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MARCH 2022

Missy Pig Finds Her Place

Missy had a grim start to life. She spent her days alone in a pen—a nightmare for pigs, who are social and grow distressed without friends, space, and stimulation. She didn’t like being penned up and ignored so, she broke free any chance she could. Instead of giving this mischievous girl the enrichment and attention she needed, Missy was slated for slaughter. Missy had an ally, though, who saved her life.

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Humane Education: A Q&A with Dana McPhall

"Comprehensive humane education seeks to foster ways of thinking and forms of action that can lead to more just, humane, and sustainable systems that are beneficial to all." Read our Q&A with Dana McPhall, our Director of Community Learning & Engagement, and learn about her work on humane education through a lens of antiracism and interrelated justice. (Photo: iStock/Halfpoint)

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Kids Share What They Love About Farm Animals

At a recent Farm Sanctuary event, we asked kids what they thought about farm animals. And no surprise—most kids want to hug animals, not eat them. There is so much to learn at Farm Sanctuary, from who animals are as individuals and our relationships with them, to how we can create a more compassionate future for all. Find out what interesting things kids learned after spending time with our rescued residents.

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The Legend of Glen Goat

No camping trip is complete without fireside tales of local legends—Bigfoot, Moth Man, and until last summer, Glen: a long-horned creature roaming a New York state park! Glen was an expert hider, even with his giant horns. Hikers reported seeing mysterious flashes of white. Others caught glimpses of him on the outskirts of town. But unlike mythical creatures, Glen was real. He was cautious and shy—and in desperate need of help.

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11 Great Facts About Pigs

March 1st was National Pig Day, but we celebrate our porcine pals every day at Farm Sanctuary! Some are spunky, some are mischievous, others shy, but all are sentient and emotive beings who deserve lives free from harm. Each is "some pig" in his or her own way—it's simply up to us to pay attention! This video celebrates them with some fun facts, and it's perfect for sharing with anyone who is ready to fall in love with pigs.

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