Compassion for Cows is Universal! Asha's Farm Sanctuary lets the cows tell their story - a very simple one of just wanting to be loved.
Loving and protecting the majestic cows in our care and encouraging a vegan lifestyle to end suffering.
501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization
https://linktr.ee/ashasfarmsanctuary Located in the heart of Niagara's orchards and vineyards, Asha's Farm Sanctuary is on 27-acres of cleared and wooded land, with a mission to begin the magic when people meet cows for the first time and see how friendly
, emotional and intelligent they are. They tell us with a loving kiss, a warm nudge, and a still look that captures our hearts and changes our minds forever. Asha's Farm Sanctuary provides refuge to rescued cows including a blind cow and some others with special needs. They all live at our sanctuary in peace and surrounded by love. We provide a safe place where people can meet these cows, establishing long lasting emotional relationships. We believe these human-animal connections will allow people to see these sweet, gentle cows as friends and not food, helping them to make the compassionate decision to go vegan. We help to educate the community on standard practices in the beef and dairy industry that are extremely cruel and the sentient nature of cows through our Meet a Cow, Kiss A Cow Day and COW FEST visitation programs that bring in thousands of people including children every year. We are in the final stages of constructing an Educational Center which includes a commercial kitchen, viewing area for an introductory/educational film on standard practices in animal agriculture, a gift shop, an educational area with books and videos, two bathrooms (one handicap accessible) and two outdoor patios where we will hold various events. Asha's Farm Sanctuary's future vision is to be a safe place for people to enjoy and explore nature by providing hiking trails on our 27 acre preserved forest. We hope you visit us soon!
09/08/2025
In just 19 days, come meet Phoenix at COW FEST 2025 on September 27 and 28! This watchful furry giant serves as the official guardian cow at the sanctuary and shares a name with Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, who publicly supported our founder, Tracy. But Phoenix isn’t your average mooing cow—he ROARS like a lion! Get ready to have your heart stolen by this remarkable boy!
Caring for animals like Sindy the cow requires not only technical knowledge but also a deep sense of compassion. When issues arise, such as her hoof needing a block for drainage, it’s essential to approach the situation with empathy. The farrier's quick response to adjust the block demonstrates a commitment to Sindy's well-being, ensuring she is comfortable and on the path to recovery.
Animals communicate their discomfort in various ways, and it’s our responsibility to listen and act accordingly. Sindy's healing journey is a testament to the importance of attentive care and the bond between animals and their caregivers. With just a little more time, she’ll be back in her larger pasture, enjoying the freedom she deserves.
Let’s continue to advocate for compassionate animal care and highlight stories like Sindy's to inspire others.
09/07/2025
URGENT APPEAL
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR COW FEST 2025
MAJOR EVENT VOLUNTEERING (COW FEST 2025 ON 9/27 & 9/28):
Our volunteer opportunities for COW FEST 2025 have been updated for both Saturday September 27, 2025 and Sunday September 28, 2025! The festival features free admission, delicious food, cooking demos and speakers, pumpkin smash, live music, vendors, and, of course, fun visits with the cows! COW FEST 2025 raises critical funds to care for the cows we rescued from slaughter and strongly encourages compassion for these big, gentle giants, and all farmed animals alike.
There are three shifts to choose from on either Saturday, September 27, 2025 and/or Sunday, September 28, 2025!
PARKING ATTENDANT SHIFT (TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)
7AM - 2PM (7 Hours)
Volunteers get:
30 Minute Lunch Break
One FREE Meal + One Take Home Meal!
One COW FEST T-shirt!
One $15 Vegan Gift Card at Asha's Farm Sanctuary's Online Gift Shop!
All You Can Drink Cold Spring Water
Total Value $65!
FULL SHIFT (7 Hours)
8AM - 3PM
Volunteers get:
30 Minute Lunch Break
One FREE Meal + One Take Home Meal!
One COW FEST T-shirt!
One $15 Vegan Gift Card at Asha's Farm Sanctuary's Online Gift Shop!
All You Can Drink Cold Spring Water
Total Value $65!
HALF SHIFT (5 Hours)
10AM - 3PM
Volunteers get:
30 Minute Lunch Break
One FREE Meal!
One COW FEST T-shirt!
All You Can Drink Cold Spring Water
Total Value $35!
BONUS!
Volunteers that stay through final clean-up (typically 3:30PM) get a personal visit with the rescued animals. Priceless!
In just 23 days, meet Joaquin at COW FEST 2025 on 9/27 & 9/28! This tallest gentle giant at the sanctuary was named after Oscar-winning Joaquin Phoenix long before the famous actor made a powerful public statement supporting our founder, Tracy. Looks like his famous name was meant to be.
Come meet this very sweet and emotional boy at Cow Fest 2025 on 9/27 & 9/28! Although surrounded by cows, he longs for human companionship and love. You see, his mother tragically passed away, and he almost didn’t make it. But human angels have been watching over him and finally got him to his forever home at Asha’s. Get the MOOS on our final event of the year: http://www.cowfest.fun
09/02/2025
Meet Joshua at COW FEST 2025 on 9/27 & 9/28! Plus of course all the rescued cows at our sanctuary!! Get the MOOS: http://www.cowfest.fun
09/02/2025
In just 25 days, meet The Queen at COW FEST 2025 on 9/27 & 9/28! She’s now 15 years and happily enjoying freedom at Asha’s with her adopted son (Moses)! We love you Sindy!!
Live with The Princess! Come to on 9/27 & 9/28 to meet this sweet rescued girl & so many other rescued cows living the good life at Asha’s!! Get the Moos at http://www.cowfest.fun and join the Facebook events!
09/01/2025
Lou Bear has been feeling a bit down lately, missing his buddy Joseph, who’s being kept in another area right now. But we caught him stealing some sweet kisses with Princess Darsha, a sweet cow, who he usually doesn’t spend much time with.
When he saw Tracy though, his human caretaker, he couldn’t contain his excitement—he rushed over for kisses and long, heartfelt hugs. It’s moments like these that remind us just how deep the bonds can be between animals and their caregivers. These connections highlight the emotional lives of cows and reinforce the importance of kindness towards all animals.
Embracing veganism is a powerful way to show compassion and ensure that animals like Lou Bear receive the love and respect they deserve.
08/30/2025
The Menu at COW FEST 2025!! Mouthwatering! Delicious! Grilled fresh at the back patio! We sure hope to see you there!
All proceeds from Asha’s Farm Sanctuary’s Kitchen go toward food, medical care and shelter for the rescued cows saved from slaughter & living the good life at our refuge.
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Asha is a storybook sanctuary and home to Albert the Super Cow and his barnyard friends including rescued chickens, donkeys, turkeys, pigs, sheep, a blind cow, a mother cow and steers. They all live at our sanctuary in peace and surrounded by love. We provide a safe place where people can meet these animals, establishing long lasting emotional relationships. We believe these human-animal connections will allow people to see these sweet, gentle animals as friends and not food, helping them to make the compassionate decision to go vegan.
Located in the heart of Niagara's orchards and vineyards on 27-acres of land, Asha is the perfect setting to begin the magic when people meet farmed animals for the first time and see how friendly, emotional and intelligent they are. We let the animals tell their story - a very simple one of just wanting to be loved. They tell us with a loving kiss, a warm nudge, and a still look that captures our hearts and changes our minds forever.
Our sanctuary helps to educate the community on cruel, yet standard, practices in the dairy industry and the sentient nature of cows through our Meet a Cow and Albert the Super Cow programs.
Asha provides support and encouragement by offering vegan cooking classes through Albert Super's Kitchen program.
We seek to connect like-minded individuals and businesses as well as the vegan-curious through the Buffalo Vegan Society, our community education program.
Asha just completed building the structure for an educational center in July 2018. The center will include a commercial kitchen, viewing area for an introductory/educational film on standard practices in animal agriculture, a gift shop, educational books and videos, handicapped accessible bathrooms and outdoor patios.
We are in near completion of our new duck habitat. A pond has been constructed, and we raised $10,000 to complete the project. The habitat will provide refuge to ducks that suffered horrifically in animal agriculture.
Asha Sanctuary's future vision is to be a safe place for people to enjoy and explore nature by providing hiking trails on our 27 acre preserved forest.
We hope you visit us soon!
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