The 2021 Compassionate Holiday Gift Guide

Hans goat in a blue coat stands in front of a red barn on a snowy day at Sanctuary

The 2021 Compassionate Holiday Gift Guide

There’s nothing like a gift that does more.

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. What’s more, every purchase from the Farm Sanctuary Shop supports our lifesaving rescue, education, and advocacy work––and it offers the chance to give a gift that is genuinely heartfelt and unique.

Ready to spread a message of kindness this holiday season? Check out our favorite winter gifts:

Limited Edition

Animal Icon Sweatshirt + Joggers

Animal icon sweatshirt and jogging pants

Whether your gift recipient is a “sweats by 5 pm” type or someone who goes the distance for the animals, these sweats give them the comfort to do both. Made from a soft blend of organic and recycled materials and carbon neutral. Sweatshirt and joggers are sold separately and are part of our Limited Edition collection, which includes cozy long-sleeve tees and our 35th Anniversary shirts!

Shop Limited Edition

Top It Off With Kindness

Farm Sanctuary Beanie

Woman wearing Farm Sanctuary logo beanie

Farm Sanctuary is a close-knit community––and this fun, old-school pom beanie is a great way to show you’re part of it! Made from 100% acrylic, and 0% animal cruelty.

Beanie time

Chocolate is Always a Good Idea

Vegan Organic Nuts & Chews in Dark Chocolate

Vegan Organic Nuts & Chews in Dark Chocolate

Chances are, your gift list includes someone who’s both sweet on animals and has a sweet tooth. This lovely 9-piece assortment is a must! It’s also a delicious way to show that going vegan doesn’t mean missing out on decadence. Rainforest Alliance Certified; chocolate vendor is on Food Empowerment Project’s (FEP) Recommended Chocolate List.

Visit the Farm Sanctuary Sweet Shoppe for more vegan treats.

Get Chocolate

Warm Hands & Hearts

Grey Logo Speckled Mug

Grey Speckled Mug with Farm Sanctuary Logo

These handsome, hand-warming mugs are for animal lovers who take their coffee, tea, or cocoa with a splash of compassion. We dig the earthy, hand-made vibes, but we also have another Sanctuary logo mug in a modern mint green. Tip: These mugs are great to take to work to start important conversations!

Get a mug

Give the Gift of Sanctuary

Symbolically Adopt a Farm Animal

Paula cow, Jenny pig, and Biscuit sheep

Give the gift that sparks compassion!

This is a gift that does so much––for the recipient and the animals! For a special, one-time $35 donation, you can symbolically adopt Paula cow, Biscuit sheep, Jenny pig, or for yourself or a loved one.

This gift includes a personalized digital certificate with the adopter’s name and adoption date, along with the animal’s photo and bio. (There’s also an additional gift for you: You’ll be signed up for a one-year subscription to Sanctuary, our magazine.)

Adopt a farm animal for yourself or for a friend! In addition to providing for our rescued residents’ day-to-day care, this gift also supports Farm Sanctuary’s education and advocacy work. With every donation, we are one step closer toward a kinder world for all farm animals.

Adopt a farm animal

The Ultimate Guide:

Living the Farm Sanctuary Life

Book: Living the Farm Sanctuary Life

When the weather looks like it does in Watkins Glen, sometimes it’s better to just stay in and read! This book, written by Gene Baur, the co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, is the definitive vegan and animal-friendly lifestyle guide. This is perfect for the vegan and vegan-curious alike, sending the message that the key to happiness lies in aligning your beliefs with your actions.

Get the book

365 Days of Compassion

2022 Rescue & Refuge Calendar

2022 Rescue & Refuge Calendar

Give the gift that keeps Farm Sanctuary top of mind all year round. Each month features a rescued resident and tells their story of survival against overwhelming odds.

Get the calendar

Clever Gift Wrapping Alert:

Kissing Goat Tote Bag

Kissing Goat Tote Bag

Want to skip wrapping your holiday gift? Clever you, you can give a gift in one of our oversized, 100% cotton totes! It’s a gift inside a gift. At 17″ tall and 16″ wide, you can fit all sorts of holiday treasures inside––and everywhere your recipient takes it, they’ll be making a bold statement for the animals. Made in the USA.

Shop bags

100% Recycled Cozy

Fleece Pig-nic Blanket

Green fleece blanket with pig icon and cream-colored travel bag

This pig-embroidered blanket is perfect for winter snuggles and travels well beyond the chilly months. Its matching carrying bag makes it an easy companion for a picnic or road trip––you can even tuck it into your airplane carry-on. Nothing beats striking up convos about compassion at 30,000 feet! The material will also make you feel good: It’s 100% recycled fleece made from plastic bottles.

Get the blanket

To see what else we have in store, explore the Farm Sanctuary shop––or peruse our sale items!

Quick Tips

Gift Shopping for Vegans

If you have a vegan on your gift list and you’re not quite sure what’s off the table, just follow these three simple guidelines. Vegans want:

  1. Food free of animal ingredients (no meat, dairy, eggs, or honey).
  2. Items free of animal by-products (no wool or down, cashmere, leather, silk, beeswax, etc.).
  3. Cruelty-free products (i.e., items not tested on animals).

How can you make sure an item is vegan?

  • Food: Some labels include “Vegan” or a “V.” You can also check the ingredients; many food labels list allergens in bold (milk, eggs).
  • Clothing: Check the tag! Most clothing and accessory labels list the product’s materials.
  • Health and beauty products: Check for labels that say “cruelty-free” or have the leaping bunny logo.
  • Misc.: Avoid items that include carmine, palm oil, gelatin, beeswax, whey, and casein.

Want to learn more? Check out our guide to going plant-based.