Since 2003, Edgar’s Mission has rescued and provided sanctuary for thousands of farmed animals in urgent need. In that time we have come to accept that in order to remain viable, we sadly cannot provide every needy soul with a forever home, for this would compromise the high level of care for our current residents, it would subject our small team to unacceptable workloads and negatively impact the land, and it would diminish our ability to advocate on behalf of farmed animals everywhere.

Our adoption program seeks to match the right animal rescues with loving forever homes.

Welcoming an animal into your world is a big responsibility and requires commitment for the entire natural lifespan of the animal.

• Chicken 7-10 years (note rescued laying hens and birds bred for flesh have greatly reduced life spans due to unnatural breeding and require additional care throughout their lifetime)
• Ducks and Geese: 10 plus years
• Sheep: 8-15 years (will greatly depend on the start in life they have had)
• Goats: 10 -15 years
• Pigs: 8- 12 years (factory farmed or commercially bred pigs have shortened lifespans due to terrible conditions they have been subjected to, and unnatural breeding)
• Cows: 15 -20 years

• The animals most in need of forever homes are roosters, geese, ducks, pigs, sheep and goats.
• We do not currently have any hens, alpacas, cows, donkeys, rabbits or horses for adoption.
• Animals who have resided at the sanctuary for years, who have made bonds with others, or have ongoing special needs, shall in their best interests, remain with us.
• Animals are generally adopted in pairs or family groups to make their transition to their new home as stress free as possible. We cannot separate best friends.
• Animals are health checked, treated for parasites and in the best of health they can be prior to placement.
• Due to unknown backgrounds, we may not be able to provide full histories of the animals.

• After registering your interest below, you’ll receive an email with more information and an adoption application form.
• Your application will be followed up with a phone call, reference checks and a property inspection.
• If you meet our selection criteria and the adoption proceeds, we will bring the animal/s to you. We will then keep in touch for the duration of their lives, and we will be on hand to offer advice if needed.