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Don't Let "Save Our Bacon" Sneak Back Into the Farm Bill

Big Pork wants to sneak the Save Our Bacon Act back into the Farm Bill and wipe out state animal protection laws. Tell your senators to keep it out.

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Support Calvin’s Recovery

You can help Calvin heal Calvin is hospitalized at UC Davis with gastroenteritis. His medical care is quoted at nearly $6,000. Here are some specific ways your donation can…

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Meet Rebecca Baylies: Getting to Know Animal Place’s New Executive Director

A conversation about cows, courage, and a more compassionate future. When we began the search for Animal Place’s next Executive Director,…

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Create Change Together

We are dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary to farmed animals while advocating for their rights. These sentient beings deserve compassion and protection. Together, we can make a positive impact on their lives. Will you join us?

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Who Lives Here

Meet some of our residents

Ruby

Help Ruby the rescued pig and her friends thrive at Animal Place. Your donation provides essential food, bedding, and veterinary care. Donate today and make a difference!

Tilly

When an animal arrives in need of medical care, we rely on your support to get them the diagnostics they need. We are so fortunate to have an on-site medical clinic, which includes an X-ray machine.

Zinnia

Your gift to Zinnia provides her with nourishment, bedding, and the loving care she and all the animals here deserve!

Ethan

Help Ethan receive the specialized care he needs and deserves. Your donation ensures his well-being and brings comfort to his life. Support Ethan today.

Calvin

Help Calvin and his resilient bovine companions thrive after surviving a neglectful rescue. Your support provides the specialized care they need to live a life of safety, comfort, and companionship. Donate today!

Johnny

Join us in honoring Johnny, the leghorn hen who escaped the horrors of a battery cage egg farm. Your support ensures that Johnny and her feathered friends receive the love, care, and freedom they deserve. Together, we can make a difference and give them a life filled with joy and compassion. Donate today and be…

Shelby

Help Shelby and her cow friends thrive at Animal Place! Your generous donation ensures they receive the care, nourishment, and love they deserve. Together, we can provide a safe and fulfilling life for these incredible animals. Make a difference for Shelby today!

Studley

In honor of the late Studley, who brought calm, confidence, and friendship to his fellow sheep, we invite you to join us in supporting the sheep flock at Animal Place. Your contribution ensures they thrive in a nurturing environment, receiving the love and individualized care they deserve. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference…

Graybeard

Join us in honoring the memory of Graybeard, a remarkable survivor who triumphed over adversity. Your donation will support the care and well-being of our rescued animals, ensuring that they receive the love, nourishment, and veterinary attention they deserve. Together, we can carry on Graybeard’s legacy of resilience and compassion.

Nicholas

In honor of Nicholas, the most perfect cow who left an indelible mark on our hearts, we invite you to join us in celebrating his life by supporting his fellow animal friends at Animal Place. Your donation will ensure that they receive the care, love, and sanctuary they deserve. Together, we can continue Nicholas’ legacy…

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Why Farmed Animals?

We advocate for farmed animals because they are some of our planet's most abused and exploited individuals. These sentient beings experience grave suffering within our food system. We strive to create a more humane and just world for them by raising awareness and promoting change.

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Sheep can remember 100-200 human faces. They remember those were are kind and those who are not. They prefer smiling faces over angry ones. Your goal is to be the kind of person who inspires this response from a sheep. This is Ripley. She is perfection.
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Sheep can remember 100-200 human faces. They remember those were are kind and those who...

We have an open full-time Animal Caregiver position at our Grass Valley sanctuary. This position includes housing and utilities. We currently have no non-onsite openings available. Our ideal candidate has at least a year of volunteering, interning, or working for an animal rescue, sanctuary, or facility (ideally with formerly farmed animals). You would be joining a large team of dedicated humans working to provide the best care possible to the more than 200 rescued animals at the sanctuary. Vegan living onsite is required (the animals we rescue are no different than animals exploited on farms). Salary: $17/hour (please note, again, that this position includes housing and utilities) Benefits: Health insurance (after 3-months), Veterinary stipend, Vacation/sick leave, 403(b) (Animal Place matches up to 3% after one year) Location: Grass Valley, CA You can learn more about the position by visiting the link in our bio.
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We have an open full-time Animal Caregiver position at our Grass Valley sanctuary.

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Ronaldo cannot be bothered to stand up and eat.
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Ronaldo cannot be bothered to stand up and eat.

Shelby has been with us for 11 years. On a dairy farm, she would have been sent to slaughter at 4-7* years of age. Shelby knows her name. She knows the voices of people she likes. Shelby grew up with Magnolia and never really recovered from her death. Shelby is independent, aloof, and she loves her ears to be cleaned. She is her own lovely, strange moo-person. *Yes, there are exceptions. This is the average age range.
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Shelby has been with us for 11 years. On a dairy farm, she would have...

😱 We would never! But humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues of all kinds save animals and then serve meat, dairy, or eggs at their fundraising events. This is why we created the Food for Thought program. And why we need YOUR help. Comment “Report card” to find out how your local animal organizations score. Low score? Send them an email (we'll provide you with a sample).
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Coco continues to heal from major surgery. She has been enjoying snack walks with caregivers. We cannot wait to reintroduce her to her herd! We are tentatively aiming for intros next week. This was a major surgery. Unfortunately, it was impossible to get complete margins, meaning Coco will be under close observation for signs of her cancer spreading. So much appreciation to everyone who has donated to Coco's care. 💛
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Coco continues to heal from major surgery. She has been enjoying snack walks with caregivers....

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