Donation Recipients
February 2026 Donation Recipients - Forgotten Souls & Little Oink Bank
Forgotten Souls Spay & Neuter Forgotten Souls is a volunteer-run Canadian charity dedicated to reducing animal suffering in Mexico through free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Since 2023, they’ve helped over 4,000 animals, ensuring fewer animals endure disease, injury, and starvation on the streets. Donations primarily fund veterinarian fees and medical supplies. They hold monthly clinics in the remote villages of Jilotepec, Central Mexico. Your donations will help the continuation of their important work. To learn more, please visit: https://forgottensoulssna.org/https://www.facebook.com/p/Forgotten-Souls-SpayNeuter-Aid-100088831691014/https://www.instagram.com/forgotten_souls_spay_neuter/ Little Oink Bank Little OinkBank is a fully vegan farmed animal sanctuary and registered Canadian charity located in Oliver, BC. They provide a safe and loving permanent home to more than 60 farmed animals rescued from abuse, neglect, industry mistreatment, and unethical breeders.They promote the welfare of animals for the benefit of the public by rescuing and providing care for stray, abandoned, abused, or surrendered animals. Your donation will help provide for a lifetime of care and love for each of their residents and help ensure they receive the best care possible. To learn more please visit: https://www.facebook.com/liloinkbank/ or https://www.instagram.com/littleoinkbankpigsanctuary/
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January 2026 Donation Recipients - The Little Red Barn Sanctuary & P.E.A.C.E
The Little Red Barn Sanctuary in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was founded on the belief that animals are “someone, not something.” Since 2019, they have rescued thousands of farm animals destined for slaughter and work to educate the public, especially children, about animal sentience, individuality, and lives in factory farms. Through tours, school visits, research, and social media, the sanctuary promotes empathy, compassion, and sustainable living. While the work can be emotionally challenging, it continues to save lives, inspire change, and bridge the disconnect between people and farm animals. Your donation will allow the continuation of this important work while giving safety, security, and love to animals in need. To learn more please visit: https://thelittleredbarn.org/ P.E.A.C.E. (People Ensuring Animal Care Exists) is a Canadian registered charity and accredited farm animal rescue/support organization in Western Canada, focuses on farmed animal rescue, education, and supporting other sanctuaries through resources, transport, and medical aid, notably operating the first accredited microsanctuary for roosters, and promoting veganism and compassionate living. Founded in 2019, they provide a vital network for farmed animals needing refuge, offering quarantine, medical care, and permanent homes. PEACE works to inspire ethical treatment of all animals and your donation will allow them to continue the work that they do. To learn more please visit: https://farmsanctuary.peacecanada.org/ Thank you for supporting our animal friends!
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December 2025 Donation Recipients - Hearts On Noses & Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary
December is for the Pigs! Celebrate 2 amazing Pig Sanctuaries right here in BC that are doing amazing work for these beautiful, kind, intelligent animals! Hearts on Noses Sanctuary Hearts on Noses Sanctuary is a loving refuge devoted to giving rescued pigs a life filled with safety, care, and respect. Founded on the belief that pigs are intelligent, emotional beings deserving of compassion, the sanctuary provides lifelong shelter, healthy meals, and enriching space to play, explore, and simply be pigs. From affectionate cuddle-seekers to those learning to trust again, every resident is treated as family. Supported by volunteers and community donors, Hearts on Noses continues its mission to protect and uplift pigs who need a second chance, and your gifts make that possible. To learn more please visit: https://www.heartsonnoses.com/ Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary is a peaceful refuge for pigs rescued from neglect, abandonment, and uncertain futures. Rooted in compassion, the sanctuary provides lifelong care, nourishing meals, safe shelter, and plenty of space for muddy play and sunshine naps. Each resident is valued and treated with love, from curious piglets to gentle seniors. Your generous gifts and support make this haven possible, ensuring these remarkable animals get the second chance they deserve. Stars Piggly Wigglys is more than a rescue, it’s a promise of kindness and a place where pigs truly thrive. To learn more please visit: https://www.starspigglywigglyssanctuary.com/ If you live in the Vancouver area and would like to offer support by way of volunteering - please come join us for a Vegan Supply Volunteer Day at Hearts on Noses on Dec 7th! Email info@vegansupply.ca for more info, we'd love to have you come out and join the team!
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November 2025 Donation Recipients - VHS + The Happy Herd & Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary
Please meet our November Donation Recipients! Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary has been providing safe, loving homes for rescued farm animals since 1999, making it one of Ontario’s oldest farm sanctuaries. Run by the Poole Family and a team of dedicated volunteers, Cedar Row has rescued hundreds of pigs, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, rabbits, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and geese. The sanctuary has saved many animals from slaughter and opens people’s eyes to the realities of animals affected by abuse within the food system, inspiring greater compassion and more conscious, cruelty-free choices. Operating as a true sanctuary, not a petting zoo, Cedar Row relies entirely on donations to care for the animals and continue their life-changing work. Your support directly helps rescue and care for animals, giving them a second chance at life. To learn more, please visit: https://cedarrow.org/ VHS and the Happy Herd Each year, the Vancouver Humane Society and The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary come together for a special Giving Tuesday campaign, uniting to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in need. Every donation made during this campaign is shared equally between the two organizations, ensuring that your gift has a powerful impact on multiple fronts. Your contribution will help provide nourishing food, vital medical care, and safe shelter for the rescued animals living at the Happy Herd. At the same time, it will support the Vancouver Humane Society’s ongoing work to protect and advocate for animals through emergency veterinary assistance, public education, and the promotion of compassionate, plant-based living. Your gift will make a lasting difference for those who cannot speak for themselves. To learn more please visit: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/ & https://www.happyherd.org/
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October 2025 Donation Recipients - Endless Pawsabilities Rescue Society & The Shore Sanctuary
Meet our October Donation Recipients! Endless Pawsabilities Rescue Society Endless Pawsabilities Rescue Society is a registered non-profit based in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to saving at-risk dogs and promoting responsible pet ownership across Canada. Founded in 2020, the organization began by supporting vulnerable dogs in rural Manitoba and has grown into a national network of foster homes and rescue partners spanning multiple provinces and territories. Through advocacy, adoption programs, and collaborative partnerships, Endless Pawsabilities provides care, transport, and loving homes for dogs in need, giving every dog the chance at a safe and happy life. To learn more please visit: https://www.endless-pawsabilities.org/ The Shore Sanctuary The Shore Sanctuary is a San Diego based non-profit, vegan sanctuary that specializes in caring for birds while welcoming animals of all species, including pigs, goats, cats, dogs, and more. Focused on providing lifelong, individualized care for misfits and the unwanted, the sanctuary is home to over 60 residents, many with medical needs. Every animal receives safe housing, clean beds, daily medications, veterinary care, and enrichment to ensure they live happy, comfortable lives. In addition to animal care, The Shore Sanctuary serves the community through compassion consulting, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and public outreach. To learn more please visit: https://www.theshoresanctuary.org/
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September 2025 Donation Recipients - Twin Hearts Animal Sanctuary & Kindred COmmunity Farm Sanctuary
Please meet our September Donation Recipients! Twin Heart Animal SanctuaryTwin Heart Animal Sanctuary is a small but vital farm animal refuge located in Tappen, British Columbia. The sanctuary provides rescued farm animals with peaceful, loving care while serving as ambassadors to remind the world that they are no different from beloved companion animals like dogs and cats Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary. Founded and operated by longtime vegans Diane and Harry Nicholson, the sanctuary exemplifies compassion in action, welcoming animals who need a safe haven and demonstrating how shared empathy can bridge species and foster global understanding. To learn more please visit: https://www.facebook.com/people/Twin-Heart-Animal-Sanctuary/61577950914503/ Kindred Community Farm SanctuaryKindred Farm believes in the healing power of the human/animal bond, creating a safe, compassionate space where people and animals recover from trauma and rediscover joy. Partnered with local and provincial rescue groups, the farm offers a last chance home for hard-to-adopt farm animals and is now home to 61 residents. Guided by values of kindness, inclusivity, honesty, and care for the earth, Kindred Farm fosters healing and positive change, one person and one animal at a time. Your gifts will aid in building a barn, feeding the animals, and ensuring they receive the care and safety they deserve. To learn more please visit: https://www.kindredfarm.ca/
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August 2025 Donation Recipients - Leilani Farm Sanctuary & Little Oink Bank
Please meet our Donation Recipients for the month of August! Leilani Farm Sanctuary Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit organization located on Maui that provides refuge and lifelong care for abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. The sanctuary’s mission is to promote compassionate living and raise awareness about the humane treatment of all creatures. It offers a safe and healing environment where both animals and visitors can connect, learn, and find inspiration through stories of rescue and recovery. For more information, please visit: https://leilanifarmsanctuary.org/ Little Oink Bank Little OinkBank is a fully vegan farmed animal sanctuary and registered Canadian charity located in Oliver, BC. They provide a safe and loving permanent home to more than 60 farmed animals rescued from abuse, neglect, industry mistreatment, and unethical breeders.They promote the welfare of animals for the benefit of the public by rescuing and providing care for stray, abandoned, abused, or surrendered animals. Your donation will help us provide for a lifetime of care and love for each of our residents and help us ensure they receive the best we can give them. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/liloinkbank/
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July 2025 Donation Recipients - Because They Matter (VHS) & Kitchen Sink Rescue Farm & Sanctuary
Meet Our July Donation Recipients! Because They Matter - VHS Because They Matter is a Vancouver Humane Society event dedicated to raising awareness and support for the protection and well-being of animals in our communities. This event brings together advocates, animal lovers, and changemakers to spotlight the importance of compassion, ethical treatment, and meaningful action for animals of all kinds. From powerful stories to community connection, Because They Matter inspires attendees to show up and make a difference, because every life has value. Your support goes toward life-saving emergency veterinary care for pets in need through the Vancouver Humane Society’s McVitie Fund. This program helps to save the lives of about 24 animals each week and brings them home to their loving families. To learn more please visit: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/because-they-matter/ Kitchen Sink Rescue Farm & Sanctuary Kitchensink Rescue Farm & Sanctuary, located in Roberts Creek, B.C., offers refuge, protection, and love to animals in need while fostering genuine compassion on a global scale. Since its founding in 1999, the sanctuary has been dedicated to rescuing and caring for countless abused, neglected, and injured animals. It provides a safe haven for a diverse range of species, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and more. In alignment with its commitment to inclusivity, Kitchensink prioritizes creating an environment that welcomes everyone. The sanctuary is proudly led by individuals from Indigenous, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2S+ communities, and this diversity is reflected across its volunteer staff as well. Through its advocacy for diversity and empathy, Kitchensink strives to cultivate a space of warmth and acceptance for all, humans and animals alike, both within the sanctuary and beyond. For more info please visit: https://www.kitchensinkrescue.com/
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June 2025 Donation Recipients - Elephanatics & Secondhand Stories
Meet our June Donation Recipients! Elephanatics: Elephanatics is a BC-based non-profit dedicated to the conservation of elephants and the protection of their natural habitats. Through education, conservation, and research, they work to conserve African elephants and the ecosystems and landscapes they live in. Donations support their vital efforts to ensure elephants can thrive safely and freely in the wild. To learn more please visit: https://elephanatics.org/ Secondhand Stories: Secondhand Stories Animal Rescue is a small, heartfelt sanctuary located near Perth, Ontario, dedicated to giving rescued chickens a safe and loving forever home. Founded by Liz and Craig Wheeler, the sanctuary aims to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, advocacy, and education. Donations not only help provide food, medical care, and warm shelter for rescued chickens but also allow the sanctuary to lobby for better protection for chickens across Canada. To learn more please visit: https://www.secondhandstories.ca/
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May 2025 Donation Recipients - Lily's Place & Piece of Heaven Project
Meet our Donation Recipients for the month of May! Lily's Place: Lily’s Place is a small, volunteer-based, vegan-run sanctuary providing lifelong care to aging and displaced farm animals with permanent injuries, behavioural challenges, or serious medical needs that make adoption impossible. Occasionally, animals in crisis find temporary refuge here, receiving love and healing before moving on to carefully screened forever homes. As a registered charity, Lily’s Place relies entirely on donations from compassionate supporters to continue this vital work. To learn more about Lily’s Place please visit: https://lilysplace.ca/ Piece of Heaven Project (PHOP): Piece of Heaven Project (PHOP) is a heart-led sanctuary devoted to healing, education, and compassion for both animals and humans. Since 2015, they’ve created a safe haven free from cruelty and exploitation, while inspiring a more compassionate, sustainable way of living rooted in the vegan philosophy. Through their three-stage mission—Sanctuary, Educate, and Retreat—they offer refuge, advocacy, and immersive experiences that nurture transformation in how we treat ourselves, each other, and the planet. They are currently fundraising urgently for a much-needed new fence to protect their residents and continue their important work. For more information, please visit: https://www.pohpsanctuary.com/
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April 2025 Donation Recipients - Free From Farm Sanctuary & Forgotten Souls Spay Neuter
Meet our Donation Recipients for April 2025! Free From Farm Sanctuary Free From Farm Sanctuary, located in Ste. Genevieve, Manitoba, is a vegan farm animal sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care and refuge for unwanted, abandoned, and abused farm animals. With a mission to offer these animals a compassionate and safe home, the sanctuary ensures they can live free from harm. Donations directly support the well-being of the animals, funding essential needs such as hay, grain, veterinary care, and supplies for building new shelters or fencing. Every contribution helps create a better life for the sanctuary’s rescued residents. For more information on volunteering, sponsoring an animal, or getting involved, visit https://freefromfarmsanctuary.ca/. Forgotten Souls Spay Neuter Forgotten Souls is a volunteer-run Canadian charity dedicated to reducing animal suffering in Mexico through free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Since 2023, they’ve helped over 3,200 animals, ensuring fewer animals endure disease, injury, and starvation on the streets. Donations primarily fund veterinarian fees and medical supplies. This year, they aim to expand their efforts in Ensenada and launch monthly clinics in the villages of Jilotepec, Central Mexico. Your donations will help the continuation of their important work. To learn more, please visit: https://forgottensoulssna.org/
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March 2025 Donation Recipients: Rixen Creek Micro Farm Sanctuary & Herbivore Haven Market
MEET OUR MARCH DONATION RECIPIENTS! Rixen Creek Micro Farm Sanctuary Rixen Creek Micro Farm Sanctuary, located near Nelson, BC, is a safe haven for animals rescued from slaughter and neglect. Founded in 2017, the sanctuary is dedicated to promoting a plant-based lifestyle, compassionate living, and education on animal welfare. Visitors can connect with the animals and support the sanctuary through unique experiences like Airbnb goat walks. To learn more, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/rixencreekmicrofarmsanctuary/ Herbivore Haven MarketHerbivore Haven Market is a free vegan market in Winnipeg dedicated to supporting local vegan businesses and raising awareness for animal welfare. This month, we're proud to feature them as one of our donation recipients to help them grow, reach more businesses, and continue offering a space for the community—all while keeping the event free. Your support will help them get off the ground, expand their impact, and create more opportunities for ethical, plant-based living. To learn more please visit their Instagram or Facebook.
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February 2025 Donation Recipients - Rabbit Rescue Inc. & Second Chance Cheekey Ranch
Meet our February Donation Recipients! Rabbit Rescue Inc. Rabbit Rescue Inc, a no kill rescue in Southern Ontario, is dedicated to saving rabbits from abandonment, neglect, illness or injury, and inhumane conditions. Rabbit Rescue has been in operation for 25 years now and Canada, and have assisted shelters with larger urgent cases (i.e. hoarding situations, seizures, etc often with hundreds of rabbits at a time). Rabbit Rescue provides programs and services that educate the public regarding animal welfare and provides protection and adoption services to animals at risk of cruelty. Donations will help provide for the rabbits' ongoing needs and medical care such as spay/neuters, vaccines, and urgent medical treatment. For more information or to foster or adopt, please visit: https://rabbitrescue.ca/ Website: https://rabbitrescue.ca/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/rabbitrescuecanada/# Second Chance Cheekye Ranch (SCCR) Second Chance Cheekye Ranch (SCCR) in Squamish, BC, is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses in need, with the support of a passionate team of animal-loving volunteers. SCCR provides a second chance for these animals by preventing horses from being sent to slaughter, adhering to strict vetting standards to ensure their future care, and offering a safe, nurturing environment for scared and neglected horses to heal. SCCR is committed to giving each horse a new lease on life and finding them loving, responsible homes. To learn more please visit: https://www.secondchancecheekyeranch.com/. IG: https://www.instagram.com/secondchancecheekyeranch/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/sccrrescue
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