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Tell the Senate: Keep Save Our Bacon Act out of the Farm Bill

The Save Our Bacon Act would wipe out state laws protecting pigs and calves from extreme confinement. Tell your senators to keep it out of the Farm Bill.

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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

Balto

Support Balto and her feathered companions at Animal Place! Your generous contribution ensures they receive the care, food, and sanctuary they deserve. Together, we can provide a safe haven for these resilient birds and give them a second chance at a joyful life.

Sumo

Your $20 donation feeds feisty rooster Sumo and his friends for a few days!

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.

Davey

Help us support Davey, the courageous and resilient cow. Your donation will give him the care, nourishment, and love he deserves. Join us in ensuring Davey’s life is filled with joy and comfort. Together, we can make a difference in the life of this remarkable survivor.

Beethoven

Your donation goes toward Beethoven’s hay, straw bed, and maintenance of his swamp cooler…which he loves to hang out in front of during the summer.

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!

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…

Summer

In honor of Summer’s memory, we invite you to join us in continuing his legacy of compassion and care for animals. Your donation will support the well-being of other rescued animals, providing them with food, shelter, veterinary care, and the love they deserve. Together, we can honor Summer’s spirit and make a meaningful difference in…

Jett

Your donation provides life-saving care, including feed, bedding, and veterinary support, in memory of Jett. 

Gigi

You have the power to create a positive impact! Your donation today can make a direct difference in providing food, bedding, and veterinary care for Gigi and her beloved companions. Join us in granting them the care they truly deserve. Your support is invaluable and makes all the difference in their lives!

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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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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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But humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescues of all kinds save...

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....

Y'all. Y'all. Our blind gal pal Daffodil has been left in charge of 6-mos-old Millie while her moms galavant around. Daffodil is, according to the person who does social media, the BEST COW in the world. And while no one is mean to Daffodil, since Magnolia passed, she has never really had any good friends. Will that change with Millie 🤔?
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Y'all. Y'all. Our blind gal pal Daffodil has been left in charge of 6-mos-old Millie...

Please help us find Bubba and Tank their forever home! It's been nearly two years since we rescued dozens of animals from a terminally ill person in Southern California. Most found forever homes but we still have bonded buddies, Bubba & Tank. They are five-year-old males and are still quite healthy. Guinea pigs can live anywhere from 7-10 years, so these two sweeties have several years ahead to enjoy! We'd like them to enjoy their lives in a forever home. We will provide food, toys, and enrichment to anyone who can provide them with a home. Their ideal home is indoors, with ample space (preferably their own room). Bubba and Tank are very motivated by food and treats. With more attention, they would likely become more interested in pets. Please help us find Bubba & Tank a guinea-pig loving home! We will adopt in northern California and southern Oregon. Apply to adopt here: https://animalplace.org/rabbit-adoption/
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Please help us find Bubba and Tank their forever home!

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