Animal Sanctuaries

At Plant Babes, we are deeply committed to supporting animal sanctuaries where every creature is treated with the love, care, and respect they deserve. These sanctuaries provide a safe haven for animals who have been rescued from exploitation, offering them a life of freedom and peace. In this section, we proudly highlight some of our most cherished animal sanctuaries, places where healing and compassion are at the heart of everything they do. Join us in celebrating these incredible refuges that give animals the chance to live the lives they were always meant to have.

 

1. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

  • Location: Hohenwald, Tennessee, USA
  • Types of Animals: Elephants
  • Founder’s Name: Carol Buckley and Scott Blais
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides a safe and loving environment for elephants retired from zoos and circuses. Their mission is to offer a natural, spacious habitat where elephants can live out their lives in peace.
  • Website: www.elephants.com
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Various fundraising events and educational programs throughout the year.

2. The Donkey Sanctuary

  • Location: Sidmouth, Devon, UK (with multiple locations worldwide)
  • Types of Animals: Donkeys, Mules
  • Founder’s Name: Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1969, the Donkey Sanctuary works to protect donkeys and mules in need of care worldwide. Their mission is to promote and advance the welfare of donkeys through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
  • Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Various campaigns and fundraising events, including adoption programs.

3. Best Friends Animal Society

  • Location: Kanab, Utah, USA
  • Types of Animals: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Birds, Horses, and more
  • Founder’s Name: Gregory Castle
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1984, Best Friends Animal Society is dedicated to creating a world where no pet is killed in a shelter. They work with shelters across the country to promote adoption, rescue, and foster care.
  • Website: www.bestfriends.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: National Adoption Week, fundraising events, and virtual adoption events.

4. Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP)

  • Location: Phuket, Thailand
  • Types of Animals: Gibbons
  • Founder’s Name: Dr. Jane Goodall (advisor)
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1997, GRP is focused on rescuing and rehabilitating gibbons, primates endangered due to illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. The sanctuary works on their rehabilitation and reintroduction to the wild.
  • Website: www.gibbonproject.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Various donation and awareness campaigns, including opportunities to adopt a gibbon.

5. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

  • Location: Dorset, UK
  • Types of Animals: Monkeys, Apes
  • Founder’s Name: Jim Cronin
  • Story/Mission: Established in 1987, Monkey World is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of primates from illegal trade and abuse. The sanctuary also focuses on breeding endangered species and educating the public on animal welfare issues.
  • Website: www.monkeyworld.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Regular fundraising events, including annual charity days and donation drives.

6. The Gentle Barn

  • Location: Santa Clarita, California, USA (also has locations in Missouri and Tennessee)
  • Types of Animals: Farm animals (Cows, Pigs, Turkeys, Horses, Goats, etc.)
  • Founder’s Name: Ellie Laks
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1999, The Gentle Barn provides a safe haven for abused and neglected farm animals. Their mission is to heal both animals and people through animal therapy, promoting compassion for all living beings.
  • Website: www.gentlebarn.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: The Gentle Barn hosts fundraising events, animal adoption programs, and special "Meet the Animals" days at their locations.

7. Animal Place

  • Location: Grass Valley, California, USA
  • Types of Animals: Farm animals (Cows, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Turkeys, etc.)
  • Founder’s Name: Kim Sturla
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1989, Animal Place is dedicated to rescuing farmed animals and providing them with lifelong sanctuary. The organization also educates the public on the cruelty of factory farming and advocates for plant-based living.
  • Website: www.animalplace.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Animal Place frequently hosts farm tours, volunteer days, and fundraising events such as their annual "Harvest Festival."

8. Wildlife SOS

  • Location: Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Types of Animals: Bears, Elephants, Leopards, Monkeys
  • Founder’s Name: Geeta Seshamani and Kartick Satyanarayan
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1995, Wildlife SOS rescues and rehabilitates wildlife, especially those affected by cruelty or illegal wildlife trade. Their efforts focus on elephants, bears, and other species in need of urgent care and protection.
  • Website: www.wildlifesos.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Wildlife SOS regularly holds fundraising campaigns, as well as events like their "Wildlife SOS Day" to raise awareness and funds for their programs.

9. The Wolf Sanctuary of PA

  • Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Types of Animals: Wolves, Wolf-Dogs
  • Founder’s Name: Lyne McKinney
  • Story/Mission: Founded in 1980, The Wolf Sanctuary of PA provides a permanent sanctuary for wolves and wolf-dogs, many of which have been rescued from the illegal pet trade. The sanctuary also educates the public on the importance of wolf conservation.
  • Website: www.wolfsanctuarypa.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: The sanctuary hosts "Wolf Watch" events and tours, as well as special fundraising initiatives such as their "Adopt a Wolf" program.

10. Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary

  • Location: Bethlehem, South Africa
  • Types of Animals: Big Cats (Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Cheetahs)
  • Founder’s Name: Founded by Four Paws International
  • Story/Mission: Lionsrock provides a safe and spacious sanctuary for big cats that have been rescued from circuses, zoos, and the illegal pet trade. The sanctuary is dedicated to ensuring that these majestic animals live the rest of their lives in peace.
  • Website: www.lionsrock.org
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Upcoming Events: Lionsrock runs regular fundraising campaigns and special events to support their big cat rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

 

Know of a sanctuary in need of support? Reach out to us at support@plantbabes-shop.com, and we'll do our best to add them to our regular donations list!💚