What’s the circular economy?
Building sustainably is very important to us. All the accommodations on our finca are constructed using recycled materials. Your trash is our treasure! This relates closely to the concept of a circular economy. What exactly is that, and how can we achieve it? Nothing goes to waste A circular economy is an economy where nothing […]
Save a turkey! 3 vegan Christmas recipes
Save a Turkey! 3 Vegan Christmas Recipes Our volunteers Camilla, Javi, and Gaia share their favourite vegan recipes for you to try this Christmas! Because we love our finca turkeys Captain Barbossa and Elizabeth Swan very much, we hope to inspire you to eat less meat during the holidays. When people think about Christmas dinner, […]
From Fast Fashion to Sustainable Style: How to Dress More Sustainable
In the Chilean Atacama desert, there is a mountain. Not like Tenerife’s beautiful Teide volcano, but a mountain of discarded clothes. Unsold fast fashion from around the world gets shipped to Chile, to be dumped there. Since almost none of the textiles are bio-degradable, the mountain of clothes remains there, catching sand and more clothes. […]
Compassionate Choices in Animal Euthanasia
Introduction At Tenerife Horse Rescue we are committed to the well-being of every animal in our care. It can be incredibly heartwarming to see animals recover from an often horrible past to a fulfilling animal life enjoying freedom and happiness. However, the stories of our animals do not always have a good ending, sometimes we […]
The Impact of food choices on sustainability: Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based Diets
Introduction In a world facing growing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and the need for sustainable food production, the choices we make regarding our diets play a crucial role in shaping the future of our planet. Food production and consumption have significant environmental consequences, and one of the most important decisions we can make […]
Zoos vs Sanctuaries: A Compassionate Perspective on Animal Welfare
The world of animal conservation and welfare is a multifaceted realm, where zoos and sanctuaries stand as two distinct pillars. While both institutions can contribute to the well-being of animals, it’s worth exploring the unique missions and approaches that set them apart. In this blog post, we’ll champion the significant role of sanctuaries while recognizing […]
Battling Calima and Record October Heat
Tenerife, known for its idyllic climate, recently faced a remarkable challenge – a record October heatwave, intensified by the meteorological phenomenon known as “Calima.” This unexpected adversity has not only tested the mettle of Tenerife Horse Rescue Sustainable Animal Sanctuary’s dedicated volunteers but has also raised awareness about the impact of climate change on humans, […]
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Sustainable Travel to Tenerife: A Comprehensive Guide to Eco-Friendly Adventures
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is a destination blessed with natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and a warm, sunny climate. For conscientious travelers, it’s crucial to consider the environmental impact of our journeys. Sustainable travel is no longer a choice but a responsibility, and Tenerife offers a plethora of opportunities to explore its stunning […]
Volunteering with animals
Meet the “small animal” team. A blog written by freelance journalist Megan Brownrigg who interviewed our small animal team. Between them they’re responsible for looking after some of the finca’s biggest characters including the dogs, ducks, cats, chickens, guinea pigs, birds, goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs and even the tortoises! Like Charlie’s Angels, but with an […]
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How to train a horse with positive reinforcement
How to train a horse using positive reinforcement – with Mitzi Written by Journalist Megan Brownrigg Mitzi, one of our volunteers from the Netherlands, is one of those people who just knows how to be with horses. She is kind, patient, and has wisely realized that animals can be better company than humans! Despite spending […]
The deal about Donkeys
A guest blog written about our Donkeys from volunteer journalist Megan Brownrigg who came to stay first hand at our finca and enjoy the experience while giving a helping hand. If you ask anyone what the hidden gem of our refugio is, they’re likely to tell you it’s the donkeys. Despite being tucked away in […]
How to volunteer with horses
This week’s blog is written by a current live-in volunteer, Allana, 24, from Edinburgh — all about her experience on how to be a horse volunteer at a horse sanctuary. When I arrived to the finca a little over two months ago I had an idea of what to expect, but nothing could have compared […]
Dory’s story
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Emergency vet sponsorship
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How to cook freegan
How to cook freegan? This is a question we get every now and again — especially how to cook for such a big family. Today’s blog post is written by a new volunteer: Felix Gömöry from Germany. At this moment, Marine thinks to herself: Woah! While Raphael is heaving masses of food from the transporter, […]
How to be a live-in volunteer
Over the last 3 years, since Tenerife Animal Sanctuary was born, a question we get regularly is: How to be a live-in volunteer with us? We have had approximately 200 people volunteering with us, living with us, helping us to create and grow this place and to take care of our constantly growing number of […]
How to feed horses
This week’s “How to with Lola” is about how to feed a horse in the best way. The correct feeding of our horses is essential for their recovery and rehabilitation. This is why, as a refuge, we get advice from the best professionals on the subject. This time we interview Maria Duran Navarro, equine nutritionist […]
10 Essential tips for equine rescue.
This week’s Tips for Equine Rescue comes from a guest blog host. Harsh Arora, a volunteer from across the web, who has some useful advice for us all. Equine rescue is a daunting task, that is filled with sorrow for the rescuers and others involved. But it has its silver lining which is the love […]
How to build natural buildings
How to build natural buildings is this week’s “How to with Lola and the volunteers” The use of natural building materials is a vital aspect of creating a sustainable and healthy home for people and the environment itself. That’s why in Tenerife Horse Rescue, we focus on learning how to build sustainably with volunteers who […]
How to make compost
How to make compost is this week’s “How to with Lola” As an Eco Animal Sanctuary, we are very committed to sustainability and making compost is a must and a daily task for us. Also the fact that we live on a farm with a lot of horses and a big amount of fruits and […]
How to be a volunteer
How to be a volunteer in Tenerife Horse Rescue How can I volunteer at Tenerife Horse Rescue? What do I need to know to volunteer? How long does the volunteering last? These and others are some of the most frequent questions we receive on Social Media. That is why today we decided to dedicate this […]
How to work with animals
How to work with small animals is this week’s topic in “how to with Lola”. Lola from Argentina interviews other volunteers and experts to teach us what they know. Today’s blog is about how to work with animals — and how not to work with small animals. What is the correct attitude to take, and […]
How to be Freegan
How to be freegan is a question we get regularly here? Week 2 on “how to with Lola” — Blog posts written on specific topics by one lovely volunteer, Lola from Argentina, learned from another knowledgeable volunteer. This time, she writes about how to be freegan. Today is World Recycling Day, celebrated with the aim […]
How to build a strong connection with your horse
“How to build a strong connection with your horse?” is the start of a series of blogs written by Lola, our in-house volunteer from Argentina. Sharing knowledge from other volunteers to help you to learn new skills related to horses, sustainability and farm life. Lea, a volunteer from Tenerife Horse Rescue, taught us about equine […]
Finca Love story
Love Story A true love story written by a returning volunteer and very important member of the finca family. Kat from Germany. The first time I arrived at the finca was in December 2019. It was the end of a year when I had turned my life upside down. I had left my office job, […]
