Heartwood Haven fights against the disastrous effects of animal cruelty through rescue, education, and sanctuary to promote a more compassionate world for animals and humans.
━ Life on their terms. ━
Welcome to Heartwood Haven.
How We Save 100’s of Lives Every Year
Rescue
Giving animals hope. Changing lives.
Rehabilitate
Sanctuary provides a healing environment from animals suffering cruelty and neglect.
Educate
Connecting people to animals through on site tours, social media, and events.
Latest News
Animal Friends with Ruby and Boris!
Our monthly series, Animal Friends, highlights stories of recovery and how the relationships the animals form with each other help them recover from past abuse and trauma.
Check out previous stories by clicking the link below.
Our Impact
1400
lives saved
20M
people reached
1200
animals adopted
45.5
acres of land
Latest News From The Sanctuary
Heartwood Haven Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
July 13, 2020 (Gig Harbor, WA) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Heartwood Haven Animal Sanctuary as of July 13, 2020.
Accreditation signifies that Heartwood Haven Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed farm animal care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical principles, finances, staffing, education outreach, security and safety and other operational aspects.
One Heart and Mind at a Time
“To the animals I’ve known by name and to all those who have no names.” – Victoria Moran Who among us doesn’t need more comfort and peace? We spend our entire lives seeking contexts in which to experience those ideals – from our most meaningful relationships to our favorite destinations. Of course, such ideals…
Animals For Adoption
Amy Kristen and Tina
Amy Kristen and Tina were picked up alongside the road in a box with a dozen ducklings. Eventually they outgrew…
As a place of healing that’s all we can hope for, the animals living life on their terms. No agenda and no expectations from us.
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Ways to Help
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Be Kind like Boris
Ruby is Oinking Cute
