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    Meet Our Residents

    There are over 100 rescued animals living at Barn Sanctuary. They each have a unique story, personality and history. Find out who lives here and read their stories. 

    Learn About Each Species

    Cows

    Pigs

    Chickens

    Turkeys

    Goats & Sheep

    Ducks & Geese

    Donkeys

    Featured Resident

    Betty the Turkey

    I love my best friend Sophia and hanging out with my guy pals Ben, Jerry, and Harry.

    Get to know Betty

    Did You Know?

    Turkeys have regional dialects!

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  • The Barn
  • Meet the Animals
  • Learn

    Meet Our Residents

    There are over 100 rescued animals living at Barn Sanctuary. They each have a unique story, personality and history. Find out who lives here and read their stories. 

    Learn About Each Species

    Cows

    Pigs

    Chickens

    Turkeys

    Goats & Sheep

    Ducks & Geese

    Donkeys

    Featured Resident

    Betty the Turkey

    I love my best friend Sophia and hanging out with my guy pals Ben, Jerry, and Harry.

    Get to know Betty

    Did You Know?

    Turkeys have regional dialects!

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Oh hai!

We provide a safe haven for abused and neglected farmed animals.

Tour My Home

Meet the Animals

DJ (Dan Jr.) the Cow

I’m full of energy! I enjoy trotting in the pasture and lots of play time.

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Ginger the Sheep

I’m a sweet, gentle girl who loves being held like a baby.

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Mabel the Cow

I have mobility issues right now but am working on walking on my own again! I look forward to a day when I can run in the pasture.

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Lyra the Pig

I was lucky to be born at a sanctuary. I got the medical help I needed and now I’m thriving!

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Winona the Goat

I love hanging out on the goat playground! And I hope to meet my barn bestie soon.

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KJ (Kelly Jr.) the Goat

I’m small but my big personality makes up for it. I enjoy playing with my many friends.

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Johnny the Pig

I’m sometimes confused with a sheep but I’m really a pig!

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Charlie the Goat

I like to hang out with the rest of the special needs gang in our very own play yard!

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Liz the Duck

I enjoy swimming in the pool with my brother Thor. We even have an indoor pool!

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Emmy the Goat

I was so tired and sick when I arrived. It feels great to be gaining my health back.

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Beulah the Donkey

I’m a foodie! And I have no problem pushing the big donkeys aside come mealtime.

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Hamilton the Chicken

I hope to make friends soon, but I have some trust issues I’m working on.

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Roy the Chicken

I am a fierce protector of my flock, and I love my gal pals MJ and Izzy.

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You belong here.

We operate on all levels from a position of kindness, mutual respect, and belonging, welcoming everyone to participate in our mission to spread compassion for farmed animals everywhere.

Saving lives. Spreading love.

We rescue farmed animals from cases of abuse and neglect. We are building a future where they will be seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion. 

Care and shelter.

We give each animal in our care the highest possible quality of life with top medical care and enriched, clean and safe living environments.

Education and advocacy.

We show farmed animals in a new light, highlighting their individuality by sharing their unique stories and educating the public about the treatment of animals raised for human consumption.

Learn more about our vision

Serving up compassion!

Kitchen Companion is Barn Sanctuary’s meal planner that creates customized meal plans to fit your values. Enjoy balanced, healthy, plant-based recipes with free support from food experts.

Leave animals off the menu!

See What’s New

February 24, 2021

Black History Month: Vegan Athletes Making History

February 10, 2021

Vegan Eats: “Nutty” Pasta Primavera

February 10, 2021

Celebrating DJ’s Birthday

Help Support Our Mission

Barn Sanctuary is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected farmed animals by creating a safe haven where these individuals can recover, thrive, and serve as an example for why we strive to lead society towards a plant-based lifestyle.

Represent the Barn

Red Hoodie

$50

Unisex Red Logo Tee

$30

Unisex Hug a Cow Tee

$30

Support our mission by purchasing any Barn Sanctuary merchandise. Check out our apparel, water bottles, stickers and more!

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Barn Sanctuary

We rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farmed animals by creating a safe haven where these individuals can recover and thrive.

We envision a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion. 

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Barn Sanctuary
20179 McKernan Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 746-5009

© 2021 Barn Sanctuary is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation (tax ID number 81-2637884). Barn Sanctuary and its logo are trademarks pending federal registration. All rights reserved.

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