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TAKE ACTION: Animals Are Dying in the Mail
Animals have been dying in the mail for years. The USPS crisis is making it even worse.
Animals have been dying in the mail for years. The USPS crisis is making it even worse.
Animals have been dying in the mail for years. The USPS crisis is making it even worse.
September 28, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Geneseo Rams: How a Lamb and a Farmer Changed Each Others' Lives
A farmer’s surprising connection with one lamb ended up saving the young sheep—and four others—from slaughter.
A farmer’s surprising connection with one lamb ended up saving the young sheep—and four others—from slaughter.
A farmer’s surprising connection with one lamb ended up saving the young sheep—and four others—from slaughter.
September 5, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Phoenix from the Flames: 40 "Cage-Free" Hens from Egg Farm Fire Find Sanctuary
On July 20, 2020, a massive fire razed a New Jersey egg farm—killing almost 300,000 trapped hens.
On July 20, 2020, a massive fire razed a New Jersey egg farm—killing almost 300,000 trapped hens.
On July 20, 2020, a massive fire razed a New Jersey egg farm—killing almost 300,000 trapped hens.
September 1, 2020
News & Lifestyle
To Shear or Not to Shear?: Sheep Shearing at Farm Sanctuary
When it comes to sheep care, shearing can be a hot-button topic. And so, the eternal question: to shear or not to shear?
When it comes to sheep care, shearing can be a hot-button topic. And so, the eternal question: to shear or not to shear?
When it comes to sheep care, shearing can be a hot-button topic. And so, the eternal question: to shear or not to shear?
August 31, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Lenny and Freddie: Two Calves Rescued From the Dairy Industry Find Friendship at Farm Sanctuary
Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, Freddie and Lenny led parallel lives. The Jersey and Ayrshire calves were born around the same time—each at separate dairy farms in New York State.
Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, Freddie and Lenny led parallel lives. The Jersey and Ayrshire calves were born around the same time—each at separate dairy farms in New York State.
Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, Freddie and Lenny led parallel lives. The Jersey and Ayrshire calves were born around the same time—each at separate dairy farms in New York State.
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 Is Highlighting the Flaws of Our Modern Food System
On August 5, 2020, Farm Sanctuary hosted a virtual symposium that brought together a group of experts to discuss the interconnected social justice issues stemming from our modern food system and the industry’s negative…
On August 5, 2020, Farm Sanctuary hosted a virtual symposium that brought together a group of experts to discuss the interconnected social justice issues stemming from our modern food system and the industry’s negative effects on workers, communities, animals, and the environment—particularly now in the midst of a global pandemic.
On August 5, 2020, Farm Sanctuary hosted a virtual symposium that brought together a group of experts to discuss the interconnected social justice issues stemming from our modern food system and the industry’s negative effects on workers, communities, animals, and the environment—particularly now in the midst of a global pandemic.
August 16, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Hens Saved From Pandemic "Depopulation" Find New Life at Sanctuary
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tasked with the “depopulation” of his hens, one California egg farmer decided to free them instead.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tasked with the “depopulation” of his hens, one California egg farmer decided to free them instead.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tasked with the “depopulation” of his hens, one California egg farmer decided to free them instead.
August 15, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Appa’s Homecoming: Sheep in Need Finds Sanctuary
Given her prognosis, it’s surprising that Appa is still alive: most farmers would opt to send a disabled animal like Appa to slaughter—and “replace” her with a healthy animal—rather than pay for specialized car…
Given her prognosis, it’s surprising that Appa is still alive: most farmers would opt to send a disabled animal like Appa to slaughter—and “replace” her with a healthy animal—rather than pay for specialized care.
Given her prognosis, it’s surprising that Appa is still alive: most farmers would opt to send a disabled animal like Appa to slaughter—and “replace” her with a healthy animal—rather than pay for specialized care.
August 15, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Otto: Lamb Born With Severe Health Issues Given Care at Farm Sanctuary
As a “bummer lamb,” Otto couldn’t nurse from his mom; in fact, he couldn’t even open his mouth on his own.
As a “bummer lamb,” Otto couldn’t nurse from his mom; in fact, he couldn’t even open his mouth on his own.
As a “bummer lamb,” Otto couldn’t nurse from his mom; in fact, he couldn’t even open his mouth on his own.
August 12, 2020
Advocacy
Advocacy Action
TAKE ACTION: Stop Increased Kill Speeds
Urge your U.S. representative and senators to cosponsor and support the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act; a bill that will protect animals, workers, and the safety of our food system.
Urge your U.S. representative and senators to cosponsor and support the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act; a bill that will protect animals, workers, and the safety of our food system.
Urge your U.S. representative and senators to cosponsor and support the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act; a bill that will protect animals, workers, and the safety of our food system.
August 11, 2020