RASTA Animal Sanctuary

Thanks to hard work by people like Lucie at RASTA Sanctuary, abused and neglected animals have a place of peace and safety to live out the remainder of their lives. Every time I go, I am astounded by the amount of care and attention the animals receive. RASTA is truly a sanctuary for the animals who are fortunate to be there. I would highly recommend going, or supporting RASTA however possible.

Moved to the island on August 2015 from the prairies, and discovered RASTA through a variety of Vancouver Island Facebook Group Pages. During that time I noticed how this organization have garnered respect and support from the islands residents, via the professionalism and transparency of the RASTA organization. It was through this collective acceptance, that I decided to visit the Sanctuary to determine if it's where I would like to volunteer. I would have to say that I am beyond impressed on how it is laid out, and the heath and welfare of the animals is obviously positive. Lucie is a respectful, and highly knowledgeable figurehead, who genuinely cares for the animals. She is a voice that educates on animal welfare issues, and how we can help to change the current plight of attitudes regarding animal exploitation. I will continue to support this organization, for many years to come.

My pet and I have had personal experience with RASTA and I can't say enough good things about my experience. She helped me for several months and expected nothing in return, she simply did it for the well being of my pet. She has a heart of gold and works tirelessly to help animals. I have seen Rasta perform countless beautiful and touching rescues for animals in dire situations! I have so much respect Rasta and all they do through rescue and education!

I can't speak highly enough of this place! The devotion and care given to animals in their care, and the education they present on the topics of helping farm animals is astounding! When you visit these animals, you not only get to spend time with them, but you learn to respect them. Amazing charity and organization!

I took a tour at RASTA a few weeks ago and was absolutely blown away by the love and compassion the founder, Lucie, shows to all the animals in the sanctuaries care. These animals are incredibly fortunate because they couldn't have a better forever home.

Rasta Sanctuary is literally a life saver for unwanted and uncared for farm animals. Lucy and her team of volunteers spend countless hrs everyday working for those who can't help themselves. It is sad to think of what would happen to all those pot bellied pigs that Lucy keeps taking in when people don't want them anymore.

RASTA animal sanctuary is doing some amazing things for animals that need forever homes. I have volunteered here and the experience is like nothing else. The animals are well cared for and happy. I love going to RASTA and plan to continue to support RASTA in any way that I can :)

RASTA Sanctuary is an amazing place and Lucie works tirelessly to take care of all the animals and more importantly she goes way beyond to educate and make people aware of what goes on behind the scene for animals. We don't always know about practices and horrific things that happen to kind gentle animals and she will always step up and do what most people won't. Speak loudly for animals because they can't. I love what you do Lucie and I am grateful to be able to volunteer every Saturday and be close to something so kind and worthwhile