When an animal goes “out to pasture,” they’re sent off to live out their final days. And at Out To Pasture Sanctuary in Oregon, these rescued animals get to live their very best lives. At this three-acre animal sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon, you’ll find more than 150 content creatures wandering about. Bunnies, roosters, potbellied pigs, and llamas roam free in a beautiful, scenic outdoor haven. Oregon’s Out To Pasture Sanctuary truly is one of the most delightful places in the state; a beautiful example of the big-hearted, compassionate spirit of Oregonians.

In beautiful Estacada, Oregon, 30 miles outside Portland, there's a place where animals roam free.
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Out to Pasture is a non-profit animal sanctuary in Oregon that rescues neglected and abused animals.
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But John and Kit Collins, Out to Pasture's co-founders and owners, believe in the dignity and value of all beings.
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What began in 2004 with them taking in a single despondent donkey has transformed into a Garden of Eden for Oregon's unwanted animals.
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“I decided it would be better to do something with what we had than to do nothing at all," explained Kit Collins in an interview with Spot Magazine .
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So the couple began taking in uncared-for creatures, providing them with a place to truly live.
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Out To Pasture Sanctuary takes in everything from snuggly little bunnies and farm cats to goats, llamas, and giant pigs.
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They work with local animal welfare groups to rescue forsaken farm animals, abused pets, and even laboratory subjects.

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The animals here all share similar stories: potbelly pigs who quickly outgrew their “cute” months as household pets; dairy goats saved from slaughter; there's even a large pig who outgrew her usefulness at a local school program.
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But once they arrive at Out to Pasture, their lives are forever changed.
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The animals are treated like part of the family here.
The farm has an impressively efficient system of pens and pastures that allow the animals to be as social or as introverted as they please, with plenty of room to wander and roam.
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Out to Pasture is 100% volunteer run, including Kit and John, who both have actual day jobs in Portland. You can support this farm sanctuary in Oregon by donating, volunteering, or simply visiting.
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Visitors are welcome to the sanctuary at scheduled events, or by contacting Out to Pasture for a group tour.
It's an absolutely delightful place to visit, offering an up-close experience with some of the sweetest animals you'll ever meet.
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Kindness has a transformative effect on these animals, and there is a sense of peace and ease here.
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The animals who call Out to Pasture Sanctuary home are the lucky few -- and they feel it.
It's a place that encourages kindness and compassion: two things the world needs now more than ever.
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Out to Pasture is founded on the belief that all beings should be treated with dignity and respect, and that's truly a beautiful thing.
Visit, and you'll be charmed by these benevolent beasts and their inspiring stories.
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There’s something so lovely about letting animals roam free, the way nature intended. Out to Pasture Sanctuary truly is one of the most special places in Oregon. The animal sanctuary in Oregon is open for visitors starting in the late spring; you’ll just need to contact the farm to schedule a tour.

In addition to this charming farm, Estacada, Oregon, truly is one of the most pastoral places in the state, and a wonderful area to explore.

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