Reflecting on 2021 at Barn Sanctuary
The Impact of Your Support
Despite the challenges and changes we all faced collectively in 2021, Barn Sanctuary was still able to accomplish a lot this year thanks to your support. Scroll down to see some of our major strides in 2021.
We re-opened to the public!
After over a year of being closed to the public, Barn Sanctuary was again able to open the sanctuary up for tours, educational programs, and field trips. Over 1,000 visitors were able to meet our residents, visit the sanctuary, and learn about the plight of farmed animals all over the world. We also continued virtual tours, field trips, and educational programs that reached over 2,500 students from multiple states and countries.
Exciting Milestones in 2021
Saving Lives
This year, we rescued 64 animals from abuse and neglect, including rehoming and transporting animals in immediate need. We worked with several other sanctuaries to make this happen. We are excited to expand on our rescue and rehoming program next year.
Kid Book Announcement
‘This Farm is a Family‘ is a heartwarming tale authored by Barn Sanctuary President and Founder Dan McKernan and is available for pre-order now. The perfect gift for the animal lover in your life.
Piggy Integration
All remaining pig residents integrated into the Pig Palace. Now, all 30 pigs that live at Barn Sanctuary have abundant space and companionship!
Animal Enrichment
The shelter team implemented species-specific enrichment to each living area to provide a more natural and thriving environment throughout the year.
Vegan Living
Welcomed dozens of many animal-loving folks to a plant-based lifestyle via our introductory meal planner, Kitchen Companion!
Auction for the Animals
This year we hosted our second annual online Auction for the Animals! We had over 1,000 participants and hundreds of auction packages to bid on to help us fundraise for the residents at Barn Sanctuary.
In loving memory
While 2021 was full of incredible progress and exciting new programs, we also lost beloved residents at the sanctuary: Betty, Cheska, Dani, Dianne, Larry, Stanley, Herve, Jerry, Lilo, Opal, Sophia, and Faith.