Dear John,

We have no idea how or why Officer Cal ended up alone, abandoned, and tied to a tree in a Brooklyn park in the pouring rain. And he seemed just as opposed to these circumstances.

But, as you can see from his “before” photo, it was clear that this neglected sheep needed our help—help Farm Sanctuary immediately provided—thanks to caring friends like you!

Our vets gently cleaned up his dirty, matted wool and overgrown hooves, and treated him for resulting hoof pain. While Officer Cal was visibly scared, he also tried acting tough. Sheep are prey animals and protect themselves by masking perceived weakness. But once he was well enough to join his new flock, Officer Cal’s fears subsided, and he finally felt safe—possibly for the very first time in his life.

Officer Cal’s “after” photo is proof of how his life has changed forever thanks to Farm Sanctuary and the love and care our members help us provide! Will you join us? Please make more of these life-changing transformations happen by becoming a member of Farm Sanctuary with a special gift today!

We are awed by how far Officer Cal has come since his rescue. While he’s still cautious around people, he’s no longer afraid. He’s often at the center of his new flock family—looking calm, peaceful, and more relaxed than ever.

Today, you would never recognize Officer Cal as the same filthy and frightened sheep we welcomed into our Sanctuary and our hearts two years ago. He will never be abandoned or alone again—thanks to human friends like you.

I hope Officer Cal’s story fills your heart with joy—and makes clear just how much of a difference you can make as a Farm Sanctuary member. Please join Farm Sanctuary with a special gift today to give more farm animals like Officer Cal a second chance at a better life.

For every farm animal you have helped us rescue and bring into the peace and freedom of Sanctuary, billions more cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and other animals continue to suffer from birth until death in stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses.

America’s farming industries view these animals as cheap, disposable commodities. But at Farm Sanctuary, you allow us to treat them as the sentient, feeling individuals they are.

In addition to rescuing farm animals in crisis and providing them with a lifetime of care at our shelters or in loving adoptive homes, Farm Sanctuary is also helping people see each farm animal as someone, not something; raising awareness of the harm caused by our oppressive food system, and advocating for stronger legal protections for farm animals.

And none of it is possible without you! Please give more farm animals like Officer Cal a lifetime of love and care by joining Farm Sanctuary with your best gift today.

Thank you so much!

Yours for farm animals,

Gene Baur
President and Co-founder

P.S. When you join Farm Sanctuary today, you will receive exclusive member benefits like a free subscription to our Sanctuary magazine, early access to the cabin and tiny house accommodations at our New York shelter (early booking opens July 9-13), opportunities to speak out for farm animals, special alerts with updates on urgent farm animal rescues, and more.

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

P.P.S. If you see a farm animal in need of rescue, or believe farm animal cruelty is occurring in your community, please contact us immediately at 607-583-2225 ext. 223. Your call could save an animal’s life!