Sanctuary Coffee: A Cup of Coffee That Helps Animals!
Choosing an ethical coffee brand can mean supporting better farming practices, reducing environmental harm, and even helping animals. One wonderful example is Sanctuary Coffee, that uses its profits to support animal charities and sanctuaries.
The founders were inspired after adopting a greyhound and discovering the challenges faced by dogs rescued from the racing industry. Greyhound charities receive no government funding.
Caffeine and pregnancy
The NHS advises limiting caffeine during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks all contain caffeine. If you choose to drink caffeine, only one cup of either each day, know that many café coffees contain more caffeine than instant coffee. Or none to be safe.
Disposal of Coffee Grounds
Avoid washing used coffee grounds down the sink, as they can contribute to blocked drains. A sink strainer, such as a SinkShield, can help catch any stray grounds before they enter the plumbing.
Although coffee grounds are often promoted as compostable, they should be binned or placed in food waste bins. Due to caffeine that could harm compost creatures (same with tea leaves).
The same for acidic food scraps (peppers, citrus, rhubarb, tomato and allium scraps – onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives).
How & Where to Buy Sanctuary Coffee
The company is now stocked in hundreds of shops and cafés. Beneficiaries have included animal sanctuaries involved in major rescue work, including a Welsh sanctuary that helped save animals from an illegal slaughterhouse operation. Caring for rescued animals is expensive — in one case, feeding rescued pigs alone cost thousands of pounds each month.
Sanctuary Coffee offers several blends, including a Colombian blend supporting small farmers, a House Brew helping fund co-operatives, and a stronger House Espresso for those who enjoy a richer coffee flavour.
The company also works with wholesalers, offering support with coffee machines and barista training.
Other coffee brands helping animals
Around the world, other coffee companies are using their profits to support animal welfare. Examples include:
- Mad Dog Coffee – a brand supporting animal causes.
- Happy Staffie Coffee – created with a focus on helping dogs.
In the USA, several coffee companies also help animals:
- Grounds & Hounds Coffee donates a portion of profits to support animal shelters, rescue programmes, vaccinations and spay/neuter initiatives. Its playful coffee names include Soul Pup, Morning Walk and Rescue Roast.
- Underdog promotes the idea that every cup helps save a pup.
- Rescue Coffee Co (Go Fetch! and Downward Dog)
- Fluffy Cow Coffee supports farm animal sanctuaries.
A simple cup of coffee may seem like a small choice, but choosing ethical brands can create a positive ripple effect — supporting farmers, protecting wildlife and helping animals in need.
Next time you make your morning coffee, consider choosing a company that gives something back. With Sanctuary Coffee, your daily drink can become a small act of kindness for animals.
