Our Work · Khon Kaen · Thailand
Cattle & Buffalo Sanctuary
Alongside Cattle Charity, Spirit Bright gives cows and buffalo rescued from the meat industry what they were never meant to have: a safe, peaceful life. Today 150 animals live here — and there's room to save more.
Rescue an animal →
150
animals safe today
250
capacity after rebuild
3
shelters (2 rebuilt, 1 new)
For life
food & vet care
A second chance, and a home for life
Cattle Charity is a grassroots sanctuary in Khon Kaen, in Thailand's northeast. Every animal here was bought back from the meat industry and brought home to live out its days in safety — fed, treated, and cared for, no matter how long that takes.
In 2025, seasonal floods tore through the shelters and put the whole herd at risk. Rather than patch the damage, we rebuilt. Both original structures were raised above the flood line and rebuilt almost from scratch — new irrigation, new feeding troughs, solid floors — and a third shelter was built from the ground up to make room for more rescues.
The result: a sanctuary that can safely care for up to 250 animals for years to come. Now the need is steady support to keep it running — and to keep saying yes to the next animal on the truck.
The transformation
From flooded ruin to safe haven
When the 2025 floods swept through, the old shelters went underwater. Here is how the sanctuary came back — rebuilt, and raised above the water for good.
The 2025 floods
The water swallowed the pens and troughs, leaving the herd standing in mud and the old wooden structures at breaking point.
Rebuilding, raised higher
We raised the ground above the flood line, rebuilt both original structures with new irrigation and feeding troughs, and built a third shelter from the ground up to make room for more rescues.
A sanctuary that stands
Higher ground, solid roofs, and full troughs — a home with room for up to 250 animals, and the herd already back where they belong.
See it come to life
Watch the sanctuary in action
How the cattle sanctuary got started
Rescuing a cow
Rescue a Life
Save one animal — for good
This isn't a one-time gesture. One gift takes an animal off the slaughter truck and gives it a whole life in the sanctuary — rescue, transport, food, and vet care, all covered.
The moment it all changes
The day an animal is bought back, it goes from a slaughter truck to a hand offering fresh grass. From that moment on it never has to be afraid again — it has food, shelter, and care for the rest of its life. That is what your gift makes possible.
Rescue a
Buffalo
$2,000
Buy one buffalo back from the meat factory, transport it to the farm, and cover its food and veterinary care — for the rest of its life.
- Bought back from the meat factory
- Transported to the sanctuary
- Food & veterinary care for life
Rescue a
Cow
$1,500
Buy one cow back from the meat factory, bring it home to the farm, and give it food and veterinary care — for the rest of its life.
- Bought back from the meat factory
- Transported to the sanctuary
- Food & veterinary care for life
Name the animal you save — we'll send you a photo of the one your gift rescued. All gifts are tax-deductible through Spirit Bright, a registered 501(c)(3).
Become a Herd Patron
Feed the whole herd for a month
Rescue is only the beginning — every animal needs feeding, every day. It costs about $3,000 a month to feed and care for all ~150 animals. One patron can cover a whole month.
A full month of food & vet care
$3,000
Covers hay, feed, and veterinary care for every animal in the sanctuary for one full month — the single most meaningful gift you can give the herd.
Want to give something smaller? Every bit keeps the troughs full.
“Rescue one life, and you give it every day that follows.”
Stay Connected
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