As the crisp winds of autumn return, Unity Farm Sanctuary is once again preparing for the long New England winter. And just like you may feel the pinch at the supermarket when prices rise, we’re feeling it deeply too - this time in the hay barn.

Hay isn’t “one size fits all.” Just as people need the right food for health and energy, our animals depend on different types of hay to thrive. For our older residents, like gentle Marky and Nanah goats who have fewer teeth, or Midas the alpaca, who needs his hay carefully chopped - the softer, more digestible second cut hay is their lifeline.

But fuel costs and weather conditions across New England has made this essential hay harder to find and more expensive (Our second cut hay came all the way from Utah in May!). Without specialized hay, our most vulnerable animals could struggle through the cold months ahead.

That’s why we’ve set out to raise at least $33,500 through our Hay for Days campaign, enough to keep bellies full and bodies strong for our long winter. And right now, thanks to a generous donor, the first $22,500 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your gift.

Each of our 74 rescued animals, Dudley, Bob, Hamish, Arthur and DW, Midas, and so many more, has a unique story and a special place in our hearts. They’re counting on us to provide not just hay, but the right hay that keeps them healthy, nourished, and loved all winter long.

Your gift of:

$26.38 – Feeds one animal for a week.
$116.83 – Feeds one animal for a month.
$278.87 – Feeds all 74 animals for a day.

Will you donate today to ensure our beloved animals have the life-sustaining hay they need to thrive through the colder months?

With your support, we can keep more tails wagging, more bellies full, and more hearts warm this winter.

Hay for Days 2026

Make more tails wag, fill more bellies, and warm more hearts!