Donate to the Sanctuary

💖 Your Support Makes the Sanctuary Possible

Every donation, every purchase, every kind word—it all matters.

Your generosity helps us rescue more animals, teach anyone with a heart to learn, and support fellow animal caretakers who may be struggling through hard times.

Whether it’s a bale of hay, a vet visit, or the extra love it takes to rehabilitate a neglected soul—your support goes directly into the care of our wooly, feathered, and furry family.

🌱 100% for the Animals

We’re not like other nonprofits.
There are no paid staff, no salaries, no hidden expenses.
Every single penny donated or earned through the sale of our handmade goods goes directly back into the sanctuary—feeding, housing, healing, and loving the animals we’re honored to care for.

This isn’t a business.
It’s a calling.
And we walk it with open hearts and open books.

📊 Radical Transparency

Did you know nonprofits are legally required to share their financial records with anyone who asks?
Most won’t tell you that—but we will.
In fact, we go a step further: we share our financial updates right in our blog. Every dollar in. Every dollar out. Nothing hidden, nothing hushed.

Because when you support us, you become part of our flock—and we believe you deserve to know exactly how your kindness is making a difference.

🌟 Ways You Can Help

Big or small, every act of kindness adds up to something magical.

Not sure how to support the sanctuary? Here are a few wonderful ways to be part of our mission:

🐐 Donate Money OR Goods

Every dollar helps feed, shelter, and care for our growing flock of rescued animals.
One-time or monthly giving options available.

See our list of items you can donate below.

🧶 Shop Sanctuary Goods

Purchase handmade items like wool crafts, RPG-themed creations, herbal remedies, or gemstone jewelry. Every purchase supports the animals and helps keep our workshops free for youth.
Check out some of the things we make in the photos here on the page. See something you like? Want a commission piece? Contact us!

🐑 Sponsor an Animal

Choose a sheep, goat, chicken, or other resident to sponsor and receive updates, photos, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you’re changing a life.
See the blog post about Sponsorship.

🧡 Volunteer

Lend a hand! Help with chores, events, or workshops. We love working alongside folks who care as deeply as we do.

(And its better than a Gym workout, without the membership fee!)

📣 Spread the Word

Share our story on social media, tell your friends, or shout across a mountaintop (optional). The more people who know about our mission, the more love we can grow.

🐾 Follow Our Journey

Stay connected through our blog and social channels to see daily life on the farm, project updates, and behind-the-scenes goat antics.
Read our Blog & Follow Us on social media.

🐏 Where Your Dollars Go

(An idea for a visual!)
A sweet little infographic or illustrated chart showing:

50% → Hay, feed, fresh bedding
25% → Vet care & medications
20% → Shelter maintenance & supplies
0% → Education materials & workshops (I pay for this out of my own pocket)
5% → Emergency fund

Ways to Help Without Spending a Dime (or with stuff already lying around!) ?

Serendipitous Shepherdess Sanctuary welcomes your support in every form—even if it jingles less and helps more!

Farm & Animal Supplies

Buckets, tubs, and feed bins (clean, please!)
Hay, straw, pine shavings, or bedding materials
Old towels, blankets, sheets (for cozy bedding or cleanup)
Fencing materials or gates
Grain or poultry feed (check with us for current brands)

Fix-It & Build-It Stuff

Tools (hand tools, garden tools, or small power tools)
Lumber, nails, screws, or other building materials
Hose parts, spray nozzles, or water buckets
Paint (non-toxic, animal-safe)
Tarps, bungee cords, ropes, zip ties

Poultry & Critter Comforts

Chicken scratch, grit, oyster shells
Heat lamps, bulbs, extension cords
Nesting boxes or safe crates
Toys, puzzle feeders, or boredom busters
First aid supplies (vet wrap, syringes, iodine, etc.)

Cleaning & Everyday Needs

Non-toxic cleaning supplies (e.g., vinegar, baking soda)
Dish soap, hand soap, sanitizers
Paper towels, gloves, garbage bags
Storage bins and organizers
Reusable bags, baskets, or totes

Education & Outreach Goodies

Notebooks, pens, colored pencils
Paper of all types (cardstock, printer, construction)
Art or craft kits for kids’ classes
Envelopes, stamps, and shipping supplies
Old books about farming, animals, wool crafts, or folklore

Wooly & Crafty Supplies

Natural fiber yarns, roving, or raw fleece (washed or unwashed)
Felting tools and needles
Drop spindles or spinning wheels
Weaving tools or looms
Dyes (especially natural or plant-based)
Fabric scraps, especially cotton or wool

Creative & Display Materials

Picture frames or shadow boxes
Display racks, pegboards, or shelving
Chalkboards, signage materials, or whiteboards
Craft display easels or event tents
Mason jars, glass bottles, baskets, Altoids tins, M&M minis containers, and other similar containers.

Gently Used & Heartfully Offered Items Welcome!

If you’re unsure about something, just message us! We’re always happy to hear from you.

Text or call: 1-802-376-6345
Email: SerendipitousShepherdess@gmail.com
Drop-offs welcome daily 9am–4pm in Townshend, VT—text so we can greet you with grateful hooves!