Spring Farm Sanctuary
Spring Farm Sanctuary is a place for people to meet and connect with animals and be encouraged to live a more compassionate life
Farm Animal Sanctuary in Minnesota
Spring Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and one of the first farm animal sanctuaries in Minnesota. We are committed to ending farm animal cruelty and promoting vegan living through our rescue, rehabilitation and education efforts.
We provide a home for abused and neglected farm animals. We seek to educate the local community to raise awareness of the horrible conditions animals face in factory farming, as well as the dangerous effects factory farming has on our health and the environment. Through our events and visiting days, we encourage the community to connect with our animals and realize how sensitive, emotional and caring they are. We also work with local and state governmental organizations and agencies to advocate for laws and policies that prevent animal suffering and promote the fair and compassionate treatment of animals.
Please sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on our progress. A more compassionate world begins with you!
Spring Farm Sanctuary was founded in 2016, by Robin Johnson. A lifelong vegetarian and now vegan, Robin has dedicated much of her life to advocate and care for animals and animal rights. Robin founded Save Minnesota Moose, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on protecting the moose population in MN. She is an active volunteer at Underdog Rescue and Animal Folks and is a former board member of Pause for Paws.
Compassionate Living
Part of living a more compassionate life is living a in a way that doesn’t contribute to animal cruelty.
We love our pets and we find it easy to care about animals that live in our houses because we can see their individual personalities. Most people have no personal connection to the animals they eat, so most people are unaware how cruelly those animals are treated.
At Spring Farm Sanctuary we believe that all creatures should be treated with kindness. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary and we invite people to tour the farm to connect with animals to learn firsthand about compassionate living. We advocate on behalf of animals everywhere and partner with other animal advocacy organizations to champion animal rights issues and promote a way of living that encourages people to embrace veganism and reject cruelty in all forms.
Take a Tour of Spring Farm Sanctuary!
Our educational tours are limited to 15 people, and all visitors must bring and wear masks throughout the entire tour duration, if not fully vaccinated. We are not a petting zoo and do not go in with the animals. Our tours are geared to older children 12 years and up.
On our tours, you will learn about the animals that call Spring Farm Sanctuary their home. You will also hear stories about similar animals living on agricultural farms. Please note that some of these stories are graphic. Our purpose is to open hearts and minds, and encourage you to keep meat off your plates.
Tour tickets are $15 per person. Tours can be paid for online by choosing a tour date/time and purchasing tickets.
PLEASE REVIEW, AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY WAIVER, as everyone who tours will be required to read and sign prior to touring: Spring Farm Sanctuary Release and Waiver of Liability
Please note the following policies:
NO PERSONAL PETS ALLOWED
- We no longer go in with the animals with the exception of our ducks and chickens.
- When coming for a tour, please dress for the weather! You should wear rubber boots or CLOSED TOE SHOES that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
- You will be walking up and down hilly areas.
- If it is raining, you will be notified by e-mail that the tour has been cancelled by 9:00am the day of the tour. All tickets will be refunded.
- We do not sell tickets at the door if you are unable to purchase them online. That means we are sold out. Please select another day.
These policies are in place because we want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable visit. Thank you!
Private tours are available with advance notice.The cost is $175 for 2-8 people and $300 for 9-15 people. Please email robin@springfarmsanctuary.org with your request.
Sponsor an Animal
Animal sponsorships are an affordable way to support the well-being of our animals every month by helping us cover the costs of our animals’ food, shelter, and daily care. Animal sponsorships also make great gifts! Give the gift of compassion to a loved one while helping a rescued farm animal live the rest of their life in peace and happiness.
Why are animal sponsorships important? When you sponsor an animal, you’re directly helping us cover the costs of our animals’ food, shelter, and daily care. We appreciate that not everyone can volunteer, tour the farm, or attend all of our events. Contributing towards these essential costs is a affordable way to support Spring Farm Sanctuary and the well-being of our animals every month.
Sponsoring an animal will also create a personal connection between you and your sponsored animal and and by becoming a sponsor of one of our animals you are illustrating your kindness and compassion toward farmed animals everywhere.
Animal sponsorships also make great gifts! Give the gift of compassion to a loved one, a gift that truly keeps on giving and allows a farm animal in need to live their life in peace and happiness. You have the option of sending your chosen recipient a personalized message! A gift animal sponsorship is the perfect way to tell the animal lover in your life that you appreciate them and their dedication to compassionate living.
Volunteer at the Farm
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTIONG ANY NEW VOLUNTEERS UNTIL COVID IS UNDER CONTROL.THANK YOU AND PLEASE CHECK BACK!
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteering at Spring Farm Sanctuary involves working on natural terrain, often in an unpredictable environment. Volunteers often use equipment and tools that could be dangerous if used in an inappropriate manner. Therefore, volunteers who choose to give their time and skills must relinquish Spring Farm Sanctuary and the owners of the property from any and all liability should accident or injury result from volunteer activities by signing a liability waiver before beginning work of any kind.
Please be realistic about your ability to commit your time. Before contacting us, consider your commitments to work, school, family, etc. Also see how far you’ll have to travel to get to the sanctuary and consider things like the weather, your transportation, and any upcoming changes in your schedule. While we understand that some obstacles are unforeseen, the animals still depend on the consistency of our volunteers. Volunteers are a very important part of what we do and we want to make sure we bring on a committed team!
All volunteers must attend an orientation prior to starting their first shift.
Please review our liability waiver forms as you will be required to read and sign both prior to becoming a volunteer: Volunteer Liability Waiver | General Liability Waiver
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Spring Farm Sanctuary please review the volunteer role descriptions and fill out the volunteer application below!
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