It was a Saturday in New York City and two separate but urgent situations were each unfolding: In one part of the city, rescuers were caring for chickens freed from a common religious ritual sacrifice. Farm Sanctuary, in collaboration with local activists, had already planned to take in a few birds rescued from this first case. That same day, though, other people discovered birds who’d fallen from a truck bound for a Brooklyn slaughterhouse. By the end of the day, we’d be arranging to help 41 chickens in need.

It's not often that a natural disaster can be viewed as a lifesaver, but for 17 lucky chickens, a deadly tornado that tore through a Georgia factory farm in September 2020 ultimately spared them from cruel treatment, terrible conditions, and eventual slaughter.

Mickey was born unable to stand up or walk. He came to Farm Sanctuary, and with the help of splints and physical therapy, his mobility has been gradually improving! ⁣

Just as we expect people and companion animals to have distinct personalities and individual traits, so do cows. And the complexity of cows’ emotional range makes clear that they have the capacity to lead deeply felt and intricately emotional lives.

Throughout the month of May, GoMacro will donate 10% of the net proceeds from its vegan Peanut Butter "Give Back" bar in support of Farm Sanctuary!

Tilly and Nilly—two young Cornish Cross chicks who likely survived the same chicken farm—are just about as similar as their rhyming names.

On July 20, 2020, a massive fire razed a New Jersey egg farm—killing almost 300,000 trapped hens.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tasked with the “depopulation” of his hens, one California egg farmer decided to free them instead.

Urge your U.S. representative and senators to cosponsor and support the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act; a bill that will protect animals, workers, and the safety of our food system.

This Friday, May 15th, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a COVID-19 stimulus bill, dubbed the HEROES Act.