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Gwendolyn and Gavin: Goats Rescued from a Cockfighting Ring
When Gwendolyn and Gavin arrived at our New York Shelter, they were in rough shape.
When Gwendolyn and Gavin arrived at our New York Shelter, they were in rough shape.
When Gwendolyn and Gavin arrived at our New York Shelter, they were in rough shape.

April 24, 2014

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Amelie and Alicia: Ducks Rescued from Peril on the Ice
As bitter weather ripped through the Northeast this winter, Amelie and Alicia were struggling to survive on a frozen pond in upstate New York.
As bitter weather ripped through the Northeast this winter, Amelie and Alicia were struggling to survive on a frozen pond in upstate New York.
As bitter weather ripped through the Northeast this winter, Amelie and Alicia were struggling to survive on a frozen pond in upstate New York.

March 13, 2014

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Sweety: Blind Cow Gets a New Life and a New Friend
The gentle moo of a cow named Tricia was one of the first sounds to reach Sweety upon her arrival at our New York Shelter. Unfamiliar places are frightening to blind animals like Sweety, so this simple greeting from anot…
The gentle moo of a cow named Tricia was one of the first sounds to reach Sweety upon her arrival at our New York Shelter. Unfamiliar places are frightening to blind animals like Sweety, so this simple greeting from another cow must have been a great comfort to her.
The gentle moo of a cow named Tricia was one of the first sounds to reach Sweety upon her arrival at our New York Shelter. Unfamiliar places are frightening to blind animals like Sweety, so this simple greeting from another cow must have been a great comfort to her.

February 10, 2014

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2014 Featured Rescues
2014 Featured Animal Rescues
2014 Featured Animal Rescues
2014 Featured Animal Rescues

February 10, 2014

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Nik: Calf Comes in from the Cold
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.
This January, as we face some of the most frigid winter weather in decades, we are thankful that a little calf named Nik is safe and warm at our New York Shelter.

January 10, 2014

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Turkeys Saved From Thanksgiving Slaughter in the Nick of Time
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.
During our Celebration for the Turkeys events and the Adopt a Turkey Project in November, everyone at Farm Sanctuary is talking turkey.

January 6, 2014

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Marshall: A Turkey Escapes the Machine
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries…
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries of food, fashion, entertainment, and research.
Recently, Farm Sanctuary National Shelter Director Susie Coston attended the New York City premiere of The Ghosts in Our Machine, a documentary that illuminates the lives of animals suffering within the global industries of food, fashion, entertainment, and research.

January 2, 2014

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Milly and Margo: Two Turkeys Who Aren’t “Too Old” for the Good Life
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.
Milly and Margo were not slated to join the more than 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving each year in the United States, but the autumn chill still brought with it a grim fate for their small flock.

December 5, 2013

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Taking Flight: Hundreds of Rescued Hens Flown 3,000 Miles to Refuge
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.
Early in the morning of September 5th, 17 Farm Sanctuary staff members and volunteers waited anxiously at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for a cargo plane to land.

December 2, 2013

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Buttercup, Bubbles, and Blossom: Hens Saved from Ritual Slaughter
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.
In the traditional practice of Kapparot, observed in conjunction with Yom Kippur, a participant holds a chicken by the wings or the legs and circles the bird nine times above his head as he recites a prayer.

November 25, 2013

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