WHO WE ARE

Full Circle Farm Sanctuary

Rooted in Respect. Driven by Compassion. Sustained by You.

The First Farmed Animal Sanctuary to earn GFAS Accreditation in Georgia. A recognition of our unwavering commitment to the highest standards in animal care, financial sustainability, ethical practices, and integrity.

The journey of Full Circle Farm Sanctuary (FCFS) began in North Carolina in 2010—and truly took flight in 2016 when we relocated to Georgia, expanding the FCFS vision and deepening the organization's impact. Full Circle Farm Sanctuary (FCFS) provides a lifelong, loving home to animals once farmed, discarded, abused, neglected, denied care, or in need of more than their previous circumstances could provide. Here, they are free to heal, age with dignity, and live out their natural lives in peace.

FCFS is more than a place—it’s a promise. A promise that the residents will be respected as individuals, seen for who they truly are, and never asked to give anything in return for their safety. Whether they choose to interact with us or not, we love and honor them all the same.

A Mission for the Residents—and All They Represent

While we care for over 100 residents every day, we never forget the billions still trapped in the animal agriculture system. The residents of FCFS are the lucky few—but they stand as ambassadors for all farmed animals. Through their stories, we help others see that animals are not commodities, but individuals—each with a voice, a personality, and a right to live free from harm.

We advocate through education, storytelling, and presence. Each resident species has a unique way of communicating. It may not sound like human speech, but it is no less real. We see them. We hear them. And we help the world do the same.

We Stand Beside Them—Not Above Them

We are intentional in our language: this is not “our sanctuary” and they are not “our animals” or "our residents". The sanctuary belongs to them—it is their home. No matter how long we have been part of FCFS, we remain guests here. We are caretakers and advocates, privileged to serve the residents who live at the sanctuary. This is their forever home—a place where they are safe, loved, and free to grow old.

When a new resident arrives, we give them a name if they don’t already have one. If they do, we honor it. Respect begins at rescue, and a name is a powerful affirmation of identity and autonomy. We also respect their boundaries, never forcing interactions unless it’s for medical care. We honor their relationships, keeping residents with their families and chosen friends while also keeping those bonds in mind when making decisions that will affect their group. Our care is not transactional; we ask nothing of them and do not expect them to give us anything or heal us. It is we who give to them. Here, they live on their own terms as much as possible, and we are privileged to witness them living freely.

A Unique Model of Service and Stewardship

Unlike many nonprofits, FCFS has no executive director, and no administrative staff. The only employees of the sanctuary is a small Animal Care Team, dedicated and knowledgeable, and providing daily care to over 100 residents of 13 species, on 55 acres. FCFS is operated by a small, skilled, and passionate team:

The Animal Care Team provides expert, daily care to every resident.
The three professionally experienced volunteer board members—each with 9–11 years of service—handle all other operations, from communications to development, while working full-time outside the sanctuary.

In 2021 this collective, non-hierarchical model was chosen to ensure sustainability of the organization. Every dollar goes toward what matters most: the residents, the sanctuary that is their home, and the FCFS mission.

No administrative salaries. No waste. Just heart, expertise, and action.

Aging Residents: A Point of Pride

Animals in the agriculture industry are not allowed to grow old and live out their natural lifespans. At FCFS, we are honored to care for a growing number of senior residents. We remain by their side through every stage of life, through every triumph and challenge that aging brings. They deserve to be fought for—and they will never be forgotten.

Education, Outreach, and Advocacy

For 15 years, we’ve been telling the residents’ stories through:

Free Guest Day Tours
Group Volunteer & Vegan Potluck Days
School and community outreach
Social media and the FCFS newsletter
The FCFS website and vegan education resources
Digital communications

We welcome everyone to connect, learn, and grow with us—because the path to a more compassionate world begins with awareness.

Why Vegan?

We believe the most powerful way to reduce animal suffering, protect the planet, address food insecurity, and support human health is to embrace a vegan lifestyle.

Join Us: The Circle Isn’t Complete Without You

To our supporters—whether you’ve volunteered, donated, attended an event, or followed our journey online—thank you. We may have the grit, but without your belief in our mission, none of this would be possible. Your support fuels everything we do. You are part of every life saved, every step forward, and every moment of hope at Full Circle Farm Sanctuary. Together, we’ve proven what’s possible—and we’re just getting started. Together we can achieve more.

And if you’re just discovering FCFS, now is the perfect time to get involved. Whether it’s through monthly giving, joining a volunteer day, resident sponsorship or simply learning more about the FCFS residents—there’s a place for you in this mission.