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Farm Sanctuary Invites Guests to Annual Celebration FOR the Turkeys, a Time-Honored Compassionate Tradition.

Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA - October 17, 2005 - Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal shelter and advocacy organization, invites everyone to a Thanksgiving dinner where turkeys sit as the guests of honor instead of the holiday menu. The Celebration FOR the Turkeys is part of the nationally recognized and celebrity-supported Adopt-A-Turkey Project, and serves as an integral part of the program's hands-on educational outreach focusing on compassionate consumption.

The annual Celebration FOR the Turkeys will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at both Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA. The highlight of this alternative holiday tradition, will be the famous Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony. Fortunate rescued turkeys, now enjoying the freedom of their peaceful safe haven, will feast on a special meal of squash, lettuce, cranberries and pumpkin pie.

Orland, CA Celebration:

Event registration begins at 11:00 a.m. at Farm Sanctuary's 300-acre shelter in Orland, CA. At 1:00 p.m. guests can join a hayride to the turkey barn for the highlight of this holiday tradition, the famous Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony. After visiting with the turkeys, guests will make their way to the People Barn for a vegan-catered dinner followed by a special presentation from noted progressive author, Carol Adams. Tickets cost $30 per person and registration is required.

Watkins Glen, NY Celebration:

A potluck dinner will be held at the Watkins Glen Community Center and all guests are asked to bring a vegan dish (no meat, eggs, or dairy products) to feed eight people. Ticket cost is $5 per family and registration is required by November 11, 2005. Following the potluck dinner and special presentations, guests may travel to the Watkins Glen Shelter for the famous Feeding of the Turkeys Ceremony.

For more information, or to register for either event, please call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 To register online, visit http://www.adoptaturkey.org/turkey_celebration05.htm.

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.