Animal Place

Animal Place, which was founded in 1989, is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the United States. Nestled on 600-acres in Grass Valley, California, Animal Place provides refuge to hundreds of neglected farmed animals. In addition to permanent sanctuary, Animal Place’s Rescue Ranch is a 60-acre adoption center, placing needy farmed animals into permanent homes.[1]

Mission

Animal Place extends support to all life with a special emphasis on farmed animals. This is executed by providing permanent sanctuary, education, legislation and appropriate placement of needy animals.[2]

Awards

Animal Place (Grass Valley, CA) won first prize in the “Best Sanctuary” category, earning $50,000 for the organization.[3]

Tax exempt status

Animal Place is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.[4][5]

References
  1. "About". Animal Place. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  2. "Our Mission". Animal Place. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  3. "Animal Place Named 'Best Sanctuary' by Best In Shelter". Yubanet.com. 2015-12-02. Archived from the original on 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  4. "Charity Navigator Rating - Animal Place". Charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  5. "Donate – Financial Information". Animal Place. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
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