Rescue Ranch - A Project of Animal Place

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Huge news! Animal Place will keep it's current facility! The sanctuary will

still be moving to the 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley but will also be

starting a brand-new, innovative program at the current 60-acre shelter in

Vacaville!

 

Introducing Rescue Ranch - A Project of Animal Place!

 

In an incredible turn of events, an anonymous generous donor provided the funds

for Animal Place to retain the 60-acre property. It will serve as a farmed

animal adoption center. This new program will permit Animal Place to provide

farmed animals with two options: Placement into a new home or permanent

sanctuary in Grass Valley. Of course, Animal Place will continue to educate and

advocate on behalf of the billions of farmed animals who will never know either

a home or a safe haven.

 

Will you still be moving to GrassValley?

Yes! Nothing about the move to Grass Valley will change. All of the current

residents, from chickens and calves to staff and database, will be moving to

Grass Valley. Grass Valley will serve as Animal Place's office, sanctuary and

education center.

 

What services will Rescue Ranch provide?

Animal Place's Rescue Ranch will serve as an innovative adoption and placement

facility for farmed animals. Animals who arrive at Rescue Ranch will be

quarantined, provided veterinary care, rehabilitated and then placed in

pre-approved homes.

 

Will there still be tours in Vacaville?

No, Rescue Ranch will be a holding and care facility for animals prior to

adoption. Tours and other onsite events will be hosted at the sanctuary in Grass

Valley.

 

What kind of animals will Rescue Ranch place?

The Ranch will place those farmed animals for whom we can find loving homes.

Obviously, some farmed animals, like goats and chickens, may be placed in

greater numbers than pigs and cows. Because of their popularity as backyard

companion animals, chickens will be the primary species. Additionally, Animal

Place has a history of placing thousands of spent hens from previous rescues.

 

However, we hope to establish a network with farms, shelters and other rescue

groups to maximize the options for the thousands of farmed animals who are

abused, neglected and abandoned nationwide while promoting the idea that farmed

animals can be companion animals.

 

Whereas, our primary focus will be on the rescue and placement of farmed

animals, we may possibly revitalize our dog rescue program.

 

Will volunteers be needed at Rescue Ranch?

Yes! Our volunteer program will continue at both the Vacaville and Grass Valley

sites.

 

Will there be internship opportunities?

Yes, there will be internship opportunities, including residential internships

available.

 

When will the new sanctuary in GrassValley be up and running?

We have accomplished a lot in the nine months we have owned the property. The

four new barns will be completed by August 10. The last big project we must

complete before moving is constructing about 2.5 miles of fencing.

 

When will Rescue Ranch begin operation?

Rescue Ranch will be begin operation immediately after we move the animals up to

the Grass Valley sanctuary - sometime the beginning of 2010.

 

Please stay tuned for further details. We hope you are as excited as we are

about this new development!

 

Questions?

If you have questions about this exciting new project of Animal Place's please

feel free to contact Kim Sturla at kim - 707-449-4814.