Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary
A North Carolina farmed animal sanctuary between Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville, SC.
Welcome!
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit farmed animal sanctuary near 3 major cities: Charlotte, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. Along with our endearing rescued resident ambassadors, we are “Changing Hearts on Behalf of Animals Everywhere.”
MISSION: To combat the systemic damage and dangers of animal agriculture with education and rescue programs that spare sentient beings from their suffering and save human and animal lives.
VISION: A future where the deserving nature and intrinsic worth of all animals is recognized and respected.
Please feel free to enjoy a Sanctuary Stay vacation in our Dog Park Vacation Home adjacent to the Sanctuary.
Meet the Founders
Rick and Carolyn Solan found a passion for saving lives through their journey toward veganism.
Obese and taking pills to control his high blood pressure and cholesterol, Rick’s diagnosis with heart disease in 2011 was the prelude for a new way of life.
The start of this new healthier and more compassionate way of living happened by chance when he and Carolyn watched the documentary Forks Over Knives.
After becoming vegan in 2011, Rick and Carolyn began regularly donating to and volunteering at farm sanctuaries.
Rick was later appointed as Vice President of the board at Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Warm Springs, Georgia. Following his time of service, Rick felt compelled to start a sanctuary in his home state of North Carolina.
It was Carolyn who found the diamond in the rough that was destined to become Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary.
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Meet the Herd
Our animal ambassadors call Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary home because their very lives were in danger.
Thankfully, we were able to rescue them and their lives are filled with the freedom to run and play while receiving the love and care they deserve.
Jimmy ~ Willie ~ Sunshine ~ Willow ~ Jazzy ~ Rosebud ~ Cassidy ~ Zeek ~ Zephyr ~ Joey ~ Daffy ~ Buckey ~ Baker ~ Berta ~ Lily ~ Song ~
Jimmy ~ Willie ~ Sunshine ~ Willow ~ Jazzy ~ Rosebud ~ Cassidy ~ Zeek ~ Zephyr ~ Joey ~ Daffy ~ Buckey ~ Baker ~ Berta ~ Lily ~ Song ~
Get Involved
Volunteers, donors, and supporters are the lifeblood of CHFS. Your contributions have a direct and lasting impact on helping us to achieve our vision of a future where the deserving nature and intrinsic worth of all animals everywhere are recognized and respected.
The rewards of this mission are not only priceless to the animals, they are invaluable to the vital members of our extended family, like YOU.
Visit the Sanctuary! Schedule a tour and meet the animals.
Or vacation here in our Sanctuary Tiny House!
Visit/Stay
As an all-volunteer non-profit, Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary relies on donations to fund daily operations and care for our residents.
Donate
Resources to help understand the burdens that our broken food system places on society, the environment, and innocent, defenseless animals.
Go Deeper
We wish to express our deepest appreciation
for your support.
Your assistance is invaluable to our ability to save lives, sustain daily operations, and continue to inspire others with our message of compassion and respect for all animals.
