At Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, we are here for the animals.
It truly is that simple.
Peace, Protection, and Possibility
Everything we do is about providing peace, protection and possibility to animals in need. Every single day our focus is on being more, doing more and giving more to create their happily-ever-after. Every animal deserves to have their dreams come true and it is our hope that here at Tomten each life is embraced in that reality.
Tomten Farm and Sanctuary is...
- a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- founded January 1st, 2014, now in our 12th year
- located in Haverhill, NH, beside the beautiful White Mountains
- dedicated to providing peace, protection and possibility to animals in need
We are...
- 100% donor funded and receive no government aid
- an animal welfare organization that advocates for animals in need
- opposed to factory farming and Big Ag practices
- promoters of cruelty-free living
- privileged by your presence on this journey
We are not...
- an animal rights organization
- activists
- a petting zoo
- ever going to share or sell your contact information to anyone
We Care for and Interact Daily with...
- 7 rescued equines
- 10 rescued donkeys
- 1 rescued mule
- 6 rescued cows
- 13 rescued pigs
- 3 rescued sheep
- 7 rescued goats
- 1 rescued alpaca
- 6 rescued cats
- 7 rescued rabbits
- and...more than three dozen rescued fowl
We Have...
- built Tomten from the ground up with no benefactor or existing infrastructure
- a strategic and succession plan that ensures Tomten’s mission, animals, and legacy endure for generations
- growing funding reserves dedicated to protecting our Rescues and the long-term health of the sanctuary
- an active volunteer program
- educational walking tours throughout the year
- provided a soft landing and lifelong sanctuary to nearly 150 animals in need
- touched the lives of more than 40,000 people
It Currently Takes...
- nearly 10,000 volunteer hours per year to run this sanctuary
- two full-time and two part-time staff members who assist in providing daily care
- more than $2,000 every day to provide above-and-beyond care for our Rescues
At Tomten Every...
- animal has a unique story and comes to us from any one of many situations, including animal welfare investigations, cruelty cases, owner surrenders, other organizations, and auctions
- board member is an active and integral part of Tomten who volunteers regularly and contributes to 100% board giving
- donation, large or small, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our Rescues
- animal at the sanctuary is a Tomten Rescue, except our founder’s three horses who have been with her since before Tomten began and are privately funded by her, ensuring not one donated dollar is used for their care
We Depend on...
- the generosity of people like you
- one-time gifts, recurring donations, and bequests
- the understanding that rescue is just the beginning, and that protecting today and building tomorrow is a promise we make together
We Believe...
- the animals come first
- that long-term stability, stewardship, and sustainability are critical to every animal in our care
- in transparency, always
- in inclusivity, not exclusivity. Everyone is welcome here.
- that it doesn’t have to be us against them
- that no organization succeeds alone, and collaboration with others is paramount
- that education and awareness have the power to change lives, both human and animal
- in embracing a plant-based lifestyle
- that kindness in action is the answer
- that every animal deserves a dream come true
You make the impossible possible. Together we are Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, and we could not do this without you.
