In 1986, Farm Sanctuary was founded as the world’s first farm animal sanctuary, born from a simple but powerful dream: to build a kinder world for animals. Forty years later, that dream has grown into a global movement with hundreds of sanctuaries. In honor of Farm Sanctuary’s 40th anniversary and this extraordinary community, we invi
To date, over 100 sanctuaries have pledged to be part of Sanctuary Day, a shared moment of reflection, connection, and solidarity.
Together, we will express the meaning of sanctuary, amplify the stories of the animals in our care, and lift up the values that unite us as a movement.
Are you part of a sanctuary team and interested in joining us for Sanctuary Day?
Are you an individual who wants to show your support on Sanctuary Day? Here are a few simple ways to get involved:
We will send a shareable graphic to all confirmed participants with suggested ways to get involved, right from where you are! There is no single way to take part, and we invite you to join in whatever way feels best for your sanctuary.
Our deepest thanks go out to everyone in our compassionate movement—each person helping to end animal suffering and build a more compassionate world. By uniting for Sanctuary Day, we can lift one another up and make visible the powerful, caring community we are together.
