Juliana's Animal Sanctuary

08/19/2025

Hi everyone! I just realized my Instagram isn’t connected to my Facebook anymore. I’ve been posting thinking it was showing up here too, but it wasn’t! Sorry about that. Let’s start again with this beautiful post about our dear Bala. ( let me know if you see this post! Comment something! )

Balarama’s story begins the day he was born.
His mother jumped the fence to give birth at our sanctuary — saving his life.

He lost her that day. And believe it or not… animals grieve. The pain is real.

For 20 years, Balarama has carried both that loss and the gift of freedom she gave him. Every step he takes is because of her courage.

If his story touches your heart, leave him a message in the comments. Let’s make sure the world never forgets the love of a mother — in every species.

09/30/2024

Have you seen this photo making its way across the internet? Whether it’s real or not, what stands out are the comments from people moved to tears ( slide )—yet they overlook the reality that these cows will be soon killed for their consumption.
It’s incredible how we can be so empathetic about certain things and yet so selfish when our own desires take priority.
Asking if they all are safe knowing they are going to kill them because is a pleasure for them to eat animals , is so weird.

09/03/2024

Hi everyone! If you see comments from different users claiming to be us, please know that it is not us—it's a fake account trying to take your money. If you'd like to purchase merchandise to support the sanctuary, you can only do so through our official website.
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08/22/2024

Meet My Beloved Petunio 🧡

Many of you know Petunio’s story, but I want to share it again. One morning, I woke up to find Petu on my bed. I have no idea how he got in! He smelled terrible, but the love he radiated was undeniable. I offered him food inside the house, but he refused. Instead, he began bringing me little gifts daily while still rejecting the food indoors.

One day, he barked at me from outside, so I decided to place the food outside. He wagged his tail with such joy, jumped around, and then—without eating—left. Just a minute later, Petu returned with five more dogs! Only then did Petunio start eating. He wasn’t just looking out for himself; he wanted to ensure his friends were fed first. From that day on, it became our routine—Petunio would bring gifts and refuse to eat until his friends were fed.

It’s been over eight years since that day. Petunio is older now, but he’s still as wonderful as ever.

In this photo I took two days ago, Petu is sitting next to the first gift he ever gave me. Maybe he was trying to tell me that I’m the Lilo to his Stitch (last photo was our first photo together by ). All five dogs that Petunio brought to eat with him eventually moved in with us. We’ve shared eight beautiful years together, and Petunio remains a hero—a loyal friend and a beacon of love, Petunio is still doing amazing with us.

Sadly, neither Petunio nor his friends have had a sponsor all these years. You can’t imagine how much it would mean if you visited our website and considered sponsoring one of our rescued animals, even if it’s just $1. Every bit helps! (Comment below for the sponsorship/ Patreon link, and I’ll send it to you 🧡)

06/18/2024

Hi everyone!

I usually don't ask for donations, as I always try my best to manage on my own.

However, things have changed, and this time I need your support.

If you can't donate, please help by sharing this campaign with your friends and family, and on your social media. You never know where we might find someone who can help.

This is the small campaign we are running. I know we can do it together!! We have to 💕

https://gofund.me/5bd4f1a1

Thank you so much for your support!

Hello everyone, I’m Tatiana, and I hope you will join me in supportin… Tatiana Méndez needs your support for Help 270 rescued animals in Colombia

05/16/2024

Mamá Jasoda and her little girls are doing well. They are taking their medicine, receiving their special food, and remain in the quarantine area. We still have a large vet bill to pay, and we face long days ahead with the need for special food, medicine, and more. We need your support. You can donate directly to our vet clinic to cover the bill in the name of the sanctuary , or you can use the link in our bio. For other options, please DM us.

05/07/2024

On the afternoon of Thursday, March 2, our beloved Aurora left this material world, leaving our hearts broken.
In February, we discovered a malignant tumor and we have no hope.
Aurora chose to live the best three last months of her life: eating whatever she desired, sleeping in all her favorite places, and spending time with her closest human and non-human friends.
She was incredibly happy, and we awaited her time with her.
She passed away surrounded by her caregivers and loved ones, receiving kisses, hugs, and applause that honored her bravery in facing her illness with great joy.
Aurora continued to teach us wonderful things, even in her final moments.
Mi gorda hermosa , from the first day we knew that you were intelligent, you knew how to avoid danger and you chose us as your family, you made me the luckiest. I miss you so much, we will be together again, I’m sure of that

04/16/2024

We are incredibly fortunate to have a human team that exceeds our expectations every day and is always willing to give their best for the animals we rescue. The work at the sanctuary is both physically and mentally demanding, and we are always grateful to those who assist us.
Our full time staff:
1) Mauricio Guzman - Veterinary
2) Paul Turner - Animal caregiver , fundraising manager
3) Mariana Hernandez - animal caregiver
4) Camila Rocha - -Animal caregiver
5) Angela Murcia- Volunteer and tour coordinator
6) Camilo Arias - Animal Caregiver
7) Ekala Dasa - Animal caregiver , cofounder
8 ) Victor Guarin - Maintenance Manager
9) Jannys Díaz - Director Assistant

04/16/2024

Hi everyone,

I just want to confirm that our PayPal and page have not been hacked. Everything is in order. However, we want to remind you that we never ask for money through messages and please you never send money to accounts that are not associated with the sanctuary. Always verify our EIN: 47-3548963 and use our secure accounts. Thank you so much. A photo of my son Bhimal with my rooster son Gito 💓

04/02/2024

I have decided to use some photos taken by the wonderful photographer Olivia of my son Bhimal, to explain how natural veganism is. When I decided to become a mother, I was filled with excitement, thinking about teaching my son everything about veganism. I vividly remember experiencing a panic attack when I was seven months pregnant, realizing that despite dedicating my entire life to educating others about veganism, I didn’t know how to explain it to my son. How on earth was I going to do it? How could I tell my son about humans who choose to kill, cook, and, worst of all, eat animals? How could I share this horror story with him without instilling a negative view of the world and a hatred towards humans, something I neither feel nor want him to feel? The truth is, I had no idea what to do; I didn’t know how to educate my son about veganism. Fortunately, Bhimal was born in an animal sanctuary, the only child in the world with such luck. He was literally born in a water birth inside the sanctuary. I chose a home birth because I was traumatized by the separation of non-human mothers from their babies to steal their milk. I witnessed those mothers cry, and I couldn’t bear the thought of my son being separated from me for even a moment. Bhimal came this world after a long and beautiful birth. Growing up, Bhimal saw animals as his equals; he doesn’t pity them or view them as inferior. Instead, he respects them. (Continue in comments)

03/15/2024

Beautiful Beautiful Poldark.
Poldark hasn’t been feeling well the last few days. After a surgery he had for a damaged tooth we began to notice that he was not walking well, that the back of his body was failing him. At this time he is having his pain managed with medicine and will soon have an x-ray. We need all your support, please check the link and support Poldark.

03/06/2024

Prahlad, Sankara, Black Philip and Chandra.
Each of them have a personality.
Chandra is very smart
Philip is very shy
Prahlad is really fun and cute
Sankara totally insane 😂
Who is your goat spirit? 😅😉
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