Barn Sanctuary

Barn Sanctuary Barn Sanctuary envisions a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion.
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Can you guess whose stylish toes these are? ✨
01/07/2025

Can you guess whose stylish toes these are? ✨

🧑‍🍳 Comment if you make this and your favorite vegan recipe in the comments!On Todays Menu: CLASSIC FRENCH TOASTThis r...
01/06/2025

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Comment if you make this and your favorite vegan recipe in the comments!
On Todays Menu: CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST
This recipe comes from our Meal Planner, get yours here: https://meals.barnsanctuary.org/
Also we are challenging you this month to go Vegan (if you already aren't), join here: https://shorturl.at/3dr6J
Ingredients:
1/2 block Silken tofu
1/2 cup Unsweetened soy/nut/rice milk
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
4 slices Bread (whole-grain or gluten-free)
To taste Olive oil
1/2 cup Raspberries
1/4 cup Maple syrup
Directions:
1. Blend the silken tofu, unsweetened soy/nut/rice milk,
and cinnamon until smooth.
2. Soak each slice of whole grain bread in the mixture,
one at a time.
3. Heat a pan with a little bit of oil on low-medium (for
an oil-free version of this recipe, omit the oil and use a
non-stick pan). When warm, add the whole grain bread
slices and cook until golden brown and firm on each side
(approximately 8 minutes).
4. Serve with fresh raspberries and maple syrup.

Mike has a very important message for you.
01/05/2025

Mike has a very important message for you.

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01/04/2025

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FriYEY! 🐔 Colum loves his little friend. You can help the other chickens by giving them a plush friend. Our roosters e...
01/03/2025

FriYEY! 🐔
Colum loves his little friend. You can help the other chickens by giving them a plush friend. Our roosters especially like these. We are challenging YOU, our amazing followers, to help see how many we can get! Check out our Amazon wishlist to share some love!

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Did you know: Chickens love companionship because they are naturally social animals, meaning they thrive in groups and feel safer and more secure when surrounded by their flock.

01/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who made our 2024 an amazing year! We couldn’t have done all we did this year without YOU! Cheers to 2025 and being an even better year!

Happy Birthday to Jim and Jill! 🎉Jill and Jim are a rare breed of sheep that originated in Scotland, called Soay sheep. ...
01/01/2025

Happy Birthday to Jim and Jill! 🎉
Jill and Jim are a rare breed of sheep that originated in Scotland, called Soay sheep. They were born on a Michigan farm in the harsh Winter of 2018, and Barn Sanctuary received a call to rescue them when they were five months old. We were told Jill and Jim were born with leg deformities and the pair would need special care to survive and live long healthy lives. They have received that year after year here at Barn and continue to thrive here. We have loved having them here for over 6+ years. Here's to another many more years of health and happiness at Barn! ❤

01/01/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! A generous donor just stepped forward with a last second $25,000 matching gift – meaning your donation will be DOUBLED if you give in the next couple hours! We’re incredibly close to our year-end goal, and this match could help us cross the finish line.

Time is of the essence – when we reach midnight tonight, both this matching opportunity and our End of Year Fundraiser will end. Every dollar you give now will have TWICE the impact for the animals who call Barn home.

Don’t wait – double your impact now and help us provide life-changing care to farmed animals in 2025! Donate below or use the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

We’re so close to reaching our goal, and we need your help to finish strong!Today is the last day of our End of Year Fun...
12/31/2024

We’re so close to reaching our goal, and we need your help to finish strong!

Today is the last day of our End of Year Fundraiser, and we want to thank you for your incredible support throughout 2024. Your generosity has allowed us to save, care for, and give so many farmed animals the chance to live their happiest and healthiest lives here at Barn.

But there’s still more to be done — and YOU can help us continue this life-changing work in 2025. Every donation, no matter the size, ensures that we can keep providing the care, love, and attention these animals deserve.

Please consider making a gift today to help us reach our year-end goal. We couldn’t do it without you, and together, we’ll make 2025 even more successful than 2024.

Thank you for being part of our amazing community and for your unwavering support! Donate below or use the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

12/30/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made together this year. Thanks to YOU, the Barn Sanctuary family, we’ve achieved so much—and we’re deeply grateful for your unwavering support! Each animal who finds Barn Sanctuary as their new home is given the chance to heal, thrive, and experience love for the first time.

Some of the highlights from this year include:
- Emmy’s health scare which she battled through at MSU and recovered with Hugo happily by her side.
- Missy’s rescue and finally after months she is living happily with other pigs (Jasper and Tyler).
- Rosebud’s journey with her hoof. From having it get infected, to different prosthetics, to having a large chunk cut off, to now having a brand new prosthetic that she gets around great with.
- Receiving a large amount of donations that allowed us to double the size of the Potbellied Pig pasture.
- Dwight’s trip to Arkansas where he spent 6 weeks at rehab to continue his work with his leg.

We also launched a new volunteer program, hosted tours, and participated in numerous VegFests and Farmers Markets in the community to spread the message about Barn Sanctuary and the importance of compassion. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping us make these moments possible! With your continued love and support, we’ll rescue even more animals, expand our outreach, and create even more happy endings. Donate below or click the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

12/30/2024

2024 just can’t help itself for sadness, I’m afraid. Our office is again a bit quieter. 😞 On Friday our bird vet informed Casey, one of our animal caregivers, that Monroe had a severe infection (still and/or again), and that even if it did ever heal, there’s not enough tissue left to close the gaping leg hole. He had pieces of bone falling off, which she believed meant he was close to going septic. He also lost weight, and while it was a heartbreaking discussion amongst us, it was deemed the right thing to do for Monroe was to peacefully let him go.

This boy has been a challenge since he appeared a few years ago. A belly full of hardware (that ended up magically disappearing, not requiring risky surgery), a high level of spice for humans (so many scars on us!), but a gentle, reserved nature for hens (and being terrified of other roosters half his size) always made Monroe an interesting fellow. Many many months of daily wraps, wound care, meds and light therapy just wasn’t enough, and as we know all too well, that’s the game we play when attempting to give the unwanted and abandoned a shot at a proper life.

Thank you, Monroe, for teaching us so many lessons in patience and appreciation for the good in everyone. We’re sorry we couldn’t have given you a longer life, but we hope we did right by you in the time we had. 💔

with love from Rosebud 🐮 In the summer of 2023, we came across a cow with mobility issues from Minnesota. She was born...
12/29/2024

with love from Rosebud 🐮

In the summer of 2023, we came across a cow with mobility issues from Minnesota. She was born with a missing front hoof, but got around with a prosthetic. Her foster family did everything they could, but they didn’t have access to proper large animal vet care. They made the difficult decision to find her forever home so she could live her best life.

Rosie is as sweet as can be. She loves being around people, getting brushed, and giving kisses. Her personality has blossomed even more since getting settled in on her new life here.

With her mobility issues, she was the perfect companion for Mabel, another resident cow who has a disability that prevents her from being with the rest of the herd. We integrated the two and they have developed a sweet and lasting friendship!

Your donation will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Donate below or use the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

For a limited time, your gift to Barn will be TRIPLED! Thanks to two amazing matching gift opportunities, every dollar y...
12/28/2024

For a limited time, your gift to Barn will be TRIPLED! Thanks to two amazing matching gift opportunities, every dollar you donate will have three times the impact.

Here’s how it works: When you make a gift today, it will first be matched by our Year-End Match Challenge, and then matched AGAIN by a special group of supporters. That means your $25 gift becomes $75, $50 becomes $150, and $100 becomes $300!

Every TRIPLED dollar will help provide:
- Nutritious food and veterinary care
- Warm, safe shelter
- Enrichment activities
- Lifetime care for our rescued residents

This triple match opportunity won’t last long. Will you make a gift today and help us provide refuge to more animals in need? Donate below or use this link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

12/26/2024

Percy has been facing some challenges with an ongoing leg infection, and we’re doing everything we can to help him heal. The infection in his leg, particularly around the hock, is still causing some concern. His leg deformities most likely caused this issue.

Percy is receiving medication to help fight the infection, which is largely caused by E. coli. He is receiving regular treatments for wound care and bandaging his legs to protect his hocks, which are vulnerable due to his leg deformities. While there’s been some progress, his leg continues to look concerning, with chunks of pus and tissue coming off during dressing changes.

We’re committed to doing everything we can for Percy, but the ongoing medical care and treatments are costly. If you’re able to help with a donation, it would mean the world to us and to Percy. Every little bit will go directly toward his care, including medications, bandaging, and additional treatments that will give him the best chance at a full recovery. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated during this difficult time.

Thank you for considering helping Percy through his healing journey. Donate below or click this link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

12/26/2024

Some of the pigs wanted to wish you an extra Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do for Barn year round! 🎅🏼🐽🧑🏼‍🎄

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Barn! ✨🎄First off, we want to thank all of you for an incredible year. As we celebrate this seas...
12/25/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Barn! ✨🎄
First off, we want to thank all of you for an incredible year. As we celebrate this season of love, joy, and giving, there’s no better time to make a difference in the life of a furry friend.
This Christmas, you can be the reason a farmed animal gets the gift of a brighter future! 🎁 Sponsor a resident today and help provide food, shelter, medical care, and love to those who need it most. Your sponsorship is a gift that keeps on giving all year long.
👉 How to sponsor:
1. Visit our link: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/residents
2. Choose an animal to sponsor.
3. Make their season merry and bright! ✨
Together, we can make this holiday season extra special. Thank you for your kindness and support. 💕🎅

https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

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Chelsea, MI
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Thank you to everyone who made our 2024 an amazing year! We couldn’t have done all we did this year without YOU! Cheers to 2025 and being an even better year!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! A generous donor just stepped forward with a last second $25,000 matching gift – meaning your donation will be DOUBLED if you give in the next couple hours! We’re incredibly close to our year-end goal, and this match could help us cross the finish line. Time is of the essence – when we reach midnight tonight, both this matching opportunity and our End of Year Fundraiser will end. Every dollar you give now will have TWICE the impact for the animals who call Barn home. Don’t wait – double your impact now and help us provide life-changing care to farmed animals in 2025! Donate below or use the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

As 2024 comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made together this year. Thanks to YOU, the Barn Sanctuary family, we’ve achieved so much—and we’re deeply grateful for your unwavering support! Each animal who finds Barn Sanctuary as their new home is given the chance to heal, thrive, and experience love for the first time. Some of the highlights from this year include: - Emmy’s health scare which she battled through at MSU and recovered with Hugo happily by her side. - Missy’s rescue and finally after months she is living happily with other pigs (Jasper and Tyler). - Rosebud’s journey with her hoof. From having it get infected, to different prosthetics, to having a large chunk cut off, to now having a brand new prosthetic that she gets around great with. - Receiving a large amount of donations that allowed us to double the size of the Potbellied Pig pasture. - Dwight’s trip to Arkansas where he spent 6 weeks at rehab to continue his work with his leg. We also launched a new volunteer program, hosted tours, and participated in numerous VegFests and Farmers Markets in the community to spread the message about Barn Sanctuary and the importance of compassion. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping us make these moments possible! With your continued love and support, we’ll rescue even more animals, expand our outreach, and create even more happy endings. Donate below or click the link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

2024 just can’t help itself for sadness, I’m afraid. Our office is again a bit quieter. 😞 On Friday our bird vet informed Casey, one of our animal caregivers, that Monroe had a severe infection (still and/or again), and that even if it did ever heal, there’s not enough tissue left to close the gaping leg hole. He had pieces of bone falling off, which she believed meant he was close to going septic. He also lost weight, and while it was a heartbreaking discussion amongst us, it was deemed the right thing to do for Monroe was to peacefully let him go. This boy has been a challenge since he appeared a few years ago. A belly full of hardware (that ended up magically disappearing, not requiring risky surgery), a high level of spice for humans (so many scars on us!), but a gentle, reserved nature for hens (and being terrified of other roosters half his size) always made Monroe an interesting fellow. Many many months of daily wraps, wound care, meds and light therapy just wasn’t enough, and as we know all too well, that’s the game we play when attempting to give the unwanted and abandoned a shot at a proper life. Thank you, Monroe, for teaching us so many lessons in patience and appreciation for the good in everyone. We’re sorry we couldn’t have given you a longer life, but we hope we did right by you in the time we had. 💔

Percy has been facing some challenges with an ongoing leg infection, and we’re doing everything we can to help him heal. The infection in his leg, particularly around the hock, is still causing some concern. His leg deformities most likely caused this issue. Percy is receiving medication to help fight the infection, which is largely caused by E. coli. He is receiving regular treatments for wound care and bandaging his legs to protect his hocks, which are vulnerable due to his leg deformities. While there’s been some progress, his leg continues to look concerning, with chunks of pus and tissue coming off during dressing changes. We’re committed to doing everything we can for Percy, but the ongoing medical care and treatments are costly. If you’re able to help with a donation, it would mean the world to us and to Percy. Every little bit will go directly toward his care, including medications, bandaging, and additional treatments that will give him the best chance at a full recovery. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated during this difficult time. Thank you for considering helping Percy through his healing journey. Donate below or click this link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

Some of the pigs wanted to wish you an extra Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do for Barn year round! 🎅🏼🐽🧑🏼‍🎄

Sweet Chevy loving on Hugo #BestBuddies 🐐❤️ Thanks to YOU, we can provide the love and care these sweet animals deserve. Your generosity throughout the year makes everything we do possible. As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to join our End of Year Fundraiser. Your gift will help ensure these beloved animals continue to enjoy their healthiest, happiest years. Together, we can make a difference in their lives—because they deserve nothing less. Donate below or use this link: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XHVKUBYJ

Happy belated 1st birthday (12/3) to Raven’s piglets: Lenore, Annabel, Poe, Edgar and Allan, and early 1st birthday (12/21) to Rubys’s piglets: Ares, Hades and Persephone. We had a big party so all of the potbellies could celebrate together! We can’t believe we’ve had all of these piggies here for a year. Here’s to many many more! 🐽🥳

Repair bills giving you the chills? ❄️ Tis the season for giving! Donate your car! 🚗 CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services has partnered up with Barn to make this a super easy process for you. All you need is a clean title, then answer 10 basic questions about your car. Click here for more info: https://barnsanctuary.careasy.org/home#form-iframe

#MondayVeganMeal More Pumpkins! 🧑‍🍳 Thanks to DeBuck's Family Farm for the amazing pumpkins that all of our residents loved! 🧡🧡🧡

Happy Thanksliving! 🦃 Make it a compassionate one! ❤️

This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate compassion by keeping turkeys off the table! 🦃💚 There are so many delicious vegan options to enjoy—savory stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, hearty plant-based roasts, and sweet pumpkin pie. By choosing a turkey-free feast, you’re giving thanks for kindness and supporting a more sustainable world. Let’s make this holiday about love—for all beings! 🌱✨ #TurkeyFreeThanksgiving #VeganHoliday #CompassionIsDelicious Adopt a Turkey: https://barnsanctuary.donorsupport.co/-/XGRQMRMC

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If you would like receipts or have questions about donations please contact our development team directly for the quickest response: [email protected].

If you are interested in visiting Barn Sanctuary, please visit our website to find out when you can visit and how to prepare: https://www.barnsanctuary.org/visit-the-barn/

Please check out our work on the new Animal Planet series, Saved By The Barn!