The Purple Cow is a non-profit farm animal rescue organization located on a farm in the rolling hills of Valley Center – San Diego, California. The main focus is to rescue the animals that no one wants, considered to be at the end of its “usefulness”, whose next ride is to the slaughterhouse.

“It’s my life”. I won’t leave the animals that need me

Ms. Tiffany St. Ives

The non-profit farm animal rescue organization was named after a red steer named Boscoe that grazed alone in a field on the way to Escondido from Valley Center. The sun glistening off Boscoe’s hide gave him a purple tinge. The sanctuary could not raise enough funds to save Boscoe from going to a slaughterhouse. The “Purple” also stands for the bravery. The bravery of its founder Ms. Tiffany St. Ives, who single handedly has been running the sanctuary for the last 14 years.

We accept all domestic animals. The older, sicker and handicapped animals are given special care. The animals are free to roam on the farm. The goal is to have them live out their natural life in a safe and loving environment.

Here a calf that has never been out of a crate kicks up his heels with his first taste of freedom. Here a horse whose only contact with humans is a loving hug and comes towards us with his first trusting steps. Safe at last, their eyes shine with eternal gratefulness.

The animal’s diet consists of unsurpassed home cooking and plethora of live organic fare in addition to hay and grains. We work with reasonable blend of holistic and noted western veterinarians. Through diet, medical care and loving environment, we have been able to bring many animals from debilitating to hardy, healthy and happy ones.

We have a number of programs for you to choose to support us. You can adopt an animal. You can sponsor the sanctuary. You can donate money, food, veterinary care or volunteer services. Please see additional pages for more details.

Purple Cow needs your urgent support and help, Please donate generously