Eden
Sanctuary

Vegan sanctuary for abused, abandoned and neglected animals, Mallorca

We need your support

Eden Sanctuary is home to 57 animals of 11 species in Mallorca, Spain. We have animals rescued from neglect, abuse and/or slaughter.

In 2021 we finally secured a permanent home for them. But we still need your support to help more animals in danger and to provide a space where they will never want for warmth, love or food; a place where they can live the free and happy life they deserve.

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Adopt Shanti

Shanti

An intelligent, gentle giant.

Rescued from a breeding farm, Shanti is the largest and sweetest of the pig family. She enjoys eating lots of food and lying in mudbaths!

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Tina

Trusting, gentle and mature.

At around 30 years old, Tina is the oldest resident at Eden sanctuary. She loves being groomed and lives with her best friend, Prince.

Our Story

Nicole Eden

My Name is Nicole Eden.

I always knew, somewhere, somehow that Eden Sanctuary would exist. I don't remember a time when I did not love animals. I would spend hours with our German Shepherds when I was little- my first word was the name of our dog!

When I was 10 I announced that I was going vegetarian and I never looked back. I have now been vegan for 9 years.

Around 4 years ago, my partner at the time said something that changed my life. He asked why I was not already living my dream of creating a sanctuary for the most abused, neglected and forgotten animals. I replied “because I don't have the money.” To which he responded, “If you wait for the money, it will never come, but if you do it, you will find the money.”

And thus, Eden Sanctuary was born.

My first rescue was Karma, a piglet who had fallen from a truck on the motorway, umbilical cord still attached. I lovingly raised Karma, who was feisty and a little crazy, by hand.

Karma

Quickly after came his best friend, Shanti, then orphaned lambs, Solly who was riddled with maggots and Star, both left to die by the farmer.

3 months in my partner at the time left. I really have no time for anything other than work (which I do freelance so that I can run the sanctuary) and the animals. You have to be a very specific kind of person to live life this way.

I felt way out of my depth and very alone out in the country, but I had promised these animals a life of freedom and I was determined to give it to them. When Karma became ill and died, I almost lost my hope. Before long the landlady began to make trouble and did not sign the papers so that I could legally keep the animals (although she had promised she would.)

By that time I had 17 animals. Some literally thrown in bins or released in parks, abandoned at properties after farmers who no longer had a use for them, moved and left them behind, Miss Piggy, a pig who had been brutally attacked by dogs and lost and ear and an eye, to name but a few. I could not let them down.

So with the help of a local estate agent, we found a place quickly and moved. I was assured that I would be safe for 5 years. We had the paperwork, a 5 year contract and a plan for me to get mortgage-ready in the last 18 months so I could get us a place where the animals could live long and happy lives, I could look after them and leave it to them when I am gone.

Since then more than 100 animals have passed through our gates and until 2021 I received little to no help.

In December 2020 I lost my job due to COVID and developed a VERY serious health problem that could have killed me. I was in A&E 12 times in 10 weeks. On December 20th I was lying in the cold at the end of the road in the most crippling pain I have ever felt in my life. All I could think of was the animals. Who would take care of them if I could not be there.

I was admitted to hospital and thankfully did not have to have surgery. They encouraged me to stay the night but I refused and was eventually released, still in a lot of pain. I was discharged at 4am and at 8 I was up, tending to the animals, as I have been everyday of their lives that they have spent with me. In January I almost lost the sanctuary completely, there was no money, I had no job and I was sick. On the day I announced that I could no longer go on, I was just a shell of myself.

By some miracle the island came together and saved us.

We finally got all the fencing we needed, new shelters, volunteers, more monthly donations and things were running better than ever.

Then, 2 days before my birthday, I received a letter saying that we had to leave.

After a gruelling campaign, we raised enough money between investment/ loans and fundraising to sign the contract on the new, forever sanctuary. Two hours after we signed the contract I found out that my mum had terminal cancer and 3 weeks later, she passed away, 5 days before Christmas 2021. My mum was the one who inspired me to put animals at the forefront of my life, and in her name I will continue to help them, as long as I live.

At the time of writing I take care of 57 animals of 11 species, and still work as a teacher. I have sacrificed a home of my own to make a home for them. Their home is secure, but we still need constant support. Bills are high, we need a better system for power and we still need to build shelters, walls and fences as well as out volunteer area.

Anything you can give will help us so much, It will help to rescue more animals in danger and provide them with the happy, healthy and free life they deserve.

Go to donate or “adopt” one of our animals to pledge your support.

Thank you for all of your support, we could not exist without you.

Love, always.

Nicole and the animals xxx

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Joey

Jo

Courageous, confident, quirky.

Jo was found on the motorway at only a few days old. He loves to spend time with the other animals and eats lots of fresh fruit.

Eden Sanctuary Calender 2022

Eden Sanctuary 2022 Calendar available now

Our first ever calendars, available now. After pre-orders we have just a few left. Just transfer £15 (20€ for EU) and you will receive an email request for shipping name and address.

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Skeksi

Fearless, inquisitive.

Skeksi was saved from the side of the road at a few days old and hand-reared. He is Eden’s courageous sanctuary pigeon.

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Mouse

Friendly, affectionate, unique.

Mouse is a cat like no other. He is playful, social and friendly, and loves welcoming all new people and animals to the rescue.

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Luna and Faith

Bright-eyed, curious.

The youngest sheep at Eden Sanctuary found each other here and have been inseparable since.