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Funds go towards feed our regular animal care expenses, enrichment toys and treats.

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The Vegan Camera Project

Purchase a printed portrait by Van Tran Photography to support our work.

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Our Mission & Vision

Providing life-long sanctuary to horses and farm animals suffering neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

Together we can create a safe and peaceful refuge for animals in need, showing kindness and compassion for all animals.

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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

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Happy Family Day! 😝
Love, Deacon
#friendsnotfood #family

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Yesterday we had the opportunity to work with Mel’s Rescue Farm to move a pig named Arnie to safety. Since we learned about Arnie we have been supplying his feed and bedding, keeping him more comfortable until a safe home was found. As a sanctuary it is truly the most difficult thing to have to say no to animals in need. We are asked all the time to take in pigs in desperate situations. This case was a heartbreaking one, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have worked alongside Mel’s Farm which is a foster-based Rescue, who vetted and placed Arnie into safety.
Yesterday morning in the freezing cold we loaded him up — which took 3 hours! Arnie had not left his little boarded up shed in a very long time, and he was terrified. Despite the pressure he was put under and all the surrounding chaos and stress, he never once became aggressive. He is so very kind and sweet. Arnie’s life was threatened multiple times yesterday and there was NO WAY we would be leaving without him in this van.

We all worked together and Steve so calmly got Arnie loaded, and Mel and Sarah drove the 4-hour roundtrip to his new home. It’s a beautiful, happy, safe farm. Arnie followed us down his new barn aisle and into his stall without any more fear.
Thank you Mel for giving him this happy ending! It’s amazing what we can do when we work together ♥️🙏 #animalrescue #freedomride #supporteachother #bekindtoallkinds

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A valentine dedicated to mamma bear’s entire sweet family and the incredible bond they share ♥️ Thank you to everyone that participated in our love day fundraiser!

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There’s still time!! Send a last minute valentine to the ones you love 💗
Here is sweet Ellen to make your heart burst even more today. This video is from a whole series of footage captured by @seaglassfilms.photography last October.
#besweet #bemine #sendavalentine

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♥️ Over $200 raised already! ♥️ Send a valentine by making a $5 donation to the animals in honour of someone you love this Valentine’s Day.
Visit our website to choose your card!
Thank you so much to everyone participating. 📸 @thevegancamera featuring Arnold’s beautiful perfect ears
#spreadthelove #loveallanimals #besweet

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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today as you celebrate your love please remember the animals, who are equally deserving of love, kindness and compassion. Today and always ❤️ #valenswine #loveallanimals #sharethelove #happyloveday #friendsnotfood #bekindtoallkinds

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Spread some love today, sweet fam! Please consider making a donation in honour of someone you love ❤️Head over to the website and select one of our sanctuary e-cards, write in a personal note, and we’ll do the rest!
Here are our two soulmates, Gabe & Mini Wheat 📸 @thevegancamera
#valentine #bemine #loveanimals #supportsanctuaries #sharethelove #besweet

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Single file please 😂♥️ After breakfast we are very civilized. #animalrescue #farmsanctuary #bekindtoanimals #friendsnotfood

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