The Mid-Atlantic isn’t just home to, “The Big Apple,” the Jersey Shore and The Liberty Bell, it is also home to some absolutely remarkable animal sanctuaries who are providing a forever home, unconditional love, and hope to hundreds of rescued animals, many of whom who had never before experienced a peaceful life. Now, safe at their respective sanctuaries, they have the opportunity to do so.

Take a look below at the various animal sanctuaries throughout New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to give them a visit, send them a much needed and appreciated donation, or simply browse their website (by clicking on the name of the sanctuary) to learn more about their organization and mission.

New Jersey

Barnyard Sanctuary

31 Stark Road, Columbia, NJ 07832

973-670-4477

*Visitation is by appointment only

Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

50 Compton Road, Wantage, NJ 07461

973-721-4437

*Call for available tour times

Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary

147 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827

*Currently open to visitors by appointment only email [email protected]

New York

Catskill Animal Sanctuary

316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties, NY 12477

845-336-8447

*Open all year for tours to members and guests of the Homestead, also open to the public for weekend tours from April-October

**Read all about our weekend getaway to Catskill Animal Sanctuary here!

Farm Sanctuary

3150 Aikens Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

607-583-2225

*Open to visitors from May through October, check online tour schedule

Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary

Burt Ave, Northport, NY 11768

631-261-6320

*Open to visitors from dawn until dusk every day

Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary

542 Gardner Hollow Road, Poughquag, NY 12570

845-724-3136

*Visitations allowed with appointment

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

2 Rescue Road, High Falls, NY 12440

845-247-5700

*Open for visitation between 11 AM – 4 PM on weekends only April through October

Pennsylvania

Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary

733 Glen Willow Road, Avondale, PA 19311

610-268-0120

*Public and private tours available, call for more information

Farm Animal Rescue of Mifflinburg

Mifflinburg, PA 17844

570-966-3175

*Visits are available by appointment only

Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary

2506 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143

412-366-1187

*Call or email [email protected] to schedule a visit

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

Mehoopany, PA 18629

570-763-2908

*Open for visits and tours by appointment