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Rescue & Intake
We respond to calls about neglected, injured, or abandoned farm animals — day or night.
Learn moreA sanctuary for rescued farm animalsEvery animal
Every animal
deserves a second chance.
Jessi Animal Rescue is a forever home for cows, pigs, goats, horses and chickens saved from neglect and the meat industry. We rehabilitate, love, and protect every life that walks through our gates.
340+
Lives saved
18
Acres of sanctuary
12yrs
Caring for animals
Newest rescue
Meet Daisy the pig
About the sanctuary
A safe haven for animals at every stage of life
Founded by Jessi in 2013, our sanctuary spans 18 quiet acres of Texas hill country. We rescue farm animals from auction yards, abandonment, and abuse — giving them medical care, freedom to roam, and the company of their own kind, for life.
- Lifetime sanctuary care
- Licensed veterinary team
- Open to school & family visits
- Foster & adoption programs
Read our story
Emergency rescue
+1 (512) 555-1010
How we help
From rescue to forever home — the work we do every day
Every animal that arrives here gets exactly what they need: medical care, a clean stall, a herd of friends, and the promise that they'll never be hurt again.
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Veterinary Care
Our on-site vet team treats injuries, illness, and the long-term effects of past neglect.
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Rehabilitation
Quiet pastures, herd companionship, and patient handling help animals trust again.
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Adoption & Sponsorship
We match animals with vetted forever homes, or sponsors who fund their sanctuary care.
Learn moreMeet the residents
See all our animalsEvery face here has a name — and a story
Sponsor availableDaisy3 years
Potbelly Pig
Rescued from a roadside dumping. Loves belly rubs and apple slices.
Sponsor Daisy
Sanctuary residentBessie7 years
Jersey Cow
Saved from auction. The matriarch of our pasture and a gentle soul.
Sponsor Bessie
Looking for sponsorPepper2 years
Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Bottle-raised after losing her mother. Endlessly curious and full of mischief.
Sponsor Pepper
Sponsor availableHenrietta4 years
Rhode Island Red Hen
One of twelve hens rescued from a battery cage operation last spring.
Sponsor Henrietta
Sanctuary residentCooper14 years
Quarter Horse
Retired and given a forever pasture after a lifetime of hard work.
Sponsor Cooper
Looking for sponsorWilbur5 years
Yorkshire Pig
Came to us terrified of people. Now naps in the sun and follows visitors around.
Sponsor WilburWays to help
Feed, shelter, heal — for as little as $20 a month
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation goes directly to feed, medical care, and pasture upkeep for our 340+ residents.
Donate now- 01.
One-time gift
Every dollar feeds an animal
any - 02.
Hay bale fund
One bale of hay
from $25 - 03.
Vet visit
A routine wellness check
from $60 - 04.
Sponsor a chicken
Per month, named bird
from $20 - 05.
Sponsor a goat or pig
Per month, with photos
from $45 - 06.
Sponsor a cow or horse
Per month, visit anytime
from $120
Stories from our community
Real stories from people who've walked through our gates
Visiting the sanctuary changed how my kids see the world. They got to brush a cow and feed goats by hand — they still talk about it months later. Jessi and her team are pure-hearted people.
Stefanie R.
Sponsor & visitor
We adopted two hens from Jessi last summer. The team prepared us for everything — what to feed, how to build a coop, even how to introduce them to each other. They're thriving.
Patric S.
Adopter
I've volunteered at a lot of rescues. This one is different. Every animal here is known by name and treated like family. You can feel it the moment you drive up the gate.
Hugo J.
Volunteer
Come visit
Plan a visit to the sanctuary
Walk among the pastures, meet our residents, and learn their stories. Tours are free; donations are gratefully accepted. Book ahead so we can give you the time you deserve.
- Sanctuary address
- 872 Pinecrest Road, Driftwood, TX 78619
- Open hours
- Sat & Sun, 10am – 4pm • Weekdays by appointment
- Rescue hotline
- +1 (512) 555-1010
- hello@jessirescue.org
18 acres
of Texas hill country sanctuary