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Farm Sanctuary
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Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to end cruel practices of the “food animal” industry while educating consumers about factory farming and the benefits of a cruelty-free lifestyle. Through direct rescue, education and advocacy, we are changing the way society views and treats farm animals.
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In an ideal world, there would be no need for Farm Sanctuary. There would be no factory farms or stockyards, and cows, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals would not be abused. They would be free to laze in the breeze, bathe in the sun, scratch at the earth, and enjoy life.

Unfortunately, animals raised on today’s industrialized farms are treated like unfeeling commodities, and their basic needs are completely ignored. They are crowded in factory farm warehouses, and confined so tightly that they cannot walk, turn around or lie down comfortably. Farm animals are de-beaked, de-toed, tail-docked, confined, crowded, neglected and denied the very basics of life: fresh air, wholesome food, room to move and, most importantly, freedom.

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and to encourage a new awareness and understanding about “farm animals.” At Farm Sanctuary, these animals are our friends, not our food.

We started out by visiting farms, stockyards and slaughterhouses to document conditions, and we found animals literally left for dead. Hilda, a sheep found on a pile of dead animals behind Lancaster Stockyards, was the first animal to be rescued by Farm Sanctuary. She lived with us for more than a decade, and died of old age.

Through the years, we have rescued thousands of animals, and educated millions of people about their plight. People are shocked to learn about the intolerable conditions that are commonplace on today’s industrialized farms.

Our rescue and education work continues, as we advocate for laws and policies to prevent suffering and promote compassion. We are reaching out to legislators and businesses, and working to bring about institutional reforms.

When Farm Sanctuary started in 1986, it was a fledgling, all volunteer organization that was funded by sales of veggie hot dogs from a VW van. Today, Farm Sanctuary has grown to become the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, with hundreds of thousands of supporters. Farm Sanctuary remains solidly committed to our mission to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy efforts. Please join us. After all, a compassionate world begins with you!

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  • Prop 2 Reverse Trick-or-Treating
    This October 31st, we will be celebrating Halloween in style by dressing in pro-Prop 2 regalia (either a clever pro-Prop 2 costume, or your YES on Prop 2 shirt) and passing out YES on Prop 2 leaflets and vegan candy to the masses on Hollywood Boulevard. This will be a great way to celebrate Hallo...
  • Cause On The Rocks: "I Voted!" Party
    A monthly event sponsored by Causecast where we bring together friends, coworkers, and fellow do-gooders to have a few drinks and raise money for featured nonprofit organizations.
  • February NYC Activist Meeting
    Join us for our February activist meeting!
  • Farm Sanctuary's Country Hoe Down
    Farm Sanctuary’s barn doors are swinging wide open for a weekend of good old-fashioned fun and festivities during our annual Country Hoe Down. This two-day conference and celebration unites West Coast animal lovers for an experience like no other. Join us!
  • Farm Sanctuary Zoop! II: A Benefit for Farm
    Join Indie rock legends, John Darnielle and Peter Hughes of the Mountain Goats for intimate, solo acoustic sets at our New York Shelter. You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind musical experience!
  • Farm Sanctuary's Beauty Mix
    Please join Cristophe Salon for an evening of discounted salon services, lite bites and festive drinks. 50% off salon services and 50% of the proceeds benefit farm sanctuary!
  • Farm Sanctuary's Twilight Tour
    Take a break from the hot summer sun and bask in the cool wonder of the twilight hours at our serene sanctuary in Orland, California. Connect with the farm animal residents during one of their favorite times of day — bedtime!
  • Farm Sanctuary's CA and NY Pignics
    Celebrate Independence Day with a barbecue that promotes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for farm animals.
  • 2009 Santa Monica/Los Angeles Walk for Farm Animals
    2009 Santa Monica/Los Angeles Walk for Farm Animals
  • NYC Thanksgiving Celebration FOR the Turkeys
    Please join us at the landmark Tavern on the Green in Central Park for an elegant vegan Thanksgiving brunch, inspiring presentations, a holiday-themed silent auction, and a dessert reception featuring decadent creations from the city’s favorite pastry chefs.
  • December ACTivist Meeting, Holiday Show and Tell
  • Bovine Portraits Gallery Reception to Benefit Farm Sanctuary
  • Memorial Day Open Houses
    Spend Memorial Day with the animals of Farm Sanctuary. Our shelters in New York and California will offer free guided tours, introducing visitors to hundreds of friendly and curious farm animal ambassadors.
  • Pignics - An Independence Day for Farm Animals
    Celebrate the freedom of the rescued animals who call Farm Sanctuary home by visiting one of our shelters. Delicious vegan food will be served all day for visitors to enjoy in between free tours of the sanctuaries and activities for kids including face painting, crafts and story time. Events will...
  • NY Country Hoe Down
    Come to our New York Shelter for a weekend of great food, inspiring speakers, a barn dance, and lots of time on the sanctuary with rescued farm animals.
  • Meet Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur
    Meet Farm Sanctuary President & Co-founder Gene Baur and hear him speak about his national best-seller Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food
  • Country Hoe Down
    Join us at the California Shelter for a weekend of good old-fashioned fun. With hayrides, sanctuary time with the animal residents, and a barn dance with live music, it’s no wonder that this event is one of our most popular. Attendees will also learn about important animal protection issues from ...
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