Rancho Fino

Nestled among the plains of Mallorca, Rancho Fino started ten years ago as a home to Dutch expat Stacey van Tichelt. Back when the house was a ruin and the land purposeless, animal rescue “just happened” and grew organically. Now, the ranch hosts over 50 animals at any given time.

Rancho Fino responds to the ever-growing problem of abandoned domestic and farm animals in Mallorca. This animal sanctuary is still a private home and remains a non-profit. Stacey is a very private person. With her trust, the animals’ trust began to build.

Many of the rescued have trauma, and this is the first place where they can live free in nature, unbound by work or service. Many suffer from terminal illness. For most who are old, it’s their last home. Stacey’s grounded presence and expertise serve as palliative care. It is truly an animal
sanctuary, undisturbed by visitors and somehow untouched by the outside world.