May 2026 Donation Recipients - Kootenay Acres Farm Sanctuary & Lily's Place

Kootenay Acres Farm Sanctuary is a volunteer-run refuge dedicated to rescuing farmed animals and providing them with lifelong, compassionate care. With a focus on animals with disabilities and complex medical needs, the sanctuary is home to over 70 residents, including blind and vision-impaired sheep, a ewe with spina bifida, sheep with leg deformities, and senior chickens saved from slaughter. Through hands-on care, education, and outreach, they foster deeper connections between people and farmed animals, encouraging compassion and more conscious, ethical choices. Your generous donations will allow them to continue providing essential care, shelter, and safety for animals in need. Learn more at: https://kootenayacres.com/

Lily’s Place NB is a farm animal sanctuary in New Brunswick that supports animals needing new homes when their guardians can no longer care for them due to life changes, illness, or financial challenges. The sanctuary provides shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation, with many animals becoming lifelong residents because of age or special needs. Funded by donations, Lily’s Place focuses on giving animals safe, enriched lives while ensuring they are treated with dignity and compassion. However, the planned phase-out of provincial veterinary services in New Brunswick threatens access to essential large animal care, raising concerns about the sanctuary’s ability to continue supporting vulnerable animals. Supporting the sanctuary ensures the resources will be available to contribute to more happy "tails" in the future. For more information please visit: https://lilysplace.ca/