Press & Media


Peace Ridge Sanctuary Receives Prestigious Outstanding Farm Sanctuary Award
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
October 25, 2024

The social lives of cows are remarkably sophisticated 
Popular Science – PopSci+
February 23, 2023
By Brandon Keim 

Northeast Equine Sanctuary advances 640-acre safe haven for horses and donkeys in Freedom
Pen Bay Pilot
October 14, 2022
By Kay Stevens

Maine animal sanctuary rescues abused, neglected farm animals
WMTW-8 Portland
July 6, 2021
By Steve Minich

A Farm Animal Sanctuary in Brooks Expands
Portland Press Herald
January 31, 2021
By Avery Yale Kamila

These Furry Pigs are Basically Sheep
The Dodo
July 24, 2020
By Lily Feinn

Sanctuary for 300 Rescued Animals Sues Maine Town Over Property Tax Dispute
WABI 5 TV
August 19, 2019
By Abigail Curtis

Brooks Animal Sanctuary Offers Educational Camp for Kids
WABI 5 TV
August 18, 2019
By Morgan Sturdivant

The Farmhouse Opens in Support of Animal Rescue
Castine Patriot
August 1, 2019
By Anne Berleant

Lone Surviving Pig Rescued from Neglectful Conditions to Spend Rest of Day in Peace
Penobscot Bay Pilot
June 10, 2019
By Erica Thomas

Stories of Giving Back
Down East magazine
November 2019 issue
By Willy Blackmore, Michaela Cavallaro, Josh Christie, Will Grunewald, Ron Joseph, and Frances Killea

Animal Rights Organizations in Maine Are Using Bolder Tactics
Portland Press Herald
May 25, 2019
By Avery Yale Kamila

A sanctuary for farmed animals
207 – News Center Maine
August 17, 2018

Neglected cows saved by small-town Maine nonprofit
News Center Maine (NBC)
June 24, 2018
by Samantha York

Farm animal abuse and neglect starkly visible in the winter, says animal advocate
Bangor Daily News
February 7, 2018
by Abigail Curtis

Peace Ridge Sanctuary wrapped up its open house series Sunday
ABC 7 – FOX 22 Bangor
October 30, 2017
by Jack Hilton

Peace Ridge Sanctuary; A haven for abused animals
207 – WCSH6 TV
July 13, 2017
by Ted Varipatis

Maine sanctuary provides safe haven for farm animals
Bangor Daily News
November 4, 2016
by Abigail Curtis

Valentine the Pig
Vimeo (video)
June 19, 2016
by Miranda Loud

Animal rescue sanctuary needs help getting to new location
WLBZ TV Bangor
June 19, 2016
by Samantha Komulainen-York

Shelter needs community support to continue helping neglected animals
Fox 22 Bangor
June 23, 2016
by Jack Hilton

Calf Saved From Becoming Veal Is Now A Gentle Giant
The Huffington Post
July 12, 2016
by Hilary Hanson

Animal rescue superhero shares with young audience
The Weekly packet
July 30, 2015
by Anne Berleant

Kids in the Kitchen; Woman provides sanctuary for rescued goats
Bangor Daily News
February 6, 2015
by Abigail Curtis

Eighteen goats rescued from dilapidated barn in Aroostook County
Portland Press Herald
February 6, 2015
by Susan Kimball

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Local shelter offers rescue dogs to foster and adopt
Castine Patriot
December 18, 2014
by Anne Berleant

Address turkey cruelty during the holiday season
WCSH 6
aired November 25, 2014
by Kaitlyn Chana

Penobscot Sanctuary Turkeys Treated, Not Served, This Thanksgiving
WABI TV5
aired November 25, 2014
by Erica Stapleton

Abused, neglected animals find safety at Peace Ridge 
Bangor Daily News (video)
October 9, 2013
video by J.B. Lawrence

Penobscot sanctuary shelters abused, neglected animals 
Bangor Daily News
September 27, 2013
by Brian Swartz

Peace Ridge Sanctuary gives animals a second chance
Castine Patriot
August 22, 2013
by Anne Berleant

Scout Helps Animal Sanctuary 
WABI TV5
aired August 15, 2013
by Adrienne DiPiazza

News on runaway guinea hog

Official Offer from Sanctuary
released by Peace Ridge Sanctuary
August 1, 2013

Official Statement in Response to News Stories 
released by Peace Ridge Sanctuary
August 6, 2013

Sanctuary offered for Runaway hog in Maine 
Boston.com
August 1, 2013
by Associated Press

Runaway pig from Aroostook County offered asylum in Hancock County 
Bangor Daily News
August 1, 2013
by Julia Bayly

Peace Ridge Sanctuary (Interview with Melissa Andrews, Board Member)
Good Day Maine Live – Fox23 News
aired July 26, 2013

No Kill Animal Sanctuary in Penobscot 
WGME CBS 13
aired June 26, 2013

Home Found For Seized Whitefield Animals 
Lincoln County News
January 30, 2013
by Dominik Lobkowicz

Vegan Etsy Holiday Gift Guide 
VegNews
December 7, 2011
by Joni Sweet