Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary

A North Carolina farmed animal sanctuary near Charlotte and Asheville.

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 utilize online access to schedule a visit, or enjoy a Sanctuary Stay vacation in our Sanctuary Tiny House.

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.

Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary Founder Carolyn Solan with horse Stella Blue
Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary Founder Rick Solan with Jimmy the  Pig

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 ~

Zeek and Rosebud, cows in a pasture at Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary in Shelby NC
Lily the horse overlooking a fence
Rescued farm pig in a pasture beside the Sanctuary Tiny House at Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary
Bucky and Baker the goats, looking adorable on a porch
Berta the turkey with her tail fanned out at Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary in Shelby NC

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.

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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.

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