About Us

Shepherd's Green Sanctuary is a 501(C)3 tax exempt Association located in Cookeville, midway between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. It is accredited by the American Sanctuary Association.
It is governed by an all volunteer board of directors.
Its mission : Shepherd’s Green Sanctuary exists to provide rescue, lifetime care and other aid and assistance to abandoned, abused, neglected, homeless and otherwise endangered pigs.

We have two programs:

Our lifetime care facility encompassing 30 acres of mixed woods and meadows for the general population and 2 acres of special facilities devoted to those who for physical or psychological reasons are not competitive, or who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill or receiving treatments or recovering from surgeries or illnesses.
An Outreach program that provides support and guidance for the retention and lifestyle improvement of privately held pigs.

Our Board Officers and Directors

Peggy Glover Couey Executive Director

Craig Anderson Vice Chair

Jackie Wagoner Secretary

Helen Gregory Treasurer

Directors: Diane Watchinski, Denise van Amstel, Michele Alford, Lynne Crooks

your Donations

We are a 501(C)3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the limits allowed by the IRS for charities.

We were known as Engelschwein Farm for many years, changing our name officially in 2005 to Shepherd's Green Sanctuary

You may check our Non Profit status with the IRS and the state of Tennessee under the EIN # 63-1617521 or by name.

IRS charities listing: http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78

TN licensed charities: http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/charity/index.htm

Financial Reports and program information are available online at www.GivingMatters.com as well as available by request directly from us.

Funding is through public donations, local fundraising, Internet fundraising, Foundations, bequests and Grants.
If you wish to assist in any way, financially or with a gift of time, please contact us. It will save lives, we promise you. As a 501(C)3 organization your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Cookeville, Tennessee 38506

931-498-5540
Pigmail@multipro.com

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We use 5 to 6 tons a month of various pig feeds as well as 300 or more pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables and about 600 pounds a month of specialty foods for special diets.

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