Our fields are bare. Winter has come early
This summer's prolonged drought has devastated our grazing land. Across the sanctuary, the grass our rescued animals rely on has stopped growing, leaving many fields completely exhausted.
As a result, we've had to begin feeding hay months earlier than usual. Instead of relying on summer grazing, we're already using precious winter supplies while facing the prospect of buying hundreds more bales far sooner than planned.
Hundreds of rescued animals depend on us
Dean Farm Sanctuary provides a permanent home for rescued cows, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies, donkeys, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
Many arrived after suffering neglect, abandonment or cruelty. Others were rescued as vulnerable babies and have spent their entire lives here. Whatever their story, this is now their forever home.
Every day they depend on us for food, shelter, veterinary care and compassion. We have made them a promise of safety for life—and that promise never changes.
Why we need your help
The drought has brought forward one of our biggest annual expenses at a time when feed, bedding, fuel, utilities and veterinary costs are already rising.
We continue to do everything possible to reduce costs without compromising animal welfare, but we cannot face this challenge alone.
Your donation will help us to:
• Purchase vital hay and forage for our residents
• Keep every rescued animal healthy and well fed
• Continue providing lifelong sanctuary to animals with nowhere else to go
Whether you can help fund part of a bale, a whole bale or simply share this appeal, your support will have an immediate impact.
Every bale matters
Many of our residents have already endured more hardship than any animal should ever experience. Now they are finally safe, and with your help we can keep them that way.
Every donation, whatever the amount, helps ensure none of our residents go hungry and we have enough hay and feed to see them through this drought and the Winter ahead.
Please donate today and help us secure the hay our residents need before winter arrives.
