Plant-based Eating: A More Compassionate Choice for Animals, the Planet, and You
Whether your concern is for a reduction in animal cruelty and suffering, adverse environmental impacts caused by a meat and dairy diet, or improving your health, a plant-based diet has you covered!
Vegan Eats: Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf
Serve this delicious Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf as your main course this year!
Celebrate Compassionately This November
The approaching holiday season is a time to remember all we’re grateful for. At Barn we’re taking an extra moment to reflect on what our turkey residents mean to us and what the 46 million turkeys without sanctuary will be experiencing leading up to Thanksgiving.
Vegan Eats: Whole Grain Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
We love these single-serving style “stuffing muffins” for quick cooking and quick serving. With just a few simple ingredients you can find at any store, this stuffing is full of delightful flavor and tons of goodness from whole grains, veggies, and fresh herbs.
University of Oxford Study Shows Vegan Diets Create a Healthier Environment and You
How can we significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, heal the environment, and have healthier lives? According to newly released research from the University of Oxford, the answer is the same for all three: Adopt a more plant-based diet.
Dan McKernan On The Citizen The J Podcast
Dan McKernan On Why He Ditched His Six Figure Salary To Start An Animal Sanctuary
Learn About Turkeys
Turkeys are incredibly interesting, social and affectionate birds. They form strong, lifelong familial bonds with each other and are very loyal.
Dan McKernan On The Planet Based News Podcast
Dan McKernan On Why He Ditched His Six Figure Salary To Start An Animal Sanctuary
Learn About Cows
The best way to protect cows is to not participate in the beef and dairy industries. By choosing alternatives, you can give cows the chance to live a cruelty-free life.
Learn About Chickens
Chickens are a diverse group of intelligent, communicative and emotional individuals. They form tight bonds with others in their flocks, and create social groups amongst themselves.
Introducing Barn Sanctuary’s New Executive Director, Cynthia VanRenterghem
We’re delighted to announce that Cynthia VanRenterghem has joined Barn Sanctuary as our next Executive Director.
Learn About Pigs
Pigs raised within the animal agricultural industry experience horrifying living conditions that cause mental, emotional and physical damage to those individuals.
Dan McKernan On The Rachel Ray Show
This Man Quit His Tech Job to Start an Animal Sanctuary and Has Rescued 100+ Animals From Maltreatment
Learn About Ducks and Geese
Ducks are curious and social birds that evolved specific traits designed to make them well-suited to aquatic life. Ducks prefer to spend their time in large groups, called “paddles”, searching for food, swimming together, preening their feathers and keeping their nests clean.
Dan McKernan On Fox2 News
Chelsea farm owner Dan McKernan from Saved By The Barn on Discovery Plus, has a new children's book out - but his goat Steve crashed the interview.
Dan McKernan On The Simply Vegan Podcast
Dan discusses leaving a high-paid job in the tech industry to rescue farm animals, how his videos went viral, and how his animals are now celebrities.
Learn About Goats and Sheep
Goats and sheep are intelligent, emotional and playful beings. Both species form extremely close-knit groups, often referred to as “tribes”, where they come together to problem solve, play, and socialize. They also create inter-species relationships and our own goat and sheep residents can often be found snuggling next to each other.
BARN SANCTUARY ANNOUNCES KIDS’ BOOK “THIS FARM IS A FAMILY”
Dan McKernan, Barn Sanctuary Founder and President, has authored a heartwarming tale for kids that features some of the rescued residents who call Barn Sanctuary home.
FARM SANCTUARY: Q&A WITH FOUNDER, GENE BAUR
In episode 6 of “Saved By The Barn”, Gene Baur, founder of Farm Sanctuary visited Barn Sanctuary and brought Charlie, a blind goat needing a home.