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It’s a totally heart-warming experience for the whole family to visit animals who are happy, free and well-cared for—and have been rescued from a life of suffering and confinement, where they would eventually become someone’s meal. There are sanctuaries for many types of different animals including farm animals like pigs, cows, and chickens, but also abandoned and rescued animals like monkeys, zoo animals, hamsters, and more, and many of them are located in relaxing rural areas.
MOST SANCTUARIES NEED VOLUNTEERS and money to help with general animal caretaking, veterinary care, feeding and cleanup, but many also have visiting days, parties, dinners, and other fun.
Some support themselves by selling bumperstickers, t-shirts, jewelry or photos or artwork of the…