Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary

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Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary

Nonprofit farm animal rescue in Arroyo Grande, CA. Here, rescued residents are given the love, care, and attention they need to recover from abusive situations.
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We rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for dozens of animals saved from neglect, kill pens and factory farms. All of the animals enjoy healthy food, clean shelter, and lots of room to roam every single day. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and rely on donations to care for our animal friends. At Greener Pastures we teach that all lives matter and even though we all look different on the outside, on the inside we are all the same.

11/23/2024

THANK YOU to for an awesome fundraiser last month raising an incredible $4k for the animals of Greener Pastures!!! We are so grateful for the kind generosity of Pamela, Tami, Patty and Christopher and this community centered business in Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria. (With the best vegan pizza EVER!) If you’re in the area you must stop in for a bite!

THANK YOU 🐖❤️🫏🍕

11/21/2024

Coming soon... Santa Barbara will arrive 🙌. Read why we’re proud to make the List and why we’re asking for YOUR help this year 🙏.
TheGivingList.com/https://www.givinglistsantabarbara.com/2024/11/04/rescuing-abused-farm-animals-and-teaching-kindness/

11/20/2024

We caught an exceptional sunset yesterday. See the owl? No filter!!!!

11/20/2024

Sometimes you just need a nap 😴💚

11/18/2024

We love turkeys!

11/18/2024

Now available on Amazon!! “Dinkey: The True Story of How Kindness Saved a Little Pig”. All proceeds from this book go to support Dinkey and her friends at Greener Pastures.

11/14/2024

We don’t need meat to be healthy. Period. We have many protein options, but they only have one life. Let’s all practice a lot more kindness, live cruelty free 💕

11/13/2024

Isn’t Quirky magnificent?! Just look at his beautiful layers of feathers!

Each year, more than 200 million turkeys, just like our precious Quirky, are slaughtered for food in the U.S. They are kept in severely crowded and unsanitary conditions in factory farms. They are given little or no care and denied the chance to engage in many natural behaviors, like nesting, scratching in the grass for food, or perching.

Factory-farmed turkeys are selectively bred to grow to an unnatural size quickly, reaching market weight in just four months. By that age, today’s factory-farmed males are roughly TRIPLE the weight of adult wild male turkeys. This breeding for maximal profit leaves these birds suffering from deformities and heart conditions. Burdened by their body weight, some cannot stand or reach their water and food.

Turkeys are bright, social, and sentient creatures! Turkeys form loving relationships, have unique personalities, and deserve a life free from harm and exploitation. Please consider a cruelty-free Thanksgiving this year. Don’t support the cruel industry.

11/11/2024

On Veteran’s Day please pause to consider all of the men, women and animals who bravely sacrificed to serve our country.

Most people don’t think about the devastation to millions of animals who had no choice in participating in war. The animals are the silent heroes, and some were innocent bystanders whose populations were decimated.

Horses
Used by the Americans to carry soldiers into battle and on patrol missions. (The Germans used over 2.5 million horses and mules.)

Mules
Trained in the United States and shipped to war zones, mules carried food, weapons, and sometimes entire infantry units.

Dogs
Used by the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps, dogs were used for reconnaissance, guarding, and mine detecting. The Coast Guard used almost 2,000 dogs to protect against saboteurs and spies.

Pigeons
The U.S. Military Pigeon Service used
pigeons in every area of armed combat.

Canaries
Used to detect poisonous gas.

Cats and dogs
Trained to hunt rats in the trenches.

Bats
The United States developed bat bombs, which were dropped at dawn to release bats carrying incendiary bombs.

Elephants
Circus elephants in Hamburg, Germany were used to clear up bomb damage after Allied bombing raids

First World War 1914-18
More than 16 million animals were made to serve on all sides, with nine million killed (including eight million horses, mules and donkeys).

Second World War 1939-45
Over 750,000 domestic pets were killed in Britain in one week following a government public information campaign about their safety and expected food shortages. The German Army on the Eastern Front lost 179,000 horses in two months.

Vietnam War 1955-75
Use of Agent Orange to eliminate forest cover destroyed the habitats of tigers, Asian elephants, gibbons, civets, leopards and other species. At least 40,000 animals were killed by unexploded landmines in the 20 years following the war.

Mozambique Civil War 1977-92
Giraffe and elephant herds in the Gorongosa National Park shrank by 90 per cent.

Iran-Iraq War 1980-88
Populations of wild goats, wolves, otters, pelicans, striped hyenas, river dolphins and other wildlife were wiped out or reached the point of extinction.

Sudanese Civil War 1983-2005
South Sudan's elephant population fell from 100,000 to 5,000.

Afghan War 1990s
Over 75,000 animals were lost due to mines, more than half of the total livestock population.

Gulf War 1990-91
More than 80% of livestock in Kuwait died, including 790,000 sheep, 12,500 cows and 2,500 horses. About 85% of the animals in Kuwait International Zoo died. A deliberate oil leak into the Persian Gulf by Iraqi troops caused the deaths of up to 230,000 aquatic animals and birds.

11/09/2024

Did you know that miniature donkeys are naturally mini, but miniature horses were bred to be small?

Although some small prehistoric horses existed, the mini horses we know today are derived from Shetland Ponies crossed with other breeds.

Mini horses were bred for pets of European royalty, while others bred them to work in coal mines.

Mini donkeys, on the other hand, originated in Sicily and Sardinia where they were used as draft animals to carry firewood, deliver fresh bread, pull ore-filled carts from mines and for transportation.

Both breeds are treasured today because of their size and personalities. In some cases they are over-bred and sadly, end up in kill pens.

11/08/2024

Throughout history goats have been popular due to their friendly and inquisitive nature. President Abraham Lincoln, known for his soft heart when it came to animals, gave his son Tad a spirited pair of goats named Nanny and Nanko.

They recognized the president’s voice and would bound to his side when they heard him. As typical goats, however, Nanny and Nanko liked to chew things, including flower bulbs and furniture in the White House.

Their shenanigans did not stop there. Using kitchen chairs as makeshift carts, Lincoln’s sons Tad and Willie often had the goats pull them through the White House. Tad once scattered a group of White House visitors by driving a goat-pulled chair through the East Room crying, “Get out of the way there!” as he went.

11/07/2024

You wouldn’t consider eating your dog or cat, yet every piece of meat came from a living breathing animal. An animal with the same capacity for love, feelings, and awareness as dogs and cats. There are so many food options, why do you justify eating sentient beings?

11/06/2024

Happy Rescue-versary Henna!!!! This little lady is curious, friendly and so sweet…..And it is her one year anniversary at Greener Pastures!

Sadly, Henna was born to be a “broiler” in a factory farm. She was saved when a kind person noticed she had an eye infection. That caring person took her to a vet and helped her recover.

Henna is now healthy and living happily. We love Henna SO much and count every day with her as a gift.

11/05/2024

Our beautiful mare Starlit and her two children Wildfire and Felicity, are lucky to be alive. They came to Greener Pastures from a kill pen in Oklahoma where they were to be slaughtered for meat.

From 2012 to 2016, an average of 137,000 American horses were trucked over our borders each year to slaughter facilities in Mexico and Canada to be killed for human consumption. Until this practice is banned and Congress passes a law against slaughter here in the U.S., no horse is safe.

The USDA documented that 92.3 % of horses sent to slaughter are in good condition and are able to live out a productive life. These horses would be sold, donated or otherwise rehomed; HOWEVER, kill buyers outbid legitimate horse owners and rescues at auctions, robbing horses of ever having a second chance at life.

To reduce the number of homeless or at-risk horses we can curb overbreeding, educate owners about other rehoming options and expand adoption work. The vast majority could be rehomed and live out their natural lives.

As we consider all the precious lives that suffered unnecessarily, we don’t take a single day for granted with our beautiful horse family.

10/28/2024

Join us tonight! 4 - 8:00 PM at Klondike Pizza in Arroyo Grande! 15% of sales and ALL tips go to the animals of Greener Pastures! Plus WE serve YOU!

Klondike has the most exceptional vegan pizza on the central coast 🍕🥗!
 Enjoy a lively auction too!!!!🍺
104 Bridge Street, AG! 

10/26/2024

This spunky girl is Kiko goat! She is doing amazingly well considering her horrific past of abuse.

We gave her lots of space and patience in those early days so she would feel safe and learn that she could trust us.

She will never be quite as friendly as our other goats, but that’s okay. She has come so far and we love her for who she is.

Mostly, we are happy that she is safe and will only know kindness for the rest of her days 🧡   

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Arroyo Grande, CA
93420

Telephone

+18057047327

Website

http://www.GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org/

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It’s very rewarding to see our ducks engaging in natural behaviors that they weren’t able to enjoy before coming to Greener Pastures. They look so happy! Ducks LOVE water. They use it to clean their feathers and keep them in good condition. This is important for maintaining their waterproofing and insulation. Ducks splash, dive, dunk and preen! While they don’t have to have pools to survive, they seem much happier with pools to swim in! #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #teachkindness #santabarbara #ducks #duckpool

There’s nothing much cuter than Stanley eating a peppermint treat. Do you agree? 😄❤️ #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #teachkindness #grateful #minipig #potbellypig

Horses get the zoomies too! These frisky ponies zoomed after a little rain! 🐎🐎🐎 #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #teachkindness #minihorses #runninghorses #killpensave

Izzy REALLY wants a snack 😄🥕 Did you know that donkeys have prehensile lips? Prehensile is an appendage or organ found on a vertebrate animal that has the ability to grasp or hold. ⁣ Donkeys use their lips to grasp or manipulate objects, but can’t really hang on tightly therefore their lips are considered semi-prehensile. #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #teachkindness #minidonkey #prehensile

Taking a walk with “Dinkers” and finding yummy weeds to munch on🩷🐽🐷 Tomorrow we’ll share her new book cover, now available on Amazon!! “Dinkey: The True Story of How Kindness Saved a Little Pig” The link is in the first comment below 👇🏻 #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #dinkeypig #minipig #potbellypig #newchildrensbook

This is what happens when we set something down for a minute and look the other way…… 😂 Hazel found a new toy!!! #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #donkey #minidonkey #newtoy

Everyone likes watermelon! 🍉🐓 #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #california #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #watermelon #chickens #treats

Dinkey doesn’t go into her paddock much these days (arthritis), so I was happy to see her venture out. She was thrilled to find some delicious greens to eat- which we shared with Stanley. Even Kip got in on it! Happy morning ☀️🌱🐖🐈‍⬛🐖💕 #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #minipigs #potbellypig #unlikelyfriends

Stanley working his puzzle. Pigs are smart and can work out complex concepts. We provide enrichment for Stanley to keep him engaged. The challenge makes him think and he enjoys it! It’s healthy for his overall well being. #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #minipigs #enrichment #potbellypig

Just some duck time in the pool 💦 #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #donate #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #ducks #pooltime

Siblings sharing some love and grooming time ☺️ Their fur is getting thicker as they get their winter coats! 🍁🍂   #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #horses #grooming

Friends sharing a snack. It’s sweet how they all get along. Maybe we could learn something from them 🩶🤍🩵     #centralcoast #arroyogrande #compassion #sanctuarylife #friends #love #bekindtoallkinds #friendsnotfood #helpanimals #veganfortheanimals #sentient #vegansofinstagram #animals #animalsanctuary #family #farmanimalsanctuary #loveeveryone #rescued #volunteer #arroyogrande #sanluisobispo #bekind #adoptdontshop #kindness #allanimalsdeservelove #sharing #snacks