A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary

A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary We provide a forever home for rescued farm animals who have been abandoned, seized by the S.P.C.A., or surrendered due to various circumstances.

We are a volunteer run, registered Charity organisation in Duncan BC, that offers a forever home for rescued farm animals who are abandoned, seized by the S.P.C.A., or surrendered due to various circumstances. Our Sanctuary was founded in September 2017 and we are the first and only Farm Sanctuary in Canada to be Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. We currently care for near

ly 200 residents including pigs, goats, sheep, cattle, horses, donkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, peafowl, dogs, guinea pigs, and cats. We ensure all our animals are provided with the best quality care and a safe home where they are able to live out their natural lives. We aim to advance education by providing workshops, seminars, classes, and presentations on animal practices, rescue, and care. In early 2019 we began an adoption and foster program to place healthy and well-suited, non-farm animals in safe and loving homes. Our Sanctuary provides a forever home for farm animals who are older, are difficult to place, have diverse needs, have behavioural issues, or require long term medical intervention. Our volunteers help us with the everyday care of the animals, social media, graphic design, fundraising, newsletter writing, and event planning, and ensure the animals are well cared for and our organisation runs smoothly. We would also like to acknowledge that our Sanctuary is located within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Quw'utsun Nation, near the traditional village of Ts'alha'um.

It was bird check up day for during our weekly Veterinarian care visit . Guinevere the goose, who has been limping for ...
11/20/2024

It was bird check up day for during our weekly Veterinarian care visit . Guinevere the goose, who has been limping for a few days , is believed to have sustained a soft tissue injury which will be treated with pain management.

Gerry the turkey was given an overall health exam, she is almost 11 years old 😳. As you can see, her middle digit is quite swollen, which is due to osteoarthritis. She is treated at regular intervals with limb perfusion therapy. This helps manage her pain levels and also reduces the swelling quite significantly.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

All the animals are safe after last nights intense storm! The only damaged sustained was a tree falling on our new peri...
11/20/2024

All the animals are safe after last nights intense storm! The only damaged sustained was a tree falling on our new perimeter fence…😣, but the install crew will be able to repair it!

Blossom is busy hunting for snacks while we’re preparing for the “Bomb Cyclone” that’s about to hit Vancouver Island. W...
11/19/2024

Blossom is busy hunting for snacks while we’re preparing for the “Bomb Cyclone” that’s about to hit Vancouver Island. We’re all crossing our fingers, toes, and hooves that the worst of it misses us!

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Earl is auditioning for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy today, in the battle of BALLRog involving an intense duel with his...
11/19/2024

Earl is auditioning for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy today, in the battle of BALLRog involving an intense duel with his “indestructible” ball.

"There, in the highest peak of the deepest dungeon, I lay my enemy to waste and smote his ruin upon the mountainside" - Earl the Grey

Don’t worry, we can replace the interior ball and they will have another good several months of play.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Yesterday, Weston underwent spay surgery which was performed by the amazing Dr. Christina Klimaschka at Dean Park Pet Ho...
11/15/2024

Yesterday, Weston underwent spay surgery which was performed by the amazing Dr. Christina Klimaschka at Dean Park Pet Hospital. Not only did Weston undergo spay surgery, she also had her upper incisors removed again because they decided to grow back. She had these previously removed due to severe overgrowth and deformity when she initially arrived in our care.

Any surgery with rabbits is very high risk and we make the special trip to Dean Park Pet Hospital because they are one of the best!

Weston is known as “Ninja Bun” because she has springs for feet and can get into and on top of everything, so she will be on strict cage rest for 10 to 14 days.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Ella is patiently awaiting her turn to moo-ve to the new property, and we’re confident that she and Eddie will enjoy the...
11/13/2024

Ella is patiently awaiting her turn to moo-ve to the new property, and we’re confident that she and Eddie will enjoy their new pasture together! 🩶

In the meantime, they’re enjoying a loving foster home where they can be the happy cows they are.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Yesterday, Dustyn, from Nanaimo Crane Service, moved 4 buildings to our new location. We are very excited to start relo...
11/12/2024

Yesterday, Dustyn, from Nanaimo Crane Service, moved 4 buildings to our new location. We are very excited to start relocating structures and move towards the final stages of deconstructing our original location.

We would like to share that Dustyn is fabulous to work with. He’s exceptionally good at his job, he loaded and unloaded the shelters with ease, and he has been wonderful to work with. We highly recommend his services if you should need them and we look forward to working with him again in a few weeks.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

We had another emergency intake today due to a predator attack. We would like you to meet The Duchess❤️. She came into...
11/11/2024

We had another emergency intake today due to a predator attack. We would like you to meet The Duchess❤️. She came into our care today after she lost her family to a cougar attack this morning.

The Duchess is currently decompressing in our med unit and we’re looking forward to introducing her to her new flock in the near future.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Prince, Buddy, and Penny have moved into their new forever home and are loving their spacious pasture with Priya, Paisle...
11/09/2024

Prince, Buddy, and Penny have moved into their new forever home and are loving their spacious pasture with Priya, Paisley, and Piggy Sue! 🐷

With a cozy shelter and an area about 20 times bigger than before, they're having a blast exploring and rooting around!

Thank you to our amazing community for your support—together, you’re making a difference in their lives! ❤️

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

We would like you to meet Walter, Gladys, and Betty. They recently came into our care due to the farm they were being k...
11/08/2024

We would like you to meet Walter, Gladys, and Betty. They recently came into our care due to the farm they were being kept at, as pets, came under new ownership and they were at risk of being sent for slaughter if they didn’t find a new home. Their caregivers had been unsuccessful in finding them a new place and they were desperate to rehome them before time ran out.

They will remain in quarantine until all their lab work comes back and if all is well they will be integrated with our sheep herd.

Walter, Gladys, and Betty are all looking for sponsors and their recommended sponsorship amount is $35/month. Please send us a PM if you’d like to support their ongoing care and we’ll provide with guidance on how to set it up.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

This morning was our weekly Veterinarian visit and we had several tasks on the to-do list.Darwin had bloodwork taken for...
11/06/2024

This morning was our weekly Veterinarian visit and we had several tasks on the to-do list.

Darwin had bloodwork taken for Johnes, CAE, and CL, along with having a FAMACHA score which assesses anemia. Overall he is in good health and now we await his lab results. Typically we have bloodwork completed before they come in, but his situation was unexpected and urgent due to a bear killing his sister.

Luigi, goat who is cryptorchid, was sedated in order to try and find his undescended testicle via ultrasound. It appears to be by his bladder, but it was also discovered that he has a significant heart murmur. We are hoping the murmur was caused by one of the sedation drugs, so he will be rechecked on Sunday. If the heart murmur is gone then he will undergo surgery on Monday, but if it’s still present, we will need to schedule an echocardiogram in order to determine the cause before we pursue surgery.

Also, we have three new sheep who recently joined us. More about their story tomorrow, but they had bloodwork completed for CL due the samples being lost before intake and a time crunch to bring them to safety.

All in all it was a productive day and everyone is in fairly good health. Our fingers, and hooves, are crossed that Luigi’s heart murmur corrects and he can have surgery as planned on Monday.

🌱 Be kind to every kind

🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html

💗 Sponsor a resident - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html

🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More
https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html
:
:

Address

4380 Inwood Creek Road
Duncan, BC
V9L6H2

Telephone

+16045128362

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary:

Videos

🌟 THANK YOU, AMAZING COMMUNITY! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that our recent online auction in honor of our 7th anniversary raised over $9,000 for A Forever Home for Hooves! 🎉 This incredible amount will directly support the fencing installation for the new area designated for the pot belly Sunnyville Herd. Thanks to your collective efforts, Charlotte, Hazel, Charlie, Schynder, Jake, Skylar, Puddin, Henry, Juniper, Carl, and Neville will soon transition to their new forever home once the fencing is completed. A huge thank you goes out to our generous donors who provided fantastic items like gift cards, local art, and hotel stays. Your contributions truly made our auction a success! 🙌 To everyone who bid, shared our posts, and spread the word, we are incredibly grateful! Your unwavering support and advocacy are what make our community so strong. Together, we are creating positive change and a brighter future for over 190 farmed animals and those yet to come. Your kindness exemplifies the strength of our community, and we couldn’t have achieved this milestone without you! Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey! 💖

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 9th Annual Save-a-Turkey Trot last Sunday, virtually, remotely, or in-person! 🦃🧡A heartfelt thank you to David from @abouttherideca for his annual organization of this fundraiser, encouraging everyone to embrace a peaceful, animal-friendly Thanksgiving!Your support helped us raise an incredible $825 for the turkeys which helps cover the cost of feed, medical care, and bedding. We hope to see you next year to celebrate 10 years of save-a-turkey trotting! Your participation truly made a difference!🌱 Be kind to every kind::#homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #turkey #veganthanksgiving

Kenzo, Idris, and Kane are quacking up because it’s finally Friday! 🦆🎉 What are you doing this weekend? 🌱 Be kind to every kind 🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html 💗 Sponsor an Animal - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html 🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html : : #homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #runnerducks

Today is World Day for Farmed Animals, and we feel truly honored to care for over 190 incredible animals at A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary. 💫 Each one has a unique story and brings immense joy and love to our lives. Today, and every day, we are inspired by these wonderful beings and envision a future where all animals are treated with compassion and respect. This day is dedicated to recognizing that every animal deserves a life free from suffering and the opportunity to thrive. 🐽 Take, for instance, Cyrus, the Yorkshire pig, who defied the odds after a horrific attack; Asher, the albino turkey, Asher was spared because he was albino and “unique”, very rare to be albino; and Sam, the sheep, who was born blind but can see perfectly well now, having been saved from slaughter. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the beauty of these animals and the meaningful connections we can cultivate with them. You are vital in ensuring these residents stay safe and live the lives they deserve. Together, we can work towards a kinder world for all beings. 💕 🌱 Be kind to every kind 🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html 💗 Sponsor an Animal - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html 🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn More https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html : : #homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #wordldayforfarmedanimals #worldfarmanimalsday #worldfarmanimalsday #wdfa2024

Last Sunday, Esme met her namesake for the first time. Esme’s name honors our friend Amy Soranno, whose dedication to raising awareness about factory farming has inspired many. Both names mean “beloved.” 🩵In a world where pigs like Esme are typically raised for food and often don’t live beyond six months, her journey is serendipitous; she was spared this fate due to being a runt that required medical attention. We are grateful for Amy’s tireless advocacy and for visiting us to see a more compassionate world for farmed animals. Today is also Amy’s birthday! Join us in sending her warm birthday wishes!Happy Birthday, Amy! 🩵🌱 Be kind to every kind🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html💗 Sponsor an Animal - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn Morehttps://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html::#homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #animalagriculture #activism

Esme loves her belly rubs! 🌱 Be kind to every kind 🎁 Donate - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html. 💗 Sponsor an Animal - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html. 🏡 Our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves” Learn Morehttps://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html...#homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #pigsofinstagram #yorkshirepig #pigs #pig #rescuepig

The Sass Kick
The Sass Kick

Earl puts the “sass” in sassy- make sure you watch to the end. 😂🌱 Be kind to every kind 🎁 Make a donation - https://www.homeforhooves.org/one-time-donation.html💗 Sponsor an Animal - https://www.homeforhooves.org/sponsor-an-animal.html🏡 Read about our Capital Campaign, “A Forever Home for Hooves”: https://www.homeforhooves.org/our-capital-campaign.html...#homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #donkey

When Tango, Romeo, and Jenny met Earl :)

Hay Day! 🌾🌱 #homeforhooves #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan #hay #haybales #shaboozey

10 seconds of Wilson cuteness 😍. There is a reason why so many people want a “mini pig” and that’s because they are adorable, but did you know that they typically average 150 to 200 pounds and most of them are rehomed within the first year of their life.

Asher and Thimbleberry - A Love Story 🤍💚 #homeforhooves #peahen #turkey #farmsanctuary #lovestory #vancouverislandsfarmsanctuary #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #animals #animallovers #animalrights #animalsanctuary #vegan #animallover #friendsnotfood #animalshelter #vancouverisland #vanisle #Duncan #cowichan #veganfortheanimals #bekindtoanimals #tourismvancouverisland #vanislelife #farmanimalrescue #nonprofit #family #getcuriouscowichan #explorecowichan

Penny and Buddy showing the straw who's boss! #farmsanctuary #animalrescue #pigs #happy #sanctuary #pigsandstraw

Shortcuts

Share

Other Duncan pet stores & pet services

Show All