About Us
Free to Be animal sanctuary is located on 10 acres in Poultney, Vermont along the southwestern side of the state, bordering New York. Originally from Connecticut, we trialed a few different spots in Vermont over the years and once we saw our current location, we knew it was it & we moved fast. After 2 years of planning (and multiple years of figuring how to make a dream into a reality), we established our sanctuary in 2022 where we now share the space with spikey, feathered, and furry residents who also call this little piece of Earth home, too.
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As sanctuary for animals our mission is to provide animals permanent home, care, and safety while advocating for their rights for better care. We value respect, individuality, and living compassionately through our actions and choices collectively. As a standard all residents who call Free to Be home have access to nutritious species-specific feed, water, fresh veggies daily, safe barns, hay, mixed enrichment activities, and individualized medical care as needed. Free to Be was built from a passion to help animals and an awareness of the world we live in. Every minute of every day there are animals in need, and we are a forever home to those who we can help.
A big part of caring for the residents is by growing healthy, natural plant foods through veganic gardening. That means everything we grown is raised without the use of toxic chemicals, or animal products or by-products. Each year we choose herbs and veggies that the animals & humans love, and begin growing from seed indoors (which also make the long Vermont winters pass a little quicker!). In growing vibrant foods & flowers in eco-friendly methods we can help nurture the Earth while providing for ourselves, the animals, and our community.
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If you find yourself in our area, stop on by our pay what you can-take what you need farmstand. We'd love to say hi! Forms of payment made at our farmstand are direct donations to the sanctuary and help support our mission.
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Our vision is that through advocacy, compassion, and community we can help provide animals in need refuge & kindness in our shared world.