
Do you work at an animal sanctuary or rescue? Is it your dream to start one? Join the staff of The Open Sanctuary Project as we have accessible conversations about some of the many important topics affecting sanctuaries and compassionate animal care, including species-specific guidance and sanctuary logistics, staff and volunteer support, governance considerations, fundraising and budgeting, publi... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Senior Advisor Tara and Nonprofit Specialist Julia discuss how caregivers can best prepare for a scenario in which a resident cow cannot stand. In this situation, time is of the essence, so having a plan in place is key, as is understanding what to l... more
Executive Director Mckenzee and Nonprofit Specialist Julia celebrate our eight years of operation by discussing the year in review at The Open Sanctuary Project. We know that our audience of compassionate caregivers are often caught up in the day-to-... more
Nonprofit Specialist Julia and Senior Advisor Tara talk more about turkeys! Building on our last discussion of how turkeys got here and how domestication has impacted them, we talk about the considerations sanctuaries and rescues should keep in mind ... more
Community Education Specialist Andie and Dr. Emily Tronetti of the Institute for Human Education led a special presentation on October 22nd, 2025 on how to nurture farmed animal agency and consent in sanctuary education. This is the audio recording o... more
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The open sanctuary podcast is one-of-a-kind. I can’t recommend it highly enough for its breadth and depth of information. It offers something for a large sophisticated sanctuary team, and a tiny grassroots organization as well. I have found something useful in every episode!
It’s my dream to start an animal sanctuary soon and I came across this podcast. I have already found it so helpful! Thank you guys 🤍
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The show centers on practical guidance for running animal sanctuaries and rescues, with a strong emphasis on governance, sustainability, caregiver support, and education. Episodes cover resource updates, organizational resilience, and capacity-building tools, alongside discipline-specific care topics like turkey welfare, wildlife partnerships, and audience-facing humane education. It's likely to attract professionals at nonprofit animal organizations seeking actionable strategies, best practices, and compassionate care frameworks, with a notable focus on governance, fundraising, and staff development. A unique thread across episodes is a steady emphasis on ethical stewardship, transparent governance, and ongoing resource improvements to sup... more
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