Our MissionOur mission is to provide sanctuary to farm animals that are or are at risk of neglect, abuse and/or exploitation. We provide a healing, loving atmosphere to farm animals that are surrendered, rescued and/or abandoned.
We believe all sentient beings deserve a life filled with peace, love and compassion. Through education, promoting veganism and advocating for animal rights, we aim to inspire society to change their view of farm animals from one that is oppressive to one that views all animals as sentient beings and worthy of a peaceful life free from harm. |
Photo credit: Liz Maselli
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COVID 19Due to Covid 19 we will not have a regular tour season this year. We hope to resume in the Spring of 2021. We are currently discussing ways to be able to hold small events while remaining socially responsible to not spread the virus. Keep an eye on our social media pages and the website for updates
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Flex BarnstrongFlex was born on a goat farm in March, 2020. He was born with an obvious deformity in his legs. The farmer thought it was constricted tendons and attempted to splint both legs and do physical therapy in hopes they would correct. Ultimately the farmer did not have the time to continue with the proper care Flex needed and reached out for help.
Flex landed here at SNHFAS in May. We took him to OSU Large Animal Hospital for care. A CT scan revealed that Flex has a deformity in his wrists. The vets cast his limbs in an attempt to gradually correct them, kinda like braces on teeth. Flex learned to walk and climb in his casts right away! But, due to the way he had been walking his entire life, he did not have enough muscle in his shoulders to manage the casts, over time, his shoulder appeared as it was coming out of socket. The vet decided splints might work better since they aren't as heavy. So, we gave them a try. Flex wore the splints for about a week and then his leg began to swell. Back to the vet we went! This time they took the splints off and did not replace them. The swelling went down within a few days. With donations we have received from our wonderful supporters, we were able to purchase a cart for Flex to get around in. Due to his front legs not being able to touch the ground in his cart, it has been struggle for him to steer in the direction he wants to go. He is working on it! Flex is so full of life and so determined to do all the things that goats do. We will continue to do our best to make sure he has the best life possible. |
Volunteer
We love our volunteers! Do you love animals? Are you willing to share your time and/or talent with the residents here at Stahl's No Harm Farm Animal Sanctuary?
Whether you have one hour to spare a month or 100, we would love to have you. Please complete the following forms and return via e-mail.
Applicants must be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Whether you have one hour to spare a month or 100, we would love to have you. Please complete the following forms and return via e-mail.
Applicants must be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by their parent/guardian.
Rooster Flock2019 Kaporos Rescues
On the Eve of Yom Kippur thousands of chickens are used in a sacrificial ritual in the streets of NYC. The chickens are delivered days before the ritual, often without food or water. During the ritual, chickens are circled around the participants head. A prayer is said to "transfer the sins" of the individual onto the chicken. The chicken is then killed. Rescuers work around the clock in search of survivors, digging through trash cans and negotiating surrender of the chickens. This year we took in 12 roosters. Some of these chickens required medical care due to respiratory issues and infections. For more information on Kaporos visit The Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos website. |
Mini Pony & DonkeyJoey and Jack
Joey and Jack are bonded buddies. They came to us with severely overgrown hooves, often referred to as "slipper feet," because their hooves grow so long, their hooves look more like slippers than hooves. The farrier has started the work on their hooves. Jack should be in good shape soon but Joey's hooves will take about a year to improve. They will never be "fixed. We also took in a potbelly pig, Willow, from the same property. Jack, Joey and Willow were all fed a diet consisting mainly of sweet feed. Because of this, they are all overweight. |
The Alpaca LadiesQueenie, Vanity, Pandora and Silhouette
Prior to us buying our property, the property was an alpaca farm. When the owners decided to sell the home, they sold off their alpacas. One of the buyers of their alpaca decided to thin their herd. These alpaca ladies are not of monetary value any more. Silhouette is 15 years old and nearly blind, Pandora has an arch in her back, Vanity has excess skin under her chin and Queenie did not grow as she should have. All but Queenie was born on this property prior to us buying it. We are glad to have them back where they can live out the rest of their lives freely. |