, upon entering the gate, I remember letting out a deep sigh of relief as though I've come home. The grounds were kept clean and pleasant. Welcoming staff and volunteers went about their business attending to the animals in their spacious and well maintained areas. They connected with the animals individually in the only way I can describe it - loving kindness. The animals appeared comfortably relaxed toward the presence of people around. Some of the pigs, cows, goats, chickens, and rabbits did not mind being petted. Some would face you with the expression of acceptance and gratitude. I could almost hear them say, "We love you just the way you are. All is well. And thanks for being here." Others laid about snoozing away. I was there at siesta time. Staff and volunteers spoke fondly of the animals like family members and friends.

I took my 17 yr old granddaughter to Animal Place because she loves cows! They took us on the tour and we were amazed because they know every animal by name and each animals story of how they came to AP! Then they took us on a private tour into the cows so Addy could meet them in person and pet them. It was amazing and Animal Place is doing wonderful things!

Animal Place is an organization dear to our hearts. The work done by the people at this place to rescue and educate in the farm animal industry is invaluable. Farm animals sometimes seem to be overlooked much of the time in the rescue and rehabilitation non-profit community, but Animal Place staff and volunteers tirelessly do everything they can to get the word out about the plight of these animals and to help people learn where their food comes from. I hope Animal Place and other organizations like it are able to grow and reach more people for many years to come.

I donate monthly to Animal Place because I believe they do wonderful work and fill a void in animal rescue. Even though the people working there are extremely busy, they take time to keep donors updated. One day I hope to visit and spend time there!

Sometimes I feel like this world is too horrible for me, but I am inspired when I read about the Animal Place and all the good things they have done. We need more people and organizations like them! Thank you for all you do.

One holiday season when I was at a loss for what gift to give a friend who is also a vegan and animal activist like me, I thought of donating to an animal sanctuary in her name and writing her a note about it. She would be happy with that. Then Animal Place sent out a slightly different invitation: Donate $100 and you can have a rescued chicken be named after the person of your choice. That was an even better idea. So I did it, and my friend was thrilled to hear from Animal Place that a chicken was forever named “Sharon Hall” in her honor. I am so very happy with all the great work that Animal Place is engaged in.

Janelle Davidson
Ashland, Oregon

The Animal Place is doing work that is unique in scope - rescuing and repairing all manner of creatures from neglected pets to traumatized food animals. They're a true force for a kind of good that is sorely needed.

just keep myself updated through their emails...which are all such beautiful stories of wonderful people at work!!

I volunteered 2 years ago and it was a amazing experience helping and feeding the cows in the pasture herd.

I live in NYC and donate and work with local animal shelters here. I love the work
they do at Animal Place, in California. I have donated and taken a personal interest in many of the rescues there. Mr. Panda is an example of this. They rescued Mr. Panda after a person set him on fire with kerosene. There are many wonderful stories and rescues at Animal Place. I plan on visiting next year on my vacation. I try to give as much as I can when I see how much great work is being done there!
Carol and Bruce Smith

I receive regular email newsletters from Animal Place, and I appreciate being updated on how they are helping animals who have suffered terribly. I feel good knowing that Animal Place is an organization that dedicates itself to providing so much love and care for animals who need the help that Animal Place provides. I see Animal Place as a heroic organization for what they have accomplished and will continue to accomplish in the future.

I have not had the opportunity to visit Animal Place but I hope to in the future. They do amazing work to nourish the lives of animals who have experienced incredible hardships, and are well-connected to the communities around them.

I first read about Animal Place in a story from the "San Francisco Chronicle." I'd never heard about sanctuaries that rescued animals who would've been slaughtered and brought them to a beautiful place where they could live out their lives in peace, comfort, and enjoyment. It was such a beautiful idea that I started supporting Animal Place financially. Since then, I've read more about them, and have always been glad to support them because of the many animals who enjoy their lives at Animal Place, rather than being killed on a factory farm.

I have been a supporter of Animal Place for many years. I am proud of the work they do for needy animals.

My wife and I have been donating to Animal Place on a monthly basis since 1999 when we first learned of the organization after reading a story about them in a local newspaper. Since then, we have followed Animal Place’s progress as they’ve continued to grow, expand, and provide ever more vital services to animals in need. We have also visited their fantastic sanctuary in Grass Valley, California, after which our respect and admiration for both the founders, employees, and volunteers reached new heights, as their kindness and devotion to abused and abandoned animals was plainly evident and inspiring to both of us. It is a truly outstanding organization and I can not recommend Animal Place any more highly as an exemplary charitable association that is more than deserving of all the plaudits and funding that comes their way. Please join my wife and I in supporting this organization in any way you can - you will quickly find that they are deserving of your trust and generosity.

Wonderful people and great website. I truly enjoy reading the happy storiy.

Just visit the website and you will be amazed at just how many animals have been saved by this caring sanctuary. The stories, videos and pictures show how deeply they care for their wards- who have been let down by society. Volunteers are smiling and I can only imagine how their lives are impacted after a visit. Animal Place is a special place, and continues to support the bigger mission - saving all creatures from the torment of abuse and neglect.

We visited Animal Place a few years ago, with our three young children. We were all very impressed with the educational aspect of the organization, the care of the animals and the immense love and dedication that goes into making the place run smoothly and efficiently. Thank you to Animal Place for creating a warm, welcoming environment in which they educate the public about the importance of animals in our lives. Our children were able to first-hand see and interact with pigs, chickens and rabbits. They realize why we don't eat animals, thanks in part to Animal Place!

What a sweet place for a hapless animal to land. They care for so many and are a welcome respite of hope and love in a world that so often mistreats living creatures. Thank you for all you do!

Animal Place is a unique and wonderful non profit organization that rescues and gives freedom and love to countless animals who were dimmed for dead, abandoned or abused by for profit, heartless humans. I support this organization and if you really care about animals, this organization is a must. Animal Place also promotes compassion and teaches children and adults alike to see animals differently, as they really are, individuals with needs, desires and personalities of their own, just like we human animals are. All animals human and non human are alike.

I love this rescue. Animal place is a very caring rescue . I love following them on social media and reading about their residents. Keep up the good work!

My wife and I were so impressed with the empathy and compassion displayed by all the workers and the conditions at Animal Place during our tour.
We learned a great deal and were moved to tears at some of the stories of the animals. It restores one's faith in mankind that there are leaders and compassionate folks in the world that have made the obvious effort to shelter and provide a loving existence for all the animals at Animal Place.
I strongly recommend supporting this valuable nonprofit.

My daughter and I went on a tour to see all the animals we help. The animals are amazing and so are the staff. My daughter's favorite area was with the pigs. I enjoyed them all. We bought t-shirts and veggies for our rescued guinea pigs. It was well worth the drive and are so glad Animal Place is part of our lives.

I found their go fund me page, saw that they were rescuing animals and I feel that is an extremely worthy cause so I donated. They kept me informed on where they my donation went and which animal I helped.

Animal Place is a MUST anytime I am near Grass valley!
I appreciate all the volunteers and staff for helping so many farm animals that would otherwise have not survived ,but really enjoy walking the grounds watching them have a fuller ,healthier,happy daily life.
Getting Animal Place emails and newsletter keep me informed as well.
I can't wait to go visit and hopefully volunteer at the new Petaluma one.
Thank you ANIMAL PLACE for all your help saving and giving these animals an open space to live.

I am amazed and inspired by the extraordinary work that Animal Place does every single day for animals in need. The love, compassion, and patience that Animal Place gifts each animal in its care is wonderful. Thank you, Animal Place, for making the world a much better place, starting with one beloved animal at a time!

I love this charity, they do so much good and constantly keep me educated on what’s going on with the welfare of animals. They have saved so many precious lives and I support them fully.

I've visited Animal Place a few times and taken the hosted tour. I also attended their Thanksgiving with the Turkeys event. I love animals but how many people, including myself until now, have had the opportunity to see them in a natural and nurturing environment where they display the same behaviors as a domestic companion animal. Farm animals are just as domesticated as that cat or dog except they mostly live on a farm instead of in a home on a couch but that doesn't change their existence as sentient creatures. I'd like to think we have evolved as humans and don't need to subsist on animal flesh anymore, however, I see what has not changed every day in the meat and deli aisle of the grocery store. If more people had a species experience like at Animal Place, perhaps they would think differently about these animals before they become the "farm to table" experience.

Honest, compassionate people who put the needs of the animals first and foremost.

I have yet to be able to visit Animal Place, but love helping them whenever I can with a donation. Their stories and videos are so inspirational and uplifting...

I loved my visit to the Animal Place. I learned quite a bit about the animals there, how they are currently treated/used in agribusiness, how they came to land at the Animal Place. The "tours" are great, they allow you not only to learn, but also to interact with the animals. Chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs, rabbits, goats...all great encounters! The staff is clearly passionate about their work and devoted to the cause. They take great care of the animals, as well as the public's safety during visits.

Their stories and photos of the animals they have rescued are so touching and instructive. I am glad they are here rescuing more animals in trouble.

Thanks to Animal Place, I grew more informed of the cruelty to farm animals and other animals. As a result, I am going vegetarian and plan to go vegan. I was born and raised in New York City so, I was raised eating meat. At the time, there were also many stray animals just roaming NYC and whenever I encountered one, I would bring him home and try to find them homes so I have always loved animals. I am now super aware of what happens to many animals that most people do not know about. I am grateful that now I stand for all these wonderful animals and continue to try and stop the cruelty they endure daily. Thank you Animal Place for all the compassion and dedication you give and for sharing your wealth of knowledge to the public.

Animal Place is such an amazing animal sanctuary. My wife and I visited and took a tour where we got to meet all of the animals and hear their stories. The staff are all very welcoming and knowledgable about Animal Place and all the animals they have rescued. All of the animals seem so happy and very well taken care of. I wish there were more places like Animal Place. The work they do helps save so many lives.

We adopted some chickens from Animal Place several years ago. They did an amazing job giving us information about chickens who have been rescued from factories. It was great to bring those girls home and have them experience running around on grass and being in an open environment. They came with feather missing and looking pretty bad - after the first time they molted, all their feathers came back and they looked terrific. Animal Place gave us an opportunity to open our home and coop to animals who needed it. Thank you! We're a "client" but also a "donor," having given to this wonderful non-profit.

We humans are not nearly as smart as we think we are (though the 50th anniversary of the moon landing reminds us we CAN be!!!). Case in point, we think we know it all, but in fact we know SO little about other species, yet we're quick to assume we're "tops" in every category! I took a tour of Animal Place's jaw-dropping facilities years ago and came away inspired, diet transformed, since. Allowed to simply be themselves at Animal Place, the various farmed animals they've rescued demonstrate their widely-varying personalities, expressions of friendship, joy in living, and devotion to friends, family, care providers, visitors... Animal Place has made it possible for them to transform from the heinous traumas caused them by humans, traumas hard to imagine ever overcoming. Turns out, Love IS All You Need! Animal Place's exemplary, unconditional love, respect, kindness and care makes for miracles every day. They inspire humans like me to try to model what humans can, should, and MUST become to coexist and create a sustainable future for all of us. Thank you Animal Place!!

The staff was very friendly and professional. It was a great experience to meet and learn about some of the different animals on the sanctuary like the pigs and rabbits. I highly recommend others to check this place out!

I read a post on facebook from Animal Place. I was so taken by its compassion and kindness towards farm animals I had never read about or known before. Plus, it posted delicious vegan recipes. Animal Place deserves all the financial assistance it can receive. Hopefully you can make that happen so Animal Place can save more deserving unfortunate farm animals. Thank you.

We are Scooter's Pals, another non profit in northern CA that is all volunteer and is mostly dogs and cats.
Animal Place and Kim have been more than generous advising us and helping us with our
own non profit's efforts and have been more than supportive.
We love Animal Place and are so grateful to them for their guidance and support over
the past few years.

Well, due to Animal Place informing me about the different needs of various animals, I'm able to learn ways to help them, and the environment. Keep up the great work !!!

My husband and I first visited Animal Place at one of its vegan events years ago and have been back a number of times since then. We’ve adopted several sets of rescued hens through this wonderful organization and hope to see them continue their egg-farm rescue work. Nothing but praise for Animal Place!

Although I have not personally visited this nonprofit, I love receiving their e-mails and news about their rescued animals. I love that they serve mainly what would be considered "farm" animals, because I don't know of many other rescues that are equipped to do that. I have many favorite rescues, but Animal Place is one of my top five favorites. They always go above and beyond for the animals in their care. Wish I had more money to donate, because I love the work they do.

Last year i spent a day at Animal Place, and I could not be more impressed with their whole operation! The tour was excellent and informative, and the animals were wonderful and clearly given the absolute best life possible with the highest standard of care. I am so glad I got to meet Wilbur, who I will never forget, he was such a special pig! Many thanks to Animal Place for the outstanding work they do to protect animals and give them a good life after so many of them have suffered. Top notch sanctuary!

This is a great place! Helping lots of animals that may otherwise be overlooked. They have fun things set up so you can come see the animals. Highly recommend this organization!

I have donated to Animal Place for many years because they really are saving lives!!! I know when I donate that they will put my donation to good use and let its donors know what is happening down in CA.

I have been a supporter of Animal Place since 1995, when I was a veterinary student at UC Davis and it was still located in Vacaville. Although I live a lot further away now as a veterinarian with a practice to attend to, and cannot visit or volunteer as readily as I once did, Animal Place is just as important to me as it ever was. I have known and helped provide care to many of the residents through the years, special animals such as Jessie and Brenda Grace who I will always remember. It is a peaceful, loving place for animals to land, and ultimately to thrive.

I appreciate organizations such as this that respect the lives of every precious animal. Please continue this extremely important work.

Dee Houston

Everyone at Animal Place is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about their mission. I highly recommend supporting their efforts to provide education to people and rescue/sanctuary services for farm animals.

I have volunteered fir events, work days and farm sanctuary work. The staff is knowledgeable and completely dedicated to doing their very best for the animals. Many of the volunteers I have met are idealistic international students involved in animal rights advocacy and are Vegan for the animals.
Animal Place is a special place with happy rescued animals each with their own personality.

Hi I have to tell you this is an awesome place I bought two of their hats and orange one and all of one and they're just awesome they wash really well and they're very high-quality these people do awesome work to help other four legged friends and some two legged friends

Absolutely well maintained propriety, the animals are healthy happy, some of them super sociable , I went there on a vegan food tasting and it was a wonderful day, I heard about some of the histories of the residents walked on the propriety and entered the barns, everyone was super friendly and receptive, they shared a lot of interesting facts about the animals, I love this place, just wish I live closer!

I have volunteered here many times and every time I am amazed by what this sanctuary does and gives to the animals. They truly love and care for these animals and have made such a huge impact on these animals lives. Not only is it rewarding to see what their work does but being able to be apart of it gives my life fulfillment and drives my passion for saving farmed animals and promoting a vegan lifestyle. The work they do will always amaze me and I will never stop supporting their cause.

I was an intern at Animal Place earlier this year, and had a great experience. I was especially impressed by how many campaigns Animal Place manages. Their Brave the Cage program is focused on outreach and educating the public about hens used for egg-laying. The Food for Thought program reaches out to shelters and environmental groups to adopt a vegan event policy. The Animal Place staff cares for hundreds of rescued animals, and it is because of them that these animals can live out the rest of their lives free from harm.

This is a wonderful group of people who understand that EVERY life matters, especially the ones that have no voice. They raise awareness about the horrors of factory farming and it's many victims. They give care and love to many rescued animals. Animal Place deserves recognition and needs our help, especially financially so that it can continue to take care of so many of our animal friends. Thank you for all you do Animal Place!

As a long-time volunteer with Animal Place, they've come to feel more like family than an organization. That includes the humans and non-humans alike! Although I've helped with all kinds of events, such as tabling for vegfests, helping out with the Brave the Cage campaign, screening potential adopters, cleaning barns, taking photos, going on rescues, transportation and more...I most love doing animal care giving and socializing. I've learned so much from Jan, the manager of their Rescue Ranch location, including doing health checks on hens, goats and sheep, and helping out with sick hens. The animals at Animal Place are in good care and very loved. They vegan outreach and education of farmed animals at Animal Place is unmatched! A beautiful community has been built around Animal Place that I'm very happy to be a part of.

It's been a privilege and an honor to be affiliated with Animal Place, a sanctuary for farm animals and much, much more! When my husband and I retired in summer, 2008, we spent a day volunteering at Animal Place and were very impressed by what took place. We enjoyed a variety of activities, including interacting with the farm animals; cleaning up their enclosures; strengthening structures, like fences; and moving items to make the sanctuary more functional for its workers and residents. Our day of volunteering came to a close with a very sumptuous vegan meal prepared by the Animal Place staff. Because we were so impressed with our overall experience, I wrote an article that was published by the Modesto Peace-Life Center's newspaper, Stanislaus Connections, detailing all of the wonderful things that happened that day and all of the wonderful things that happen every day at Animal Place.

We are currently monthly donors and have been for many years now. We enjoy supporting this organization because it makes the world kinder for animals and promotes compassion on our planet, and we have every intention of continuing our support. We are grateful for all of the hard work and dedication that the Animal Place staff demonstrates every day of the year to make this jewel of a sanctuary the great place that it is!

In the wake of hurricane Katrina, I helped rescue approximately 1,000 chickens from a devastated farm in Mississippi. By the time our team got to the farm, the chickens had been without food and water for almost a week. Needless to say, they were in bad shape. Thankfully, Animal Place came to their rescue by providing them sanctuary.

Animal Place provided the chickens veterinary care and nourished them with love. When I saw them the night of the rescue they were scared, dirty, and emaciated. When I saw them in photos provided to me by Animal Place they were happy, healthy, and sparkling white chickens enjoying their new found freedom. Animal Place is a fantastic organization that works tirelessly to help animals in need and to make the world more humane.

Animal Place is a great animal rescue group that has helped out so many farm animals that have been abused and forgotten. This world would be a worse off place without them doing the very important work they do. I have Animal Place on the top of my list of places to visit and take a tour. My family also is looking forward to a trip with me to meet the farm animals at Animal Place. I have learned so much about the complexities of farm animals from reading information on their website as well as their emails. It warms my heart to see an organization doing so much good for defenseless animals.

I live in midwestern farm country, where cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, and now even deer and wild turkeys (who are put behind tall fences and "hunted" for "sport") are commercially killed and are hardly viewed as sentient beings. This makes Animal Place all the more special and meaningful to me. My dad rescued a young pig who had escaped from a neighboring farm when I was 13 and the farmer said we could keep him. He became my pet, and I'm glad Animal Place is doing what my did all those years ago.

While I live in Illinois, I have been following the Animal Place story. It is an amazing and touching story.
The stories about the wonderful creatures they care for are heart warming. They explain the unique character of each and everyone of these loving creatures. You find out that these are animals that both need love and attention and then they give back to you an incredible sense of warmth.
They define what Life is all about.
There are no words to describe how wonderful they care for these special creatures.

Though I've never had the opportunity to visit the Animal Place in person, I have been a follower of their work and and an admirer of their commitment to such an important and worthy cause. I have nothing but respect for the great work they do and the compassion they show to farm animals. I look forward to visiting and volunteering some day!

I drove from Oakland to meet friends for a tour. It was so fun. It was for a wonderful vegan lunch. They had set up a table with information and some items they sell at their vegan store in Berkeley. Meeting the animals was so sweet. Many of them I had followed from their stories and to meet them in person was very special. This charity gives back so much to the people involved, the tours they give and the beautiful lives they give to the rescued and very loved animals! Go visit!!! Pick a cute animal to help support if you are able!

Animal Place is one of my favorite "rescue" type organization. They've helped so many farm animals that would otherwise have been forgotten and, in some cases, abused tremendously! I would rank them far above the posted 5 star rating. Personally, I'd rate them at least a 10...bar none!!! They're great people and have educated a lot of people who never realized that even farm animals have feelings and deserve our greatest respect and kindness!

This organization is a responsible,trustworthy , and accredible group that will always do the write thing. You can feel safe in knowing your donations,and support are in trustworthy hands! I'm thankful to God that people like this, (who really care about their cause) exist.

Animal Place is a wonderful sanctuary and educational resource for people of all ages. One visit and you will see what happens when farmed animals are given the chance to live gracefully and with dignity. After all these animals have been through they are cared for, respected, provided adequate living conditions and their stories of rescue and triumph should be spread throughout the country. I am a total advocate of this place! Go vegan. Save a life.

I live in central New York State near another farm sanctuary and my wife and I have done volunteering from time to time. My only regret is that we are not "West Coasters" so that we could be closer and involved in Animal Place and its animals and people. We have supported Animal Place's efforts to rescue farm animals and grow so that this world can be a kinder place for them all. Animal Place's e-mails to us are warm and sincere, informative and appreciative. They make us feel like we're part of their "family" in caring for these precious beings even though we are many miles away. We strongly encourage others to support Animal Place's efforts to grow, rescue, and educate the public in this noble cause. In this troubled world, Animal Place is LOVE! Thank you, Animal Place!

Participating in Animal Place's internship program was incredible. The compassion and dedication of the staff was so inspirational. I learned so about animal care by spending one-on-one time with the animals, as well as participating in a variety of lectures and field trips. I continue to tell people about my experiences at the sanctuary. Thank you for all of the amazing work you do for the animals!

I have been a volunteer at Animal Place for over 2 ½ years and am most grateful for the opportunity to try to make a difference in the lives of so many of the feathered and furry residents of this beautiful sanctuary. I take pride in the rescue of the thousands of abandoned hens slated for slaughter after their economic life was determined to have ended. Then to watch the unending efforts to place them in loving adoptive homes all over the country is heart warming in its self. During my time at Animal Place I have been involved in the rescue of goats, sheep, pigs and cattle. The experience of seeing them become permanent residents and knowing they will live their lives cared for in a loving environment is life changing.

I am often asked why I give of my time and financial resources to this organization? The answer is easy. I am lifelong animal lover, but the over riding factor that brings me back each week with a smile, is the anticipation of working with and being a part of the most dedicated and compassionate group of people I have ever known. The staff and those of us that volunteer are tireless in our efforts to maintain the health and well being of those in our charge. As with most nonprofit organizations, money is always in short supply, however, at Animal Place, the animal residents always come first.

simply the most wonderful, compassionate professionals in the realm of animal liberation and care. I have been a volunteer and donor for Animal Place for a few years now and invite everyone to experience the joys of working with Marji and the Team. Their selfless pursuit of farm animals freedom is second to none and my family will continue to be as supportive as we can for the foreseeable future. A five star rating for sure

I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years, but it wasn't until I visited Animal Place that I became a vegan. I visited this wonderful sanctuary and was so touched by their plight. I'm ashamed to say that for all of the years that I was a vegetarian, when people asked me why I made that choice, I was quick to say that it was because I simply did not like the taste of meat. I had been a huge animal lover my whole life, yet for some reason, I didn't make the connection between the dairy and eggs I was eating, and the origin of those food items. Animal Place allowed me to make that connection...I quite literally had my "aha moment" while I was petting a cow. I consider myself an intelligent person, in fact, I'm a teacher. However, being intelligent doesn't inherently mean that people know where their food is coming from and the atrocities that are taking place behind closed doors. Factory farming is sickening, cruel, and heart-breaking and it's time that the public becomes aware. The good people of Animal Place are doing their part to provide loving care to these exploited creatures and offer humane education.

This is not just nonprofit, it is much more. Animal place had been doing something amazing . Everyone at animal place has been a hero. Animal place has been saving lives and helping the world.

Animal Place is an amazing resource for abused farm animals. They have a dedicated staff, a good outreach and education program, and a message to help create positive change in this world.

Before I ever went out to Animal Place I had been following them on Facebook. The stories were so heartwarming , seeing these animals coming from such fear and turmoil to such a presumably beautiful sanctuary . I just had to see it for myself! I signed up for the orientation . Along with several other people, I was taken on a guided tour of the sanctuary. I noticed that every single person who worked there knew the animals by name! It was obvious that there was a lot of time spent with the animals and there was great attention spent on ensuring their comfort. The bunnies had their habitat the way rabbits prefer to live. The cow pasture couldn't be any more beautiful! One of the cows named Linus came over to greet the group. He actually licked one of our faces! The pigs were totally sacked out in the softest straw. Even they have us a grunt to say hello. Going in to see the chickens and turkey's was a treat. All these bright inquisitive faces coming to see what we were all about. Priceless.
All in all, Animal Place was such an impressive sanctuary I felt honored to become a volunteer for them. The compassion I see from everyone there, giving the animals their individual respect
And dignity, will keep me supporting Animal Place for a long long time.

Animal place has helped me becoming a parent to three wonderful rescue chickens. They took such great care during the adoption process. Obviously, the volunteers and staff take on a huge responsibility by rescuing and caring for animals and finding great new homes for them. They even had an adoption event in Los Angeles , where they brought my ne "family members"!

Dedicated, passionate, caring, steadfast, eye-opening are a few choice words that come to
mind when I think about Animal Place, its people who work there, and its mission. They do
work that the majority of people probably just don't want to think about and might not care
about. From my experiences Animal Place truly honors life and does all that it can to serve it.

The way animal place helped those 'spent' egg laying hens was remarkable. They were tasteful about describing where the hens came from as well as keeping confidentiality for the location. We all desire to live free and be happy, including animals. This nonprofit is making great strides for animal welfare and rights and they completely deserve to be acknowledged.

Animal Place is working to change the world through compassion. They give us the opportunity to look into the eyes and hearts of farm animals to see them as the amazing and beautiful living beings that they are. At Animal Place we are able to witness their joy as they live their lives safe and free from being treated as a commodity.

We brought our niece to an Animal Place event at its original location in Vacaville. She was so inspired by seeing and hearing the histories of what are traditionally written off as "farm animals" that she went home and started an animal rights club at her high school. Years later, we continue to visit & donate to Animal Place at its new Grass Valley site. Given the sadness of most farmed animals lives, it's wonderful to know that this beautiful haven in the foothills exists.

A great organization. They rescue and place countless abused farm animals. They are also a wonderful source for vegan recipies! Wish there were more organizations like Animal Place.

Animal Place has a special place in MY heart... they take in the saddest animals and make them whole again!! For this, I will always support them!! The volunteers and staff are incredible! God bless all of you... and all our animals!! Thank you!!

The people at Animal Place really walk the walk, and they teach others about the humane treatment of farm animals. The animals that live or pass through Animal Place are very lucky. With organizations like Animal Place spreading the word about what really happens on factory farms and animal consumption, it will be bring more and more awareness and make people reconsider their way of eating. Slowly but surely, their way is working.

Animal Place's staff and volunteers are very dedicated. You have only to listen to their stories of rescuing battery cage hens and rehabilitating and rehoming them to know the lengths they will go to save these precious lives.

I'm happy to donate to Animal Place because I know my dollars are being used wisely, helping farm animals in so many ways.

I continue to be amazed at how Animal Place steps up to the plate when a rescue is needed. No matter how many animals there to save, Animal Place is always there. I wish I lived close by so that I could volunteer there. From what I have seen, the sanctuary is heaven for all the animals that they save, love and care for. Everyone there truly loves animals and are wholeheartly involved in their lives. I will love Animal Place and will continue to support them. Thank you Animal Place!!

Great organization. Everyone who can should help them out.

Animal Place in Grass Valley, California, is a beautifully run farm animal sanctuary. The staff and the volunteers are extremely dedicated to giving the animals the love, care, and respect they deserve. The animals that live there are very happy and fortunate animals.

Sally Klinke

As an educational institution Animal Place provides invaluable resources to the local, national and global community by bringing attention to and offering solutions for farm animal issues. Education Director Marji Beach is especially inspirational, informative and enlightening.

The best part about Animal Place is the sheer number of lives they save every year. They've personally saved thousands of animals directly, and millions indirectly through their education outreach.

Animal Place is a place where animals have a chance to be animals, not commodities. They live in pastures and barns instead of cages and bars and are treated with the dignity they deserve. Many have come from horribly abusive conditions. I cannot tell you how it renews my heart every time I read their newsletter or visit the property. It renews my faith in the human spirt.

I LOVE Animal Place. I cannot tell you how much I love mucking the chicken and turkey house, truly, I really love it. I, of course have always loved animals and I am a vegan, but I have never had the chance to work with farm animals. One night, on my nightly car ride with my 5 dogs, I drove past Animal Place. I went home and Googled it and called the next day for a tour. After the tour, I signed up as a volunteer. I love the physical work, being in the fresh air and mostly creating a life for these wonderful animals wherein they can live, lay in the sun, be around others like them and have a heck of a good life.

Oh, let me not forget to mention the people. It is so nice being around other like-minded and extremely hard working people...the people there are just as good as the animals!!!

Anyone out there looking for a volunteer experience that allows you to work with these wonderful farm animals should sign up at Animal Place.......it has brought so much joy to my life.

Laura Armstrong

In 2005 I read an article about a person that purchased a warehouse site unseen. When he opened the doors there were stacks of battery cages with abandoned egg laying hens, floor to ceiling. A call went out for help and Animal Place answered. We readers asked if anybody was helping and we found out about Animal Place. I started donating at that time. It took me another 3 years to become vegan and start visiting the sanctuary. I was very impressed with the people and loved being around the animals. They were rather small at the time. I soon became a volunteer and learned what it really meant to love and care for these wonderful beings. When the main sanctuary moved to Grass Valley, I was thrilled when they were able to keep the Vacaville property where I do most of my volunteer work, mostly for rescued egg laying hens. I embrace the mission of the Animal Place which is to educate people as well as to take care of the animal ambassadors rescued from the food industry. I love all organizations that do so, but Animal Place is very special to me. The people and animals give me a purpose to remain strong and healthy so I can continue my mission of caring for the rescued animals for as long as I'm able. I'm 64 and hope to be cleaning barns for awhile yet. When I can no longer do that, I will switch to other activist activities.

Having been involved in the animal protection movement many years, I must say that no other organization comes close to Animal Place for their level of dedication and passion.

Animal Place is a place where animals who are typically regarded as farmed or food in society can live peacefully and comfortably all of their lives. I was on the board of directors when it was first founded on 60 acres in Vacaville, CA. I watched in amazement as it secured and expanded onto several hundred acres of a northern California land trust. I am continually in awe of the sanctuary's founders, staff, volunteers efforts and programs. Kim Sturla has dedicated nearly all of her professional life and certainly all if her personal life to protecting nonhuman and human animals. I would believe in and support any organization at which she was at the helm. This is an organization that believes in the soul and good mind of human beings and embraces all educational and rescue efforts to reach that extraordinary place within each person to do less harm, become your best self to help make the world less violent for the nonhuman with whom we share it

I will support this organization until the day I die.

We were contacted by Animal Place to help assist them with PR after their rescue of 3,000 hens in late July 2013. Animal Place arranged for the transportation of 1,150 hens from their sanctuary in California to New York, where they would be dispersed to eight sanctuaries. The transport was historic in terms of farmed animals. There has been nothing like it and may never be anything like it in the future. In three years, Animal Place has rescued 12,000 hens. No other farm sanctuary is rescuing hens or other farmed animals in such large numbers. They are rescuing farmed animals from all sorts of horrible conditions and giving them an opportunity to live out their lives in peace. In addition to the lives they have saved, they do a wonderful job educating the public about the horrors that farmed animals live under.

Great beautiful place. Please give it a chance! You will be very pleased. It is kind to all animals, compassionate, and I wish they could take in even more animals then they do. Please donate today to keep them around forever!

I love Animal Place! Rescuing and providing care and a permanent home to farmed animals is only part of what this wonderful organization accomplishes. Educating individuals about the cruelties of meat/dairy/egg production (and consumption), promoting compassion, promoting veganism, and showing first-hand the wonders of veganic farming are just a few more. I have enjoyed volunteering for and supporting Animal Place for several years. Executive Director, Kim Sturla, and her entire staff are incredible individuals doing astoundingly important work!

Animal Place is a haven for activists and animals, promoting compassion and living the life that causes the least harm. They provide sanctuary for hundreds of animals each year, rescue and secure homes for thousands of animals through the Rescue Ranch program. Educational tours are provided and a thriving internship program is available year-round in Animal Care. Also offered is Veganic Horticulture on their 3 acre veganic farm, where produce is grown without the use of animal inputs to feed the staff, volunteers, interns and the animals.

I cannot say enough about what a wonderful sanctuary Animal Place is. I will first start with the staff. The commitment, love, kindness and concern that I consistently witness each week, when I volunteer, is inspiring. This is not a "job" to them, it's a life and mission. They are forever vigilent, and put me in awe how they can spot any problems with the animals before they become apparent to the lay person. My love is the animal care. Spending time with the new and young arrivals who have been treated so horribly, and are making their transition to a "free" life. Every week offers a new revelation into their lifes , and brings me complete joy. The accomodations for the animals is pristine, and great care has been taken to provide the proper housing for the various species. I hope more will visit, support and volunteer at Animal Place.