Winter Emergency Support

We need your help this week as temperatures drop dramatically during this winter storm. Arctic storms like this one place a strain on essential care resources, and we need your support today to help ensure the safety and care of nearly 400 rescued animals at the Sanctuary. Here is how you can help:  

Donate today 

The costs for care skyrocket when temperatures drop. Our team uses more straw for insulation and bedding to keep the animals warm and keep the barns clean while animals remain indoors throughout the day. We have not raised enough to cover our hay expenses for this winter and need your help to ensure all the animals who typically graze for food outside (like Heathcliff or Oracle) have plenty of hay for food. Hay and straw are two essential care costs, but we know that icy temperatures will require us to use more heat and respond to more on-site emergencies. Our gas and electric bills will be high this month, and our team will need to prepare for freezing waters and icy grounds. We need your immediate support to help us keep the animals at Woodstock safe. Donate here to help with our care and cold weather shelter preparations.  

We are also accepting donations of gently used clean towels. Towel donations may be dropped off at:  

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary 

2 Rescue Rd., High Falls, NY 12440 

NOTE: Please leave towel donations at the Main Office, the first building located immediately on the left after entering the property. 

Sonny the sheep outside the goat and sheep barn after a blizzard.

Volunteer in the shelter 

With fewer animal caregiving interns during the winter, we need consistent volunteer support to ensure all the basic shelter needs are covered. Winter can be hard for the elderly and disabled animals onsite and when we have volunteers to help with essential tasks like barn cleaning, dishes or laundry, our caregivers can prioritize critical care for the animals who need their dedicated attention. We need Sanctuary Cleaning Volunteers and Med Barn Support Volunteers for the next several weeks. If you are new to volunteering, don’t worry! You do not need orientation or training prior to your first shift. There is video training for the Med Barn Support Shift (2-hour shift) and an on-site Volunteer Coordinator available during the Sanctuary Cleaning Shifts (5-hour shift).  

Learn more and sign up to volunteer here.  

Become an Animal Caregiving Intern  

We accept interns all year round, and Animal Caregiving Interns are a critical need this winter. This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in getting into animal care or are just curious about sanctuary work. Onsite housing and a cost-of-living stipend is provided. If you or someone you know is interested in interning at Woodstock Sanctuary this winter, learn more and apply here.  

Intern Ella spending time with Brigitte and Amelie in their coop.

Help us spread the word  

If you are unable to donate or volunteer, please help us spread the word! Follow us on your preferred social media platform for updates on any onsite emergency supplies or needs.