No breeding
Every animal is here for care, safety, and belonging.
Austin's farm animal sanctuary
Featured resident Read RAMbo's full story
New arrival
A rescued ram with a story written in his horns
RAMbo came to EcoValley in his later years needing stability, good feed, quiet pasture, and the kind of care that says: you're here to stay.
Sanctuary is not just for the young or the easy cases. RAMbo is proof that late years matter. He now has space to move at his own pace, shelter when he wants it, and caretakers learning what helps him feel safe and comfortable.
Sister mission
EcoValley Animal Sanctuary
Nature-first care for animals who have run out of options
EcoValley Animal Sanctuary is our sister farm animal rescue in the Texas Hill Country near Austin.
The sanctuary provides lifelong care for rescued animals who need peace, space, medical support, and a permanent home. The work is intentionally quiet: healthy pastures, shade, clean water, calm routines, and caretakers who show up every day.
It began with a rescue horse named Hot Dog. One yes became a direction, then a mission: build a place where unwanted does not mean discarded.
What makes it different
A sanctuary, not an attraction
Rescue residents are neighbors, not entertainment. Visits are guided, respectful, and low-stress, with animal comfort leading the experience.
No riding or working animals
The goal is rest, recovery, companionship, and dignity.
Respectful visits
Small, guided visits move at the animals' pace.
How to help
Support the rescue
Donate
Fund hay, feed, veterinary care, farrier work, bedding, fencing, shelters, and emergency care.
Support the animalsVisit or volunteer
Schedule a low-stress sanctuary visit or ask about volunteer days for feeding, pasture work, cleanup, fencing, and enrichment.
Plan a visitMeet the residents
Learn the stories of the rescued animals who now call EcoValley home.
Meet the animals100% focused on the animals
EcoValley Animal Sanctuary is working through the nonprofit process. Support currently goes directly to the daily care and feeding of rescued animals.
Open ecovalleyrescue.comRescue FAQ
What is EcoValley Animal Sanctuary?
EcoValley Animal Sanctuary is Eco Valley's sister rescue project: a farm animal sanctuary near Austin, Texas providing lifelong care for rescued horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and other animals.
Can guests visit the animal sanctuary?
Visits are calm, guided, and appointment-only so the animals stay comfortable. The rescue site has current visit and volunteer information.
How can I support EcoValley Animal Sanctuary?
You can donate, sponsor an animal, volunteer, or follow rescue updates. Support goes directly toward daily care such as hay, feed, veterinary care, farrier visits, fencing, and shelter.