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Press Release
FDA’s New Antibiotics Guidance Falls Short of Improving Welfare and Reducing Health Risks from Factory Farming
Broad Coalition of Animal Welfare Groups Say More Is Needed
Broad Coalition of Animal Welfare Groups Say More Is Needed
Broad Coalition of Animal Welfare Groups Say More Is Needed
December 19, 2013
Press Release
Groups Seek Regulations for Handling of Birds at Slaughter
Animal rights groups petition the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to develop regulations governing the handling of chickens, turkeys, and other birds at slaughter
Animal rights groups petition the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to develop regulations governing the handling of chickens, turkeys, and other birds at slaughter
Animal rights groups petition the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to develop regulations governing the handling of chickens, turkeys, and other birds at slaughter
December 18, 2013
Press Release
Harry P. "Hank" Lynch Named Executive Director and CEO of Farm Sanctuary
Harry P. “Hank” Lynch of Virginia begins his tenure as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Sanctuary
Harry P. “Hank” Lynch of Virginia begins his tenure as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Sanctuary
Harry P. “Hank” Lynch of Virginia begins his tenure as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Sanctuary
December 16, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Milly and Margo: Two Turkeys Who Aren’t “Too Old” for the Good Life
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.
December 5, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Taking Flight: Hundreds of Rescued Hens Flown 3,000 Miles to Refuge
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.
December 2, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Buttercup, Bubbles, and Blossom: Hens Saved from Ritual Slaughter
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.
November 25, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Aysha: Sheep Spared from Sacrifice
On October 16, Gothamist, a popular New York City news blog, published a headline declaring, “Activist Rescues Sheep From Brooklyn Butcher, But It’s The Wrong Sheep.”
On October 16, Gothamist, a popular New York City news blog, published a headline declaring, “Activist Rescues Sheep From Brooklyn Butcher, But It’s The Wrong Sheep.”
On October 16, Gothamist, a popular New York City news blog, published a headline declaring, “Activist Rescues Sheep From Brooklyn Butcher, But It’s The Wrong Sheep.”
November 12, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Abigail: Sheep Found Loose in L.A.
When Abigail arrived at the Baldwin Park Animal Control shelter, she was in terrible health.
When Abigail arrived at the Baldwin Park Animal Control shelter, she was in terrible health.
When Abigail arrived at the Baldwin Park Animal Control shelter, she was in terrible health.
November 8, 2013
Press Release
"Free Birds" Characters Invite You to Adopt a Turkey
The animated stars of the new movie team up with Farm Sanctuary to serve as “spokesturkeys” for the Adopt a Turkey Project.
The animated stars of the new movie team up with Farm Sanctuary to serve as “spokesturkeys” for the Adopt a Turkey Project.
The animated stars of the new movie team up with Farm Sanctuary to serve as “spokesturkeys” for the Adopt a Turkey Project.
November 4, 2013
Rescue
Rescue Story
Autumn: Hog-tied Goat Rescued from Creek Bed
Autumn couldn’t move his legs. He couldn’t even open his mouth. But he could still scream.
Autumn couldn’t move his legs. He couldn’t even open his mouth. But he could still scream.
Autumn couldn’t move his legs. He couldn’t even open his mouth. But he could still scream.
October 22, 2013