At Barn Sanctuary, we rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals while providing a safe haven where they can recover and thrive.

Barn Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and inspires people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. Vision We envision a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals who are treated with compassion and where plant-based, sustainable alternatives …

Barn Sanctuary is home to over 140 animal residents, each with a special and unique story. Click below to meet the animals who call Barn home.

Field trips at Barn Sanctuary give kids in grades K-8 a special chance to see our rescued animals up close, tour the grounds and buildings, and learn about our mission to provide a safe and caring home for each animal.

Together, Brooke and Rich are committed to a plant-based lifestyle for the welfare of animals, improved overall health, and minimizing their carbon footprint. They also support organizations such as PanCAN, St. Ignatius High School, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (adopted 2 elephants and a giraffe), and Barn Sanctuary.

Barn Sanctuary quickly gained a following as a place of compassion for farmed animals, and today, with over 115 animals on-site and 500 rescued, we've become a destination and education center for people from all over the country.

Saved by the Barn features the work we do at Barn Sanctuary, rescuing animals in need, working with our hospital and sanctuary partners to nurse them back to health, and the ongoing care the Barn Crew provides for all our rescued residents.

In July of 2019, Gene Baur and Farm Sanctuary staff traveled to Barn Sanctuary with a young goat, Charlie. A woman in Kentucky, who had bought him to use for breeding surrendered him to Farm Sanctuary. When she purchased Charlie she was told he had pink eye.

In spring of 2019, Barn Sanctuary was contacted about an eight year old cow in Pinckney, Michigan. The woman’s husband had passed away and she was having difficulties getting close to her, and even feeding her. Buttercup had started exhibiting what …

Two months after treatment Emmy and Hugo were finally able to come home to Barn Sanctuary and continue their journey to a healthy, happy life. Her sweet demeanor and adorable underbite has stolen the hearts of our staff and volunteers.