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We're Expecting! Part 2

By Susie Meet Our Mothers Just two weeks ago, a small herd of cattle arrived at the New York Shelter in horrible condition. The five adults and two calves were all starving and incredibly frightened after suffering severe neglect on... Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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We're Expecting!

By Susie That’s right! We’ve been busy taking care of more than 60 animals we rescued last month from a horrifying case of extreme neglect in Western New York. Much to our surprise, two of the emaciated girls are actually... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Getting to Know Them

By Tara Tara Oresick, formerly the manager of our New York Shelter, recently became the director of our Northern California Shelter. During my time as an intern, caregiver and shelter manager at the New York Shelter, I had the good... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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The Ghosts in Our Machine

Jo-Anne McArthur and Orlando By Susie I often meet artists who are passionate about animal causes, and I love introducing them to the animals who call Farm Sanctuary home. Over the last year or so, we’ve been especially fortunate to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Going to California

By Tara Tara Oresick, formerly the manager of our New York Shelter, recently became the director of our Northern California Shelter. My journey to Farm Sanctuary’s Northern California Shelter began more than three years ago and almost three thousand miles... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Introducing Farm Sanctuary’s Animal Acres

By Susie Last year, we expanded our rescue and refuge network with the addition of a shelter in Acton, CA, just outside of Los Angeles. Now named Farm Sanctuary’s Animal Acres, this facility is currently home to 69 chickens, seven... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Remembering Hildy

By Susie Prevalent in our society are some deep misconceptions about turkeys: that they lack intelligence, that they don’t have personalities, that there can be no kinship between humans and these animals who appear so very different from us. For... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Sanctuary Animals at Play

By Susie Scribbles, William, and Harry have been charming visitors with their playful and sweet personalities. Check out the videos below to get a short peek at what their days are like living at sanctuary. Thank you for helping to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Rescued Calves Recovering Nicely - An Update on Tinsel and Holly

By Susie It was a cold winter’s day in late December when we rescued Holly and Tinsel from a stockyard auction. Because they were too sick to stand, they were left for dead on the auction house floor, yet they... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2012 at Sanctuary Tails

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Remembering Kevin

By Susie He had a moo like a foghorn. It would sound again and again as he climbed the hill to fresh pasture, summoning his herd. You could hear it everywhere on the shelter in Watkins Glen. When Kevin arrived... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Oct 23, 2011

Reel Life Video Series: Episode 5

On episode five of our Sanctuary Tails blog video series, Reel Life at Farm Sanctuary, National Shelter Director Susie Coston talks about love on the farm in honor of Valentine’s Day and introduces us to some very special bonded pairs,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Meet Petunia Piglet, Our Newest Valentine

By Susie With Valentine’s Day approaching, love is certainly on a lot of people’s minds … and those of us working here at Farm Sanctuary are no exception. In fact, surrounded by hundreds of affectionate rescued farm animals who have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Special Update on Calves Saved from Stockyard

Thanks to Farm Sanctuary members and supporters who rushed to the aid of three calves we recently rescued from a New York stockyard by generously contributing to our Emergency Rescue Fund, Alexander, Lawrence and Blitzen are now on the road... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Reel Life Video Series: Episode Four

On episode four of our Sanctuary Tails blog video series, Reel Life at Farm Sanctuary, California Shelter Director Leanne Cronquist talks about hay and demonstrates how this nutritious food is distributed around the shelter. Catch a glimpse of two of... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Noel

After pulling over a car that cut him off on the road, a patrol officer with the Morgan Hill, California Police Department heard what he thought was the sound of a baby crying coming from the trunk. Shockingly, upon looking... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Andy

Rescued from a factory farm when he was just a tiny piglet, Andy narrowly avoided a sad fate and instead found refuge at our New York Shelter. Years later, this dynamic young pig has made quite a different life for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2011 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Turkeys' Best Friend

When Joshua Harkness’ mom Vicki adopted eight turkeys from Farm Sanctuary through our Farm Animal Adoption Network in 2008, both the birds and the boy experienced love at first sight, developing the sweet bond of friendship so clearly displayed here.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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New Video: Take a Ride on the Turkey Express!

Follow along as Farm Sanctuary makes a stop on our Turkey Express to deliver two rescued turkeys to the Connecticut home of adopter Joan Poster. Since 1986, this annual adoption event, held as part of our Adopt-A-Turkey Project, has been... Continue reading

Posted Nov 17, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Velma

When we met little Velma for the first time, she was barely clinging to life. Severely ill with pneumonia and so full of infection that her eyes were swollen shut and she could hardly breathe, the baby turkey was found... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Reel Life Video Series: Episode 3

On episode three of our new video series, Reel Life at Farm Sanctuary, National Shelter Director Susie Coston talks a whole lot of turkey and introduces you to some special birds in our New York Shelter flock. Turkeys are fascinating... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Otto

Everyone loves a good stretch and farm animals are no different! In this adorable photo, little Otto sprawls out atop the jungle gym in his pasture, enjoying a beautiful morning and soaking up the sun. Born at our New York... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Jacob & Bones

Discovered on a property where they were being used as living lawnmowers, Jacob and Bones endured hazardous conditions and a life of neglect until they were finally rescued. Ever since, both boys have been safe at our California Shelter, where... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Coming Home to the Roost

By Susie Coston We are truly grateful to the members of our Farm Animal Adoption Network (FAAN), who provide loving, lifelong homes to rescued farm animals and make it possible for us to save even more lives. This summer, dedicated... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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Animal Photo of the Week: Lester

Stunning Lester has been part of our California Shelter cattle herd since 1995 when he was rescued from an auction along with two other calves. The road to recovery was long and tough for the three dehydrated and weak calves... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2010 at Sanctuary Tails

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