A life at GLO
Patricia
Classic Patricia. She is our oldest bovine, who turned 22 in 2025. She is determined and knows what she wants — mostly affection from Martin.
GLO Farm Sanctuary · Manitoulin Island
A forever home.
A whole lot
of heart.
A safe place to land. Room to roam. A lifetime of love. Here, rescued farm animals get to be exactly who they are.
Compassion in action, since 2015.
200+acres of pasture & forest
Since 2015a lifetime of compassion
One homeso many personalities
Ali Valentine and Ted. Photo: Margery Frisch / The Manitoulin Expositor.
This is their home
More than a rescue.
A promise for life.
We provide a safe and loving forever home for rescued farm animals, caring for their physical, social and emotional needs.
Guided by ethical veganism, anti-speciesism and GFAS standards, we see every resident as an individual. From a first safe day to their final moments, they are cared for, respected and loved.
Get to know GLOThe reason we do what we do
Big personalities.
Beautiful lives.
Meet a few of the individuals who make this place so special.
A life at GLO
Boris
Boris is our smallest pig but has the biggest personality. He loves everyone he meets!
A life at GLO
Lani
Lani — the queen of selfies. No other sheep loves to see themselves on camera as much as her.
There’s a place for you here
Good things happen
when we care together.
Give a little love.
Help fill feed bowls, keep barns comfortable and make lifelong care possible.
Support the animals ↗Lend a hand.
Fresh bedding, clean water and a whole lot of heart. Join our volunteer community.
Volunteer with us ↗Come say hello.
Discover sanctuary life on a private, guided visit that puts the animals first.
Plan your visit ↗From the sanctuary · March 4, 2026
Bringing surgical care
closer to home.
Our fundraising campaign aims to turn a mobile veterinary unit into a dedicated surgical and diagnostic space right here at GLO.
Read the campaign story ↗$50,000
The campaign goal announced in March 2026.
Support GLO