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Call to Action: The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act
We’ve launched a new Compassion Campaign urging you to support the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act. This vital new legislation will, in addition to many other critical changes, protect farmed animals intentionally left behind during natural disasters. This legislation is personal to us here at Animal Place. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina decimated a number of commercial […]
Animal Place Welcomes two Interns from France!
At the end of February, we welcomed two new interns to the sanctuary. Lucie and Camille came from France and will stay with us for three months. They are volunteers with the Animal Care team and interns for the programs department. We asked them to write an article to share a bit more about themselves […]
Emergency! Winter Storm Damage!
In the past 10 days, more than ten inches of rain have fallen on the sanctuary from several atmospheric rivers. The storms brought 40-50 mph wind gusts as well. If you live in the path of these storms, I hope you are and remain safe and dry. The storms, so far, have resulted in thousands […]
Why Should We Care: A webinar series you won’t want to miss
Did you miss the webinar? You can watch the recording here. Wednesday, March 29th @ 12:00 p.m. P.S.T. We are on the precipice of a new animal farming industry – Octopus farming. Now is the time to unite our voices to stop this extreme form of cruelty from getting off the ground. Octopuses are […]
Join us for the Meatout Meet up in March!
Looking forward to some fun this spring? Join us for an event on March 18, 2023 that’s both fun and educational! The MeatOut Meet Up is a community event that includes a vegan potluck, the opportunity to learn about other local vegan and animal welfare organizations, a tour of the farmed animal sanctuary, photo ops […]
Ideas and Recipes for an Easy Vegan Thanksgiving
Are you lost in the dark about a vegan Thanksgiving? We’ve got your back! This easy guide is just the beginning of what a turkey-friendly table can look like. In this article are several links to not only show you what to eat, but how to prepare dishes using simple recipes. Feeling extra creative? Get started experimenting early, […]
Animal Place asks Patagonia to Ditch Down
We’ve launched a campaign to end the use of new down feathers. Join us by asking outdoor-wear company Patagonia to cut ties with down use! It used to be a popular animal rights saying: nobody needs a mink coat more than a mink. At one time, fur was the raging fashion statement. Few people thought […]
Encourage your local animal shelter to extend compassion to all animals
By Crystal Kozlak, Food for Thought Program Manager Have you ever seen an animal shelter host a barbecue or pig roast? Many shelters serve animals to raise funds for animals. Their mission may focus on cats and dogs, but they do not consider their impact on farmed animals. Animal Place’s Food for Thought Program seeks […]
VICTORY: Cruel wild cow milking BANNED in Alameda County!
Mother cows like Honey and Babe suffered for years for “wild cow milking” at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. One nursing mother even broke her neck and had to be euthanized. Honey and Babe say “thank you” for standing up for mothers like them! In early September, we reached out with a plea for help. A […]