Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary Volunteer Day

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Join compassionate friends for a volunteer work day at our local non-profit farmed animal sanctuary. Cotton Branch has provided refuge for neglected and abused farmed animals since 2004. Horses, goats, donkeys, lots of pigs, two sheep, turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens and a bull named Freckles (along with a few dogs and cats) all live contentedly on the farm.

Volunteer days are 18+ only - if you'd like to arrange a personal tour of the farm (children welcome) contact Jan at pigmama@gmail.com. Donations suggested.

Please leave 4-legged family members at home.

What To Bring:

(Tools, etc. TBA depending on the day's work list)

• Work gloves
• Hat
• Water
• Snack (no animal products please)

Produce for the animals is very welcome - carrots, bananas, and romaine leaf lettuce are especially convenient. Nothing is more fun than feeding pigs!

Financial donations are tax deductible, always needed and MUCH appreciated!

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The entrance to the farm is located on Lightwood Knot Road, which connects to Cotton Branch Road. Both are unpaved roads. See the map below.

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^ Jan, founder and director of the sanctuary, and also the original founder of Carolina Wildlife Care (now Carolina Wildlife Center).

Cotton Branch Farm Animal SanctuaryA non-profit home for abused and neglected animals

Location: 507 Cotton Branch Road, Leesville, SC 29070
Telephone: 803.892.4218
Website: http://www.cottonbranch.org
Facebook: facebook.com/cottonbranch

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Note: This event was posted because many Columbia Veg members are interested in farmed animal rights/welfare.

Even if you are primarily interested in exploring a plant-based diet for health reasons, an event like this can provide a great opportunity to meet and interact with animals who are commonly used for food in the U.S. Many people find they can't imagine ever eating them again!

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Pigs like Marie LOVE belly rubs.

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