A Sanctuary For All

Animal Haven of Asheville

Meet rescued goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, and cows in a family friendly, outdoor sanctuary.

100% Volunteer Run

ABOUT US

Animal Haven of Asheville is a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary where rescued goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, and other farm animals find lifelong safety, care, and compassion. We are a 100% volunteer run organization, welcoming families, visitors, and animal lovers to meet the animals, learn their stories, and experience kindness in action.

Shoe donation drive!

  • Shoe Donation Drive Now Through June 24 — Donate Shoes to Support Rescued Animals

  • Next event: Brews & Shoes at Ben’s Tune‑up on Sunday, May 17 • 4:00–7:00 PM at Ben’s Tune‑up (195 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801)

A ten-acre farm animal sanctuary in Asheville, NC

We’ve been home to rescued farm animals since 2000. Our volunteer run sanctuary provides lifelong shelter, veterinary care, and compassionate rehabilitation for goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, and other animals in need. Visitors are welcome to meet the animals, explore the sanctuary, shop our Thrift Store, and join us for community events.

Visit

Meet our rescued farm animals and enjoy a peaceful, family friendly tour of the sanctuary.

Volunteer

Help care for the animals, support our Thrift Store, or assist with special events…volunteers make everything possible.

Outreach

Schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations can schedule hands on educational visits to learn about animal care and compassion.
Ashe the sweet rescued pig

100% FUNDED

by people who love animals

Animal Haven of Asheville receives no city, county, or state funding. Our sanctuary is supported entirely through private donations, grants, fundraisers, and our onsite Thrift Store. We are volunteer run and open to the public Wednesday–Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Our Thrift Store

Shop & Donate

ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE ANIMALS AT THE SANCTUARY
Shop at the Animal Haven of Asheville Thrift Shop for furniture, clothing, shoes, housewares, books, jewelry, electronics, tools, pet supplies, collectibles, toys, and more. Every purchase helps provide food, shelter, and medical care for our rescued farm animals.

Visit

Come meet our rescued goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, cows during your visit.

Sanctuary and Thrift Shop This Week:

  • Wednesday (11am-5pm; note: Thrift Store opens at 1pm)
  • Thursday (11am-5pm)
  • Friday (11am-5pm)
  • Saturday (11am-5pm; note: Thrift Store opens at noon)

65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd
Asheville, North Carolina 28805

CONTACT

For more information about us and our
donations, sponsorships, volunteering or other info:

 

US POSTAL MAIL

PO Box 9697
Asheville, North Carolina 28815