In a green corner of Sussex, **United Kingdom**, **[a 90-year-old woman](https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/un-estudio-demuestra-que-las-mascotas-fortalecen-la-salud-del-cerebro-en-personas-mayores/)** dedicated more than half a century to protecting those who have no voice. **Barby Keel**, a cancer survivor, **rescued over 10,000 animals from abandonment** and abuse, turning her home into a shelter of hope.
Since the 70s, her ecological sanctuary—spanning 12 acres—has housed everything from dogs and cats to horses, pigs, and chickens. Currently, **over 600 animals live harmoniously under her care** and that of a team of volunteers who share her vision.
The commitment of this animal heroine goes beyond imagination. **For 20 years, she ran the shelter completely alone**, and even today, despite her age, she feeds her animals every morning without exception. She rarely allows herself an outing, and she never takes a day off.
Her work not only transformed thousands of animal lives but also **created a supportive community around conservation** and animal welfare.
## An animal sanctuary inspiring ecological awareness
The Barby Keel Sanctuary **operates thanks to donations and public support**. Recently reopened to the public on Sundays, it offers free visits until October 2025, with a cafeteria, charity shop, and educational spaces on responsible care.
Furthermore, **Keel uses her own pension to buy food in bulk and resell it at low cost**, helping low-income families feed their pets. Her actions promote not only animal protection but also conscious and supportive consumption.
This sanctuary is not just a refuge but a living example of how **respect for animal life can be integrated into daily life** as a constant ecological practice.
The animal heroine demonstrates that the **fight for animal welfare is also a fight for a fairer, compassionate, and sustainable planet**. Her story reminds us that caring for other living beings is also caring for our environment.
## **Educating to give love: talks on responsible adoption in schools in La Plata**
Students and directors of the San Pío School, located in La Plata, welcomed the organization **[“Rescatistas La Plata”](https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/educar-para-dar-amor-charlas-de-adopcion-responsable-en-las-escuelas-de-la-plata/)**, who carry out an awareness program on responsible pet ownership. This consists of **a series of open and free talks** on responsible adoption that involve schools and neighborhood entities to deepen respect and animal care.
According to Margarita Zitta, a member of the animal protection organization, this initiative **aimed to educate children from a young age on how to treat animals**. She added that this is one way they contribute to improving animal welfare.
The project called “awareness of responsible pet ownership” not only seeks to generate a more empathetic view towards animals but also to raise awareness about other issues. In this sense, the organization has set out to **emphasize the importance of care** for these companion animals, such as feeding, vaccines, and veterinary check-ups.
