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,
Proposed Farm Bill Could Nullify State Animal Welfare Laws – Act Now! Read More »
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
TINA UPDATE: Our donors and supporters win! Read More »
4/17/2024 update: Mocha made it out of surgery! She’s not quite out of the woods and will need to spend the night at the vet hospital but this is really positive! Amount raised: $3,790/$6,500* As I write to you, Mocha bunny is being prepped for surgery. This unexpected emergency may cost well over $6,500…but Mocha
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Recent reports have highlighted the concerning spread of avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, which has been a persistent threat in the United States since 2022. This highly virulent strain has led to significant mortality rates across various species, requiring increased awareness and precautionary measures. The Impact Instances of avian influenza have been devastating, with
Avian Influenza Alert: Understanding the Risks and Taking Action Read More »
Spring has sprung and Trixie needs some special enrichment during flock-down. You might be asking, “what is flock-down?” In 2022, an avian influenza outbreak devastating wild & domestic birds in Europe made its way to North America. Since then, more than 80 million domestic birds and millions of wild birds have died or been killed
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