The first time I went to Animal Place in Grass Valley, two of the pigs flopped over at my feet so that I could scratch their bellies. I immediately stopped eating pork. How could I eat something that does the same thing my beloved dog does? How could I eat something that expressed love towards me the first time they met me? I love going there and seeing the animals that are so happy that at one time lived in terrified fear. This place is amazing and makes me feel really good.
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.
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.
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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.
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Outstanding charity that helps farm animals that would otherwise suffer at the hands of unethical farms and owners. Everyone could learn from Animal Place and its emphasis on understanding and compassion for other animals.
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) +
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Thank goodness from up above that "ANIMAL PLACE" is a place for unwanted, abused, and needing a permanent home.... to live out there lives finally in peace from those wanting to hurt them (or can't take care of them).
And for these above reasons (and more...), Animal Place in Grass Valley, CA. is Heaven sent. They take in farm animals that have no where to go, and give them love and compassion like any other human kind being.
I have been a member of Animal Place for about 5 years now, and so happy for them and the staff (Kudos to Kim Sturla, for starting it from the beginning, bless her) and her/their wish for how all animals should be cared for and protected, just as we would like the same done for us.
I could go on and on... about the love that Animal Place does for animals and just to say continued blessings to their organization and dedicated staff and for many forever years to come (and that the young generations follow suit).
Blessings.
-Animal Lover (San Francisco)
I am absolutely in love with Animal Place! Every single person who works at this special animal sanctuary genuinely loves and cares for each and every animal on the land. Animal Place is one of my favorite places on the planet, and I make sure to tell others all about it.
It is very apparent that each animal is incredibly well taken care of by the presence of clean and well-kept stalls. During the hot and cold seasons, the sanctuary makes sure to always provide cooling or heating accommodations for the animals' health and comfort. Animal Place has taken H5N1 incredibly seriously to ensure that each bird under their care stays healthy and safe.
Additionally, as a donor and volunteer, I really appreciate receiving current updates on how the animals are doing. Through Animal Place's social media, email, and physical mailings, I truly feel acquainted with the animals (and staff members); I have grown to follow their progress and deeply care about them.
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!
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!
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Animal Place provides safe haven to animals rescued from the animal agriculture industry. For rescued farmed animals, Animal Place is heaven on earth.
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.
As a follower of Animal Place, we at Permaculture in Paradise hope to one day be as great a service as they are. We have learned so much through there articles and strive to follow in their footsteps on the east coast.
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Thanks so much for your help!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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From my very first visit to Animal Place I fell in love with the animals as well as the people who work tirelessly to ensure the well being of its residents. It is wonderful to experience the care and effort that is put into Animal Place. The staff is super knowledgeable, I have learned a lot about farm animals, I always look forward to my next visit to this beautiful peace of heaven!
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.
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.!!
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Knowing the horrors of Factory farming and how you take these beautiful animals and give them a wonderful life full of the freedom they desire and lots of love, I can't thank you enough. I have read numerous stories about your rescue and I know you are top notch and do wonders for these animals in need. I also know you are a highly rated rescue organizaiton as well. I have donated to your rescue in the past anytime I can and I wouldn't do that unless I knew you were very reputable and doing wonderful things for these awesome animals including saving their lives. I have always loved you guys for what you do. Thank you so much for being so awesome to these wonderful animals so deserving of your love and tireless efforts to give them everything they need to live beautiful lives.
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!!!
In 2014, the light switch turned on for me at Animal Place. I had the opportunity to get close up with chickens and turkeys and see them as individuals instead of a forgotten meal. I became a volunteer the next month! Animal Place has provided sanctuary to farm animals for 31 years. Their commitment to ending farm animal exploitation and providing a second chance for so many makes them an amazing non-profit organization. This place not only saves animals, but have saved humans like me!
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I first came to Animal Place as a guest for a guided tour of the sanctuary. It was at that time that I made the connection with the plant based diet I had been following and the beauty from the animals that I met. The next month, I participated in the Volunteer orientation, and have been volunteering ever since. Animal Place has been not only a sanctuary for farmed animals, but has been a sanctuary for me. It gives me peace and solace to be at the sanctuary, cleaning up after the animals, loving on them, and being outside with them enjoying their freedom. I am proud to be a part of this amazing and grateful organization.
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.
M’y introduction to Animal Place has HUGELY IMPACTED my life because they SAVE PIGS from a HORRIFIC EXPEDITED MURDER by INHUMANE COMPANIES that think PIGS have no FEELINGS, but they DO, more so than MOST HUMANS; PIGS are also VERY INTELLIGENT!!!!!!! PLEASE SHARE to see the AMAZING LIVES that have been SAVED & are FLOURISHING & HELP this LOVING & COMPASSIONATE charity get NOTICED, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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 have just a few years to retirement. Like most people I dream of my favorite things to do when I retire. And I dream about taking care of a whole bunch of rescued animals. I dream of living near a rescued farm animal sanctuary and reporting for duties every day to my four legged friends. I would to spend my days with them, clean their beds, give them tasty treats and reading to them. This always puts a smile on my face.
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.
We had 2 Malamutes that were very sick and had to be put to sleep. Even they passed away we brought in a federal cat that was born in our boat. She had an upper respiratory infection that if she didn't get immediate medical attention she should have passed as well. She is now a Beautiful indoor kitty that helped us heal from the loss of our pups. She also has smuggled time with our guinea pig. An Animal's Love is UNCONDITIONAL. And ALL ANIMALS DESERVE TO BE LOVED AND HAVE A FOREVER HOME.
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.
Animal Place holds a very special place in my life, for multiple reasons. My first visit to the sanctuary in the year 2000 inspired me to become vegetarian, and set me on the path to ultimately going fully vegan and doing advocacy for animals. Even when I moved from San Francisco to the east coast, I continued to stay in touch with Animal Place and to make periodic financial contributions. In the year 2015, after my husband died in an accident, the staff were incredibly helpful in giving me advice. They also invited me to become active with their Food for Thought program, which helps animal and environmental nonprofits to adopt vegan event menu policies. This collaboration was a great success for Animal Place and the other participating organizations, and serving as both a donor and regular volunteer gave me a renewed sense of purpose. I have returned to visit the sanctuary annually since 2016, for Thank the Turkeys and other events, and find it so inspiring to visit the animals and their beautiful location, and to spend time with the dedicated and compassionate people who make it all possible!
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.
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I first heard of Animal Place when I read an article about it in the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. It seemed like such a kind and worthy idea - to rescue animals who would have been slaughtered for food, and let them live out their lives in a peaceful, nurturing environment. I began donating money to the organization, and as I've followed their work in the years since, I've realized it is one of the best uses I've ever made of my money. What is better than giving the gift of life to innocent animals. I've also become a vegetarian for the past four years. I'll always be glad I've supported the wonderful work done by Animal Place.
Animal place is a sanctuary for the animals and for the people who visit. This is a place that brings me so much joy. I am a passionate advocate for animal rights, animal equality and welfare. By visiting Animal Place, I get the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful animals and also surround myself with likeminded people. It’s wonderful to meet with the kind, passionate and knowledgeable staff whom provide care for these animals. Many people have never had the opportunity to meet farm animals. Meeting the animals provides opportunities to hopefully see the animals in a new light and with a positive new perspective. Animal Place provided a safe and loving environment for so many animals in need. I have visited 5 times and have enjoyed many of the annual events, included the 2018 Thanksgiving “Thank The Turkeys” event & 2019 Pride Celebration. Animal place works hard to care for the animals and also to educate about animal welfare, factory farming and to promote a positive pro-vegan lifestyle. I have fallen in love with many of the precious animals at Animal Place and I look forward to coming back to visit again soon.
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.
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.
The Animal Place is amazing! The level of compassion and education they strive to lead their guests to is outstanding. The thought and care that goes into their work is unbelievable and so much appreciated. Thank you all for your impact!
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.
Have been donating to Animal Place for many years. They have helped so many & educated many. There is no organization like them.
Andrea Feig
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.
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.
The first time I visited this animal paradise I saw a small boy reaching through a fence to pet a young cow. It warmed my heart so! It epitomized the relationship we should have with our animal friends: trust, love, and respect. Friends! Not food.
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.
My mother, teenage daughter, and I visited the Animal Place this summer. I had been following them on Facebook and had wanted to visit for a long time. Being there was even more wonderful than I imagined. Everyone we spoke with was helpful and welcoming and we loved seeing all the rescued animals finally living lives of peace and joy. My daughter loved it so much that she is even thinking about going back there after high school to work as an intern.
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!!
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Having met founder Kim Sturla, I took a tour of Animal Place and have been a fan and advocate since. It is far more than a shelter for the farmed animal victims of humans' brutality. It is an inspirational and very much "live" educational experience for us humans to see what is sadly, routinely hidden from all of us. These farmed animals are not "products" but amazing, sensitive, very social beings with charming, varied and wonderful personalities. We humans can and must learn from them - the animals and Animal Place - about our own arrogance and cruelty, and urgent need to change. We "planetary bullies" can and must find our humanity and save ourselves, and all life on the planet. Thank you Animal Place. You are an inspiration.
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!
I have been volunteering with Animal Place since spring of this year and to say my life has completely changed for the better would be an understatement. What an incredibly healing place with the kindest, most compassionate and dedicated staff and animal caregivers. The animals here had no chance, are on the bottom of the food chain (literally and figuratively) and have found rescue and respite to live out their important lives in peace and kindness. Animal Place is such a healing balance in such a negative, violent and selfish world. Being a volunteer here has made me a better person, and seeing people’s hearts change towards farmed animals after visiting here and interacting and making a vital connection with another sentient being is truly the medicine we so desperately need in our society. I highly recommend 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.
My husband and I first became patrons of Animal Place in 2014. We attended the annual Thank the Turkeys event as new vegans, and I mean 2 week baby vegans. We didn't know much about farm sanctuaries and the incredible work they did but what we experienced that day was life changing. We have been going back to Animal Place every year for the Thank the Turkeys event and have brought our daughter, and will be bringing our newest daughter this year. This event is a highlight of our entire year. The ability to commune with like minded people, see the animals up close, show them love, share in a delicious vegan ThanksLIVING meal, and hear about the incredible work Animal Place is doing for these animals is an incredibly spiritual and soulful experience. It is the event where I am reminded "this is why I am vegan." Animal Place has changed me and the way I approach veganism. I will forever be grateful to Animal Place and will keep coming as long as they will have us :)
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
I volunteered with Animal Place's Rescue Ranch a few times and always loved the experience. The staff is welcoming and very hard- working, the animals are treated so gently and lovingly. They have tons space and their living environments are cleaned from top to bottom everyday. They are really committed to their mission. I just wish their Grass Valley location wasn't so far from the bay area so I could volunteer more often. This picture is from my last time at Rescue Ranch with the infamous Lucas the goat. :)
I am so impressed with how Animal Place is run and operated! So much care and love go into everything they do there. The animals are so wonderful and happy. As a volunteer, I see what the public sees as well as the behind the scenes activities and behaviors. It truly is a very special place! So much compassion and love for the animals :)
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.
I have been volunteering at Animal Place since 2017. The staff and animal caregivers are compassionate, hard working and totally dedicated to the animal residents. They stay true to their mission to educate and advocate for all species. The animal residents that are lucky enough to call Animal Place their home are loved and treated with the respect they deserve as unique, amazing individuals. My volunteer time has given me such peace, joy and laughter. Thanks to the animal residents and all they have taught me, I am now a more passionate animal advocate and activist. I share their stories and heartwarming rescues in hopes I can make a difference for all those that couldn’t be saved. Animal Place has given me so much more than I can ever return.
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 volunteered and attended the Conscious Eating Conference in 2017 at Animal Place and it is a weekend I'll never forget. The organization put together an amazing event with notable speakers and activities spread throughout the sanctuary. There I met some of the amazing individuals rescued by Animal Place, and each one gave me hope for a kinder future. Words can't express my gratitude to Animal Place for all they do for these animals that cannot help themselves. They give condemned lives a second chance to live peacefully on a beautiful farm, form animal and human friendships, and to simply be themselves. They are an amazing non profit and I wish them all the luck on their ongoing mission to save lives.
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 did the advocacy internship with Animal Place and it was such an incredible, unforgettable experience! My duties included helping with social media, event planning, chicken adoption events, sanctuary tours, etc. Each week, all the interns had an opportunity to participate in an alternative event to expand our knowledge of animal agriculture. I got so much out of this internship and I would highly recommend the program to others!
Animal Place does a great job of rescuing and taking care of their animals on the sanctuary as well as educating public about animal exploitation. From sanctuary tours, conferences, holiday events, rescue program and a guest house to Brave the Cage and Food for Thought campaigns, a vegan grocery store, and an internship program... Animal Place has it ALL! I've never seen an organization so dedicated to helping farmed animals, please give them your support!
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.
Volunteering at Animal Place really educated me on just how labor-intensive maintaining farm animals can be. The important work that is done at this sanctuary is detrimental to the animals' health and happiness, especially after a large scale rescue. Some of the activities (as a volunteer) include scraping up poop, raking and distributing hay, scrubbing walls, cleaning water/feed bowls, and washing and brushing animals. Through this work, there is also time to give the animals treats and socialize them to help restore their faith and trust in humans after coming from neglectful circumstances. It is difficult but very rewardig work and I have enjoyed volunteering there. The staff, interns, and fellow volunteers are friendly and very dedicated to improve the life of each animal. I was also pleased to learn that most are vegan, or at least vegitarian. If you cannot adopt or donate, I highly recommend volunteering if you can.
Animal Place does amazing, compassionate work, helping save farm animals so they can live out their lives in peace and love. I had the fortunate opportunity to visit Animal Place last spring for a tour, and it's so clear that their staff and volunteers care deeply for the work they're doing. A lifelong vegetarian, the knowledge I gained during my tour prompted me to make the switch to veganism. I'm so grateful this place exists - and I look forward to hopefully volunteering there someday in the future.
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.
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I both volunteer at and donate to Animal Place. They are very consistent in their purpose and messaging and the actual hands-on work they do is so important. They save lives daily and advocate for a plant-based world so that perhaps, in the future, they won't have so many farm animals that they have to rescue.
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 place to educate and expose family and friends to animals commonly killed for consumption. Close contact with the animals is a gentle way to shift someone's perspective.
I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the Rescue Ranch and visiting the Animal Place sanctuary.
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!
I visited Animal Place in Grass Valley in September 2016, I loved seeing all the animals - cows, pigs, goats, turkeys and chickens - all so wonderful. They were comfortable, well-cared for, and loved by all their caregivers and visitors as well. Animal Place provides shelter and care for abused and rescued farm animals and provides gentle and thoughtful exhibits and education panels to get people to think about how these animals live in factory farming and the abuse they suffer, and to see them as real living creatures rather than as products. There are panels with inspiring quotations from writers, artists, and philosophers about not showing respect for animals and not consuming animal products. Inside there is a small shop with books and educational material and some other merchandise. The volunteers are caring and knowledgeable - I thought they were very inspiring and if I lived anywhere Grass Valley I would love to volunteer there.
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!!
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!
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As a former development professional with almost 20 years experience in the nonprofit arena, I am thrilled to now be an avid volunteer at - and donor to - Animal Place.
Executive Director, Kim Sturla, and her small but dedicated staff work tirelessly to rescue farmed animals in need who would otherwise surely be killed or simply languish and die miserable deaths.
I have had an opportunity to not only raise much needed funds for this organization, but to also enjoy the hard and rewarding hands-on care of hundreds of incredible animals. In addition, I have assisted with one of three major chicken rescues in the past year alone. Chickens slated for slaughter - rescued, cared for, and rehomed/adopted by caring individuals.
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.
As a board member of a smaller farmed animal sanctuary in California, I really admire Animal Place. They do incredible work for animals - both at the sanctuary, and in their education and outreach work to help people understand how their everyday choices can help animals. Their staff is very dedicated, and they have a huge impact in the work that they do. They also have partnered with our organization in different ways, from working together in the Turlock hen rescue, to inviting us to have a table about our organization at Music in the Meadows, to sending their intern team to visit and volunteer at our sanctuary - this kind of a collegial relationship is rare in this sector, but is greatly appreciated and creates a more robust ecosystem for sanctuaries. Animal Place is a great organization that is making a big difference for animals.
Have you ever worked in a place where everybody’s so dedicated to the organization, to its goal, To its mission? Where everybody is so nice, so helpful and kind? Where you felt apart of something really important and meaningful?
This is how it’s like at Animal Place.
I would like to tell you about my experience as an animal care intern in this wonderful place.
Most of my life I dreamed of volunteering at an animal farm and lately I decided that there's no better time than the present. In the past couple of years I volunteered with dogs and lately I felt the need to be around different kinds of animals. I felt I have to live close to animals, to meet them in person, to have them in my life every day, to connect with them and really get to know them. I needed to see animals that have good lives, accept dogs and cats, because all I see and hear is how much they suffer and how quickly they die.
I feel that we, humans, had grown so much apart from nature, I feel that we've lost so much, and I wanted to try and feel that connection again, that’s another reason why I went there.
During my time at Animal place I've gained so much. I learned to feed the animals - every morning we fed the sweet pot belly pigs and the charming big pigs, we fed the lovely chickens, the funny turkeys, the beautiful goats, and the cute bunnies. I've also learned about the medical treatments the animals need (because they obviously were not taken care of properly). This experience is good for your body, for your memory and most imporant - for your soul. There so many wonderful people there that were willing to share their knowledge, and that's for me - is priceless.
With time, I knew each and every animal’s personality, they all have their own personality and their own name of course. They all play, they all have their own friends and groups, "just like dogs", as people tend to say when they see a cow or a sheep running and playing. all animals have relationships, all animals play, get scared, love. they all deserve the same thing - to live.
Everyone at Animal Place is there for the animals, taking care of them, checking their health... It is absolute joy to be surrounded with people that see things as I do, that respect all beings and value their lives.
And of course, I got to meet new people from all different places, which is always fun and interesting, I'm thankful for the friendships I've made.
I miss this place already.
So come see for yourself! I promise you you’d love it.
"All beings tremble before violence. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?" ~ Buddha
I used to support them, until they recently decided not to help with an emergency rescue of many animals from a failed local sanctuary. They could have taken in at least a few of the neediest animals, including farm animals. I have heard no valid reason for this refusal.

marji 11/07/2012
As we are not alerted to comments made here, unfortunately a long time has passed since this comment was made. We offered assistance to Last Chance for Bliss in the form of accepting some animals and assisting in the placement of others. However, it was made clear that the only assistance they wanted was temporary housing. You must understand - we are not a boarding facility and cannot in good conscience take in animals "temporarily" from an organization that may be facing litigation or charges. Our offers of assistance in placement and possible permanent intake were not accepted. No one emailed us asking why we did not accept animals, so I can only presume you did not do so either. We would have happily explained our reasoning for not supporting the failing "sanctuary".
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Still no answer as to why they spend so little of their money on the animals. Their revenue to expenses ratio is startling. Lots of money sitting idle. Why?
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This is a premium farmed animal rescue and protection organization. Their commitment and outreach is exceptional.
My volunteer experience at Animal Place recommitted me to veganism and deepened my compassion for all living beings. My time was well-utilized by staff - I was busy helping with meaningful tasks, and they were very generous and patient in answering all my many questions about the animals and the organization. This organization is so important and I encourage others to get involved!
Animal Place's noble mission is to protect and serve animals who have been exploited in the agricultural industry. The Animal Place sanctuary is a blessing for abused and neglected animals who have literally been treated like pieces of meat, and not as the beautiful, sentient creatures they are. Their facility, in the rolling foothills of Grass Valley, California, provides a safe haven for chickens, turkeys, pigs, rabbits, sheep, goats, and cows, where they can live out their natural lives in harmony with the land. Animal Place is a happy place: You can feel pleasure watching these animals graze and roam, secure in the knowledge that they will never end their lives in a slaughterhouse. Animal Place also promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle that is consistent with their philosophy of equal rights for all of the Earth's creatures, great and small.
Volunteering at Animal Place is a terrific way to spend time with farmed animals and learn about all the hard work that is required to run a large-scale rescue operation. Cleaning and weatherproofing barns are just some of the chores I've done in my brief time as a volunteer, and I'm always interested in what needs to be done to keep the sanctuary running smoothly. I don't get over to Animal Place as often as I'd like, but helping out there is a critical part of being vegan and helps me stay mindful about why I make the lifestyle choices that I do. I wish that the full-time staff had more resources to pour into making even better use of the already involved and available volunteers, but I also know how difficult it is to run a successful non-profit with limited time and personnel. I hope to do more work for Animal Place in the coming year and hope that my connection to the animals and people deepens. I also hope that more people will learn about the sanctuary and consider donating resources if possible. It's a great, peaceful place to connect more fully with sweet sheep, patient cows, and gorgeous pigs. The world would be a better place with more Animal Places.
I just love Animal Place. They have a wonderful team of dedicated and caring staff and volunteers. It's a pleasure just to walk around the pristine shelter and see all the happy and healthy animals that have been saved because of the great work they do.
Love this place and love working here! The work is fun, and everyone is very welcoming and friendly! I defiantly recommend you visit and spend some of your time with the sweet creatures living here! Its a beautiful place, and great for the family to come to! Check it out! Open for visitors Thursday through Saturday!
Love love love animal place! The staff is great and always makes you feel welcome and appreciated! Sometimes they even make you lunch! Please visit and see the wonderful and caring things they do for animals, its really a beautiful thing to see people love and care about animals most people dont think or appreciate twice about!
The Animal Place in Grass Valley provides homes for abused, neglected or abandoned farm animals...sheep, cows, goats, rabbits, pigs, etc. most types of animals you would find on a farm. The Animal Place also provides education for the general public and school-age children regarding the animal protein industry, humane treatment of animals, vegitarian cooking classes and so forth. I have been a volunteer and donor for a couple years now and it's been a terrific experience interacting with the animals, cleaning barns, and assisting the professional permanent staff. The Animal Place is very well-managed and caring facility that's been in existence for about 24 years. I highly recommend any support humans can give to this wonderful rescue operation.
I discovered Animal Place when I first became vegan nearly 4 years ago. I was so delighted they were located so close to me (and originally were located in my hometown of Vacaville)! My first in person experience was on one of their facility tours. Marji gave an excellent opening talk about the facility, what they do and why they do it, and even inserted a personal experience of her own about why she decided to stop consuming animals and animal products. The facility is beautiful, very well maintained, very large with tons of happy, loving/loved creatures roaming around. My second experience was as a volunteer at one of their recent events (Music in the Meadow). My boyfriend and I were assigned to monitor two of their newest calves. They were so well organized, friendly and appreciative of all the volunteers. The staff were very helpful and answered any questions we had and were there if we needed anything at all. But the best part was spending time with the calves and getting to know their personalities (and falling in love with them). The second best (a tie for first really) was the experience of talking with the public, telling them the story of the calves and showing them the results of the the dairy industry (as these were male calves discarded from the dairy industry and left to starve to death). Being able to educate people about something that is somewhat hidden in our society was an incredible experience, that I wouldn't hesitate to do again and again. I am grateful to Animal Place for allowing me to have this experience and for everything they do for the animals who can't speak up and fight for themselves.
Animal Place does fantastic work. I had the privileged of visiting their facility in Vacaville shortly after making the transition to veganism. What a delight to be able to visit with the very beings I was helping to save. Their hands-on approach is inspiring. Plus, who doesn't love to visit with critters all day and let them love on you!
I am a donor and have spent time out at Animal Place. They do amazing work rescuing farm animals and giving them a new lease on life by either providing a home or finding a place to adopt them. They do outreach and promote a peaceful lifestyle based on compassion for all beings. I took my family to their Music in the Meadows event where many folks gathered to enjoy the farm, visit with the animals, learn about the animals and sample all kinds of vegan food. We need more sanctuaries like Animal Place.
My wife and I adopted 2 Boer goats and 2 Llamas through this organization. They required an application and sent someone out to our home to meet us and inspect the property where the animals would live to make sure it was adequate. I think that is fantastic that they do not just find any home, but the best home! They were all super friendly and returned our emails very quickly. Thank you for all the good work that you do!
It is comforting to know that Animal Place exists, comprised of compassionate, professional employees who donate their time, money and lives to saveour beloved and innocent farm animals. Thank you for all that you do!
Before Animal Place moved, my husband and I took the farm tour. It was amazing to get to see the animals up close and hear the stories of how they were saved. My husband and I loved that we were able to bring fruits and veggies to give to some of the animals. It was amazing to see the big cows chow down! Animal Place is doing a much needed service and saving countless animal lives.
Animal Place is a safe refuge for God's sentient beings, whether they have been abused, neglected or abandoned. A safe haven for this sentient being to live out the rest of his/her life in peace, safety, warmth, with love and compassion. A place to be treated as God has intended with mercy and justice and not viewed as a commodity, but as a gift of life that has a meaning and a purpose in of his/her self.
Animal Place is a wonderful sanctuary that specializes in caring for some of the most brutalized animals in the world - farm animals. All too often, these animals are forced to live in appalling, cruel conditions until they are sent to slaughter. Well, Animal Place rescues many of these animals and allows them to live out their lives in peace, comfort and security. Animal Place also invites visitors out to interact with the animals, teaching people that the steaks and chops on their plates come from living, feeling animals. Animal Place teaches compassion and kindness and this is the way our Lord wants us to be. We need more people like those at Animal Place. God bless them all.
I am in awe of this organization. They were able to move from a very small area to over 600 acres. Quite amazing. The work they are doing to save and care for farmed animals is nothing short of miraculous. I am planning on taking some vacation time and visiting one day since I live in another state. I would wholeheartedly recommend everyone to donate to Animal Place.
I have been amazed at the work and dedication of this group. Their stories of compassion and integrity, how they really care for the animals and the dedication involved in what they do is top of the line. I am always awed at the stories of rescue, at the extra mile that they go to take care of the animals in need. I am grateful for them. I am an animal activist and have taken in and rescued many animals myself. I honor those who have the heart to help and not look away from animals in need.
Review from Guidestar
I volunteered at Animal Place for 1.5 years. During that time I helped clean, did animal care and provided volunteer photography for the organization. Kim Sturla, the director, is incredibly knowledgeable about animal rights and welfare. The rescued farmed animals at Animal Place are cared for expertly and lovingly. The educational events Animal Place holds are excellent.
This organization sets a great example for integrity, the animals come first and at the same time they do what they can to help change the big picture by gently encouraging a compassionate diet.
Animal Place is a wonderful place that does so much to educate the public about the abuse of "farmed" animals, and to care for those animals that have suffered at the hands of humans. It's a great place for kids to visit. We took three of our young neighbors there and they really enjoyed being able to "meet" some pigs, cows, chickens and turkeys.
Great place for animals. This sanctuary works so hard and is so committed to the health and well-being of its rescues.
Review from CharityNavigator
I love Animal Place. I took my students from University of San Francisco to visit Animal Place for the first time back in 2008 at the Vacaville site. I was touched by the stories of the animals as well as the animals themselves. And the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. I returned with more of my USF students several times and also volunteer when I can. Now that Animal Place is in Grass Valley, the ability for the org to do great work rescuing and rehabilitating farmed and neglected animals has expanded 4-fold. I only wish it was closer to where I live in Sonoma County! We need an Animal Place in every county in CA for the rescuing and rehabbing of animals and for the educational setting it provides to the general public regarding the lives of farmed animals. And, I love the vegan treats they serve!:)
Review from CharityNavigator
I learned of Kim Sturla and Animal Place many years ago through the work of Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, the writer, former psychoanalyst and animal researcher. His feelings about Kim and Animal Place as well as the film, The Emotional Lives of Farm Animals which was shot at Animal Place caused me to read everything I could about Kim's work and to begin contributing to this wonderful place. I have never visited the sanctuary but I have spoken to Kim at length and like what I hear. I also read everything that she publishes and continue to be amazed at what she has accomplished for these tortured and forgotten souls. My knowledge of other sanctuaries such as the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, both in New York where I live, help me greatly in evaluating Animal Sanctuary and make me feel comfortable in continuing to support Animal Place.
Animal Place is a wonderful organization doing amazing work in the lives of farm animals. I have personally visited their beautiful sanctuary and I can tell you it is a very peaceful place. They offer tours and provide a wealth of information about the simple things that we all can do to make a difference in the lives of these animals. The volunteers are passionate and love what they do! Anyone who visits this place will see that farm animals are truly amazing creatures with unique personalities and not just food on your plate. You may change your mind about what you want to eat after visiting Animal Place! cluck! moo! oink!