Welcome back to another blog post!

This week, we’ll be discussing ways to apply our values of nonexploitation and respect for animals to our pets! 💗

Many vegans adopt pets from overcrowded shelters to save a life, but may feel conflicted at exploiting and killing hundreds more animals over each pet’s lifetime to feed them¹. But not to worry! Major veterinary associations and scientific research show that while different species—from bunnies to guinea pigs to cats to dogs—all have different needs, many pets can actually thrive on healthy, cruelty-free plant-based diets!

Father's Day is almost here! If you're still looking for a thoughtful gift for a dad, grandfather, mentor, or father figure in your life, don't worry! We've got you covered. ☀️

Whether you're looking for something handmade, an experience to share together, or a way to help animals in need, these last-minute Father's Day gift ideas can make a meaningful difference for both your loved one and the animals!

Looking for a fun summer activity to celebrate the animals in your life? With just a pet photo, a pencil or charcoal, and a pen, you can create your own custom coloring-book-style pet portrait!

As a vegan animal sanctuary, we often get asked, “What are some great plant-based restaurants to try in Sac?!” 

So, we compiled a list of some of our favorite vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in the area— that we’ve tried so far! 🥳 Let us know if we missed any of your favorites!

At Only Sunshine Sanctuary, our animal friends teach us something new every day! Through their resilience, kindness, curiosity, creativity, and joy, they remind us of lessons that are easy to forget in our busy lives.

We've paired some of our favorite quotes about animals, nature, and compassion with stories from the residents who inspire us. We hope they bring you a smile, a moment of reflection, and perhaps a little encouragement today!

Hello and Happy Pride Month from Only Sunshine Sanctuary! ☀️ 🌈 Summer is in the air, and this month, we’d love to share the story of Charlie, one of our beloved rooster residents.

Why was a rooster wandering alone through a local park? For Charlie, the answer was heartbreaking.