An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death. In some cases, an establishment may have characteristics of both a sanctuary and a shelter; for instance, some animals may be in residence temporarily until a good home is found and others may be permanent residents. The mission of sanctuaries is generally to be a safe haven, where the animals receive the best care that is possible for the sanctuary's means. Animals are not bought, sold, or traded, nor are they used for animal testing. The resident animals are given the opportunity to behave as naturally as possible in a protective environment.
What separates a sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of non-human residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all animals in the sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.
A sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation.
One of the most important missions of sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a sanctuary should be to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals.
There are several national and international organizations that have taken the responsibility of supervising numerous systems of non-profit animal sanctuaries in order to provide a general system for sanctuaries to follow. Among them, The American Sanctuary Association monitors and aids in various facilities to care for exotic wildlife. Their accredited facilities conform to high standards and a rigid application processes to ensure that the animals under their care are avidly cared for and maintained.
Animal sanctuaries
Canada
- Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario
- Bergeron's Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Picton, Ontario
- Teja's Animal Refuge in Ontario
India
See: Wildlife sanctuaries of IndiaIndia currently has 356 wildlife sanctuaries.
Ireland
United Kingdom
- Assisi Animal Sanctuary in Conlig, Northern Ireland
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in the Irwell Valley, near Edenfield, Lancashire
- Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset, near Chard
- Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Frettenham, Norwich
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex
- Qolas Animal Sanctuary in Holsworthy, Devon
- Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk, Norwich
- Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in South Yorkshire, between Todwick and Dinnington
- Willows Animal Sanctuary in northeast Scotland, near Fraserburgh
United States
- Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida
- Catskills Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, New York
- Welcome Home Barnyard Sanctuary in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in Robertson County, Tennessee
- Free To Live Animal Sanctuary in Oklahoma, north of Edmond
- Grateful Acres Animal Sanctuary in rural southwest Michigan, near Kalamazoo
- Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary in southeast Michigan, near Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary in Columbia, Missouri
- Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna, Ohio
- Home At Last Animal Sanctuary in rural central Kentucky
- Home for Life in Star Prairie, Wisconsin
- Maple Farm Sanctuary in Mendon, Massachusetts
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland
- Sanctuary Animal Refuge in Clewiston, Florida
- Spirit Animal Sanctuary in Boonville, New York
- St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in southern Mississippi, near Tylertown
- The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Denver, Colorado
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum, Washington
- Chimps Inc. in Bend, Oregon
Arizona
- Friends For Life Animal Sanctuary in Gilbert
- Healing Hearts Animal Sanctuary in Willcox
- The Hermitage Cat Shelter in
- Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary in the Verde Valley, Arizona
California
- Farm Sanctuary in Orland
- Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary in the Stockton/Tracy area
- Living Free Animal Sanctuary in the San Jacinto Mountains, near Idyllwild
- Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary in the Silicon Valley
Maryland
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland
Missouri
-
Wesa-a-geh-ya Animal Sanctuary in Warrenton, Missouri 636-235-6376
Montana
- The Montana Large Animal Sanctuary & Rescue in Hot Springs
- Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in the Blackfoot River Valley, near Ovando
New Mexico
New York
- Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties
- Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen
- Oasis Sanctuary in the Catskill Mountains
- Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in Woodstock
Ohio
Rhode Island
- Norman Bird Sanctuary "Sachuest Point" in Middletown
Tennessee
Texas
- Thunder Paws Animal Sanctuary in Dripping Spings
- SARA Sanctuary in Seguin
- Whiskerville Animal Sanctuary in Texas City
- Welcome Home Barnyard Sanctuary in Corpus Christi
- Bat World Sanctuary in Palo Pinto County
Utah
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Angel Canyon, near Kanab
- Ching Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Riverton
- Furry Friends Animal Sanctuary in Sanpete County
References
See also
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An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death. In some cases, an establishment may have characteristics of both a sanctuary and a shelter; for instance, some animals may be in residence temporarily until a good home is found and others may be permanent residents. The mission of sanctuaries is generally to be a safe haven, where the animals receive the best care that is possible for the sanctuary's means. Animals are not bought, sold, or traded, nor are they used for animal testing. The resident animals are given the opportunity to behave as naturally as possible in a protective environment.
What separates a sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of non-human residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all animals in the sanctuary, human and non-human, are of equal importance.
A sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation.
One of the most important missions of sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a sanctuary should be to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals.
There are several national and international organizations that have taken the responsibility of supervising numerous systems of non-profit animal sanctuaries in order to provide a general system for sanctuaries to follow. Among them, The American Sanctuary Association monitors and aids in various facilities to care for exotic wildlife. Their accredited facilities conform to high standards and a rigid application processes to ensure that the animals under their care are avidly cared for and maintained.
Animal sanctuaries
Canada
- Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau, Ontario
- Bergeron's Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Picton, Ontario
- Teja's Animal Refuge in Ontario
India
See: Wildlife sanctuaries of IndiaIndia currently has 356 wildlife sanctuaries.
Ireland
United Kingdom
- Assisi Animal Sanctuary in Conlig, Northern Ireland
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in the Irwell Valley, near Edenfield, Lancashire
- Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset, near Chard
- Hillside Animal Sanctuary in Frettenham, Norwich
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex
- Qolas Animal Sanctuary in Holsworthy, Devon
- Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk, Norwich
- Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in South Yorkshire, between Todwick and Dinnington
- Willows Animal Sanctuary in northeast Scotland, near Fraserburgh
United States
- Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida
- Catskills Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, New York
- Welcome Home Barnyard Sanctuary in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in Robertson County, Tennessee
- Free To Live Animal Sanctuary in Oklahoma, north of Edmond
- Grateful Acres Animal Sanctuary in rural southwest Michigan, near Kalamazoo
- Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary in southeast Michigan, near Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary in Columbia, Missouri
- Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna, Ohio
- Home At Last Animal Sanctuary in rural central Kentucky
- Home for Life in Star Prairie, Wisconsin
- Maple Farm Sanctuary in Mendon, Massachusetts
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland
- Sanctuary Animal Refuge in Clewiston, Florida
- Spirit Animal Sanctuary in Boonville, New York
- St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in southern Mississippi, near Tylertown
- The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Denver, Colorado
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum, Washington
- Chimps Inc. in Bend, Oregon
Arizona
- Friends For Life Animal Sanctuary in Gilbert
- Healing Hearts Animal Sanctuary in Willcox
- The Hermitage Cat Shelter in
- Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary in the Verde Valley, Arizona
California
- Farm Sanctuary in Orland
- Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary in the Stockton/Tracy area
- Living Free Animal Sanctuary in the San Jacinto Mountains, near Idyllwild
- Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary in the Silicon Valley
Maryland
- Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Poolesville, Maryland
Missouri
- Wesa-a-geh-ya Animal Sanctuary in Warrenton, Missouri 636-235-6376
Montana
- The Montana Large Animal Sanctuary & Rescue in Hot Springs
- Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in the Blackfoot River Valley, near Ovando
New Mexico
New York
- Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties
- Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen
- Oasis Sanctuary in the Catskill Mountains
- Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in Woodstock
Ohio
Rhode Island
- Norman Bird Sanctuary "Sachuest Point" in Middletown
Tennessee
Texas
- Thunder Paws Animal Sanctuary in Dripping Spings
- SARA Sanctuary in Seguin
- Whiskerville Animal Sanctuary in Texas City
- Welcome Home Barnyard Sanctuary in Corpus Christi
- Bat World Sanctuary in Palo Pinto County
Utah
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Angel Canyon, near Kanab
- Ching Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Riverton
- Furry Friends Animal Sanctuary in Sanpete County
References
See also
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