Plans to raise and kill one million octopuses each year in factory-farm conditions have sparked outrage since they were unveiled in 2022. Scientists, environmentalists, and animal advocates have all sounded the alarm over what an intensive octopus industry would look like. Here are five reasons why it should never happen.
If there’s a recipe worth turning on the oven for this summer, it’s our creamy chocolate vegan cheesecake! Free of dairy and gluten and definitely not lacking decadence, it’s sure to delight. Try it today—or, if you can wait, order it at The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary, the vegan cafe coming soon to our New York sanctuary!
Dairy industry marketing would have people believe that all cows make milk all the time. In fact, this misconception's so common that one of the questions we often get asked by visitors to Farm Sanctuary is whether we need to milk our rescued cow residents. The answer is: Nope! Some of them don’t even produce milk. Here’s why.
When Viva Rescue rushed to save dozens of birds who were sick, neglected, and likely facing death, Farm Sanctuary was there with a grant and to help find homes. In May, 10 hens came to live at our Los Angeles sanctuary, where they're still healing, but their future could not look brighter. Read the story of this massive rescue!
Farm Sanctuary caregivers are often the first gentle humans our residents meet in their lives. From offering health checks to learning all their favorite snacks, our caregivers know the animals of Farm Sanctuary as individuals and come to form healing friendships with them. Meet some of the most compassionate people around.
Show others compassion is on your mind each time you wear our new Logo Trucker Hat! Keep cool this summer as you start conversations about farm animals and Farm Sanctuary’s lifesaving mission. Plus, you’ll be doing good for the Earth by choosing a hat made from recycled fishing nets and plastic bottles.
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As a male born on a dairy farm, Leo was “surplus” listed on Craigslist for $15 and left among other neglected and dying calves. Now, he’s surrounded by love at Farm Sanctuary, where he’ll always be priceless. Will you symbolically adopt Leo to support his care? There’s no better time—because our friends at Treeline Cheese will MATCH your gift!
Farm Sanctuary fights the disastrous effects of animal agriculture on animals, the environment, social justice, and public health through rescue, education, and advocacy.