Summer in Full Bloom: Life, Love, and a New Barn at JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

Summer has a way of making JP Farm Animal Sanctuary feel like it’s breathing in full color. The fields are alive with a chorus of sounds from the roosters crowing to the sweet clucks of the hens sunbathing in the grass, the happy grunts of the pigs enjoying their mud baths, the mooing of the cows when they see us bringing them treats, the tweets of the barn swallows to the croaking frogs in the pig ponds. The wild flowers are in full bloom, with the bees and butterflies frequently visiting with the bunnies and the deer. Every rescued resident here seems to embrace the warmth and long days in their own way - from Allie's slow, lazy afternoon grazes to Ferdinand's playful trots across the pasture while the DJ and the rest of the residents mingle with each other.

It’s also a busy season for us humans. While we enjoy the beauty of summer, we’re always thinking ahead to the needs of our residents. This summer, there’s something extra exciting—our new barn! This isn’t just any barn—it’s the future of JP. It will give Shirley and Pepper the space they deserve, move Rocky and Brooklyn out of their temporary shelter, and open the door for us to rescue more animals in need. The barn will cost about $120,000 to build, and we’ll also need $22,000 for fencing to make sure it’s safe and secure for everyone. Costs include the following:

Grounds clearing
Foundation
Barn building
Barn materials
Roofing
Electricity
Water
Windows
Fencing two fields
Pole insertions
Fence material
Gates

Even though the summer days feel endless, we know the seasons will turn. That first crisp evening breeze always reminds us that winter isn’t far away. We want to be ready—with plenty of hay, cozy bedding, and a warm, dry barn where every resident can feel safe and cared for. In summer, it will be a shady retreat; in winter, a haven from the snow.

As we soak in these golden days of summer, we’re reminded of the incredible support that makes our work possible. Every donation, share, and kind word brings us closer to making this new barn a reality. Together, we can keep this sanctuary full of life, love, and safety, in every season.

Please consider donating straight to this fundraiser or purchasing Raffle Tickets right here on the DONATE button and or bid on the items in the Auction tab on top of page. The donors of the items have been so generous to help make your giving more fun! Share this link with anyone you think would like to support the JP resident animals.

*To see Auction items, you need to click Auction on the top of page next to Overview. You can start bidding from the amount posted next to 'Starting Bid'. Raffle and Auction will close on Sunday, August 17 at 9pm EST.

All donations are tax deductible and will benefit the resident animals directly.

Thank you in advance for your support and partnership in compassion.

With loads of kindness,

The JP Family

❤️🐷🐓🐮🦃🐶

The new barn in progress:

JP Barn Support

Help us complete their forever home. ❤️