Our Mission & Values
Why we exist. How we act. What we stand for.
Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary was created to challenge the idea that some lives matter less than others.
We exist to rescue, protect, and care for farmed and working animals who have been neglected, abused, or destined for slaughter, and to offer them safety, dignity, and compassion for as long as they need it.
Everything we do is guided by a simple belief:
Because every animal has the right to a peaceful, happy life.
Our Mission
To rescue animals and change how they are seen.
Our mission is to provide refuge for animals in need, while also helping people see farmed animals differently, not as products or “industry”, but as individuals with personalities, emotions, and a desire to live.
We do this by:
Rescuing animals from slaughter, neglect, and harmful situations
Providing lifelong sanctuary or carefully chosen rehoming
Sharing honest stories about the realities animals face
Promoting kindness, respect, and compassion through education
Rescue is only part of the work.
Changing hearts and minds matters just as much.
These values guide every decision we make.
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Compassion First
Every animal is an individual.
We treat every animal as a someone, not a something.
Their needs, personalities, boundaries, and histories matter, always. -
Respect for Life
All lives have equal value.
We reject the idea that usefulness determines worth.
No animal is disposable. No life is secondary. -
Safety Without Conditions
We say yes when animals need us.
We provide refuge without judgement, expectation, or demand.
Animals are not required to “earn” care or affection. -
Dignity in Care
Healing happens at the animal’s pace.
Recovery is not rushed. Trust is not forced.
We meet animals where they are, and move forward gently. -
Honesty & Transparency
We tell the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
We believe in open, honest communication about animal welfare, rescue realities, and how donations are used.
Trust matters.
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Community & Connection
Rescue is never done alone.
Our work is powered by supporters, volunteers, adopters, and kind-hearted humans who choose to care.
Together, we save lives.
What We Believe
About Animals
We believe animals:
Experience fear, joy, grief, and comfort
Form bonds and relationships
Want safety, choice, and peace
Deserve to live free from exploitation and harm
Farmed animals are not lesser beings.
They are individuals, just like companion animals.
About Rescue
Rescue is not neat.
It involves hard choices, emotional loss, and lifelong responsibility.
We believe:
Saving one life matters, even if we can’t save them all
Education and rescue must exist together
Providing lifelong care is just as important as rehoming
Every life saved is a victory.
How Our Values Show Up Every Day
In the way animals are housed, handled, and spoken to
In how we prioritise welfare over convenience
In careful, ethical rehoming decisions
In transparency about funding and challenges
In the way we welcome people into the sanctuary
Our values are not words on a wall.
They are lived, every single day.
Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary is more than a place.
It’s a promise.
A promise to care. A promise to protect. A promise to see animals as they truly are.
Thank you for standing with us.