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 ...

A Future Built on Connection and Compassion

At the heart of our vision is the belief that animals and humans share a unique bond that transcends barriers. We see a world where these connections foster compassion, healing, and joy, bringing people closer to the animals that can change their lives. Our mission is to create an environment where communities ...

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