• Determining Your Animal Sanctuary’s Capacity For Responsible Care

    …can be quite expensive, encompassing not only the cost of building and maintaining suitable living spaces but also the expense of nutritious food, supplements, and enrichment activities. Providing sanctuary for…

  • Introductory Care Topics For Camels

    …of brushing, pulling, or shearing. Brushing can also be a good opportunity to spend time and get to know a resident!  Remember, if you are bringing new camels into your…

  • Behavior 104 For Animal Sanctuaries: Anti-Predator Behaviors

    …where predators are more likely to inhabit and building or utilizing natural cover (such as an empty hole in a decaying tree trunk) for their home. Prey animals may try…

  • A Goat’s-Eye View: How Goats See the World

    …demonstrates good problem-solving skills! Goats are also excellent at recognizing familiar faces, both human and herd-mates, and can even tell whether a human expression indicates positive or negative emotions. All…

  • Glossary Of Common Terms

    …An organization that accepts animals in need in order to find a new home for them. Often, they are funded or operated by a government. Animal shelters tend to focus…

  • Things That Are Toxic To Chickens

    …if you are painting an area of your home and share your home with a chicken companion), we suggest you opt for a zero VOC paint- some are even labeled…

  • Pigs: How We Got Here

    …in achieving this. SOURCES: Additional Care Recommendations for Older Pigs | The Open Sanctuary Project Creating a Good Home for Pigs | The Open Sanctuary Project Creating an Enriching Life…

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