Supporting Solstice Sanctuary
Solstice Sanctuary gives rescued animals the opportunity to heal, thrive, and live free from harm and exploitation.
Where animals and humans find healing together.
Since 2021, Solstice Sanctuary has been a haven for farm animals who have experienced trauma or have found themselves without a home. We’re successfully filling a crucial gap in the rescue community while offering human wellness programs that build connection, provide education, and advocate for animal welfare—across southeast Wisconsin and beyond.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit and 100% volunteer-run organization, this important work depends on the generosity of our donors and granting organizations. With your support, we are saving the world, one being at a time.
Your support saves lives.
We rely on donor support to directly fuel our mission and ensure every animal who arrives at the Sanctuary receives the care they need and deserve.
2024 – 2025 by the numbers
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75% growth in our volunteer base
from January to December.
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$55,000+ raised
through fundraising and grants.
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8,760 hours of volunteer time committed
to the care of Sanctuary residents.
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15+ animals rescued,
and 5 adopted into loving homes.
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8 human restorative healing events
hosted, supporting emotional and mental well-being.
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6 Hooves for Happiness visits,
bringing our mission into the community.
Every dollar makes an impact.
Our community’s generosity enables us to continue our lifesaving work in rescue, rehabilitation, and education, providing our residents with a safe haven. Beyond the cost of daily operations and animal care, your support can expand the impact of our work.
Visit our donation page to explore different ways you can get involved with our important cause.
Current goals:
Learning Center
Our vision includes a dedicated space for animal welfare programming, allowing us to host sessions, store materials, and provide a hands-on learning environment for animal welfare and horsemanship.
Our goal: $50,000
4x4 Utility Vehicle
New farm equipment will help us transport feed, supplies, and materials across the property—making daily care and farm maintenance safer and more efficient.
Our goal: $15,000
Prefer to donate by check?
Checks can be made payable to Solstice Sanctuary and mailed to:
29211 41st St
Salem, WI 53168
We kindly ask you to include your email address so we can send a donation receipt and thank you for your support.
In the media
Bradley May CSA Award
Sanctuary Spotlight on CBS58 News
Shy Rescue Donkey Turns Sassy
Irvin's Story by GeoBeats Animals
Josie’s Story on The DoDo
Catori and Kanali's Story on Cuddle Buddies
Frequently Asked Questions
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97% of donations go directly to the animals and sanctuary maintenance. The remaining 3% is used to support our administrative functions.
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Yes, all donations (not ticketed) are tax-deductible.
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Yes, you will be emailed a tax receipt.
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Yes.
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Yes, but by appointment only. We host frequent tour dates that people can register for in advance throughout the year. Check out our events page or email our team at solsticesanctuary@gmail.com to schedule a visit.
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Yes! We are open to partnerships with mission-aligned organizations and businesses.
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Yes! Organizations will be thanked on our social platforms (including LinkedIn) and in our email newsletter. Your logo will also be added to our current sponsors page. Event sponsors may also receive special recognition on event signage and materials.
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Workman Enterprises provides the quarantine facilities for our rescued animals, including dry lots, pastures, and two large lean structures. Their teams help provide essentials to the animals while at QT.
Healing Grounds Cafe donates weekly vegetable and fruit scraps for our rescued pigs and chickens.
Solaris Systems Inc out of Madison donated a truck and is piloting their dry toilet solution at the Sanctuary. The toilet uses zero water to flush and is 100% solar powered (hitting our pillar of sustainability and stewardship of the land).
In 2025, Horn Trevor Feed partnered with us for the first Annual Pack-the-Pallet fundraiser.
J.R. Taylor and Sons sponsors our lifelong Sanctuary resident Cassia, support the costs for her to be boarded in the barn and her nutritional feed program.
Explore more ways to get involved by visiting our donation page.
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Workman Enterprises provides the quarantine facilities for our rescued animals, including dry lots, pastures, and two large lean structures. Their teams help provide essentials to the animals while at QT.
Healing Grounds Cafe donates weekly vegetable and fruit scraps for our rescued pigs and chickens.
Solaris Systems Inc out of Madison donated a truck and is piloting their dry toilet solution at the Sanctuary. The toilet uses zero water to flush and is 100% solar powered (hitting our pillar of sustainability and stewardship of the land).
In 2025, Horn Trevor Feed partnered with us for the first Annual Pack-the-Pallet fundraiser.
J.R. Taylor and Sons sponsors our lifelong Sanctuary resident Cassia, support the costs for her to be boarded in the barn and her nutritional feed program.
Explore more ways to get involved by visiting our donation page.
Stay in touch.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our mission. People like you make it possible for us to continue giving care, comfort and compassion to every resident and visitor. If you have questions about supporting the Sanctuary, please reach out.
Angela Axton
President & Director
solsticesanctuary@gmail.com