Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary (FARS)

Welcome to FARS

Here’s a bit about FARS and the real SUPER-HEROINE behind it all, Carole Webb…

This wonderful animal sanctuary was established single-handedly by Carole Webb in 1988. Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary is based a few miles from Stratford-Upon-Avon, in Wolverton, Warwickshire. FARS is currently home to more than 400 farm animals, however, at its peak, Carole has cared for over 800 animals at one time.

FARS’ mission is to provide a safe haven where the animals can live out their days freely, healthily and happily, to ensure the needs of the animals are taken care of, and to guarantee the continual upkeep of the sanctuary. Veterinary care and medication is provided as needed, all funded by our amazing supporters Friends of the Animals and all animals in our care are constantly monitored to ensure their good health and well being.

The animals residing at the sanctuary come from far and wide, arriving in various states of health, many having been rescued from dreadful cruelty and/or poor living conditions. Some are well loved pets whose owners, due to unforeseen circumstances, can no longer care for them, whilst others have escaped the horrendous live export trade. These, though, are the lucky few, who are fortunate to land at the doorstep of Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary, greeted by Carole with open, loving arms.

These emotionally, intelligent creatures are too often dismissed as stupid and worthless and yet they show remarkable affection and gentleness once their fear has been dispelled.

They are also equally capable of forming loving bonds, just like any household pet. They recognise faces and will greet visitors they know just as your pet would after your day at work.

FARS is managed by founder Carole Webb as a non-profit organisation. We have a dedicated small team made up of a few key workers and a handful of enthusiastic volunteers (we’re always looking for more, contact us to request further details about volunteering). We run a tight ship at the sanctuary, united in one goal, to assist Carole Webb in her life long devotion and relentless pursuit to help these defenceless creatures live a happy life.

With hundreds of animals in our care and a progressive, and ongoing plan to upgrade and improve the facilities at FARS, our annual and monthly running costs are very high, as you can imagine. We solely depend on the ongoing kindness, charity and goodwill of our amazing supporters and volunteers to help us through. For this we THANK YOU all! We couldn’t do it without you. If you’re just discovering FARS for the first time, thank you for still reading and I hope you join us in our mission to help these animals to live happily and freely, how nature intended.