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Amy Lynn: Elderly Sheep Joins the Sanctuary Flock
Like fellow shelter newcomers Calvin and Paul Harvey, elderly sheep Amy Lynn came to us from a combination goat dairy/sanctuary that sheltered a number of other animals in addition to its large goat herd.
Like fellow shelter newcomers Calvin and Paul Harvey, elderly sheep Amy Lynn came to us from a combination goat dairy/sanctuary that sheltered a number of other animals in addition to its large goat herd.
Like fellow shelter newcomers Calvin and Paul Harvey, elderly sheep Amy Lynn came to us from a combination goat dairy/sanctuary that sheltered a number of other animals in addition to its large goat herd.
November 3, 2015
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More Than 170 Animals Rescued from Gruesome Scene of Neglect
Called to the scene of a neglect case in New York’s Hudson Valley last week, we walked onto a property that was essentially part garbage dump, part graveyard.
Called to the scene of a neglect case in New York’s Hudson Valley last week, we walked onto a property that was essentially part garbage dump, part graveyard.
Called to the scene of a neglect case in New York’s Hudson Valley last week, we walked onto a property that was essentially part garbage dump, part graveyard.
October 20, 2015
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Bessie, Satchmo, and Bird: Chickens Freed from Tiny Tank
Bessie, Satchmo, and Bird spent the first four months of their lives in an aquarium on a third-floor apartment balcony in Los Angeles County.
Bessie, Satchmo, and Bird spent the first four months of their lives in an aquarium on a third-floor apartment balcony in Los Angeles County.
Bessie, Satchmo, and Bird spent the first four months of their lives in an aquarium on a third-floor apartment balcony in Los Angeles County.
October 9, 2015
Thelma: For Turkey and Her Adopter, It’s Love
Thelma is adored. Thelma is also safe, healthy, and surrounded by friends. But that wasn’t always the case.
Thelma is adored. Thelma is also safe, healthy, and surrounded by friends. But that wasn’t always the case.
Thelma is adored. Thelma is also safe, healthy, and surrounded by friends. But that wasn’t always the case.
September 28, 2015
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Laverne and Shirley: Elderly Friends Retire to Sanctuary
Laverne and Shirley hail from a rather unusual flock. The two belonged not to a commercial flock exploited for wool or meat but to a small group of sheep under the care of a retired nun.
Laverne and Shirley hail from a rather unusual flock. The two belonged not to a commercial flock exploited for wool or meat but to a small group of sheep under the care of a retired nun.
Laverne and Shirley hail from a rather unusual flock. The two belonged not to a commercial flock exploited for wool or meat but to a small group of sheep under the care of a retired nun.
September 28, 2015
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Dominga, Carrera, and Pavarotti : Ducklings Escape Mail-Order Death Sentence
The rescue of three ducklings began on the morning of Monday, August 31, when National Placement Coordinator Alicia Pell received an urgent message.
The rescue of three ducklings began on the morning of Monday, August 31, when National Placement Coordinator Alicia Pell received an urgent message.
The rescue of three ducklings began on the morning of Monday, August 31, when National Placement Coordinator Alicia Pell received an urgent message.
September 18, 2015
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Avery: Baby Goat Survives Breeder Negligence
Born into the farm-animal equivalent of a puppy mill, Avery had been taken from his mother, painfully castrated, and sold off as a pet before he was even five days old.
Born into the farm-animal equivalent of a puppy mill, Avery had been taken from his mother, painfully castrated, and sold off as a pet before he was even five days old.
Born into the farm-animal equivalent of a puppy mill, Avery had been taken from his mother, painfully castrated, and sold off as a pet before he was even five days old.
August 21, 2015
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Lola: Pig Saved from Slaughter by Her Best Friend
Animal husbandry projects through programs like Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H typically end with participants auctioning off the animals they have raised, knowing that their erstwhile companions will be headed …
Animal husbandry projects through programs like Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H typically end with participants auctioning off the animals they have raised, knowing that their erstwhile companions will be headed to slaughter.
Animal husbandry projects through programs like Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H typically end with participants auctioning off the animals they have raised, knowing that their erstwhile companions will be headed to slaughter.
July 28, 2015
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Anna and Maybelle: Piglets Rescued from Roadside
It took two days for animal advocate Julie Robertson to capture Anna and Maybelle.
It took two days for animal advocate Julie Robertson to capture Anna and Maybelle.
It took two days for animal advocate Julie Robertson to capture Anna and Maybelle.
July 24, 2015