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    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. 

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    Cows

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    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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Hi, I’m Little Dude

Sponsor Me

Likes

  • Grazing with his cow friends
  • Wallowing in mud
  • Human affection

Little Dude was rescued at only four days old with a bacterial infection in his back leg. The runt of the litter, he was found by a woman who noticed his injuries while touring a farm with her daughter. His siblings had chewed on his leg, and the wound and bone underneath were infected. She rescued him from the farm hoping she could find him a better chance at life. She called us and the rest is a happier history.

Little Dude was in and out of the hospital for weeks. He wore a cast on his back leg but his cheerful piglet attitude never wavered. After the initial antibiotics failed to stop the infection in his leg, the surgical team removed the infected piece of bone to prevent the infection from spreading and posing a threat to his life. Because he was so young, the bone grew back normally and Little Dude was given a second chance at living a full, and happy life!

Little Dude defied the odds at a remarkably young age and captured the hearts of so many online followers in the process. Growing up alongside the farm’s dogs, goats, sheep and cows, he developed a versatile, laid-back attitude.

Sponsorships help us provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care costs for each animal. Sponsor Little Dude to help us provide the care he deserves!

Introduce me to your friends!

Little Dude's Story

August 2017

Barn Sanctuary TLC!

August 2017

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

 

2017

Little Dude is born.

Sponsor Little Dude

Your donation will go directly towards Little Dude 's day-to-day expenses, including food, heat and shelter, medical care, and more. Donations are tax-deductible.

Make a single donation to support Barn Sanctuary

If you’d prefer to pay by check, please pay the year in advance (12 times the designated monthly amount) and specify which animal you are sponsoring. Also include instructions on how you would like the sponsor certificate and photo sent to you, via email (please include your email address) or via mail (we will use the address on your check). Please send checks to:

Barn Sanctuary
c/o Animal Sponsorships
20179 McKernan Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

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

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