Based just outside Biggar in Scotland, this vegan animal sanctuary is home to over 80 animals including sheep, goats, turkeys, cows, ducks, geese, pigs, chickens, cats and a three-legged dog. They rescue, rehabilitate and provide forever homes for animals that have been abused, neglected, saved from slaughter, or unwanted.
A small sanctuary for animals rescued from abuse, neglect or slaughter, located in the Clyde Valley. Founded by John and Morag, TASS provides sanctuary to factory farming victims and lets them live out their natural lives with compassion and respect.
Founded in 1998, Willows is the largest ethically managed equine, farm and domestic animal sanctuary in Scotland. They operate a strict no-kill policy and care for almost 100 horses, ponies and donkeys, approximately 70 cats and dogs, and over 100 farm animals and birds.
A registered Scottish charity near Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway, providing lifelong sanctuary for farmed animals rescued from the food system alongside compassionate end-of-life hospice care for terminally ill companion and farm animals who would otherwise face their final days alone.
A vegan-run guesthouse and micro-sanctuary in Highland Perthshire, founded by Jojo and Nick. Profits from the guesthouse fund rescue work, with a current focus on sheep. They are building a winter barn and planning woodland homes for pigs and safe spaces for birds while rewilding the land.
Established by Carole Webb in 1988, FARS is based near Stratford-Upon-Avon in Wolverton, Warwickshire. Currently home to more than 400 farm animals, with a peak of over 800 animals cared for. They provide a safe haven where animals can live freely, healthily and happily.
Situated in 22 picturesque acres on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border in Madeley, Footprints Animal Sanctuary provides care for up to 190 farm animals. Run entirely by volunteers, Footprints was set up by a group of like-minded vegans determined to make a difference by showing kindness and compassion to animals in need. Every penny donated goes directly to feeding and caring for their residents.
Located on a 92-acre site in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary provides a lifelong haven for over 300 rescued farm animals. They work towards a better future for animals through compassion, education and advocacy.
Animal rescue, sanctuary and education centre with 1,250+ residents and 20,000+ animals saved over 30 years. Free entry and parking during opening months. Café, thrift shop and lodges on site. All-vegan sanctuary in High Halden, Kent.
Located on 53 acres of Essex countryside, Hopefield has been saving animals together since 1983. Home to over 100 species of rescued animals including meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and farm animals. They provide a safe and loving home for abused, abandoned and neglected animals.
A vegan-run animal sanctuary based in West Sussex, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing life-long care to animals who have suffered from neglect and abuse. They strive to find suitable forever homes for those who are adoptable and rely on community support to care for their over 200 animals.
Our Somerset-based animal sanctuary began just before Christmas 2018, when we welcomed 3 huge pigs into our lives with open arms! They were booked in for the slaughterhouse, and we could not possibly have refused them a home. Since then, we have become home to a selection of beautiful souls, all saved from a harsh reality and death. Today we are an ever-growing family of rescues, and we have helped over 7400 animals find their way to the safety of loving, forever homes.
Established over 30 years ago, The Farm Animal Sanctuary was the first of its kind in this country. Founded by Jan Taylor after witnessing the horrific reality of livestock markets, they provide a safe haven for over 600 neglected and abused farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs, ponies, horses, cats, dogs, ducks, geese, hens, cockerels, turkeys and alpacas. Located at Manor Orchard Farm in Worcestershire, they need help to secure their forever home.
Millington's Magical Barn is a Yorkshire-based animal sanctuary aiming to rescue animals that are in need! They currently have over 100 animals in their care and have rehomed or fostered many more. Their rescues have been saved from abuse, neglect or even worse - slaughter. As of April 2025 they have submitted an official charity application and hope to be accepted in order to further their mission. MMB is an animal sanctuary for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention.
Founded in 1995 by Wendy Valentine in Norfolk, Hillside is one of the UK's largest animal sanctuaries with over 4,000 residents across two sites. They rescue horses, ponies, donkeys and farm animals while campaigning against factory farming and intensive animal agriculture.
A vegan animal sanctuary on an 18-acre site in the rural Midlands, offering a safe haven to over 100 abused and unwanted animals including pigs, cows, sheep and chickens. Founded by Surge Activism and now a registered UK charity.
Set in 10 acres of woodland near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, this vegan pig sanctuary lets around 20 rescued pigs roam freely and live naturally. They also help rehome rescued pigs and welcome school and educational visits.
A vegan-run sanctuary in Dallington, East Sussex, providing a home for life to cows and their friends for over 30 years. The UK's only farm animal sanctuary operating a dedicated Cow Protection Programme, caring for around 300 rescued residents.
A plant-based sanctuary near Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, home to around 300 rescued animals. They provide lifelong care for sheep and other farm animals, with pod accommodation available for visitors who want to spend more time with the residents.
A vegan-owned sanctuary founded in 1993 in Asheldham, Essex, providing a forever home to over 450 neglected and abused animals including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and more. Run by ultra-athlete Fiona Oakes and partner Martin.
Established in 1994 on a 10-acre site in East Peckham, Kent, FRIEND offers a lifelong, no-kill, free-roaming home to nearly 200 unwanted, neglected and abused farm animals. Run with an ethical vegan philosophy of education, compassion and ecological sustainability.
A family-run 10-acre sanctuary in Raunds, Northamptonshire, run by vegan and vegetarian volunteers. They rescue farm animals and others previously destined for slaughter, providing lifelong care with a non-destruct policy and eco-friendly approach to their countryside site.
A Viva! award-winning vegan sanctuary based in Wales that provides permanent homes for dogs with behaviour issues, pigs, sheep, cats and horses. Founded by Sasha Bennett in 2009 on a 15-acre site in Ceredigion, nestled in beautiful rolling hills between Lampeter and Tregaron. In 2019, they were involved in a high-profile case that rescued #53 pigs from truly horrifying conditions at an illegal slaughterhouse in Pembrokeshire.
Located just outside Chepstow, Dean Farm Trust is an animal sanctuary with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and give a home for life to abused, neglected and unwanted animals whilst promoting compassionate living. Voted the UK's "Favourite Animal Sanctuary" in the Vegfest UK Awards in both 2020 and 2021.
A dedicated sheep sanctuary in Wales providing a safe haven for rescued sheep and promoting compassionate care for these gentle animals. Committed to giving sheep a second chance at life with proper veterinary care, nutritious food, and loving attention.
A vegan-run sanctuary giving horses and farm animals a second chance at life. We offer a safe, loving home to abused, neglected, and saved-from-slaughter animals from across the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we believe every living being has the right to live a safe and free from harm life.
A privately funded, non-profit vegan sanctuary near Carmarthen in South West Wales, home to around 25 rescued and rehabilitated horses, ponies and donkeys. They offer sponsorship programmes and a peaceful refuge for equines saved from difficult circumstances.
Located in Kells, Co Meath, Ireland, Eden is a vegan home where farmed animals who have been rescued from the animal use industries are given sanctuary for life. At Eden they are regarded with the dignity and respect that is their right. The sanctuary promotes animal rights and veganism, believing that all sentient beings have equal fundamental rights not to be bred, owned, used, exploited, harmed or killed.
A non-profit animal sanctuary in Eastern Ireland that creates a safe and loving forever home for farmed and domestic animals in need. They care for over 600 animals including goats, pigs, cats, ducks, geese, dogs, pigeons, hens, cockerels, and small birds. They promote a vegan philosophy and encourage people to speak out against the use and abuse of animals in the farming industry.
A veganic (vegan organic) animal sanctuary charity in Ireland dedicated to giving rescued animals a safe haven and a second chance at life. Their mission is to provide a peaceful refuge where animals can live out their lives feeling loved and cherished, roam the fields, and feel the sun on their faces. Heartstone also supports rewilding and promotes sustainability and a holistic, nonviolent way of living that respects all life.
A registered charity in Adrigole on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork, run by Jacquie and Alan Young. They provide lifelong care for rescued farm animals including goats, pigs, donkeys, hens, ducks and geese, relying on donations and community support with no government funding.
A registered no-kill charity in the heart of Co Kildare, committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Home to horses, commercial hens, goats, ducks, geese, guinea pigs and more, with a special focus on saving spent egg-laying hens from culling.
A registered charity operating across Leinster and Cork, rescuing and rehabilitating equines, pigs, goats, sheep, dogs and cats. With sanctuary centres in Co Kildare including My Lovely Pig Rescue, they provide safe haven for animals who cannot be rehomed and promote compassion through education and advocacy.
Since opening in 1987, The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has cared for over 5,600 neglected and abandoned donkeys and mules. Today more than 1,700 donkeys are in their care across four farms near Liscarroll, Co Cork, with Knockardbane Farm open to visitors Friday to Monday.
A registered charity near Antrim in Northern Ireland since 1996, and the only educational welfare and rescue organisation for horses and ponies in NI. Volunteer-run, they care for over 100 animals daily including equines, dogs, cats, birds, small animals and farm animals when needed.
A vegan animal sanctuary in France dedicated to providing a safe haven for rescued animals. Big V Sanctuary invites visitors into their world to share the lives of both human and nonhuman residents, sharing their hopes, dreams, and passions that drive their care for all sanctuary residents. They offer opportunities to visit, volunteer, sponsor, and support their mission of compassion.
Located in Ambia, Indiana, Kanda Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for rescued farm animals. They offer opportunities to visit, volunteer, donate, and support their mission of compassion. The sanctuary welcomes visitors and provides educational experiences about farm animal welfare and rescue.
A sanctuary inspiring kindness and compassion towards animals, our planet, and each other. The Gentle Barn offers cow hug therapy, animal therapy programs, and educational experiences. Visitors can hug cows, give pigs tummy rubs, cuddle turkeys, and enjoy beautiful days at the sanctuary. They operate multiple locations and provide healing programs for people and animals.
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