Share the Moon Animal Sanctuary’s mission is to rescue and provide love and lifelong care to animals in need, to educate the public on issues surrounding animal agriculture, and to assist others in making gentler choices for themselves, the animals, and the planet.

Share the Moon is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Waynesville, North Carolina.

EIN 61-2005721

Meet the animals!

Eloise, aka Weezy, was dropped off late one night by an activist who had rescued her. We couldn’t turn this little yellow fluffball away. She has turned into a beautiful and feisty young lady. She LOVES to be with people, and is not shy about speaking her mind.

Grown-up Weezy

Henny was surrendered to an activist by the farm store she was being sold at. Baby chicks are shipped through the mail at just a couple days old, and many suffer injuries and death. Henny was not able to use her right leg, and the store wasn’t going to be able to sell her. She is so strong and confident now, and doesn’t let her slight limp limit her.

Henny

 

Charlie was born to a dairy mama on a local farm. Cows only make milk if they have just given birth (just like all mammals), so they are impregnated - and the babies are taken away from them - yearly to produce the milk for humans. When Charlie was a calf, the farmer thought he was different - more curious - than the others, and decided to keep him as a family pet instead of sending him to slaughter. When Charlie was 2, they decided to find another home, and he ended up moving to the homesteading farm at a summer camp. A friend of ours runs the homesteading farm, and co-founder Courtney started visiting Charlie almost weekly. When it became clear he would need more pasture space, we began looking for land. Once our fencing was completed we were finally able to welcome him to his forever home!

Zoe was rescued with her sister, Greta. They were part of a hoarding case in Kentucky. Twenty-seven pigs were pulled from a property where they were living amongst the carcasses of their dead family members. While both girls are nervous around people, Zoe was the first to approach her mom for snacks. She has a quiet bravery about her.

 

Greta was rescued from a hoarding situation along with her sister, Zoe. Greta is more cautious and fearful of people, but she is slowly letting her guard down. Now that she knows she will always have shelter, food, and love, her eyes are softening, and she is starting to approach people instead of running the other way.

Sylvie is an escapee from an industrial farm in eastern North Carolina. She either fell or jumped from a truck on her way to a “finishing farm” where she would have been fattened up to become someone’s food. Somehow, she survived for several months on her own in the wild! People had been calling our friends at Sisu Refuge about a loose pig, but no one could ever give a location until June 2022. Sisu put several days of their time into driving out to feed her and gain her trust, and they eventually got her to safety. After her vetting and quarantine period, she joined our family and we are head-over-heels in love!

Reed was born on a dairy farm and taken away from his mother, as is industry practice. He was luckily purchased by a nice couple who were caring for their neighbor’s dairy cow. She was producing more milk than they could keep up with, so they thought a new calf could help with the excess. Reed and his adoptive cow mom bonded instantly! Unfortunately, his mom was producing excess milk because of a pituitary tumor, and she passed away of cancer when Reed was a little over 1 year old. He had been an only cow since, and his caretakers wanted to rehome him to a place where he could have other cow friends. We heard Reed’s story and decided he would be a perfect companion for Charlie.

Toby

Toby had been surrendered to a high-kill county shelter when his previous guardian became homeless. Twelve-year-old Toby was underweight, was missing hair because of an untreated flea allergy, had goopy eyes, tested positive for heart worms…and was only allowed to be pulled out of the shelter by an approved rescue. We were made aware of him and got approved to bring him home on the day he was scheduled to be euthanized.

Timmy

Timmy was a feral kitten who started showing up in Spring 2023. We started leaving food for him and talking to him when he was within earshot. He slowly started coming closer, and one day he decided he wanted to join our farm family. He has adjusted to indoor/outdoor life, and loves everyone!

Simone was living in the middle of town on a busy road for 6 months. The staff of a restaurant were watching over her, and once they realized some construction was going to take place they became worried about her safety. We negotiated with them to attempt to trap her, and it took 5 separate attempts! We’re so glad she is safe, and she’s learning to trust humans.

Indie

Indie was found as a stray in Indiana and taken in by a good Samaritan. They tried to find placement for her at nearby sanctuaries, however no one had room. When we found out about her, we knew she’d be a great fit with Sylvie. It took some planning but we were able to bring her home in December 2023.

Hazel

Hazel was dropped off at the gate of neighboring Farmshire Sanctuary, when her previous caregivers said she was “too expensive” and she “ate too much.” Farmshire does not take chickens but couldn’t turn her away. They called us and we quickly put together a quarantine area for her. Hazel has some health issues but she is one of the sweetest beings!

In Memorium

  • Owen

    Owen was our first official sanctuary resident when he was rescued from a “humane” meat farm after being used for breeding. We enjoyed caring for Owen for 2 1/2 years, and we miss him so much.

  • Poppietta

    Poppietta wandered onto our property after being attacked by a predator. We helped her heal and she joined our other chickens. She was the sweetest lady! She passed away suddenly after only 4 months of being here, and her necropsy showed extensive cancer. She will not be forgotten.

  • Roxy

    While Roxy wasn’t an official sanctuary resident, she had been with us since 2008 and was a huge part of our life. She was always up for a cuddle, even after her body started to fail her. We had to help Roxy cross the rainbow bridge in May 2023. We will continue to rescue in her honor.