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Adopt a Turkey

The time is now: Adopt a turkey!

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project has encouraged people to sponsor a turkey at Thanksgiving instead of eating one.

The heartbreaking reality is that 46 million turkeys are slaughtered each Thanksgiving. You can choose a kinder tradition.

We invite you to celebrate compassion by symbolically adopting a rescued turkey!

Here’s how:

  • Adopt a Turkey: Support the care of one rescued bird at Farm Sanctuary.
  • Adopt the Besties: Sponsor Serena and Thelma to support these feathered friends.
  • Adopt the Flock: Maximize your impact by sponsoring all of our spokesturkeys.

Your gift will help us rescue more animals like your chosen turkey—and fight factory farming. In thanks, we’ll send all adopters a beautiful adoption certificate (your choice of digital or print)! Adopt for yourself or as a gift to someone you’re thankful for.

Meet the 2024 Spokesturkeys

Thelma
Serena
Freyja
Ferris

Thelma “The Tender Heart”

Thelma’s rescuer freed her from meat production, but soon after, wildfires nearly destroyed her new home. Thelma once again needed a safe place to land––and we welcomed this sweet and sensitive soul with open arms and open hearts.

She is kind and cuddly, snuggling up with her friends Serena and Eric at bedtime, listening to music, and following caregivers around until they give her affection.

Adopt Thelma

Serena "The Swiftie"

Serena turkey was not born on a large factory farm—but her scars remind us turkeys on small farms endure painful practices like debeaking, too. Thankfully, a local rescuer saved her and her “sister” Venus, and they spent five years together at Farm Sanctuary. When Venus passed away, Serena found comfort in her turkey and human friends.

Today, she’s a snuggly gal but a bold leader of her flock who loves soaking up attention and listening to Taylor Swift.

Adopt Serena

Freyja "The Introvert"

When Freyja’s former guardian passed away, his wife kept his promise to Freyja and the other animals living on their farm. She reached out to Farm Sanctuary to make sure they would be safe and loved.

Today, Freyja spends most of her time foraging with best friends Brunnhilde and Roberto—or lounging in the barn they have all to themselves. She’s nervous around humans but sometimes comes close enough to accept a berry or a gentle scratch.

Adopt Freyja

Ferris "The Underdog"

Ferris was going to be sold at a feed store, but when an employee contacted Second Chance Chickens Microsanctuary to save another young bird named Faye, Ferris got his chance to live, too. Both came to us at Farm Sanctuary, where Ferris lived a life of joy until he passed away this October. He loved to strut around, show off his feathers, and hang out with his best buddy Erol rooster. Mealtime was his favorite part of the day, and he never turned down extra snacks like blueberries and lentils.

Through Adopt a Turkey, we’re telling Ferris’ story to help all turkeys.

Adopt Ferris
Thelma

Thelma “The Tender Heart”

Thelma’s rescuer freed her from meat production, but soon after, wildfires nearly destroyed her new home. Thelma once again needed a safe place to land––and we welcomed this sweet and sensitive soul with open arms and open hearts.

She is kind and cuddly, snuggling up with her friends Serena and Eric at bedtime, listening to music, and following caregivers around until they give her affection.

Adopt Thelma
Serena

Serena "The Swiftie"

Serena turkey was not born on a large factory farm—but her scars remind us turkeys on small farms endure painful practices like debeaking, too. Thankfully, a local rescuer saved her and her “sister” Venus, and they spent five years together at Farm Sanctuary. When Venus passed away, Serena found comfort in her turkey and human friends.

Today, she’s a snuggly gal but a bold leader of her flock who loves soaking up attention and listening to Taylor Swift.

Adopt Serena
Freyja

Freyja "The Introvert"

When Freyja’s former guardian passed away, his wife kept his promise to Freyja and the other animals living on their farm. She reached out to Farm Sanctuary to make sure they would be safe and loved.

Today, Freyja spends most of her time foraging with best friends Brunnhilde and Roberto—or lounging in the barn they have all to themselves. She’s nervous around humans but sometimes comes close enough to accept a berry or a gentle scratch.

Adopt Freyja
Ferris

Ferris "The Underdog"

Ferris was going to be sold at a feed store, but when an employee contacted Second Chance Chickens Microsanctuary to save another young bird named Faye, Ferris got his chance to live, too. Both came to us at Farm Sanctuary, where Ferris lived a life of joy until he passed away this October. He loved to strut around, show off his feathers, and hang out with his best buddy Erol rooster. Mealtime was his favorite part of the day, and he never turned down extra snacks like blueberries and lentils.

Through Adopt a Turkey, we’re telling Ferris’ story to help all turkeys.

Adopt Ferris

Adopt the Besties

The Besties

With a $55 gift, you can adopt the Besties!

Like true besties, Serena and Thelma are more than that. They’re chosen family! These gals are like sisters, and they love to share peaceful moments lounging and sunbathing together. Like all siblings, they get tired of each other sometimes. The “older sister,” Serena believes her place is at the top of the flock hierarchy—but it’s clear Thelma has snuggled her way to a place in Serena’s heart, too. Thanks to sanctuary, these feathered friends will never be apart.

Adopt the Besties

Adopt the Flock

The Flock

Having a hard time deciding who to adopt? With a $135 gift, you can adopt the whole flock!

Each member of our turkey flock has their own personality. Serena, sweet and fun, is a bold leader. Thelma is kind and always up for a snuggle. Freyja is shy and gentle, our thoughtful introvert. Ferris was confident and charming, always after the spotlight. Despite their differences, they are each a cherished member of our Farm Sanctuary family—and ambassadors for the 46 million turkeys lost to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Adopt the Flock

Who is your turkey bestie?

2024 Quiz

Want to find your inner turkey?

Take our quiz to see which of our four Adopt a Turkey “Spokesturkeys” is most like you! You may have more in common with a turkey than you think.

Take the Quiz

FAQs

Each year, the United States slaughters 46 million turkeys for Thanksgiving. Most live in severe crowding and confinement on factory farms and endure painful mutilations, including debeaking and toe removal without anesthesia. These living, feeling individuals deserve so much better.

Your sponsorship gift helps provide for your turkey’s day-to-day needs — including food, straw bedding, and medical care. It also supports Farm Sanctuary’s rescue, education, and advocacy work on behalf of turkeys still entrapped within America’s farming system.

Turkeys have unlimited sponsors — it takes a lot to support our rescued animals’ lifelong, individualized care. And there’s plenty of love to go around!

Thank you for your compassion! Learn more about our Farm Animal Adoption Network (Farm Sanctuary’s external placement program).

These turkeys are permanent Farm Sanctuary residents! They were rescued from harm and receive daily, specialized care. They’ll spend the rest of their natural lives among their flocks.

We’ll send you a print or digital certificate (your choice!) featuring your new turkey friend. Your donation also grants you a one-year membership with Farm Sanctuary (and includes perks like Sanctuary magazine!). Click here to learn about year-round adoptions through our Adopt a Farm Animal Program.

If you’re having trouble placing an online order, we also accept phone orders at 1-855-666-3276 (FARM).

Thank you so much for adopting! Please call 1-855-666-FARM (3276) or email [email protected] to contact our shop team.

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Contact Us

For questions about your order, or to order by phone, customer service is available Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm ET.

1-855-666-FARM (3276)