The Selah Carefarm is Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)âan internationally respected organization that sets the gold standard for animal care and ethical sanctuary operations.
What Does GFAS Verification Mean?
GFAS verification isnât just a badgeâitâs a deep commitment to excellence, transparency, and compassion. It means that every aspect of our sanctuary, from animal care to nonprofit governance, has been evaluated against the most rigorous global standards.
To earn this distinction, we met comprehensive criteria in areas such as:
- Animal Welfare: Residents receive the highest level of species-specific care, enrichment, and veterinary support.
- Ethical Standards: We never breed, buy, sell, or exploit animals. Every life here is protected for its own sake.
- Safety and Sustainability: We maintain robust protocols for emergency planning, staff safety, and responsible financial stewardship.
Why It Matters
GFAS verification tells youâour visitors, supporters, and communityâthat we are a trusted, mission-driven sanctuary. It affirms that your donations are going directly to a place that upholds the dignity, healing, and long-term wellbeing of every animal in our care.
This recognition also connects us to a global network of compassionate sanctuaries working together to elevate the standard of care for rescued animals worldwide.
A Sanctuary You Can Trust
Being GFAS verified means we donât just love animalsâwe protect them with structure, integrity, and purpose. Every goat, horse, pig, sheep, and chicken at our sanctuary lives freely and safely because of that commitmentâand because of your support.
We know that nonhuman animals are deeply emotional beings, capable of forming profound bonds and experiencing the pain of loss in ways strikingly similar to our own. Scientific research and lived observation have shown that many speciesâespecially social mammals like elephants, dogs, primates, and even farmed animals like horses, goats, and cowsâdemonstrate clear signs of grief when a companion dies or is separated.
They may vocalize, withdraw, refuse food, or return repeatedly to the place of loss. These responses are not merely instinctualâthey reflect emotional depth, memory, and connection. Like humans, nonhuman animals mourn the absence of those they love. We often witness grieving animals seeking comfort from trusted companions or caregivers, embodying a quiet, powerful reminder: sorrow is not uniquely human, and the need for compassion crosses all species.
We invite you to explore our special carefarm, meet the residents, and see what your compassion makes possible.
Thank you for standing with usâand with them.
