Sites I Like
Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary
Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary. Run by Diane and Harry Nicholson in the B.C. Interior community of Tappen, Twin Heart has been around for about a decade and has become a home to chickens, dogs, cats, turkeys, goats, sheep, donkeys, hinnies, cattle and horses (and possibly more). The Nicholsons walk the talk when it comes to caring for farm animals. Both are vegan and Diane is a vocal advocate against factory farming. Her advocacy means that while Twin Heart is a non-profit, it can’t issue tax receipts for donations. It’s best to find Twin Heart on Facebook (they recently lost their 38,000 followers due to a Meta error). They also have a website, but Facebook is the best place to find out what they\'re up to.
Eden’s Way Farm Sanctuary
Run by Jaye Dueck and her husband Murray outside of Kamloops, B.C., Eden’s Way began six years ago and has been home to more than 75 animals. They provide shelter and love to goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys, rabbits, cattle and horses. Like Twin Heart, the Duecks are vegans because they love animals. They are a registered charity. You’ll find the latest happenings at Eden’s Way on Facebook. They also have a website.
Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge
Founded in 2009 by Shirley Mainprize, who passed away in early 2025, and her husband Robert Miller, this sanctuary near Chase, B.C., has a small but dedicated crew of staff, numerous volunteers and donors, and a board of directors. More than 100 donkeys have found sanctuary at Turtle Valley, whether they are miniature, mammoth or standard. It is a registered non-profit.