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Press Release
Farm Sanctuary Joins Global Federation of Leading Animal Sanctuaries
Animal welfare issues gaining in importance as public learns more about abusive practices
Animal welfare issues gaining in importance as public learns more about abusive practices
Animal welfare issues gaining in importance as public learns more about abusive practices
February 3, 2014
Rescue
Rescue Story
Nik: Calf Comes in from the Cold
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.
January 10, 2014
Rescue
Rescue Story
Turkeys Saved From Thanksgiving Slaughter in the Nick of Time
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.
January 6, 2014
Rescue
Rescue Story
Marshall: A Turkey Escapes the Machine
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries…
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries of food, fashion, entertainment, and research.
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries of food, fashion, entertainment, and research.
January 2, 2014
Press Release
Brave Pig Takes Leap of Faith into New Year and a New Home
Thousands concerned about what would happen after a bold bid for freedom
Thousands concerned about what would happen after a bold bid for freedom
Thousands concerned about what would happen after a bold bid for freedom
December 31, 2013
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