Rancho Fino, a sanctuary in rural Mallorca run by Stacey van Tichelt and her husband Sten, rescues abandoned and disabled animals often overlooked by society. Stacey’s own history of severe hip dysplasia and multiple surgeries fuels her deep empathy for these creatures, many of whom suffer neglect, abandonment, or abuse. The sanctuary cares for over 150 animals with special needs, taking in those others reject, and operates under constant financial strain, with the couple covering monthly shortfalls themselves while balancing outside jobs.

The sanctuary’s work is grueling and costly, involving long days of physical labor and emotional challenges, yet Stacey remains resolute in her mission to provide safety and dignity to forgotten animals. Rancho Fino relies heavily on donations and community support to survive, inviting the public to witness their efforts firsthand through open days and events. Stacey’s story is a raw, unfiltered testament to resilience and compassion, calling for urgent help to sustain this vital refuge for Mallorca’s most vulnerable creatures.