Joe Boo’s transformation is a testament to the power of sanctuary. Found alone in a city street, Joe Boo could barely lift his head. He was lethargic, dehydrated, and covered in lesions from a severe case of fowl pox. He desperately needed help.
Thankfully, a kindhearted person took Joe Boo to a veterinarian but soon turned to us when she discovered a large wound beneath his wing and maggots near him on the floor. In our care at Farm Sanctuary Los Angeles, Joe Boo’s lesions healed, and he underwent wing surgery. Today, he has his gorgeous looks back, and his sweet and calm vibes add to the peacefulness of his aviary.
Joe Boo chooses to spend much of his time with his turkey friends, George and Sandy. These older ladies have more pep in their step since Joe Boo arrived. We even spot Joe Boo lovingly following George throughout the day. Although we can’t be certain where Joe Boo came from, we are sure that he’ll never be walking a lonely road again.
From Gene & Ellen
Dear Farm Sanctuary Supporters,
We hope you are inspired by our Summer 2024 edition of Sanctuary magazine, which embodies our commitment to empathy, education, and food system transformation.
The magazine offers a special preview of “The Food System Shift Roadmap,” a groundbreaking report that outlines pathways toward a more just, compassionate, and sustainable food system. Published by Farm Sanctuary with collaboration from Center for Biological Diversity and Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, it provides suggestions for advocates and friends working to shift land and other resources away from extractive animal agriculture and toward a healthier and more efficient plant-based food system.
This issue also provides updates on The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary, an important undertaking that reflects our commitment to promoting vegan living. Opening this summer at our Watkins Glen location, this kitchen and the gardens we planted nearby will allow guests to enjoy and learn about delicious plant-based alternatives to animal products.
We are also excited about our collaboration with a local Girl Scouts Group in Horseheads, NY, a collaboration to
foster a culture of compassion and sustainability among future generations. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to nurturing ethical leadership and empathy. Farm Sanctuary is providing free resources to help Scouts earn badges related to animal welfare, and we’ve initiated a field trip program where Scouts receive a custom patch when they visit to commemorate their sanctuary experience.
Of course, our vital rescue work continues, and you will read about a recent cruelty case involving over 200 animals who were found abused and starving in Wake County, NC. Three sheep who came to Farm Sanctuary from this case were pregnant, and they gave birth to four adorable baby lambs at our Watkins Glen sanctuary.
Stories like these highlight the urgency of our mission and the profound impact our work has on individuals and society.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our community of supporters who share our vision of a more compassionate and sustainable world. Together, we can continue to drive meaningful change and build the good for animals, people, and the planet.
In gratitude,
Gene Baur President and Co-Founder
Ellen C. O’Connell Chief Executive Officer
Gene, Safran Safran, Ellen
MEET JONATHAN FRAPPIER, Chief Development Officer
We are happy to introduce Jonathan Frappier, who joined us as Chief Development Officer in 2023.
Jonathan’s dedicated team is responsible for all revenue contributed to our mission and, as a member of senior leadership, Jonathan helps ensure our financial health and transparency, as well as the health of our internal culture. Jonathan’s journey to Farm Sanctuary began in the 1980s when he was a kid “dreaming of a better world for animals,” and he and his brother rescued puppies from a drain pipe.
He later became vegan and pursued a career where he could use his 25 years of fundraising experience to “save animals every day.” Jonathan’s previous work scaled the removal of animal products from the fashion, automotive, and home goods industries, and spared millions of chickens from cages, while uniting donors worldwide.
As a Farm Sanctuary supporter, you will hear updates from Jonathan on how you are impacting our lifesaving work. In Jonathan’s words, “It truly takes all of us working together to make positive, lasting change.”
TREELINE & FARM SANCTUARY:
“Partners
in Ending the Abuse of Animals for Food”
Farm Sanctuary’s partnership with Treeline Cheese has roots tracing back to 2011, but the relationship between our organization and Treeline Founder-CEO Michael Schwarz dates back nearly to our founding in the 1980s.
Hearing a speech by our president, Gene Baur, at Columbia University Law School, Michael was moved to act. He notes that Gene was instrumental in his becoming vegan—a decision that would spark the creation of one of the best-known brands of plant-based food.
Michael took his dedication a step further by supporting our mission for farm animals with proceeds from Treeline’s innovative vegan products.
Each July, Treeline generously matches donations to Farm Sanctuary, doubling your impact. We are honored to partner with Treeline again this year! Every gift made toward our Adopt a Farm Animal Program during the month of July was matched dollar-for-dollar.
We send our deepest thanks to Treeline and Michael Schwarz for their support of Farm Sanctuary and all they do to make the world a kinder place!
“Treeline and Farm Sanctuary are partners in ending the abuse of animals for food. You expose the truth, and we provide the delicious alternative!”
—Michael Schwarz, Founder & CEO of Treeline Cheese
Jonathan and friend at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary
Our new cafe & plant-based education program, spearheaded by Chef Gail Patak, will support kind and sustainable food systems.
Tuscan Panzanella Salad from The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary
Meet Farm Sanctuary Chef, gail patak
We are thrilled to introduce Chef Gail Patak, who joined our Farm Sanctuary team in 2023 as part of our efforts to promote compassionate and sustainable plant-based food systems.
Chef Gail is behind the many vegan recipes we share— and the new cafe, The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary, coming to our Watkins Glen, New York site!
A chef for over three decades, Gail is also a talented educator and entrepreneur who, since 2007, has dedicated her work to plant-based cuisine. In 2014, she became certified as an instructor through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s
Food for Life program, dedicated to preventing diet-related diseases.
For 10 years, Gail owned and operated Jacksonville, Florida’s all-vegan Garden Truck Café, which blossomed into the Garden Truck Food Company. Since 2016, she has helped to create three meals daily for hundreds of attendees at the annual North American Vegetarian Society’s Summerfest. (NAVS)
Chef Gail is excited to share her knowledge and promote kindness with every meal she serves.
Gail Patak hugs Ash sheep at Farm Sanctuary NY
Our New Cafe & Plant-based EDUCATION PROGRAM
THE KITCHEN AT FARM SANCTUARY will be a place of cuisine, compassion, and community. Here, visitors and bed & breakfast guests at our Watkins Glen sanctuary will enjoy vegan meals, including local ingredients produced by small farmers and produce that we have sustainably grown in our sanctuary garden.
The cafe is part of a broader program we are building featuring diverse educational opportunities, from plant-based cooking classes to events, kids' activities, and more.
Chef Gail will lead the way through the at-sanctuary eatery and program as we promote equitable access to nutritious foods, support local farmers, and advocate for kind and sustainable food systems.
In The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary, guests will be able to choose from many flavor-packed vegan dishes, including pesto pizza, grinder sandwiches, street corn, spinach artichoke dip, and more.
There are many reasons to visit Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, from taking a guided sanctuary tour to making an impact as a volunteer or staying in one of our charming cabins or tiny houses. Soon, The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary will add a delicious new reason to the list. We hope to serve you soon! Bring a friend or family member who has yet to explore the flavors of plant-based food.
1 cup vegan Parmesan (Follow Your Heart recommended)
8 Tbsp chopped garlic
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp sea salt (add slowly to adjust to taste)
2 tsp fresh ground pepper
≥ INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
For roasted tomatoes: Place whole tomatoes in an ovensafe container. Drizzle the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Roast oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
For roasted peppers: Place whole bell peppers in an oven-safe container. Roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove, cover with ice, and set aside. Once thoroughly cooled, remove skin, seeds, and stems. Slice into strips.
For pepita pesto sauce: While tomatoes and peppers are roasting, place all pesto ingredients (except olive oil) in a blender or food processor and pulse until incorporated but chunky. Slowly add the olive oil until blended but not smooth.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
For pesto pizza baking & assembly: Place prepared pizza dough on baking sheet or pizza stone. Layer ingredients in the following order onto the dough: a thick layer of pesto, 1 Tbsp Parmesan, vegan meatballs, roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, more pesto, an additional ½ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake on center oven rack for approximately 25 minutes, checking for desired crust.
Hercules & Triton
Rescue Date: May 20, 2020
Location: Farm Sanctuary, New York
Hercules and Triton were rescued from an illegal backyard butcher operation in Florida, where 113 animals had been suffering in unsafe and filthy conditions. Most were confined to small, crowded wire cages and barely had water or protection from the sun. Thankfully, we could take in 31 of the animals who were placed in sanctuaries. Hercules and Triton have nothing to fear, and these sweet, silly goats love to jump and play together. With their past far behind them, they are now happy and healthy. Sanctuary changes lives, and so does having a good friend on your side.
SANCTUARY QUESTIONS:
What Do We Do with Layed Eggs?
Commercially farmed hens are bred to lay an unnatural number of eggs. Here’s what we do with eggs laid by rescued birds and how we ease their suffering.
MANY FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARIES promote veganism as a compassionate and sustainable lifestyle, in addition to rescuing individual animals from agriculture and other situations of abuse and neglect.
At Farm Sanctuary, vegan advocacy is a vital part of our mission to bring about a kinder future and food system for animals, people, and the planet—as well as a matter of respect for the animals who live in our sanctuaries.
This leaves organizations like ours facing a question:
What do farm animal sanctuaries do with eggs laid by our rescued hen residents?
Some sanctuaries feed eggs back to the hens, which is believed to offer them important nutrients. We used to do this, but recent information suggests that eggs are not healthy for the hens, so we no longer feed eggs to our resident hens at Farm Sanctuary.
Other sanctuaries give eggs to staff, volunteers, or visitors. We choose not to do this, either. Although eggs laid by hens at a sanctuary are not products of exploitation, at Farm Sanctuary, we do not want to normalize human consumption of eggs, so we give them to people who can use them for wildlife or other rescued animals, or they are composted and the nutrients returned to the soil.
Why don’t we want to normalize egg consumption?
Here’s the problem with eggs…
In the U.S. egg industry, millions of hens spend a year or longer confined in cramped wire battery cages, barely able to move. Even most free-range or cage-free egg farms are overcrowded and provide birds with limited or no outdoor access.
Many hens experience cruel industry practices like the cutting or searing of their beaks with no pain relief. Males
born into the industry are deemed useless and killed, sometimes being ground up alive.
The breeding of these birds all but guarantees their suffering in an industry that produced 110 billion eggs in 2023. Hens exploited for egg production have been selectively bred to lay an unnaturally high number of eggs, which maximizes profit at the expense of animal welfare.
In nature, hens would lay around 10-15 eggs yearly, but the average commercially raised hen in the U.S. will lay about 285 eggs each year. This excessive production devastates the birds’ bodies, often causing deficiencies that can lead to osteoporosis and even fractured bones.
How do we address the effects of egg production in rescued hens?
Sanctuaries who rescue hens from the egg industry do their best to mitigate the suffering caused by genetic predispositions and cruel breeding. Besides being frail and deficient in nutrients like calcium, hens rescued from the egg industry have been pushed to their biological limits. They are at risk of eggs getting impacted in their oviduct, which can lead to death or prolapse, wherein their oviduct protrudes outside of their body, sometimes requiring surgery.
In an effort to lessen the birds’ discomfort, hens at Farm Sanctuary are given implants to suppress excessive egg-laying. We also educate the public—from sanctuary visitors to people around the world—about the harms of egg production and animal agriculture as a whole.
LEARN MORE: Follow us on social media or visit us in New York or Los Angeles to see more of our chicken friends and learn about their daily lives.
MEET PHOENIX HEN
Phoenix came to Farm Sanctuary in 2020 after surviving a massive fire at a cage-free egg operation. Disasters like this reveal that even on a farm considered “humane,” chickens may live in crowded conditions before being slaughtered when their egg production declines. On this particular farm, 300,000 confined birds perished in the blaze. Thankfully, Phoenix rose from the ashes as a survivor, finding a forever home at Farm Sanctuary in New York.
≥ FUN FACT: Did you know that chickens show empathy? Mother hens may share the emotional state of their chicks when they see or hear their babies are in distress.
Gary
Rescue Date: August 20, 2023
Location: Farm Sanctuary, California
When Gary’s one goat friend passed away, his former guardian knew that being alone would not be best for him because goats are herd animals and, like all of us, they want companionship. When asked for help, we were happy to welcome Gary to our Los Angeles sanctuary, where this curious and confident goat joined our herd and found the new family he was looking for. Gary enjoys exploring his sanctuary home and relaxing in the sunshine.
GIRL SCOUTS & FARM SANCTUARY:
A New Collaboration Inspiring a Kinder World
OUR HUMANE EDUCATION WORK REACHES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SANCTUARY.
In a new collaboration with NYPENN Pathways, Farm Sanctuary has developed, piloted, and recorded two free virtual presentations available to Girl Scouts and Girl Scout troops nationwide.
Farm Sanctuary Humane Education Manager Ardyn Cieslak contacted the Girl Scouts of Horseheads, New York, leading to this exciting collaboration expanding the reach of our learning programs beyond schools.
We designed our presentations to meet the Girl Scouts’ requirements while fostering empathy toward farm animals. Troop leaders and parents can access these at FarmSanctuary.org.
ANIMAL HELPERS: Cadette Badge (Ages 11–14) Scouts will learn about the human-animal connection, how our
relationship with animals has changed, and how to study animals ethically. Plus, Scouts will hear farm animal hero stories.
VOICE FOR ANIMALS: Senior Badge (Ages 14–16) Scouts will learn about animals used for farming, modern animal agriculture practices, and ways to advocate for animals used for food production or work in farm animal protection.
Farm Sanctuary Fun Patch Girl Scouts can enjoy field trips to our New York and Los Angeles sanctuaries to meet rescued farm animals and hear their stories. After their visit, the Scouts get an adorable cow Fun Patch.
Food System Shift Roadmap
A CRITICAL BLUEPRINT FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
THE UNITED STATES HAS THE RESOURCES it needs to nourish everyone. Unfortunately, federal investments prioritize factory farms, multibillion-dollar corporations, and the country’s largest landowners over the rest of us: families, farmers, workers, communities, animals, and our shared environment.
The “Food System Shift Roadmap: For Healthy Families, Farmers, and Communities” reflects two years of outreach to more than 2,500 farmers, experts, policymakers, advocates, and community changemakers.
This Roadmap identifies three key strategic shifts and proposes more than 40 policy pathways to build the good for animals, people, and the planet. This initiative guides the way towards plant-based, just, and sustainable food systems that put purpose over profit.
THREE KEY STRATEGIES ARE AIMED AT SHIFTING FOOD SYSTEMS:
1. Away from wasteful feed and fuel crops and towards supporting dietary fiber farming and access.
2. Away from inequitable “Instacart-style” food service programs and towards supporting community food infrastructure.
3. Away from unsustainable practices that worsen climate change and pollute the air and water and towards sinking carbon.
This series proposes critical food system shifts, supporting transitions to address the barriers community changemakers face nationwide.
TO TAKE ACTION NOW, VISIT OUR ADVOCACY PAGE , AND STAY TUNED TO SEE OUR FULL ROADMAP SOON!
EASY WAYS TO START BEING AN ANIMAL ACTIVIST TODAY
We can’t
all
start a sanctuary, but we can each make a difference!
Animal agriculture’s harms can seem insurmountable. Yet, you have the power to help farm animals—and you can get started right now.
Taking quick actions in your everyday life can save animals, protect people, and fight climate change.
1. CHOOSE PLANT-BASED FOODS Picking foods free of animal products is the best way to oppose animal agriculture. Plus, research shows a vegan diet accounts for 75 percent less emissions than meat-heavy diets. Find vegan recipes at FarmSanctuary.org
2. HELP US SHIFT THE FARM BILL
The Farm Bill (Agriculture Improvement Act) is the most vital U.S. food system legislation. Use our quick form to ask your elected officials to shift Farm Bill investments away from factory farming: farmsanctuary.org/eatsact
3. ADOPT A FARM ANIMAL Farm Sanctuary provides lifelong care to our animal residents. When you symbolically adopt a farm animal, you sponsor their care and help us advocate for those still suffering. Visit FarmSanctuary.org/adopt.
4. SUPPORT VEGAN EVENTS Finding community is important and can even make our advocacy more effective. Look for virtual or in-person events, like a film screening or potluck. Then, attend or volunteer! Check FarmSanctuary.org/events
5. VOLUNTEER WITH FARM SANCTUARY As a nonprofit, we rely on our supporters and those who donate time and energy. Apply at FarmSanctuary.org/volunteer and stay tuned for exciting opportunities to volunteer at our sanctuaries or right from home.
6. VISIT A SANCTUARY Visiting a sanctuary is a rare chance to meet and get to know farm animals firsthand. You’ll get to relax in nature, too. Visit FarmSanctuary.org/the-sanctuaries to book a guided tour (or a stay with us in Watkins Glen!)
7. BE A MESSAGE OF COMPASSION A T-shirt with a simple message can spark a meaningful conversation about farm animals. Browse shop.FarmSanctuary.org for gear that does good, supporting our rescue, education, and advocacy efforts.
There’s no better time than the present moment to start creating a kinder future for animals, people, and the planet.
Celeborn
Rescue Date: April 28, 2018
Location: Farm Sanctuary, New York
Celeborn turkey’s former guardians had their hearts in the right place, but they found they had more animals than they could care for. We brought Celeborn and friends to our Watkins Glen sanctuary, where he quickly became our flock's confident (and even bossy) leader. He liked to be in charge but also had a soft spot for the birds he cared about— always willing to stand up and be their protector. Sadly, Celeborn passed away in January, but we are so happy he spent his last years surrounded by love at Farm Sanctuary.
Lambs Born at Our Sanctuary Will Know a Lifetime of Love
Thanks to you, these adorable lambs will always be with their moms, who we rescued from heartbreaking neglect.
WORKING IN FARM ANIMAL RESCUE is a crucial and rewarding but emotional task. The harms of animal agriculture are immense, and so many individuals need help. Yet, any rescuer could tell you about moments of joy and times that remind us why we do what we do.
Samson and Frannie
Joy Times Four
Since October 2023, four lambs have been born at Farm Sanctuary—all thanks to the rescue of their mothers, who will now always be by their sides.
A month prior, in September 2023, authorities found over 200 neglected animals on a farm in Wake County, North Carolina. Some were starving; for others, help had come too late. The farm’s owner faced 90 counts of felony animal cruelty.
Farm Sanctuary leaped into action to help save as many lives as possible. Working with Ziggy’s Refuge Farm Sanctuary and The Fields A Forever Farm, we took in 10 sheep while others went to various homes.
As soon as they could come to Farm Sanctuary, our team brought the sheep from Virginia to our New York sanctuary, where we provided health checks with help from Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s healthcare manager.
Surprises were in store, as 10 rescued sheep turned into more. We suspected at least one pregnancy among them, and Nirva sheep quickly confirmed our hunch.
Finally safe, Nirva gave birth overnight to adorable Ashley lamb on October 25. Our delighted caregivers arrived in the morning to find mom and lamb nestled together.
We soon found that Frannie, too, was among more pregnant sheep. In the early morning of January 31, her sweet baby Samson (we like to call him Sams!) arrived to join our sanctuary family.
That wasn’t all! The only thing sweeter than one baby lamb is two lambs, as Evie sheep soon showed us. On February 17, her twin lambs were born. These two girls are named Jeanne and Margaretta (“Retta” for short) and are as precious as can be. They love to play together—and with their good buddy, Sams.
One More Journey
A bonded pair, Riley and Abe are inseparable, enjoying a sanctuary life together after a shared trauma. Their close friendship is helping them to heal from the physical and emotional suffering they experienced—and their future is bright.
After receiving care at our Watkins Glen site, these two got ready for their trip to their forever home: Farm Sanctuary Los Angeles.
In December, our dedicated team set out to bring Riley and Abe to California, meeting members of our LA team in the middle. The trips were long, but we always take great care to safely and comfortably transport rescued animals, and as soon as they arrived in Los Angeles, it was clear that they felt safe. When Riley and Abe are together, they are home. Don’t we all want love like that?
We are so thankful they will never have to be apart, just like the mom and baby sheep who now call Farm Sanctuary home.
Settling Into Sanctuary
Riley and Abe are still timid around humans, but they’re slowly getting more comfortable around their caregivers and have joined their flock. They even come running to us for hay!
Frannie, Nirva, and Evie are all loving mothers, and our hearts melt each time we see them snuggle up with their lambs. Each day, we see firsthand that farm animal families share special bonds.
Being born into sanctuary means that the youngest members of our flock have known nothing but care and freedom. We wish all farm animals could experience that life. Still, we are grateful that Ashley, Samson, and the twins get to be fearless and playful—confident that our care will always be there, thanks to the support of our members like you. Quite simply, they get to be lambs.
Two Million Sheep Face a Different Fate
Each year in the United States, as many as two million sheep and lambs are killed for food. Yet, the remarkable strength of resilient individuals like Nirva, Frannie, and Evie encourages us as we continue to rescue, educate, and advocate.
Thank you for your ongoing sup port in making this vital work possible.
Margaretta and Jeanne
HOW OUR LOCAL CAMPAIGN CHANGED BURGER KING MENUS NATIONWIDE
We reminded Burger King of their slogan for consumers to “have it your way,” saying that our way is vegan.
WHEN WE USE OUR VOICES FOR GOOD,
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
BURGER KING’S LAUNCH of the Impossible Whopper in August 2019 made headlines, and it remains on the menu, providing a more humane and sustainable alternative to its meat-based burgers. However, most people don't know about the grassroots campaign that started in Watkins Glen, New York, and spurred Burger King to sell veggie burgers
Soon after Farm Sanctuary opened our Watkins Glen sanctuary in 1990, we contacted local restaurants to encourage them to provide vegan food for our visitors. Most were accommodating; one even started making seitan and serving vegan sandwiches named after Farm Sanctuary residents. We called the local Burger King and were happily surprised when they agreed to put a vegan burger on the menu. They started with the Spicy Bean Burger imported from Europe, and it sold out very quickly, so they found a domestic supplier for meatless burger patties.
Seeing how popular the veggie burger was, Burger King (BK) added it to the menu in dozens of restaurants in western New York in the mid-90s. Farm Sanctuary then initiated a campaign to urge Burger King to sell veggie burgers nationwide. We reminded Burger King of their slogan for consumers to “have it your way,” saying that our way is vegan. When a BK franchise owner in Berkeley, California, asked BK corporate if she could sell veggie burgers, they said “no.” So, we organized a protest in front of the restaurant that generated public support, including from the Berkeley City Council. This was covered by the New York Times and other media. We continued our campaign, and BK corporate went silent, disconnecting their toll-free number, which activists had been calling to request a vegan burger. We were frustrated but continued our work, and to our delight, Burger King rolled out a veggie burger nationwide in 2002.
The BK Veggie contained eggs, so it wasn’t vegan, but we still celebrated this step, and we are now very grateful that BK’s latest veggie burger, the Impossible Whopper, is vegan.
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Safran & Cowboy
Rescue Date: August 27, 2013 (Safran) & July 25, 2019 (Cowboy)
Location: Farm Sanctuary, California
These gentle giants came from separate rescues but became the best of friends. During an investigation, Farm Sanctuary President & Co-Founder Gene Baur saved a one-day-old Safran. Cowboy’s adopter asked us to take him back in when she had to relocate. Having never been with other cattle, Cowboy jumped with delight when introduced to our herd but especially loved Safran. The two could often be seen lovingly grooming each other. Sadly, Cowboy passed away in March, with Safran faithfully by his side to the end. Our sweet Safran is now taking comfort in his human and bovine friends alike.
Felicity
Rescue Date: February 4, 2013
Location: Farm Sanctuary, California
Felicity was among 13 sheep, a goat, and a calf rescued by Animal Control from a Los Angeles-area butcher with a history of cruelty. The animals had only scraps of bread to eat—but thankfully, we could bring them all to safety. Although it was hard for Felicity to bond with all of the sheep, she grew close with Claire goat and her daughter Erika, and the three became an inseparable chosen family. Felicity is still shy around humans, but that’s okay; at Farm Sanctuary, she has the freedom and space to be herself.
A Way to Give for Every Supporter
Each time you give to Farm Sanctuary, you are shining the light of your compassion into the lives of farmed animals.
Your support empowers us to care for hundreds of animals at our sanctuaries as we rescue others from cruelty, advocate for those still in need, and educate the next generation toward a more just and sustainable food system.
There are many ways to join our mission to end factory farming. Below are just a few examples! Find more at FarmSanctuary.org/giving.
Farm Sanctuary Credit Card
The Farm Sanctuary Visa card is an easy way to earn rewards—and because a portion of every purchase you make will benefit our mission, shopping will feel rewarding, too. We also receive a credit for each new account used within 90 days of approval, so we can put your support to work immediately to rescue animals in need and care for our hundreds of rescued residents. Plus, you’ll raise awareness for farm animals each time you use your card!
APPLY NOW AT farmsanctuary. org/creditcard
Legacy Society
Right now, billions of farm animals are suffering, but there is always hope because of caring people like you. By creating your legacy of compassion now, you can help create a kinder future—and as National Make-A-Will Month, this August is the perfect time to get started. When you leave a legacy gift to Farm Sanctuary in your will, trust, investment accounts, retirement plans, or other estate plans, you will bring about transformative change for farm animals that lasts well beyond your lifetime.
CREATE YOUR LEGACY NOW AT farmsanctuary.org/createyourlegacy
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-advantageous way to support Farm Sanctuary. Similar to a charitable investment account, a DAF’s sole purpose is to support the charitable organizations closest to your heart.
• STEP 1: Make a tax-deductible donation.
• STEP 2: Grow your donation tax-free.
• STEP 3: Support the charities you love, now or over time.
For more information on how you can use DAFs to support Farm Sanctuary: please contact Jonathan Frappier (Chief Development Officer) at JFrappier@farmsanctuary.org.
This is a sanctuary for rescued farm animals—and for a couple of nights (or more!), it can be yours, too. Choose from one of our charming tiny houses or cabins. Enjoy a plant-based breakfast at our new cafe before taking a private tour to meet our rescued residents. Volunteer to help with farm work and make your stay even more meaningful. Browse our Sanctuary Shop for apparel, home goods, and sustainable gifts. Dream of a more compassionate future—and wake up to its potential at Farm Sanctuary.
BOOK NOW AT farmsanctuary.org/stay
Truly—there is no other experience like it.
IN-PERSON TOURS
Hundreds of rescued animals call Farm Sanctuary home, and each individual has a story—some of love and friend ship, and others of struggle and survival. Come learn about their stories first-hand, and meet our incredible animal friends.
DURING YOUR VISIT, YOU CAN:
✓ Take a guided sanctuary tour.
✓ Spend time with our rescued animals.
✓ Browse our Sanctuary Shop for books, apparel, and sustainable gifts.
✓ Learn about our food system’s impacts in our Sanctuary Center.
✓ Enjoy a plant-based lunch at our new cafe, The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary.
✓ Make an impact by volunteering.
Advanced registration is required.
BOOK A TOUR TODAY AT farmsanctuary.org/bookatour
≥ Our Watkins Glen, New York, sanctuary offers lic and private guided tours from May through October! Book your private tour online or if you desire an alternate date or time, email: experienceny@farmsanctuary.org.
≥ Our Los Angeles, California, sanctuary is open year-round for guided tours! Public tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Private tours are available on Fridays to book online. If you desire a private tour on an alternate date or time, email: experienceca@farmsanctuary.org
Dory
Rescue Date: August 24, 2023
Location: Farm Sanctuary, New York, then Oklahoma
Dory pig was too weak to stand when found by a paving crew on a New York roadside. Covered in sunburn and road rash, she had likely fallen from a slaughter-bound truck—but this accident saved her life. Our friends at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, gave her the initial care she needed. Then, after she enjoyed about six weeks soaking up affection at our Watkins Glen sanctuary, we found Dory the perfect home in our Farm Animal Adoption Network—where she was renamed Honeydew and joined fellow Farm Sanctuary-rescued pigs Pistachio and Rhubarb!
Gee
Rescue Date: June 24, 2014
Location: Farm Sanctuary, California
When animal advocate and Maya’s Legacy member Barbara Thompson left her estate to support Farm Sanctuary’s mission, she also ensured that Gee donkey and his friends would be in our care. We brought Gee, four other donkeys, two goats, and a steer to our Watkins Glen sanctuary, where Gee soon saw himself as his group’s leader (a role his friend MJ donkey also claims). Regardless, adorable and fun Gee is a beloved part of our sanctuary family and his herd—and an inspiring example of the impact an individual can have by making sanctuary their legacy.
Harry
Rescue Date: May 24, 2017
Location: Farm Sanctuary, New York
Harry rooster’s parents, Maggie and Al Pacino were free-roaming junglefowl who must have known Farm Sanctuary was a safe place. Here, Maggie carefully built and remained on her nest, emerging only when her two chicks—Harry and his brother Hagrid—had hatched. Chickens have complex relationships, and like some other siblings, Harry and Hagrid don’t get along. They now live in different flocks, and today, handsome Harry has grown into a protective and loyal bird. He is constantly keeping watch over the 17 hens who are his companions.
Home Goods
From apparel to home goods, books, and more, our online Sanctuary Shop has a gift for everyone (and don’t forget to treat yourself!). Plus, each purchase you make supports our mission to rescue, educate, and advocate.
Logo To Go Utensil Set
Icon Logo Collar
Pig Icon Black Mug
Icon Logo Leash
Ash Sheep Pillow
Pig Turmeric Hat
Apparel
Eat Plants Youth Tee
Eat Plants Pietro Toddler Tee
Rainbow Logo Tee
Logo Trucker Hat
Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming, advocate for food system reforms, and encourage a new awareness of farm animals and the benefits of cruelty-free, plant-based living. In recent years, science has confirmed the inhumane and destructive impact of animal agriculture—an industry based on interrelated oppression and injustice. As the world’s founding farm animal sanctuary, Farm Sanctuary has rescued and provided refuge for countless survivors of the animal agriculture system. Today, at Farm Sanctuary’s Acton, California, and Watkins Glen, New York, sanctuaries, you will find hundreds of rescued animals—each with an individual story to tell. These survivors are ambassadors, representing the billions of farm animals currently in the system. They, and others like them, are changing the hearts and minds of generations.
