March eNewsletter | The latest advocacy news, rescue stories, and updates from the sanctuaries.
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March 2020 — In This Issue
Farmer Chooses Sanctuary over Slaughter
Kumar—a sheep farmer for 47 years—struggled with the pain of sending animals he had bonded with to the slaughterhouse. So he gave up livestock farming, and drove his flock to a sanctuary instead.
For many livestock farmers, walking away from a livelihood that has been handed down for generations is a difficult thing to do. Kumar's story is an inspiration.
The actor and activist helped to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary.
(Photo: Vipavlenkoff/Shutterstock.com)
PROTECTING DOWNED PIGS
We are suing the USDA to end the slaughter of downed pigs.
(Photo: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock.com)
DAIRY SUSTAINS MEAT INDUSTRY
"It’s our consumption of milk and cheese that ultimately fuels the avalanche of burgers at fast-food restaurants," says Laura Reiley.
COW PUBERTY
It turns out that cows have a "teenage angst" phase, just like humans do!
RITA'S RECOVERY
Rita was just a few months old when an accident claimed part of her foot—and very nearly, her life.
SHOP: VEGAN CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS
SHOP: VEGAN MATZO TOFFEE
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: BRUCE'S EAR TAG GETS REMOVED
MONTHLY GIFTS
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