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Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is a non-profit that provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals.
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The Refuge is a non-profit organization that provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community. Founded in 2012, The Refuge is located in North Carolina just 15 minutes away from the downtowns of Carrboro, Saxapahaw, and Pittsboro and 20 minutes away from downtown Chapel Hill.

08/29/2026

📣 We have reached a critical point in our Pig Project crowdfunding campaign: just 15 days remain, and we are now 40% of the way to our goal!

We have made meaningful progress, but we still have a significant amount to raise before the campaign ends. Right now, your donation can have twice the impact due to matching pledges. That means a $25 gift becomes $50 for The Pig Project, and a $100 gift becomes $200!

With only 15 days left, this is one of the most important moments to give. Thank you for believing in The Pig Project and for helping us turn this campaign into something truly meaningful!

🐷 DONATE TO THE PIGGIES: https://petfundr.com/a2hlw3?ref=sh_dDQ4qd_ab_7tZLy6TFQvY7tZLy6TFQvY

08/28/2026

Our summer vegan potluck is tomorrow evening!!! If you’ve been to one of our potlucks before, you know what to expect: delicious vegan food, a sense of real community, and time with our cow residents 🐮

After the food, we’ll also have a special concert from our 2025 Artist-in-Residence, Sarah-Lyona Perry 🎶 And while you’re eating and hanging out, you can enjoy board games and yard games like co****le (with these two beautifully decorated Refuge boards!) 👀

RSVP by heading to the Linktree in our bio 🖇️🌲

08/26/2026

We're halfway through the week 😮‍💨 Take a breather and enjoy a minute with Pepita and Jem 🐓

08/25/2026

Our Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run will be one of our biggest events of the year, and our 5K sponsors are a big part of that! We are so grateful to our wonderful 5K sponsors who have already stepped up to support this event: Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry, Christa Evans Editorial, Fur Friends Pet Care, Gu Energy, Chatham Outfitters, The Spotted Dog, and Orange County Sportsplex 🙏

There's still time to become a sponsor! To learn more about the 5K and our sponsorship perks, and to reserve your spot in the race, click the link below:

https://www.piedmontrefuge.org/events-calendar/pigs-5k-trail-run

08/24/2026

Love to draw? Love to make music? Love animals? This free workshop is for you!

“Seeing Through Presence” invites participants to explore how careful observation of animals can become a doorway to creativity, empathy, and new ways of seeing. This workshop emphasizes presence, curiosity, and connection as ways to help us see farm animals as the unique beings they are.

The session includes an art talk, a mini-tour, creative time with Refuge residents, and a closing reflection. All ages are welcome, and no prior artistic experience is required.

Schedule

11:00 AM: Art Talk 🎨

Our 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Boots Quimby, will chronicle her residency at the Refuge and share some of her original pieces. Her talk will address her own creative process during the Residency, including how she spent her time with the animals, what aspects of particular residents drew her in to paint them, and the roles of curiosity, compassion, and presence in creativity.

11:30 AM: Guided Mini-Tour 🦆

Trained Tour Guides will introduce guests to individual residents by sharing their stories and unique personalities.

12:15 PM: Dedicated Creative Time with the Animals ☀️

Return to an animal resident you are drawn to, and work on a personal creative response in a medium of your choice. Creative responses might include, but are not limited to: sketching, painting, writing, photography, filmmaking, music, textile work, dance, and journaling. Whatever medium you choose, you will be encouraged to reflect on how time spent in the presence of the animal inspires you.

1 PM: Closing Reflection & Sharing 💬

Boots will invite participants to reflect together on the experience of slowing down and being creative with the animals. Those who wish may also share the work they created or simply talk about their ideas and experiences.

You are welcome to bring your own materials (instruments, paper, pencils, etc.), but we will also be providing art supplies and instruments. This event is free, though space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot using the link below!

https://www.piedmontrefuge.org/events-calendar/seeing-through-presence

08/23/2026

Join us in showing our gratitude to Emma, our August Volunteer of the Month! 📅 Emma has been an incredibly dedicated and hardworking Animal Care Volunteer during this busy year, and her help has been invaluable.

"I started volunteering in May of this year in order to gain farm animal experience in preparation for vet school and to become involved in the world of rescue," she explains. "I do all of the husbandry tasks for the birds and mammal groups--feeding each bird suite and the older sheep and goats. Cleaning up each animal house (goat bunks, straw, water bowls) is the less glamorous side, but I'm able to directly interact with the lovely residents."

While she performs a wide variety of tasks for all of our residents, she finds herself especially drawn to certain activities and individuals.

"My favorite part is coming up with the enrichment activities and giving them out to the residents. Feeding the cows watermelon or providing scents really helps to get to know all their personalities. So far my favorite resident is Todd the goat. He is so sweet and always comes up or sits down next to me for scratches. I've started to become more interested in working with goats in my future vet career after spending time with him and his companions."

We rely on regular volunteers to provide our residents with the best possible lives, and Emma's consistency and passion has been beyond appreciated 🙌

08/22/2026

Our Summer Vegan Potluck is in ONE WEEK 🍝🧆🥪🥗🍪🍩

Potlucks are a cherished tradition here, and it's always a treat to experience the dishes that the community brings out. From decadent pasta dishes to beyond-comforting baked goods...your plate will be practically overflowing. You'll also get a chance to spend time with our cows and experience a concert from Sarah-Lyona Perry, last year's Artist-in-Residence!

RSVP today--just be ready to bring a vegan dish and enjoy an unforgettable dinner at the Refuge 😍

https://www.piedmontrefuge.org/events-calendar/summer-vegan-potluck-2026

Address

7236 NC Highway 87 N
Pittsboro, NC
27312

Telephone

(919) 533-4013

Website

http://www.piedmontrefuge.org/, http://www.patreon.com/piedmontrefuge, https://linktr.ee/piedmont_farm_animal_refuge, ht

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