Dear John,

Elsa, “The Best Friend” of her flock, is alive today thanks to kind friends like you.

We welcomed Elsa to Farm Sanctuary after her rescue from a factory farm. She was debeaked, a painful procedure discouraging birds from pecking each other — a stress response caused by unnatural confinement. The industry sears off the tips of their beaks without pain relief because wounded birds won’t sell.

Without rescue and sanctuary, Elsa would have been killed at five months old — though most turkeys are now slaughtered at 14-18 weeks. Eight years later, she is free to explore, breathe fresh air, and party with her friends! Everyone flocks to Elsa’s side because she’s a fun and kind companion.

But for every rescued turkey like Elsa, there are millions more who still desperately need our help. Some are sensitive and shy, others playful and bold. All, like Elsa, can have meaningful lives if they’re allowed to live.

Will you take Elsa under your wing?

With a one-time $35 gift, you can sponsor her through our Adopt a Turkey Project — helping us cover her ongoing needs, from nutritious food to warm, straw bedding and medical care. You'll also fund our rescue, education, and advocacy work to help more turkeys in Elsa's honor.

In gratitude, we’ll send you an adoption certificate — your choice of digital or print (shown below) — featuring photos and facts about your new bird bestie.

Place this year’s refreshed certificate on your holiday table to celebrate turkeys as friends, not food. Or send “The Best Friend” of the flock to your loved ones to kick off a kinder holiday season.

Thank you for being a friend to Elsa and turkeys everywhere.

With love and compassion,

Farm Sanctuary

P.S. Meet the four other adoptable turkeys this year: Sandy “The Sweetheart,” George “The Homebody,” Roberto “The Adventurer,” and Galadriel “The Graceful.” Or do even more to help Elsa and her friends by adopting the flock — all five turkeys — with a one-time $150 gift.