About Our Sanctuary

“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal, I see a living being, I see a friend, I see a soul.”

Our History

Donna Watterson is the founder of Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary. Her passion and purpose is caring for animals, especially those in need of love. Daryl, her husband, joined her in this mission and together they manage the sanctuary. Harmoney, Donna’s niece, joined our family in 2021.

We are excited to add a healing program offered to individuals who want to connect with horses on an emotional level. We already do outreach visits to Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities, Chesco Inc. a program for Adults with various Disabilities, various assisted living facilities, local schools, Monadnock Family Services, Girl Scouts, and the Make- A-Wish foundation.

The reality of having an animal sanctuary a dream Donna had had since a child evolved in 2008 when she and Daryl moved into the Sullivan location. Prior to the move they lived in Keene and enjoyed their hobby of caring for rabbits and a couple of goats. The first rescue came about 2 weeks before the big move and a pair of donkeys were in need of a home. Donna had always dreamed of owning a donkey, as well as, a rescue farm and this opportunity was a blessing. It became the start of Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary.

Their rented property had 10 stalls and it did not take long to fill them with unwanted, mistreated and abandoned animals. The sanctuary is now home to horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, various chickens, turkeys, bunnies and ducks.

January 2019 was the start of a new beginning for the sanctuary when it became a 501C(3) nonprofit organization.

About Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary – 

2025 Board of Directors:

Laurie Madden, President

Ann Mugford, Vice Chair

Emma Pantesco, Secretary

Barbara Berry, Treasurer

Donna Dearth

Cathy LaMontagne

Chelsea Crowder

Daryl Watterson

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501C(3) nonprofit

Our Amazing Sponsors

Businesses:

Fish Roofing, True Hope Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

Individuals:

Linda & Len Perham, Robert & Lynx Konning & Tim, Jill Stubbs, Amy, Cathy Lamontagne, Nancy Folsom

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161 Centre St.
Sullivan,  NH 03445
603-358-0578

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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”  — Anatole France

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