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The USDA wants to speed up slaughter lines. Why that matters – Take Action by Monday!

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The USDA has proposed eliminating slaughter line speed limits for pigs and significantly increasing them for birds, all while gutting worker safety oversight in one of the country’s most dangerous industries.  The public comment window closes this Monday, April 20.  What this proposal means Slaughter line speeds determine how many animals are killed per hour […]

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Shipped Like Objects, Dying in Transit: The Cruelty of Mailing Day-Old Chicks

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They’re shipped as parcels. They die as living beings. When someone orders day-old chicks from an online hatchery, those animals enter a system not designed for them. Under current policy, chicks are classified as perishable goods within the U.S. Mail system and handled in the same logistical category as items such as food or plants.

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Donate to Sheep Shearing 2026

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It’s time for the sheep to get nekkid! With temperatures climbing, the sheep are ready to get a haircut and be free of their winter wool coats. This annual tradition keeps the sheep cooler during the summer months.  And here is your chance to keep a sanctuary sheep comfortable and provide your local birds with

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Numbers to Names

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How two pigs exploited for research are safe at sanctuary After more than two years in concrete pens, Claire and Maisy are taking their first steps on grass and soft earth. Please welcome these two lovelies to what we hope is many years in sanctuary. You can support their sanctuary journey here. Late last year,

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A Farm Bill That Works Against Animals: What’s in It, What’s Missing, and What You Can Do

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The House Agriculture Committee is moving forward with a Farm Bill that strips voter-approved animal welfare laws, shields industrial agriculture from accountability, and ignores animal fighting.  Here’s what you need to know and what you can do. The 2026 Farm Bill, formally known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, is working

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Donate to Help Gilbert!

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A week ago, a dog and cat shelter asked us to take in a goat named Gilbert. He had been a “shelter goat” for four years. The weekend prior, stray dogs attacked him and his friend.  Gilbert’s friend had to be euthanized. 😭 Gilbert was left with multiple bite wounds on his back legs. He

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