Summer is winding down, and school is almost back in session. This year, the biggest change isn’t in the classroom; it’s in the cafeteria. A new federal law now gives schools more flexibility to serve nutritionally equivalent plant-based milks and lets parents request a non-dairy option for their kids. With roughly 30 million students in […]
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Your voice is making a difference. Thanks to the power of people like you, the Farm Bill draft released by Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman does not include the dangerous Save Our Bacon Act. This is a major victory for animals. But the fight is far from over. The Save Our Bacon Act would threaten
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Most FFA and 4-H students never question what happens after auction day. In traditional agriculture programs like FFA and 4-H, kids spend months raising an animal, feeding them, grooming them, often naming them, before selling them at a livestock auction, where the highest bidder typically sends them to slaughter. Here at Animal Place, we’ve welcomed
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The Animal Care Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of animal care staff and volunteers, as well as assisting in the cleaning, feeding, and medicating of the animal residents. This position works in conjunction with the RVT under the supervision of the Animal Care Director, and alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, providing 24/7
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A conversation about cows, courage, and a more compassionate future. When we began the search for Animal Place’s next Executive Director, we weren’t simply looking for someone to lead an organization; we were looking for someone who shares our belief that every animal deserves compassion, respect, and the chance to live free from suffering. After
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The Nevada County Fair returns August 12–16, and Mutton Bustin’ is back on the schedule. This is just one of several ways animals are used at fairs. We want to talk about what this event asks of the sheep that are forced to participate. What Mutton Busting Actually Is Here’s how it works. A sheep
Behind the funnel cakes and Ferris wheels, animals are paying the price for a “family tradition.” The 2026 California State Fair opened July 17 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, and for 17 days, more than half a million visitors will stream through the gates for concerts, carnival rides, and deep-fried everything. They’ll also find livestock
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On a warm day in June, two people witnessed a dog being abused. As you would have, they both called 911, and officers arrived shortly thereafter. After arresting the individual and rescuing the dog, the officers discovered a cat, a chick, and a mouse inside the person’s vehicle. 🥰You will be happy to know that
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Recently, a mama skunk decided to make a den near the chicken pasture. On camera, we saw her with one baby. Then we realized she had four more! And while this family is absolutely adorable, the mama skunk has been seen stalking some of our smallest bantam chickens. It is uncommon for skunks to attack birds, ‘but
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