A Microsanctuary Saves Farm Animals

Henrietta the pig relaxing in her temporary home.

Whenever it is discovered that a group of vegans is running a farm sanctuary, there is a difference in its functioning. Like TRIANGLE CHANCE FOR ALL (TCFA) in North Carolina, these sanctuaries make sure that the rescued animals are not placed in the care of a person who intends to use that animal for the products that can be harvested from it.

However, since TCFA is located on a smaller plot of about three acres, which keeps the numbers of animals that can be maintained at a lower number, with the staffing all-volunteer. This sanctuary has acquired its animals through animal control and county shelters. None of those animals are used in any way to produce commodities. That means no milk, eggs, wool, hide, leather, is used for human consumption. If any animals can no longer be maintained at this microsanctuary, that animal is placed with another sanctuary or in an adoptive home that is carefully screened. Currently, there are 19 chickens, two ducks, one guinea fowl, and two pigs, who are permanent residents.



One of the recent rescues has been Henrietta, the pig, who was kept as a pet until a dog attacked her, leaving both ears chewed off. Not only that, she has a large tumor on her left front leg that started bleeding while she was at the local shelter. The shelter couldn't provide her with the needed care, while an animal control officer was housing her at home. When the leg area became abscessed, Henrietta needed immediate vet care. TCFA was able to coordinate with a vet, who boarded her for treatment. Luckily, the tumor wasn't malignant, but turned out to be bone proliferation from an old fracture. She still needs leg surgery, but won't require amputation. The microsanctuary is looking for someone interested in adopting her, once her treatment is completed.

A young visitor gets a chance to interact with the chickens.

 While caring for their resident animals and rescue animals, like Henrietta, is the bulk of the work, TCFA also provides educational outreach through such events as potlucks, bake sales, and cooking classes. Their website also includes a collection of vegan recipes.

Some of the literature and photos TCFA had available at a recent bake sale.

 Thanks for information from this article on Pollination Project: http://thepollinationproject.org/grants-awarded/justin-van-kleeck-triangle-chance-for-all/; and the above link.


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