Sprite is lucky to be alive. And that’s truly heartbreaking, because Sprite has only been on this planet for 7 weeks. Earlier this month, Sprite huddled in a crate, surrounded by the screams of her flockmates. She had no water or food, no protection from the elements. Can you imagine how terrified she must have […]
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Barbara is in surgery as I write this, and I need your support to get her through this. Last month, Barbara arrived with only half of her udder. Originally used for 4-H, a family bought Barbara to breed and raise her lambs for slaughter. She developed an infection in her udder. The family used home
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We recently welcomed two foster goats to our sanctuary, and you can help get the brother neutered! Both goats were found wandering urban Sacramento. Animal control picked them up. The goats are 7-9 months old and were likely bought for slaughter, as it is illegal for people in the Sacramento city limits to have farmed
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Imagine a young calf, barely a few months old, being yanked off its feet by a rope tightened around its neck. The sudden force crushes its windpipe, leaving it gasping for air. The crowd roars with excitement, oblivious to the terror and pain that this innocent animal is enduring. This is not an isolated incident
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Last month, a mama pig and her piglets escaped from what we assume is a backyard butcher. Given their breed, it is likely they faced slaughter at 6-8 months old. Animal control captured them. Farm Animal Refuge (FAR) reached out for help. The mother and several piglets had been adopted and FAR wanted to ensure
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If you follow us on social media, you might have seen the news that one of our beloved birds, Malachite, passed away. He lived 7 years longer than he “should” have. As we mourn his loss, I invite you to help turn that grief into healing for some very special birds. Malachite defied the odds, and so
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The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently released its version of the Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. This bill includes dangerous language that could nullify state laws designed to protect farmed animals and threaten states’ rights. We must act now to stop this harmful language from becoming law. If passed,
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Looking to add some unique pieces to your wardrobe while supporting a great cause? Check out our official merchandise store! From cozy hoodies to stylish t-shirts, there’s something for everyone! You can even sport designs featuring some of our adorable resident cows Daffodil and Panda Bob. Every purchase helps care for the over 200 animals
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Hi, it’s Patagonia the hen! If you follow Animal Place (me) on social media, you might know me from when I taught caregivers how to drive, performed quality assurance inspections on the pigs’ watermelon, and made sure that the chicken health check notes were in order. But if you don’t, let me tell you a
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If you had asked us last night if Tina was going to be stable today, I don’t think any of us would have been able to say yes with 100% certainty. Tina was truly in critical condition. Our vet team told us she was still at high risk of dying overnight or being euthanized. But
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