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Winnipeg, Manitoba · Non-profit sanctuary

The micro sanctuary with a BIG heart.

Saving farm animals while teaching empathy and compassion.

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  • 1,500+children & families reached in one year
  • 3,000battery hens saved
  • 100%of donations help the animals
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
— Wayne Dyer
Farm animals are someone, not something
Our mission

Farm animals are someone, not something

Our mission is to teach children and families that farm animals are someone, not something. Through empathy and compassion, we bridge the disconnect between people and farm animals for a kinder world.

The Little Red Barn Micro Sanctuary was founded on the beliefs and values that farm animals are someone, not something. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the sanctuary is home to a variety of rescued farm animals who were otherwise destined for slaughter.

Our primary focus is teaching compassion and empathy through knowledge and personal interaction.

  • Rescuing animals destined for slaughter
  • Teaching compassion & empathy to children and families
  • Providing loving forever homes
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Meet the residents

Every one of them has a story

A place where you can discover the stories behind our amazing sanctuary residents!

Lucy Sponsor me

Lucy

Berkshire/Tamworth pig

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George Sponsor me

George

Berkshire/Tamworth pig

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Daisy Sponsor me

Daisy

Jersey cow

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Ellie Sponsor me

Ellie

Hereford calf

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Annie and Jasper Sponsor me

Annie and Jasper

Pygmy goats

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Casey and Finnegan Sponsor me

Casey and Finnegan

Nigerian-Pygmy goats

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Scotty Sponsor me

Scotty

Belgian draft gelding

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Scout Sponsor me

Scout

Miniature pony

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Rescue story

Sanctuary for Scotty

Scotty is a handsome, 25-year-old Belgian draft gelding, who was rescued through our partnership with the Good Place. Elderly Scotty, like so many unwanted horses, was taken to auction with an uncertain fate.

We wanted to give Scotty the life he deserves since it was obvious, based on his scars, that he had worked hard his whole life for people. Since arriving at the Little Red Barn, he is learning to enjoy human companionship — being spoiled and fussed over with brushings and hugs, regular hoof trims, and exceptional veterinary and nutritional care.

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What we do

Our causes

The Little Red Barn operates independently with donations and volunteer support.

Rescue

Saving farm animals from slaughter, factory farms and neglect — and helping other sanctuaries with transport and fostering.

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Teaching empathy

Education programs, school partnerships and research that bridge the disconnect between people and farm animals.

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Forever homes

Resident-focused care with personalised plans for every animal, for life.

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Compassion tours

Exclusive private visits where children and families meet the residents and hear their stories.

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Our impact

Small sanctuary, big difference

1500+ children & families connected with farm animals in one year
3000 battery hens saved from being gassed
2020 founded in March 2020 in Winnipeg
100% of donations used for the animals and our causes
Life at the barn

Watch the residents

Short stories from the sanctuary — straight from the barnyard.

Visit the sanctuary

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Private tours by scheduled appointment only, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

In the media

Sanctuary stories in the news

Winnipeg Free Press “Rescued farm animals enjoy new lives” Read article Sentient Media “The Quiet Power of Farmed Animal Sanctuaries” Read article
Support our mission

Help us give every resident a forever home

Our mission is to teach children and families that farm animals are someone, not something. Your gift keeps the barn running.

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