Farm Sanctuary

Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, Missy was used for breeding: Any piglets she had would’ve been slaughtered for meat. 💔 She spent her days alone in a pen, which is a nightmare for pigs because they’re extremely social beings and need friends, space, and stimulation. Pigs can actually grow so depressed when their basic needs aren’t met that they will stop eating and lose the will to live. Missy broke free at every chance, only aggravating her “owner” more and more. Instead of providing Missy with the care and attention she needed, they chose to send her to slaughter—but luckily, she ended up with us. Now, Missy spends her days adventuring in the pastures with pig friends and enjoying unlimited belly rubs. She’s finally living the life she deserves.

Cows like Valentine are someone, not something. 💕

Thursday MOO'd 😴.

As a male born into the dairy industry, Leo was considered “worthless” because males can’t produce milk, which means they can’t bring in profits. The farmer who owned Leo was so eager to get rid of the newborn calf that he even listed him for just $15 on Craigslist and then abandoned him and three other calves in a filthy trailer with no access to food or water. Animal control officers found Leo and his three friends on the brink of death after rescuers alerted them to the situation. In the end, Leo was the only survivor. When we learned of Leo’s story, we knew we had to bring him to sanctuary. Once he was in our care, we got Leo the medical attention he desperately needed and began his healing journey. Today, Leo is a symbol of strength, and we know he’s priceless. This July, you can adopt Leo and support his care with a one-time gift, and Treeline vegan cheesemakers will match your donation up to $10,000! Leo’s story reminds us that there is no such thing as “humane dairy” and that the dairy industry is cruel, just like the meat industry. For the sake of calves like Leo, please reconsider before you choose dairy. Adopt Leo today: https://bit.ly/4cCJG1i

Farm Sanctuary Board Member Robert Procaccianti’s op-ed in the Providence Journal highlights a shared concern among animal activists: Why are we reversing progress, and why is Rhode Island still tolerating cruelty — especially foie gras? As more people become aware of animal suffering in the agriculture industry, we can ALL do our part to push for change. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VWL4Vp Thank you, Robert Procaccianti, for your dedication to farm animals.

Hi from Maybelle! in 2015, we brought Maybelle home to Farm Sanctuary after she was spotted wandering along a busy road. She had likely fallen off a transport vehicle and was lucky enough to avoid being seriously injured or worse. Today, Maybelle loves belly rubs and exploring the forest with her best friends, Anna, Cameron, and Ben David. She also enjoys the finer things in life, like long naps, lounging in mud puddles, and bananas for snacks! She’s someone, not something. 🐷 💚

Maybe it’s time we all live a bit more like cows. Many people are surprised when they realize how peaceful, affectionate, and meditative cows are. But once you spend some time with cows, it’s hard to see them as anything but gentle giants who deserve our respect and love. 💚

We had a blast when Blippi and Meekah stopped by our Los Angeles sanctuary to meet our farm animal friends! @blippi @theofficialmeekah 💚 🐮 Join them this weekend as they explore the sanctuary and meet farm animals along the way! Visit the link to watch now! https://bit.ly/4cvWFBZ

We hope to see you at this year's Hoedown! 🐮 💚 Join us on August 17th and 18th for this two-day community event featuring food justice, animal protection, and vegan movement leaders. Open sanctuary time, vegan meals, and camping are all included with your ticket! Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4bwFX3V

Did you know Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur began his activist career by selling veggie hotdogs from a VW van in the 1980s at Grateful Dead concerts? The funds from the hotdog sales were then used for animal rescues! Now, 38 years later, we’ve grown more than we could’ve imagined. From rescuing over 10,000 farm animals to easing the suffering of tens of millions, everything we do is for animals, people, and the planet. We’re tabling at Dead Forever this week —at The Sphere in Vegas. It’s a full-circle moment and a reminder that amazing change can happen when you truly believe in yourself and do good for others.