Welcome to Barn Stars Animal Rescue, Providing Sanctuary for Farm Animals in Snohomish County, WA
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Barn Stars Animal Rescue

A Groovy Sanctuary for Farm Animals
in Snohomish County, Washington

Welcome to the far-out world of Barn Stars Animal Rescue!

At Barn Stars, we combine the things we love: rescuing and helping farm animals live a carefree life, literally “out to pasture,” and the love of ’70s music and pop culture. Granted, it’s a strange pairing but we think you will find that it is, indeed, strange magic.

The Goats in Goatville at Barn Stars Animal Rescue

For goats, chickens, alpacas, and other farm friends, Barn Stars Animal Rescue is THE groovy place to be. A little slice of paradise nestled in the heart of the Maltby area in Snohomish County, Washington, our secluded sanctuary is an idyllic place to let their love grow.

Barn Stars Animal Rescue, a Sanctuary for Farm Animals in Snohomish County, WA. Advocate. Educate. Celebrate.

Our Stars get to frolic and graze to their heart’s content on three acres of protected fields. Whether they’re basking in the warmth of the sun or romping in their large playground, Goatville, rest assured they are living the sweet life.

Inside The Chicken Brothel at Barn Stars Animal Rescue

But beyond just having fun, we provide our Stars with medical care, plenty of nutritious food, and oodles of love. And the best news is that we don’t charge them a cent for rent. Thanks to generous donors like you who believe that every life matters, our animals are on top of the world.

Barn Stars Animal Rescue: Advocate. Educate. Celebrate.

New Stars on the Farm
Meet Esmerelda, the newest duck sensation to arrive in Quackerville at Barn Stars Animal Rescue.

Meet our newest duck sensation, Esmerelda. An Indian Runner Duck who was born to run, Esmerelda just got on I-5 one day and ran and ran and ran until she arrived at Quackerville. What was she running from? You’ll have to come to the farm and ask her!

Brown Sugar & Foxy Brown came to us on the same day from different places, and they are almost TWINS! Together, they bring sunshine to a cloudy day.

Meet Brown Sugar & Foxy Brown, the two newest stars to arrive at The Chicken Brothel at Barn Stars Animal Rescue
Meet Brown Sugar & Foxy Brown, the two newest stars to arrive at The Chicken Brothel at Barn Stars Animal Rescue

Brown Sugar & Foxy Brown came to us on the same day from different places, and they are almost TWINS! Together, they bring sunshine to a cloudy day.

A Sad Update

We are deeply saddened to report that Sister Christian has passed away. She came to us as a “senior chicken” and enjoyed the last months of her life happily hunting bugs and slugs in the gardens of Quackerville. She will be missed by all, especially her buddy, Lady Marmalade.

Sister Christian has crossed The Rainbow Bridge
Our Story
Danelle & Greg Knutson, Founders of Barn Stars Animal Rescue

We’re a group of animal lovers raised in the 1970s who are straight ahead and on track now, making our dreams come true.

Meet the Stars
Meet the Stars of Barn Stars Animal Rescue

From goats to chickens to alpacas (and new arrivals joining us all the time), one look at these adorable faces, and you will be hooked on a feeling.

Support
Support the Barn Stars Animal Rescue with a Donation

Shine a little love on the Stars’ lives by making a donation or volunteering at the Farm today, like our Most Valuable Volunteer.

The Stars on Instagram
A little barn hazing never hurt anyone! Joe Cocker runs a tight ship😆#farmlife #farmrescuelife #farm #animalrescue #rescuegoats #goatsofinstagram #goatstagram #roosters #roostersofinstagram #rescuerooster #roosterrescue #barnstarsanimalrescue
Thank you to all our supporters and to Topgolf! We had an amazing day of swinging clubs and sharing laughs all to benefit our little island of misfit minions! All the critters thank you for your generosity.#topgolf @topgolf #farmrescuelife #animalrescue #golf #sundayfunday #fundraiser #barnstarsanimalrescue #goodtimes #itsabeautifulday @u2
Welcome to Barn Stars, your forever home, Hall & Oates!!#farmlife #farmrescuelife #goatrescue #goatstagram #goatlovers #animalrescue #youmakemydreamscometrue #foreverhome #barnstarsanimalrescue @hallandoatesofficial
It’s not too late! A tee time with friends and fellow animal lovers awaits you. We’ll have food, a fun raffle with loads of prizes and the first annual Quackers Open. There will also be a no-host bar to quell your first tee jitters and a golf instructor for the newbie golfers. Get tickets on our linktree or go to www.barnstarsanimalrescue.com. See you there!#golf #topgolf #animallovers #animalrescue #animalrescuers #farmlifebestlife #farm #golfaddict #barnstarsanimalrescue
Ladies peck for free every Tuesday on the farm!#ladiesnight #ladiesnightout #chickensofinstagram #chickensofinstagram🐔 #rescuechickens #bockbock #hensofinstagram #barnstarsanimalrescue @koolandthegang
It’s hard to put into perspective (in a photo) the size and awesome display of flowers our lilac is exhibiting this year. At 15 feet tall, she’s the star of our yard. Happy Spring from all the minions here at Barn Stars!#lilac #lilacflowers #farmlifebestlife #farmlifebestlife #spring #farmrescuelife #animalrescue #barnstarsanimalrescue
It’s time to buy your tickets and support our “chickens”. Funny story: It is rumored Waffles originally had a mate named Chicken! 😆Buy your tickets at the linktree here or go to our website, www.barnstarsanimalrescue.org!#topgolf #golfaddict #holeinone #rescueanimalsofinstagram #farmrescue #chickenandwaffles #farmlife #barnstarsanimalrescue
It’s a beautiful morning on the farm and the minions are living their best lives!#gooddaysunshine #sunnyday #beatles #farm #farmlifebestlife #farmfriends #animalrescue #rescueanimalsofinstagram #farmrescuelife @thebeatles #barnstarsanimalrescue
If you see her, please leave a trail of peanuts leading the barn 🤣🐽#pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #pigs #pigsaspets #rescuepig #pigrescue #pink #apolo #funnypig #barnstarsanimalrescue #farm #farmlife #farmrescuelife