Dear John,

George would not be alive today if not for caring friends like you.

As you can see from his heartbreaking “before” photo, this sweet little piglet was in bad shape when he came to Farm Sanctuary. Born and neglected at a petting zoo, George had developed a host of undiagnosed and untreated medical problems. A visitor noticed this tiny piglet huddled alone in the corner of the barn—clearly on the brink of death—and quickly reached out for our help.

Luckily, thanks to caring people like you, we could provide the help George needed.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced how much we depend on kindhearted friends like you. No matter what is happening in the world, the needs of our rescued animals do not stop. Will you join us? If you’re in a position to help, please give more farm animals like George a second chance at a better life by becoming a member of Farm Sanctuary with a special gift today.

Once we had George safely in our care, our local veterinarians got right to work. George was severely malnourished, weak from parasites, fighting pneumonia, and suffering through a painful condition in his urinary tract. After a few weeks of antibiotics, George’s tiny body was strong enough to undergo the surgery he needed to correct his urinary tract condition.

It’s been a difficult process, but George has been gentle and patient with his doctors—and he can’t get enough scratches and cuddles from our staff. He’s getting stronger and more energetic each day. George’s “after” photo is proof of how his life has changed forever thanks to the love and care that kind friends like you have helped us provide.

And with your compassionate support as our newest member, we can make more of these life-changing transformations happen. Join Farm Sanctuary today!

For every farm animal like George we have rescued, rehabilitated, and provided with lifelong care, billions more continue to suffer in stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses.

America’s farming industry views these animals as cheap, disposable commodities. But at Farm Sanctuary, we treat them as the living, feeling individuals they are.

I hope that George’s “before” and “after” photos are all you need to see to understand just what a difference you can make as a Farm Sanctuary member—especially in these uncertain times.

From stocking up on medicines and other supplies, to wearing protective gear during each shift, to identifying additional team support in the event that anyone on our team gets sick or has a family member in need of care, we are making sure our shelter residents—and our staff—stay safe throughout this crisis. But we need your help.

If you are able, please help us give more farm animals like George a lifetime of love and care by joining Farm Sanctuary with your most generous gift today.

Thank you so much, and I hope you and your family are staying safe and well.

P.S. When you join Farm Sanctuary today, you will receive exclusive member benefits like a free subscription to our magazine, access to special accommodations at our New York shelter, seasonal visits to our sanctuaries, opportunities to speak out for farm animals, and more.

Most importantly, you’ll help us provide more abused and neglected farm animals with lives free from harm—and all of the love and care they were once denied. Please join now.