Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. The property is adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and located at 3500 feet. The purpose of Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary is to provide a safe, secure place for abandoned, abused, neglected or retired animals. Although the emphasis is on equines, the "herd" also includes various dogs and cats (as well as the occasional raccoon, 'possum or fawn). Some animals are adopted into loving homes, some can have useful lives here as riding horses and some are simply "pasture potatoes". No matter their outcome, all are treasured. Southern Sun Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) public charity.