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Factory Farming
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Once Forgotten, Now Free: Nine Cows Find Sanctuary
In October of 2023, nine cows were seized from a former dairy farm in Pennsylvania, in what the local SPCA called one of the worst cruelty and neglect cases they had ever seen.
In October of 2023, nine cows were seized from a former dairy farm in Pennsylvania, in what the local SPCA called one of the worst cruelty and neglect cases they had ever seen.
In October of 2023, nine cows were seized from a former dairy farm in Pennsylvania, in what the local SPCA called one of the worst cruelty and neglect cases they had ever seen.
July 31, 2025
Rescue
Rescue Story
Be a Hero: Sponsor Hercules Goat, a Backyard Butcher Survivor
Once severely neglected, Hercules defied the odds. Our Adopt a Farm Animal members are crucial in supporting his new life.
Once severely neglected, Hercules defied the odds. Our Adopt a Farm Animal members are crucial in supporting his new life.
Once severely neglected, Hercules defied the odds. Our Adopt a Farm Animal members are crucial in supporting his new life.
July 28, 2025
Rescue
Rescue Story
A Los Angeles Community Came Together to Help This Rooster
Wooster rooster was brought into Los Angeles by Airbnb guests, but when they left without him, his future was left uncertain. That’s when a community stepped up to save Wooster.
Wooster rooster was brought into Los Angeles by Airbnb guests, but when they left without him, his future was left uncertain. That’s when a community stepped up to save Wooster.
Wooster rooster was brought into Los Angeles by Airbnb guests, but when they left without him, his future was left uncertain. That’s when a community stepped up to save Wooster.
July 16, 2025
Education
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Pignic 2025: A Summer Celebration of the Freedom of Sanctuary
On July 5, Farm Sanctuary welcomed nearly 200 people to our Pignic vegan BBQ, held for the first time in two years!
On July 5, Farm Sanctuary welcomed nearly 200 people to our Pignic vegan BBQ, held for the first time in two years!
On July 5, Farm Sanctuary welcomed nearly 200 people to our Pignic vegan BBQ, held for the first time in two years!
July 14, 2025
Education
Rescue Story
Seven Reasons to Be at Farm Sanctuary’s Hoedown in August 2025
Hoedown is a weekend of speakers, vegan food, music and dancing, camping, and more at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY.
Hoedown is a weekend of speakers, vegan food, music and dancing, camping, and more at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY.
Hoedown is a weekend of speakers, vegan food, music and dancing, camping, and more at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY.
July 8, 2025
Factory Farming
Rescue Story
Eight Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pigs
Nearly 75 million pigs are raised each year in the United States. But how much do you really know about pigs?
Nearly 75 million pigs are raised each year in the United States. But how much do you really know about pigs?
Nearly 75 million pigs are raised each year in the United States. But how much do you really know about pigs?
July 2, 2025
Rescue
Rescue Story
The Moment This Rescued Sheep Knew They Were Safe
Sammy was born on a dairy farm and quickly labeled “aggressive,” but we think you’ll see why Sammy melted our hearts when Farm Sanctuary rescuers arrived.
Sammy was born on a dairy farm and quickly labeled “aggressive,” but we think you’ll see why Sammy melted our hearts when Farm Sanctuary rescuers arrived.
Sammy was born on a dairy farm and quickly labeled “aggressive,” but we think you’ll see why Sammy melted our hearts when Farm Sanctuary rescuers arrived.
June 9, 2025
Sea Life & Ocean Sustainability
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Four Ways Animal Agriculture Threatens Ocean Wildlife
Here’s why choosing more plant-based foods can protect life on land and at sea.
Here’s why choosing more plant-based foods can protect life on land and at sea.
Here’s why choosing more plant-based foods can protect life on land and at sea.
June 5, 2025
Public Health
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Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Bird Flu, Warns Against Factory Farming’s “Indiscriminate Use” of Antibiotics
A first-of-its-kind report from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) shows a staggering rise in bird flu outbreaks in mammals and that zoonotic diseases are spreading to new regions.
A first-of-its-kind report from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) shows a staggering rise in bird flu outbreaks in mammals and that zoonotic diseases are spreading to new regions.
A first-of-its-kind report from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) shows a staggering rise in bird flu outbreaks in mammals and that zoonotic diseases are spreading to new regions.
June 2, 2025
Factory Farming
Rescue Story
Six Rescue Farm Animals Who Went From Suffering to Sanctuary
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
On National Animal Rights Day and every day, we celebrate the hundreds of rescued farm animals living at Farm Sanctuary.
May 29, 2025
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