The Barnyard Foundation
A Sanctuary of Second Chances: Bridging Hearts and Hooves
From Rescue to Healing
Compassionate Animal-Assisted Services in Smithfield
At The Barnyard Foundation, we are dedicated to offering therapeutic and interactive animal-assisted services that foster healing and connection. With over 20 years of experience, we provide a variety of programs such as traveling petting zoos, animal-assisted therapy, horseback riding lessons, and a sanctuary ...
Where Healing and Connection Begin
Our journey began with a deep passion for both animals and the people they can help. As a military family, we spent over 14 years in Las Vegas and Henderson offering a variety of animal-based services. Now, we’ve brought that same mission to Virginia, where we’ve established a sanctuary dedicated to providing a ...
Our Pledge
A Commitment to Compassion
"I pledge to be kind and to care about my global community.”
In a world where technology often separates us from the present moment, it’s easy to feel detached—not only from ourselves, but from each other and the animals who share this planet with us. True compassion begins when we intentionally connect, when we make the choice to care about the lives that surround us, both human and animal.
At The Barnyard Foundation, we believe that even the smallest act of kindness—whether toward one person or one animal—can create a ripple of positive change. Every program, every outreach, every effort is a step toward building a kinder, more compassionate world.
Our pledge is simple: we encourage you to CARE. Care for yourself, for one another, for our planet, and for the animals that bring it to life. Together, we can spark a movement of kindness that spreads far beyond our own community, one act of love at a time.
The Barnyard Foundation is dedicated to fostering the natural bond between humans and animals. Whether it’s petting a goat, hugging a lamb, playing with a bunny, or brushing a horse, these simple acts bring comfort, calm, and healing. The love and appreciation animals offer us in return are priceless and deeply therapeutic.
Join us in this journey of compassion. By taking one small step toward kindness, we can create a ripple effect that redefines the world we share, making it a brighter, more loving place for all.