This month, filming begins for a new Animal Planet TV show that will document life at Barn Sanctuary, a rescue for farmed animals in Chelsea, Michigan. The show, produced by High Noon Entertainment (of the hit HGTV show “Fixer Uppers”), is set to premiere at the end of the year.
“This show will give farmed animals the chance to be seen in a different light as we rescue, rehabilitate, and provide a loving home to abused and neglected farmed animals,” said Dan McKernan, Founder of Barn Sanctuary.
McKernan traded city life for a new start in rural Michigan. Without any experience, he converted his family’s generations-old farm into the rescue. The reunited family works together to save farm animals in dire need of help and provide them with a safe and comfortable place to recover and spend the rest of their lives.
Animals rescued by Barn Sanctuary may have been abused, abandoned, or victimized by a natural disaster — or they may face a death sentence of slaughter. The animals who thrive at the rescue are an example of why Barn Sanctuary encourages a vegan lifestyle.
“Barn Sanctuary” will feature uplifting and entertaining animal rescue stories as it takes viewers on a journey of day-to-day life at the rescue. Viewers can also expect to learn about unique medical cases and encounter a variety of charismatic human and animal characters.
“There is an enormous and rare opportunity to show the world who these incredible animals are, and we’re touched by the outpouring of excitement for this show,” stated Kelly Holt, Executive Director of Barn Sanctuary. “The lifesaving work we do at Barn Sanctuary will undoubtedly capture the hearts of millions, and we’re grateful to Animal Planet for the opportunity.”
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Amazing; thank you!
THANK YOU FOR EXISTING TO ME YOUR EFFORTS DO MATTER AND THIS PLANET IS BETTER OFF HAVING YOUR PRESENTS CREATING A BETTER PLANET FOR ALL LIVING BEINGS
WE ALL MATTER TO LIVE WITH OUT FEARING
I’m concerned about the sponsors for this program. Animal Planet should logically dismiss any sponsors who promote meat, dairy and egg products to viewers.
This is great news! Hopefully it will raise awareness of the plight of factory farm animals and result in more compassion.
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Great. I look forward to watching.
Wonderful! All the major networks should also air this. People need to realize that these creatures deserve love and respect. People need to stop looking at a cow as a source of food.
thank you so much for your love and compassion and stewardship for farmed animals. They deserve all the love in the world.
Thank you! I’m really looking forward to seeing this programme. Next to being a learning opportunity for so many, it’s also good news to offset the many terrible animal abuse situations we see.
Merci DAN! vous êtes un formidable exemple à suivre!
I live in Australia. 🇦🇺 I hope this show makes it out here I’d love to see it. 🐮🐂🐃🐄🐷🐖🐽🐏🐑🐐🐱🐈🐶🐕🐩🐾
Thank You Dan and Thank You Animal Planet. Hope lots of farm animals reach your farm sanctuary. Lovely Photo. Go vegan folks – the only answer. Would love to visit your farm, Dan !
Thank you Dan ! Hope lots of farm animals get to your rescue farm ! And Thank You Animal Planet !
can’t wait to see the show & it’s enlightenment of others across the world.
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Animal Planet, thank you for promoting a vegan lifestyle with the airing of Barn Sanctuary! I hope your show is a success!!
I bet Dan is happier than pigs in mud. What a life. Hard work but rewarding. A smile on his face every day. If you have got a few dollars spare please send him some, his money won’t last forever.