Providing care and healing for rescued, surrendered, and abandoned farm animals.
About.
The Alice Sanctuary is a Registered Charity. We are a vegan farm animal sanctuary. Founded in 2014 and located near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Home to just over 200 animals.
Our charity registration number is 801521436 RR0001
Mission.
The Alice Sanctuary provides care and healing for rescued, surrendered, and abandoned farm animals. Drawing from the resiliency and life-affirming presence of the animals who live here, the goal of The Alice Sanctuary is to empower, encourage, and inspire visitors to find the tools they need to go out and make a positive change in the world around them.
ETHICAL VEGANISM
That the farm sanctuary’s founder(s) and/or operator(s) identify as vegan. Learn More | Definition Of Veganism
Out of respect for the non-human animals in their care, no consumption of animal products by humans is allowed on the farm sanctuary’s property.
That the farm sanctuary has a vegan food policy in place for fundraising and events, especially with third parties and other groups.
That non-human animals and their by-products (eg. eggs, cow’s milk, honey, wool, etc.) are not sold or given away by the farm sanctuary. Learn More | TOSP – Indirect Harm & Animal Sanctuaries Should Be A Place Of Non-Exploitation
That products that are tested on animals or contain non-human animal by-products (eg. beeswax, lanolin, etc.) are not sold by the farm sanctuary.
That the farm sanctuary rejects the word “humane” when associated with the animal agricultural system and industry. Learn More | MRC – Rejection Of “Humane” Animal Husbandry | TOSP – Countering “Humanewashing”
FARMED ANIMALS
Priority is given to the emotional and physical well being of the non-human animals in their care for the entirety of their lives. They are not used for amusement, labour or monetary gain.
When interacting with the public, education is key, and it is made known to respect all non-human animals’ boundaries. All non-human animals who do not like public interaction are kept separate and/or given space to leave. Non-human animals are not made to interact with the public against their will. Learn More | TOSP – Animal Sanctuaries Should Have Responsible Visitor Policies & The Differences Between An Animal Sanctuary And A Petting Zoo
That the farm sanctuary does not participate in or promote horseback riding. Learn More | Is Horseback Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan | TOSP – Animal Sanctuaries Should Be A Place Of Non-Exploitation
That the farm sanctuary does not participate in or promote backyard hen operations for the purpose of egg consumption. Learn More | Why Don’t Vegans Eat Backyard Eggs |TOSP – Animal Sanctuaries Should Be A Place Of Non-Exploitation
That the farm sanctuary does not breed non-human animals, and precautions are taken to avoid any inadvertent breeding. Learn More | TOSP -Sanctuaries Should Not Breed More Animals | AFSO – Animals On A Sanctuary Do Not Reproduce | MRC – Absolutely No Breeding Of Residents
That the farm sanctuary does not purchase non-human animals from for-profit sources. Learn More | MRC – Animals Will Not Be Purchased From For-Profit Sources | Farm Sanctuary – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t “Rescue” Animals by Buying Them | TOSP – Paying For Rescues | RASTA Sanctuary – Why Buying Animals Is Not Rescue
COMPASSION FOR ALL
That the farm sanctuary strives to be a space of collective liberation, where beings of all species (including humans) can be safe from violence, oppression, and exploitation: That they support humans from all communities to become participants of this movement for non-humans and encourage others to also learn about and actively support human social justice movements. | MRC Core Principles