Become a Barn Burner
We are an all-volunteer, no-salaries rescue. No one here draws a paycheck. Every donation is transformed into tangible care — bales of hay, pounds of grain, vet visits, farrier appointments, and safe places to sleep.
Whether you send $5 or $500, you’re keeping a promise to animals who have nowhere else to go.
$15
a 50-lb mineral salt-lick block for the goat herd — K’roo supervises distribution from her cart
$40
one month of Smokey’s custom high-fiber senior donkey mix (he’s picky — we’ve tested 11 brands)
$100
one chiropractic session for a pig with joint deterioration — Jute’s been walking straighter since session 4
$250
round-trip transport from a rural auction where the kill buyer didn’t bid high enough
Support a Specific Campaign
Each campaign funds a specific group of animals. Pick your crew.
The Cluck Crew
Where the hens rule, the roosters reign, and the ducks were never formally invited.
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The Goats That Stare at Hay
They see the hay. They want the hay. They will have the hay.
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Clouder 9 — Catwalk Residents
Sponsorship for the cats who live with us at the sanctuary as permanent residents.
Support this campaignFeral-to-Barn-Cat Program
Funding the pipeline that brings ferals from shelter euthanasia lists to forever placements across Julian backcountry.
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Send Supplies Directly
Every item on these lists is something the animals actually need. Browse, choose what speaks to you, and know exactly where your support goes. Each list is curated by one of our resident ambassadors.
🐾Species Care
Harry’s pick
General Needs
Items that help motivate special needs animals to take medicines, treat upset bellies and ulcers, and coax them into new areas for care.
Rebel & Rave’s pick
Barn Cat Care
Supplements and seasonally appropriate care for the barn cats.
Rugby’s pick
Sanctuary Dog Care
Rugby gets to sleep in the people bed, so he’s always looking out for his rescued canine friends.
Sylvester’s pick
Hog Wild
Everything the farm hogs need for comfort, enrichment, and health.
Rosemary’s pick
Pot Belly Pig Care
Care essentials for the pot belly pig residents.
Jadzia’s pick
Goat Care
Nutrition, enrichment, and care for the goat residents.
🧹Operations
Queen Leia’s pick
Sanitation & Maintenance
Keeping the special needs area sanitized, the laundry managed, and all areas clean with the safest possible products.
Salty’s pick
Gift Cards for Unexpected Needs
Gift cards go in the Big Blue Vase for when we need supplies for unexpected scenarios.
Haven’s pick
First Aid & Medical Supplies
Bandages, wound care, thermometers, and practical medical supplies that keep the barn ready for anything.
🌸Seasonal
Sven & Olaf’s pick
Spring Wish List
Seasonal needs for spring — new growth, fresh starts, and transition care.
Smothers’s pick
Summer Wish List
Heat management, hydration, and summer-specific care needs.
Mama Pattie’s pick
Fall Wish List
Harvest season prep, transition from warmth to cold, and cozy-up supplies.
Hook & Nubs’s pick
Winter Wish List
Cold weather essentials — insulation, heating, calorie-dense nutrition, and warmth.
Support Through Everyday Life
You don’t have to write a check to make a difference. Your grocery run, your morning coffee, and your next bar of soap can all fund the animals.
Retail Charity
Buy eGift cards before you shop at 750+ brands. The brand sends 1.5–16% to the animals.
Cleanpunk Shop
Handcrafted, cruelty-free soaps and goods. Every purchase supports the sanctuary directly.
Storytellers’ Sanctuary
Every story is free. Paid tiers fund the animals and earn you a place on the Patron Wall.