Chrissy Tracey on recipe development, family history, and positivity

Before we look ahead to all that's in store for the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2021.

Vector was born with a severe cross beak (her beak overlaps like scissors, instead of aligning at the tips). This makes it hard for her to eat solid foods; she just can’t get a grip due to the unnatural angle. Through experience treating similar cases, we felt that Vector could thrive.

Every year, we welcome new rescues through our doors and celebrate each milestone they reach in our care—events they were never expected to clear in animal agriculture. The animals who survive and make it to Sanctuary get a second chance at life. Here, they touch our hearts and inspire compassionate change in others. We’re grateful for every day, week, month, and year that these survivors have at Sanctuary. But it’s also hard to say goodbye to those we love—especially when they should have had more time. Please join us in honoring the animals who passed away this year.

On Saturday, November 13, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara visited the rescued turkeys at the Acton, California location of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization.

This wasn’t a one-sided relationship: Aggie needed Paula, too. Each came to Farm Sanctuary alone, afraid, and yearning for companionship. Here, they found love, safety, and healing side by side.

Turkeys are social, emotional, and sentient beings with unique personalities. Some are quiet and shy; others love to strut and be the center of attention! They are loyal and protective of their flocks—including their human counterparts like J.P., a member of Farm Sanctuary's Farm Animal Adoption Network! Read what J.P. has to say about sharing her life with these magnificent birds.

Turkeys are social, emotional, and sentient beings with unique personalities. Some are quiet and shy; others love to strut and be the center of attention! They are loyal and protective of their flocks—including their human counterparts like Rima of Happy Farm Animal Rescue! Read what Rima has to say about sharing her life with these magnificent birds.

Ricky Gervais, Billie Eilish, and Joaquin Phoenix join a growing list of compassionate celebrities and Americans urging President Biden to truly honor the turkeys he is expected to “pardon” this year by releasing them to Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary, where they will enjoy the best life possible for pardoned turkeys.

There’s nothing better than cooking from a tried and true recipe! Get ready—one of these vegan recipes might become a new family tradition.