Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary — Raise the Roof for the Blue Barn
Goal: $15,000. All donations matched.
About
At Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary in Vacaville, we rescue farm animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment, giving them safety, specialized care, and a lifelong home.
Since 2019, we've rescued more than 1,100 animals, including cows, goats, pigs, chickens, pigeons, rabbits, dogs, and cats, and currently provide sanctuary to 140 animals.
Nestled on 60 acres in Solano County (50 of which are a dedicated preserve for local wildlife), we connect our community directly with our residents through guided tours, volunteer opportunities, internships, and educational outreach, including partnerships with the City of Vacaville's Active Aging program and Solano County's workforce and youth transition programs. By meeting our animals face-to-face, visitors experience their unique personalities, sentience, and capacity for joy – building a more compassionate world for all animals.
The Need: New Roof for the Blue Barn
This Live Solano Give Solano, we're launching our Raise the Roof for the Blue Barn campaign. With NOAA forecasting one of the strongest El Niño winters on record, we've accelerated our plan to shore up the barn to keep our animals warm and dry. This $15,000 LSGS campaign will fund Phase 1 of this effort and ensure we are prepared for the historic rains that are predicted.
Who You’ll Help
🐷Olivia, Diego, Tom & Luther — Four rescued 400-pound pigs, sheltered safely in the Blue Barn
🐓Rico & His Flock — A rooster and ten hens, kept warm and dry through the winter
🐮 Finn, Rocky & the Goats — Two steers and 14 rescued goats, sheltered under the barn's awning.
Every dollar you give today will be matched— doubling your impact before the day is over. And 100% of your tax-deductible gift goes directly to protecting the animals who call Herd & Flock home.
Thank you for helping us keep a safe roof over their heads.
Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary is committed to fostering meaningful connections between farm animals and humans, inspiring a shift toward a more compassionate, plant-based lifestyle. We rescue farm animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment, offering them safety, care, and a lifelong home. By introducing our rescued animals to the community through tours, volunteer opportunities, and outreach, we inspire a greater understanding of their sentience, suffering, and need for compassion.
We educate the community about the harms caused by factory farming to animals, workers, consumers, and the planet. And we host a high school educational program known as LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) in which we teach teens about the humane treatment of animals and how to make conscious food choices. This year, we expanded our work to include legislative advocacy, helping inform the public about important animal welfare policies and regulations being considered in California and across the country.
Over the past six years, we have saved more than 950 animals and currently provide sanctuary to 150 residents, including cows, goats, chickens, pigs, and rabbits—as well as dogs and cats.
Together, we are creating a more compassionate future for animals and our community.
Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary relies on community support to continue our rescue and care work. Our greatest needs include general funding for daily animal care and medical expenses, in-kind donations of supplies and materials, help with facility repairs and drainage improvements, consistent volunteers for ongoing animal care and projects, and dedicated board members to help guide and strengthen our organization’s future.
Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees, volunteers, applicants, and community members. We provide equal opportunity and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment or retaliation on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decisions, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, protected leave status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
This commitment extends to all aspects of employment and organizational participation, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, advancement, and daily workplace interactions. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, including sexual harassment, and prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports concerns or participates in an investigation.
All reports of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation are taken seriously and are addressed through prompt, thorough, and confidential review, with appropriate corrective action taken when warranted. We believe every individual deserves to work and engage in a safe, respectful environment where dignity and compassion guide our conduct.
Organization name
Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary
2019
Tax id (EIN)
84-3648087
Mission Category
Animal Related
Operating Budget
$250,001-$500,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, In-Kind Donations, Volunteers
Local Counties Served
Yolo, Sacramento
Address
3448 LAGUNA CREEK TRLVacaville, CA, US
Fairfield, CA, US
Davis, CA, US
Sacramento, CA, US