Saving Grace Animal Sanctuary in Acton is the most relaxing farm animal sanctuary that I have been to in California.
I've been to many, but there is something so special and unique about the aura here, and I am not one to typically talk about auras...
But you can feel something the moment you arrive. Something traversing the lines between total calm, joy, gratitude...ease.
It's just...so peaceful.
The animals are so clearly happy here. They receive true care from the sanctuary owners, Kathy and Erich, as well as their dedicated volunteers. They are cared for medically, emotionally, and physically, and their life includes much enrichment.
Whereas the interactions with animals at other sanctuaries seems more driven by food than anything else, Saving Grace makes a conscious effort to ensure interactions are about LOVE and CONNECTION by not allowing visitors to offer food to the animals (except on very special occasions).
This may seem like a bummer at first but when you realize that the animals are interested in spending time with YOU--not just eating what's in your hand then running off--you can truly bond with them in a meaningful way.
I could spend hours here, and I could talk about it just as long.
But alas, the only way for you to understand what I am seeing is to go visit for yourself.
100% donation run, and with no salary taken by the owners (they have their own business), every penny of your donations truly go into the animals. So consider making a lifesaving donation, volunteering your time, or coming by for a visit soon! read more