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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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    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
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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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Hi, I’m Siggie

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  • Grazing on fresh grass
  • Playing with her brother Axle
  • Running in the pasture

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In June of 2017, Barn Sanctuary received a call from “Black Sheep Crossing Animal Sanctuary” in Northern Michigan about two donkey families that were in need of a new home. Their caretakers, being in their 70s, were starting to have a hard time caring for some of their larger animals and asked Barn Sanctuary if they would help find the seven donkeys a new forever home. Knowing it would be hard to get the families rescued together, Barn Sanctuary agreed to take over the care of the seven donkeys. Siggie (aka Sigwalda) arrived with her mother (Virginia), two siblings (Sylvia and Axle), cousin (Mary Pete), and friends Blossom and Beulah. Unfortunately, in December of 2017, Virginia and Sylvia passed away from old age.

Siggie is the older sister of Axle. The two of them are incredibly close and are very often playing and chasing each other around in their yard or pasture. Siggie is probably the most curious of the bunch, often approaching volunteers while they’re working to check out what they’re doing. She is also a huge fan of inner ear scratches and will prove it to you with a big, quivering lip.

Your sponsorship will help provide daily care, regular medical checkups, and cover any unexpected emergency care. Please sponsor Siggie to provide the care she deserves!

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Siggie's Story

September 2019

The donkey herd.

September 2019

I love hanging out with my brother Axle (left) and cousin Mary Pete (middle)!

June 2017

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

2007

Siggie is born.

Sponsor Siggie

Your donation will go directly towards Siggie '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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20179 McKernan Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 746-5009

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