Vegan Farm Animal Sanctuary in North Carolina
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (the Refuge) is a non-profit organization that works to rescue farm animals in need, educate people about the cruelties of factory farms, and promote veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community to people interested in living cruelty-free lifestyles. Founded in 2012, the Refuge is located in North Carolina just 15 minutes away from the downtowns of Carrboro, Saxapahaw, and Pittsboro and 20 minutes away from downtown Chapel Hill.
Our vision is to live in a world where the need for farmed animal rescue, education about the factory farm industry, and promotion of a vegan lifestyle are no longer necessary because the world is vegan and the exploitation of animals for consumption has ended.
Rescue
The Refuge is a sanctuary for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, and goats who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 20 acres of pasture and woods where they are provided with top notch, life-long care. As the Refuge grows we will expand to provide homes for rescued pigs and cattle.
Factory Farming Education
Farm animals living in factory farms suffer from intense confinement, physical mutilations and denial of their most basic natural desires. Routine practices in these facilities equate to animal cruelty that would be illegal if done to dogs or cats. The Refuge is working to educate the general public about these cruel practices through providing innovative literature, guided sanctuary tours, and other creative educational experiences.
Veganism
The Refuge strives to inspire and encourage cruelty-free living by offering a non-judgmental, supportive community of compassionate advocates who work to answer questions and offer solutions for people interested in moving towards a vegan lifestyle. Through cooking classes, bake sales, food samplings, and other food-based events, we work to provide the tools people need to make compassionate choices.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in taking a tour with us! Tours take place every Monday at 11AM, Wednesday at 11AM and Saturday at 4PM. Please see our tour calendar for available dates. All tours are prescheduled through our website. Tours last about an hour and a half and take place outside at a leisurely pace. As a guest, you will be given an opportunity to feed, interact with, and learn about our rescued residents, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, and goats.
Getting to the Refuge
We are very close to the intersection of NC-87N and Chicken Bridge Road in Pittsboro, NC. GPS can mislead visitors so please follow our directions here.
Parking
Please park at our office located at 7236 NC-87N, Pittsboro, NC 27312. There is a black mailbox with this address. The office looks like a residential house with green and white striped awnings.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering with Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge? We have a variety of volunteering opportunities available that require no training or orientations. If you are interested in Animal Care or Sanctuary Projects, please scroll down to learn more about the requirements.
OFFICE VOLUNTEERING
DESCRIPTION:
Come hang with awesome staff member Phillip at the office of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! You will assist in data entry, organization, cleaning, and other much needed tasks.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
-you must be 14 years or older, anyone under the age of 18 must have their waiver form signed ahead of time by a parent or legal guardian. To receive a copy of our waiver form, or for any additional questions, please email: info@piedmontrefuge.org
SIGN UP:
View the Office Volunteering online calendar and sign up here.
SANCTUARY PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION:
Lend a hand at the sanctuary and get to know our animal residents. Activities include laundry, treat feeding, socialization, cleaning, and organizing.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
-you must commit to a minimum of 1 year volunteering
-you must commit to a minimum of 1 volunteer shift per month
-you must be 18 years or older, or between 14 and 18 years old and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
SIGN UP:
View the Sanctuary Projects online calendar and sign up here.
ANIMAL CARE
DESCRIPTION:
Assist in the daily care of our 75+ residents including feeding, watering, cleaning projects, enrichment and socialization.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
- you must submit an application and attend an orientation before starting
- you must commit to a minimum of 1 year volunteering
- you must commit to a minimum of 3 volunteer shifts per month
- you must be able to lift and carry 5 gallon water buckets, hay bales and other such heavy items
- you must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- you must be 18 years or older
SIGN UP:
Click here to fill out our Animal Care Volunteer Application!
Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge!
Experience a magical animal haven during a self-guided tour of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! Upon arriving each group will receive a colorful detailed map of the Refuge grounds. Wander at your own pace through woods and fields meeting rescued goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens and turkeys!
Guides will be stationed throughout the Refuge to tell you enchanting stories of animal rescue, introducing you to each animal by name. While visiting don’t miss our serene animal memorial, our unique architectural designs, and our quaint gift shop. Please read the Q&A, and then book your tickets below for this exciting experience today!
Animal Sponsorship
Grace+GraceWelcome and thank you for visiting our sponsorship page. Sponsorship is a great and economical way to make a difference in the lives of our rescued animals. It is also critical to the Refuge because it provides a steady source of funds to feed and provide top notch care for our rescues.
When you sponsor one of our wonderful animals, you will receive a beautiful high quality photo of your chosen animal along with their story and how they came to live at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge. You will also get a Refuge sticker, perfect for the car or home.
Sponsorships make wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays or anytime for everyone on your list!
Sponsorship Pricing:
Chickens – $10 per month
Ducks – $10 per month
Turkeys – $15 per month
Goats – $25 per month
Sheep – $25 per month
Become a Sanctuary Sustainer
Join our Sanctuary Sustainers Program and help provide a constant and stable source of income for all of the animals of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! Your monthly recurring gift comes with some amazing perks. Thank you for being a hero for farm animals!
$5 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $5, you will receive our beautiful 4×4 inch vinyl car decal showcasing our message of love and unity for all! Artwork by Refuge friend and volunteer Cara Smelter.
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$35 Monthly Sustainer
With a monthly contribution of $35, you will receive our recycled shopping bag showcasing our message of love and unity for all! Made of 85% recycled cotton fabric, this bag features 22 inch handles for over the shoulder use. In addition you will receive the $5/month decal PLUS a year long Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Membership!
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$50 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $50, you will receive a deck of Refuge resident playing cards! You will also receive the $5/month decal and the $35/month shopping bag and Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge membership!
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$75 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $75, you receive a gorgeous matted photo of Sweet Mama by Daniel Turbert of The Sentient Project. This is a limited edition series; total size is 20×15 inches. In addition you will receive the $5/month decal, the $35/month shopping bag and membership, and the $50/month playing cards!
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$100 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $100 you will receive a pack of Refuge gear including our t-shirt, hoodie, and hat! You will also receive the $5/month decal, the $35/month shopping bag and membership, the $50/month playing cards, and the $75/month limited edition goat print. Thank you for amazing commitment to the animals of the Refuge!
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$250 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $250 you will receive an invite to an exclusive launch party at the new land (expandtherefuge.org)! You’ll also receive the the $5/month decal, the $35/month shopping bag and membership, the $50/month playing cards, the $75/month limited edition goat print, and the $100/month merch pack. Thank you for amazing commitment to the animals of the Refuge!
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$500 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $500 you will receive a private tour of the new land (expandtherefuge.org)! You’ll also receive the the $5/month decal, the $35/month shopping bag and membership, the $50/month playing cards, the $75/month limited edition goat print, the $100/month merch pack, and the $250/month invite to the launch party. Thank you for amazing commitment to the animals of the Refuge!
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$1,000 Monthly Sustainer
For a monthly contribution of $1,000 you will get your name on a structure on the new land (expandtherefuge.org)! You’ll also receive the the $5/month decal, the $35/month shopping bag and membership, the $50/month playing cards, the $75/month limited edition goat print, the $100/month merch pack, the $250/month invite to the launch party, and the $500 private tour. Thank you for amazing commitment to the animals of the Refuge!
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