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Rescue
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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
Press Release
Day after Academy Awards, Joaquin Phoenix Rescues a Cow and Newborn Calf
Mirroring his Oscars acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies, Phoenix helps to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctu…
Mirroring his Oscars acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies, Phoenix helps to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary
Mirroring his Oscars acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies, Phoenix helps to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary
February 20, 2020
Advocacy
Advocacy Action
End misleading free-range labeling
When most of us read the label "free-range," we believe it means that animals can roam freely.
When most of us read the label "free-range," we believe it means that animals can roam freely.
When most of us read the label "free-range," we believe it means that animals can roam freely.
February 19, 2020
News & Lifestyle
Sebastian and Jane: Two Rescued Pigs Share a Lifelong Bond
Did you know that pigs bond for life when they’re given the chance?
Did you know that pigs bond for life when they’re given the chance?
Did you know that pigs bond for life when they’re given the chance?
February 12, 2020
Rescue
News & Lifestyle
The Odd Couple: Felicity Sheep and Yoda Llama
When it comes to love, sometimes opposites really do attract.
When it comes to love, sometimes opposites really do attract.
When it comes to love, sometimes opposites really do attract.
February 11, 2020
Rescue
News & Lifestyle
Pippi & Forrest: Two Orphaned Calves Fall in Love at Farm Sanctuary
Meet Pippi and Forrest: two orphaned calves who survived rough beginnings and difficult losses in life, and came out on the other side to find the love and friendship they needed in each other.
Meet Pippi and Forrest: two orphaned calves who survived rough beginnings and difficult losses in life, and came out on the other side to find the love and friendship they needed in each other.
Meet Pippi and Forrest: two orphaned calves who survived rough beginnings and difficult losses in life, and came out on the other side to find the love and friendship they needed in each other.
February 10, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Hens on the Loose: The Ballad of Pete and Wayne
Eleven days. It had been eleven days since strangers mosied into the yard, netted Pete, and whisked her away.
Eleven days. It had been eleven days since strangers mosied into the yard, netted Pete, and whisked her away.
Eleven days. It had been eleven days since strangers mosied into the yard, netted Pete, and whisked her away.
February 10, 2020
Rescue
News & Lifestyle
This Valentine’s Day, Adopt Rescued Farm Animals Who Are #BetterTogether!
Our rescued residents have a lot of heart. Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, these animals faced the very worst of humanity.
Our rescued residents have a lot of heart. Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, these animals faced the very worst of humanity.
Our rescued residents have a lot of heart. Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, these animals faced the very worst of humanity.
February 7, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Rita: Tiny Calf who Lost so Much Finds Her Way Home
Rita was just a few months old when an accident claimed part of her foot—and very nearly, her life.
Rita was just a few months old when an accident claimed part of her foot—and very nearly, her life.
Rita was just a few months old when an accident claimed part of her foot—and very nearly, her life.
January 31, 2020
Rescue
Rescue Story
Ebony and Ivory: (Finally) Together in Perfect Harmony
Just like their namesake Stevie Wonder/Paul McCartney song “Ebony and Ivory,” this bovine mother and son will now remain “side by side” for life.
Just like their namesake Stevie Wonder/Paul McCartney song “Ebony and Ivory,” this bovine mother and son will now remain “side by side” for life.
Just like their namesake Stevie Wonder/Paul McCartney song “Ebony and Ivory,” this bovine mother and son will now remain “side by side” for life.
January 7, 2020