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Global toxic plant database

Are your residents’ outdoor living spaces safe? - Our free Global Toxic Plant Database is easy to navigate and contains information sortable by species and location!

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Available Now: The Care Program Evaluation Checklist

188 pages, 1200 policies and best practices for sanctuaries

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Animal Care Resources

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Shope Papillomavirus Infographic

Check out this infographic about Shope Papillomavirus (SPV), also referred to as Cottontail Papillomavirus (CRPV).

Shope Papillomavirus In Rabbits: FAQ

This mini-resource seeks to answer common questions caregivers may have about Shope Papillomavirus.

The Open Sanctuary Podcast: When Your Sanctuary Is Contacted To Help Wildlife

Our staff discusses wildlife requests for domestic sanctuaries

Creating A Vaccination Program For Llama Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

A brief overview of vaccinations for llamas.

Creating A Vaccination Program For Alpaca Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

A brief overview of vaccinations for alpacas.

An Introduction To Sheep Care

An overview of important aspects of sheep care.

Animal Care Resources

Educational Programming

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Governance & Organization

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Downloads & Multimedia

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Starting A Sanctuary?

We have over 500 free informational resources, guides, templates, tools, and a whole lot more to help your animal organization grow and thrive!

About The Open Sanctuary Project

The Open Sanctuary Project is a freely accessible, always growing digital guide for any resources or information you need in order to responsibly create and successfully manage an animal sanctuary.

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About The Open Sanctuary Project

The Open Sanctuary Project is a freely accessible, always growing digital guide for any resources or information you need in order to responsibly create and successfully manage an animal sanctuary.

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Animal Care Resources

CHICKENS

COWS

GOATS

LLAMAS

PIGS

What’s New And Updated

Shope Papillomavirus Infographic

Shope Papillomavirus In Rabbits: FAQ

The Open Sanctuary Podcast: When Your Sanctuary Is Contacted To Help Wildlife

Creating A Vaccination Program For Llama Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

Creating A Vaccination Program For Alpaca Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

An Introduction To Sheep Care

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Educational Programming

Governance & Organization

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