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Venus and Cupid: Special Needs Goat Pair Find Permanent Home at Farm Sanctuary
After enduring years of neglect, Venus and Cupid now have love on their side.
After enduring years of neglect, Venus and Cupid now have love on their side.
After enduring years of neglect, Venus and Cupid now have love on their side.
June 11, 2020
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Collaborating Against Cruelty: Six Sanctuaries Rescue 113 Animals From Backyard Butcher
Find out how Farm Sanctuary and five other animal Sanctuaries came together to help rescue over 100 animals from a backyard butcher in Florida.
Find out how Farm Sanctuary and five other animal Sanctuaries came together to help rescue over 100 animals from a backyard butcher in Florida.
Find out how Farm Sanctuary and five other animal Sanctuaries came together to help rescue over 100 animals from a backyard butcher in Florida.
May 22, 2020
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Rescuing Bruce and Evan: Adorable Calves Find Friendship at Sanctuary
Holy cow! For five glorious months, two cute baby calves took over Farm Sanctuary, capturing the hearts of everyone they met.
Holy cow! For five glorious months, two cute baby calves took over Farm Sanctuary, capturing the hearts of everyone they met.
Holy cow! For five glorious months, two cute baby calves took over Farm Sanctuary, capturing the hearts of everyone they met.
May 12, 2020
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Rescuing Elli: Runaway Sheep Destined for Slaughter Finds Her Flock
The slaughterhouse workers called her “95.” They had painted that number on her side—then added another red line on her back, likely marking her for death.But the sheep we now call Elli had other plans. In mid-Febr…
The slaughterhouse workers called her “95.” They had painted that number on her side—then added another red line on her back, likely marking her for death.But the sheep we now call Elli had other plans. In mid-February, she escaped her confines and ran for her life: going “on the lam” for the next ten days. Now safe at Farm Sanctuary, Elli doesn’t have to run anymore.
The slaughterhouse workers called her “95.” They had painted that number on her side—then added another red line on her back, likely marking her for death.But the sheep we now call Elli had other plans. In mid-February, she escaped her confines and ran for her life: going “on the lam” for the next ten days. Now safe at Farm Sanctuary, Elli doesn’t have to run anymore.
May 10, 2020
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Nana and Wednesday: A Journey of Hope, Loss, and Healing
Nana wouldn’t be living at Farm Sanctuary if not for her daughter Wednesday.
Nana wouldn’t be living at Farm Sanctuary if not for her daughter Wednesday.
Nana wouldn’t be living at Farm Sanctuary if not for her daughter Wednesday.
March 19, 2020
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Tutu Turkey: Art Project Helps Rescued Bird Escape Slaughter
It’s been said that art imitates life—but in the case of Tutu turkey, art saved a couple lives as well.
It’s been said that art imitates life—but in the case of Tutu turkey, art saved a couple lives as well.
It’s been said that art imitates life—but in the case of Tutu turkey, art saved a couple lives as well.
March 17, 2020
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From Gravel Lot to Green Pasture: Sadie Gets a Second Chance
Sadie had no business being in the business world. The young goat was born on a property owned by a sand and gravel company.
Sadie had no business being in the business world. The young goat was born on a property owned by a sand and gravel company.
Sadie had no business being in the business world. The young goat was born on a property owned by a sand and gravel company.
March 10, 2020
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The 32-Hour Rescue: Bringing Honey, Camina, and Lux Home
It’s rare that we get the chance to rescue farm animal families intact—but in the case of the “Hobart Trio,” one farmer’s change of heart will allow this family to stay together for life.
It’s rare that we get the chance to rescue farm animal families intact—but in the case of the “Hobart Trio,” one farmer’s change of heart will allow this family to stay together for life.
It’s rare that we get the chance to rescue farm animal families intact—but in the case of the “Hobart Trio,” one farmer’s change of heart will allow this family to stay together for life.
March 4, 2020
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George: Tiny Piglet Left for Dead Now Has a Big Life Ahead of Him
Born at a New York petting zoo, George’s life began on display. But despite all of the eyes on him and his family, few noticed how much George suffered in plain sight.
Born at a New York petting zoo, George’s life began on display. But despite all of the eyes on him and his family, few noticed how much George suffered in plain sight.
Born at a New York petting zoo, George’s life began on display. But despite all of the eyes on him and his family, few noticed how much George suffered in plain sight.
February 27, 2020
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Joaquin Phoenix Rescues Mother Cow and Newborn Calf Day after Academy Awards Win
A day after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor—and subsequently making a headlining acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies used in animal agriculture—Joaquin Phoenix h…
A day after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor—and subsequently making a headlining acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies used in animal agriculture—Joaquin Phoenix helped to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary.
A day after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor—and subsequently making a headlining acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies used in animal agriculture—Joaquin Phoenix helped to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary.
February 21, 2020