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Celebrating Seven Years Strong At The Open Sanctuary Project!

Donate and vote in our Seven Years Strong Fundraising Campaign!
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Possible Grant Opportunities For Your Animal Organization

Interested in learning about grant possibilities for your animal organization? Check out our list of possible donors!
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Four Tips for Communicating with Youth about Animal Exploitation Infographic

This handy infographic provides four tips for communicating with youth about animal exploitation.
Older residents like Stella may need special care and attention to keep them happy and healthy. Photo: Farm Sanctuary

Additional Care Recommendations For Older Cows

A few tips to keep older cows happy and thriving at your animal sanctuary!
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An Introduction To The Care Of Fishes For Your Animal Sanctuary

To learn all about the compassionate care of fishes from a sanctuary lens, check out this introductory resource!
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Winter Staff Safety Infographic

6 quick tips to ensure your sanctuary staff's safety during winter conditions!
Tuulispää Animal Sanctuary in Finland. Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur / The Unbound Project

Créer un bon habitat pour les vaches

A volunteer translation of Creating A Good Home For Cows into French!
Piia Anttonen is the Director of Tuulispää Animal Sanctuary in Finland, an organization that cares for and provides a home for many different kinds of animals.

Daily Observation For Cow Resident Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between normal and concerning when observing cow residents?
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The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Zoonotic Disease Transmission and Onsite Sanctuary Education

Our staff talks about how sanctuary educators can manage zoonosis risks.
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Laminitis In Horses: An Introduction

This resource will cover the general signs, stages, and causes of laminitis in horses, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Mission & Vision Statements For Your Animal Organization

Our staff discusses mission & vision statement purpose, creation, and refinements
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The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Starting A Nonprofit Animal Sanctuary Or Rescue

Our staff discusses the variables of starting a nonprofit sanctuary or rescue
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The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Easy Sanctuary Enrichment Tips

Our staff discusses easy ways sanctuaries can provide more enriching environments for residents
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Introductory Care Considerations For Bison

While this resource isn’t an exhaustive guide for caring for bison residents, it provides a starting point for learning about bison care for rescues and sanctuaries.
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Potential Turkey Health Challenges

An introductory guide for common turkey health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
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