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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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    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
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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 Winona

Sponsor Me

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In late May 2020, a dairy goat breeder in mid Michigan contacted us with the hope to surrender a goat named Winona. Winona had given birth to a kid in early May, but developed a severe case of gangrene mastitis. She was not eating and quickly began to lose weight as the infection started to take over her body.

We knew that Winona would need immediate care. As soon as Winona was surrendered to Barn Sanctuary, we took her to MSU (Michigan State University) for a complete evaluation.

MSU quickly determined that she would need a bilateral mastectomy in order to survive the infection. After surgery, Winona made a quick recovery like many of our residents do after receiving the necessary care they deserve.

Since her recovery, Winona has been eager to make new friends. She has mostly bonded with the staff and volunteers but is socializing daily to find her Barn Sanctuary beastie. Just like humans, friendships and relationships can take time to develop.

Winona is kind and friendly to all. Currently, her favorite pastime is mastering the goat playground while trying to make new friends.

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

Introduce me to your friends!

Winona's Story

July 2020

Winona is fully recovered and enjoys playing and jumping off the goat playground!

July 2020

Winona meets new friends Steve and Martin!

June 2020

Immediately after she was rescued, Winona was taken directly to MSU for surgery. She had a bilateral mastectomy.

June 2020

Rescued by Barn Sanctuary

Sponsor Winona

Your donation will go directly towards Winona '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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