©2020 by Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) Non Profit organization.

HAPPY HEN

ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Where Every Animal is Free

On a 40 acre ranch between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary gives refuge to abused and abandoned farm animals from across California. With a full time veterinarian and a skilled animal care team, Happy Hen is one of the few sanctuaries in the US that accepts animals in need of urgent care and long-term rehabilitation.  We are proud to have saved nearly 1000 lives over the last 6 years, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, quail, cows, pigs, goats, and sheep.  Founded by activist Zoe Rosenberg when she was only 11 years old, Happy Hen has grown into one of the largest sanctuaries on the West Coast. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so please support our animals and activities by donating to our efforts.   

 
 

HAPPY ANIMALS

Are Free Animals

Here at Happy Hen, we put all of our energy into making sure our residents are happy, healthy, and free.  This is especially important because so many animals that come to us have been rescued from horrible situations.  Many had never before seen the sun or the sky, or walked on dirt or grass.  Some had never been out of a tiny cage or crate or stall. Our mission is to make sure they can live out their whole lives, free of pain, suffering and hardship.

 

FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

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TURKEY TOWN

In 2018, Happy Hen helped organize a high-profile rescue of 100 turkeys from a factory farm in Utah.  Collaborating with other organizations and celebrities, including actor James Cromwell, they negotiated the release of the animals just in time for thanksgiving.  Happy Hen found homes for most of the turkeys all around California, but 21 still reside here at our facility, where they will spend the rest of their lives happy and free.

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HEN HAVEN

We currently have nearly 200 chickens at Happy Hen.  They live happy lives across numerous pastures, each with its own sets of coops.  Most of our animals have been rescued from the factory farming industry.  This includes rescued egg-laying hens as well as rescued meat chickens.  We also have geese, ducks, quail, and turkeys.

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BARNYARDS & PASTURES

Across numerous barns and pastures we currently care for some amazing large animals, from Cows and Pigs, to Goats and Sheep.  We are currently in the process of growing our staff and our facilities, so we welcome any donations that will allow us provide space and care to additional residents that need homes.

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ONSITE CLINIC

At Happy Hen, we have a full-time veterinarian and an on-site clinic that enables us to provide intensive care for rescued animals.  We pride ourselves on accepting animals that are in the most urgent need of treatment and long-term rehabilitation.  Our residents include animals rescued from California wildfires, factory farms, slaughterhouses, cock-fighting roosters seized by police, and even 12 hens that survived a deadly truck crash while being shipped to slaughter on California freeways.

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ACTIVISM

Happy Hen founder, Zoe Rosenberg (age 17) travels the country giving talks and leading protests to fight for the rights of farmed animals everywhere.  She has made national headlines for many high profile protests, including for chaining herself slaughter houses, disrupting rodeo events and factory farms, and confronting corporate leaders.  Zoe was recently named Youth Activist of the Year by the National Animal Rights Conference in Washington DC.

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MEAT IS IMMORAL

Launched by Happy Hen, Meat is Immoral is a grass-roots campaign to educate the world about the immorality of producing and consuming meat in modern society.  Simply put, meat is immoral for animals, for climate and for workers.  Activists are helping to spread the message by funding billboards on major highways. To learn more, visit meat-is-immoral.com

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KEY PEOPLE

The Sanctuary Team

Zoe Rosenberg

ZOE

ROSENBERG

Founder and President

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DR. SHERSTIN ROSENBERG

Veterinarian and Executive Director

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JAN

GALEAZZI

Animal Care Specialist

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MARIBEL PEREZ ALCARAZ

Animal Care Specialist

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LETICIA PEREZ

Animal Care Specialist

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JULIO MOLINA

Animal Care

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ZEPHAN WOOD

Finance Volunteer

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GABY GALVAN

Administrative Volunteer

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MARYAM KAMALI

Board Member

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PAUL BERRY

Board Member

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RITSA DOMINGUEZ

Animal Care Specialist

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WILLOW & BRUCE

Duck Advocates

 
Wilma
Wilber &
Charlotte
Frankie
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HAPPY HEN

ANIMAL SANCTUARY

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Mailing Address (PO BOX):

Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary

3940-7 Broad St

PMB #215

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

zoe@happyhen.org

805-458-6102

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