Dear John,

At Farm Sanctuary, we believe that all turkeys (and all animals) deserve a “pardon” from a life of suffering in animal agriculture. These sentient beings have done nothing wrong, and they deserve kindness.

In an annual tradition that dates back to industry lobbyists, the President of the United States “pardons” two live turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. 

The birds are not slaughtered for the holiday season like 46 million others, nor do they go on to a life of sanctuary. Sadly, pardoned turkeys are often sent to farms and petting zoos or to universities where they are used in research—places where they often suffer unseen by the public. To the best of our knowledge, no bird has ever been sent to a sanctuary.

Do you want better for this year’s pardoned turkeys? Add your name to our petition today!

Sign Now: Ask President Biden to honor the birds receiving the “presidential turkey pardon” and release them into the permanent care of Farm Sanctuary. 

Turkeys are more than a photo opp! In our loving care, the “pardoned” birds will always be treated as someone, not something.

Please act today to help them find sanctuary. Signing our handy petition takes less than a minute.

Thank you for celebrating the holiday season with kindness.

With gratitude,
Farm Sanctuary

P.S. Want to do more? Adopt one of our rescued turkeys to support their care and help us advocate for billions of others.