April 17th marks 36 years since Farm Sanctuary's incorporation! To celebrate, we asked some of our long-time members and volunteers to share their favorite memories and reflect on what Sanctuary means to them.

Norman’s ears twitched at the distant mooing. Standing up to his full height of 5’5” from ground to shoulder, the dark brown steer craned his head towards the horizon. They were coming: his new herd. It had been nine years—nearly his entire life—since Norman had last lived among other cows. He threw back his head and gave a joyful bellowing moo. “I’m here,” he seemed to say, “and I can’t wait to meet you!”

These are some of our most notable rescues in 2022.

At Farm Sanctuary, every day is a tender celebration. After escaping lives steeped in heartache, our animal residents get the chance to love again––and every bond gives us hope.

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! ⁣

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or an animal-loving friend––or you simply want to give a thoughtful, cozy, and compassionate holiday gift––we’ve got you covered.

Every year in the United States, the $40 billion dairy industry uses over 9 million cows for their milk—and slaughters 3 million more for food. The only way they can do this is by turning living beings into commodities, like a shaft of wheat or a quart of oil. How does that work? This is the story of the lives that the industry has turned into machines for milk and cheese.

We've reached the end of the "but I couldn't give up cheese!" era. Today, vegan cheeses offer all the flavors, textures, and aromas we crave––without the cruelty.

These are some of our most notable rescues in 2021.

There are so many reasons people go vegan! In honor of World Vegan Day, we’re offering six very tangible reasons that get to the heart of the matter.