Farm animal sanctuaries provide refuge for rescued animals including pigs, chickens, goats, and cattle, offering welfare challenges unique to animals from commercial backgrounds.
Farm animals rescued from commercial backgrounds often carry lifelong welfare consequences including bone disease, respiratory problems, and behavioural deficits from barren environments. Effective sanctuaries provide appropriate veterinary care, social grouping, enriched environments, and proper nutrition to maximise welfare for animals whose commercial lives left permanent marks. Sanctuary work demonstrates the capacity of these species for recovery and joy.