Dear John,

At Farm Sanctuary, Mother’s Day is a celebration of survival and renewal.

Here, we honor moms like Amari and Olive: a sheep and goat who gave birth at our shelters after their rescues from abuse, neglect, and slaughter. This is also a place where animals like Hayes—a steer who lost his mother and began life alone—can form nurturing relationships as they heal.

This Mother’s Day, give a gift that creates happy families like theirs.

With a one-time, $35 gift, you can sponsor Hayes, Olive and her daughter Maggie, or Amari and her twins Laura and Bailey. These symbolic adoptions support our rescued animals’ care and our work to protect other families.

In gratitude, we’ll send you a digital adoption certificate featuring your new friend(s). You can print this Mother’s Day card for yourself or email it to someone you love. It’s a great way to honor the loving, protective, and supportive individuals in your life—human and animal alike.

Meet the animals you can adopt this Mother’s Day!

Hayes

Hayes lost his mother at a young age. He was born into the dairy industry, which separates families to sell milk. Shortly after Hayes’ sale, his new owners abandoned his care. Luckily, Hayes has joined a loving herd at Farm Sanctuary. It includes a group of mother cows once denied the chance to raise their calves. He can now grow up with a chosen family who loves this playful and outgoing boy exactly as he is.

Olive and Maggie

Olive and Maggie aren’t just mother and daughter—they’re best friends, too. These beautiful goats are rarely apart, often eating, exploring, and relaxing side by side. They’re the first- and second-in-command of the herd and love being the center of attention. They’re also great at stealing hearts (and extra treats)!

Amari, Laura, and Bailey

Amari gave birth to her twins at Farm Sanctuary—just 10 days after her rescue. While Amari’s grown children now live independent lives, their family remains united by love. Bailey is often at Amari’s side, while Laura spends most of the day with friends. But the trio always snuggles up to sleep each night and when they’re together, they’re as close as can be.

Thank you for helping us care for these friends and the rest of our Sanctuary residents. Together, we can help more families celebrate every day side by side.

Love,

Farm Sanctuary