programs and services

Viva rescues farm animals from slaughter, abuse, neglect as well as complex cases that need mobility assistance or that have special needs their guardians can not meet. 

Viva intakes ruminants needing wheelchairs, intensive physical therapy, prosthetics, cleft palate surgery and more. All residents live the remainder of their lives with round the clock care, high quality veterinary care, and predator proof habitats and barns. 

Ruminant and farm animal residents enjoy species specific play structures, music, enrichment and more.

No matter the time, the emergency or the species you can text our hotline at 

310-808-5943 and our team will assist in any way we can. We are a grassroots, volunteer run organization and can not guarantee any resources but will always do our best to assist with finding you local resources.

We provide humane animal husbandry education specifically designed for pre-vet students, offering them a compassionate alternative to traditional farm experience Here, volunteers learn ethical care practices in a nurturing environment. This hands-on experience not only enhances their skills but also reinforces the importance of animal welfare, preparing them to be advocates for animals in their future veterinary careers.

Our onsite neonatal nursery allows staff to intake neonatal kittens, goats, lambs, and other neonates providing them with the 24/7 medical attention and care they need. 

Our nursery is able to provide care that includes but is not limited to tube feeding, bottle feeding, splinting, E tube care, cleft palate care, mobility challenged and wheelchair bound animals, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and bodywork.

Once graduated from the nursery residents go on to live in respective pastures according to their needs and species.

Viva provides permanent sanctuary to horses from abuse cases, neglect seizures, slaughter bound horses, wild horses, seniors and other equines in need.

Each horse who is medically cleared by our veterinary team lives in 24/7 turnout in expansive  pastures- a rarity in Southern California.

All horses have 24/7 care, night checks, continuous meals throughout the day,  specialized diets and social groups, run in shelters and water troughs cleaned twice daily. Horse residents also enjoy consistent musicians, chiropractic care, massage therapy, bodywork and more.

Viva provides natural disaster rescue and relief within Southern California. Our teams assist in fires, earthquakes, and mudslides. If you or a loved one have large animals in danger of Natural disasters in Southern California you can reach out to our team 310-808-5943 for assistance with evacuations or temporary placement.

Viva provides pet assistance to low income communities, pet owners and animal caregivers with feed, veterinary care, pet supplies, education and more when possible.

If you are interested in donating veterinary services or pet food and supplies please reach out to Maya at Vivaglobalrescue@gmail.com