What began in 1986 with the rescue of a sheep named Hilda—who had been left to die on a pile of dead animals behind a stockyard—grew into one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to protecting farm animals.

“Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement” chronicles four decades of rescue, education, and advocacy. From its humble beginnings as an all-volunteer effort funded by selling vegan hot dogs outside Grateful Dead concerts, to groundbreaking investigations that exposed the realities of factory farming, which led to the first U.S. laws protecting farm animals, this is the inspiring story of how a small grassroots organization sparked a global movement.

Featuring more than 200 photographs and never-before-shared stories from four decades of hope and healing, the book offers an intimate look at the people, animals, and pivotal moments that shaped the movement. Through personal reflections from activists, supporters, and those who witnessed its growth firsthand, readers will discover the extraordinary impact that compassion, courage, and perseverance can have.

Part history, part memoir, and part call to action, “Farm Sanctuary: The Story of a Movement” is a celebration of what’s possible when ordinary people take a stand for a more compassionate world—and proof that even the smallest actions can inspire lasting change.