Californians may have noticed empty shelves in the egg aisle or felt the sting of rising prices for a dozen eggs. Behind this shortage is a devastating outbreak of H5N1, or avian influenza, that has swept through the state’s egg farms, killing millions of birds and highlighting systemic issues in industrial farming. In the past […]
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Let your light shine with a gift to the veterinary care of animals at the sanctuary! And, right now, your gift DOUBLES for animals in need. To provide the level of care needed for the animals to thrive requires an investment. We know you’ll agree – veterinary care isn’t cheap and we need to make
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This holiday season, Ani-mal’s Design is making spirits bright with their one-of-a-kind custom pet portraits—and you can be part of the giving spirit! Whether it’s your beloved pet or a thoughtful gift for the animal lover in your life, these stunning portraits capture the unique personality and charm of your furry friends. For the next
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As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s make this holiday a meaningful celebration by giving love and support to our rescued turkeys. Instead of having a turkey on your table, join us at Animal Place in sponsoring one of these amazing birds who have been saved from the holiday slaughter season. Your sponsorship makes a world of
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Looking for a rewarding way to help animals? Animal Place offers unique volunteer opportunities where you can support rescued farmed animals and promote compassion for all creatures. Our sanctuary relies on dedicated volunteers to help with everything from direct animal care to educational tours, adoption events, community outreach, and sanctuary maintenance. Whether you can join
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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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