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2012 Featured Rescues
2012 Featured Animal Rescues
2012 Featured Animal Rescues
2012 Featured Animal Rescues
March 24, 2012
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Turlock Hens Emergency Rescue
On February 24, Farm Sanctuary, Animal Place, and Harvest Home joined together to rescue hens at a factory farm in Modesto, CA, where 50,000 hens used for egg production had been abandoned and left to starve for two week…
On February 24, Farm Sanctuary, Animal Place, and Harvest Home joined together to rescue hens at a factory farm in Modesto, CA, where 50,000 hens used for egg production had been abandoned and left to starve for two weeks.
On February 24, Farm Sanctuary, Animal Place, and Harvest Home joined together to rescue hens at a factory farm in Modesto, CA, where 50,000 hens used for egg production had been abandoned and left to starve for two weeks.
March 17, 2012
Press Release
Broad Spectrum of National Interest Groups Sign On to Oppose "Ag-Gag" Laws
Groups represent animal protection, civil liberties, environmental, health, food safety, and workers’ concerns
Groups represent animal protection, civil liberties, environmental, health, food safety, and workers’ concerns
Groups represent animal protection, civil liberties, environmental, health, food safety, and workers’ concerns
February 23, 2012
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Elliott: Goat Escapes Brooklyn Live Market, Gains Sanctuary
The tag in his ear read, “MEAT.” Inserted before he was shipped from Pennsylvania into New York, it allowed the little goat to cross state lines without undergoing the usual tests.
The tag in his ear read, “MEAT.” Inserted before he was shipped from Pennsylvania into New York, it allowed the little goat to cross state lines without undergoing the usual tests.
The tag in his ear read, “MEAT.” Inserted before he was shipped from Pennsylvania into New York, it allowed the little goat to cross state lines without undergoing the usual tests.
February 2, 2012
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William and Harry: Two Calves Receive Royal Treatment at Farm Sanctuary’s Animal Acres
Somewhere in California, a mother cow is mourning the loss of her newborn baby as a machine attached to her udders drains the milk that was to nourish him. And somewhere that baby is being auctioned for veal or some othe…
Somewhere in California, a mother cow is mourning the loss of her newborn baby as a machine attached to her udders drains the milk that was to nourish him. And somewhere that baby is being auctioned for veal or some other sad end.
Somewhere in California, a mother cow is mourning the loss of her newborn baby as a machine attached to her udders drains the milk that was to nourish him. And somewhere that baby is being auctioned for veal or some other sad end.
January 19, 2012
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Stella and Maya: Miracle Babies Save Mothers from Slaughter
Stella would have been dead by Christmas. In late December, a slaughterhouse owner bought her and several other “spent” dairy goats at a stockyard.
Stella would have been dead by Christmas. In late December, a slaughterhouse owner bought her and several other “spent” dairy goats at a stockyard.
Stella would have been dead by Christmas. In late December, a slaughterhouse owner bought her and several other “spent” dairy goats at a stockyard.
January 11, 2012
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Marino: Two Major Cases of Farm Animal Cruelty Involving More than 130 Young Turkeys and Chickens
All of the baby turkeys were underweight and partially bald. Several were afflicted with enlarged joints and curled toes — signs of malnourishment.
All of the baby turkeys were underweight and partially bald. Several were afflicted with enlarged joints and curled toes — signs of malnourishment.
All of the baby turkeys were underweight and partially bald. Several were afflicted with enlarged joints and curled toes — signs of malnourishment.
January 3, 2012
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Tinsel and Holly: It’s a Wonderful Life for Two Calves
Tinsel and Holly never had a chance. They were born to cows used in the dairy industry, which meant that within a few days, perhaps even just hours, the newborns were ripped from the loving care of their mothers.
Tinsel and Holly never had a chance. They were born to cows used in the dairy industry, which meant that within a few days, perhaps even just hours, the newborns were ripped from the loving care of their mothers.
Tinsel and Holly never had a chance. They were born to cows used in the dairy industry, which meant that within a few days, perhaps even just hours, the newborns were ripped from the loving care of their mothers.
January 3, 2012
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Rescue Story
22 Baby Chicks Rescued from Factory Farm, Left at Shelter Doorstep
One morning in November, staff at our New York Shelter arrived at the office to discover a number of large plastic containers near the door.
One morning in November, staff at our New York Shelter arrived at the office to discover a number of large plastic containers near the door.
One morning in November, staff at our New York Shelter arrived at the office to discover a number of large plastic containers near the door.
December 9, 2011
Press Release
Farm Sanctuary's "Turkey Whisperer" Shares 10 Fascinating Facts about Turkeys
Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Nation’s Leading Farm Animal Protection Organization Shares Little-Known Facts About America’s Favorite Holiday Bird
Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Nation’s Leading Farm Animal Protection Organization Shares Little-Known Facts About America’s Favorite Holiday Bird
Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Nation’s Leading Farm Animal Protection Organization Shares Little-Known Facts About America’s Favorite Holiday Bird
November 23, 2011