❓Frequently Asked Questions
🐑 What is Sotto la Panca?
Sotto la Panca is a sanctuary for farmed animals in Sicily.
🌱 Vegan | ✊ Antispeciesist | 🇮🇹 Sicily🏦
We rescue animals from abandonment and slaughter, offering them a safe and loving home for life.
💛 What is 5x1000 and how can I donate it?
If you are an Italian taxpayer, you can allocate 5x1000 of your taxes to our sanctuary — at no cost to you.
Care, freedom and antispeciesist revolution 💌 5x1000 Tax ID 90074110876
If you want to send a bank transfer, here are the details
Sotto La Panca ODV IBAN IT18F0623084290000015729588
🌍 Can I donate from abroad?
Yes! You can donate from anywhere in the world via our website.
However, tax benefits (such as 5x1000) are only available to tax residents in Italy.
Currently, donations from the UK are not eligible for Gift Aid.
🐾 How does symbolic adoption work?
You can symbolically adopt one of our animals and receive a personalized certificate.
It is a tangible and loving way to support their daily care.
📬 Can I give an adoption or donation as a gift to someone else?
Certainly! You can send an eCard or a symbolic adoption in the name of the person you want to surprise.
👥 Can I organize a fundraiser for the sanctuary?
Yes! You can participate in one of our official campaigns or create one dedicated to the sanctuary, for a birthday, a challenge or an event.
🧾 Are donations tax deductible?
Currently, only donations made through the 5x1000 in Italy offer tax benefits.
We are working to expand these options.
🚪Can I visit the sanctuary?
Not yet, but we are working to make safe visits possible in the future.
🐓 I found an animal in distress — can you take it in?
We have limited space, but you can contact us: we will do our best to help you or advise you on alternatives.