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Rodeos: Myths vs Facts
Rodeos are often portrayed as harmless summer fun. To many, they seem like an exciting place to spend a summer night. After all, animals aren’t physically harmed- right? You may be surprised to learn of the suffering that animals endure at rodeo events across the U.S. If you love animals and don’t want to harm […]
Celebrating Motherhood in Animals
Mother’s Day is around the corner. As we use this day to honor the human mothers who’ve made a difference in our lives, we also want to acknowledge non-human mothers. More often than not, motherhood is not respected in animals. In fact, it’s taken advantage of and exploited. Many people don’t realize that the […]
Animal Place Advocacy Alerts: Make a Difference!
Sometimes the heaviness of current issues can be daunting. But there are things you can do to make a difference. Emails to legislators, social media campaigns, and signing petitions can be deeply impactful. We’ve dedicated ourselves to making it easier for you to make a difference! We call this effort the “compassion campaign”. We monitor […]
A Compassionate Easter
Petunia reminds you that lambs are for snuggling! The golden question: Which came first, the egg or the chicken? On a holiday like Easter, you might say the egg. But we like to think all animals come first! Unfortunately, animals are often put last for this holiday. Bunnies and chicks, purchased for children, are abandoned […]
The Trouble with Easter
Rabbit Beatrix, rescued from abandonment. Countless rabbits are abandoned following Easter. In the months following Easter, animal rescuers prepare for a plea as old as time. Those of countless people who purchased baby rabbits, chicks or ducklings and regret their decision. They soon realize the enormous commitment that comes with caring for these animals once […]
Mastering your Summer Vegan BBQ
Summer is around the corner and you may be ready to fire up your grill. Now’s the time for YOU to make a difference for animals AND the environment! Why not throw a vegan BBQ?! Here are just a few ways to impress your friends with a plant-based grill! Remember, sometimes the way to people’s […]
Grant Opportunities to Help your Organization Adopt a Vegan Policy
Animal Place’s Food for Thought Program offers grant opportunities to help companion animal shelters adopt a vegan or vegetarian menu policy! WHAT IS FOOD FOR THOUGHT? Food for Thought is a program of Animal Place, one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the United States. We help nonprofit organizations extend their […]
Growing Old at Animal Place
There is something very tender about caring for an aging companion animal. As we see our friends growing older by the day, we are obligated to keep them safe and comfortable. You may know the feeling well. Finding a new tuft of gray hairs on your cat’s muzzle, or hearing your dog give a deep […]
Tule Elk to be Killed on Point Reyes National Seashore
It’s a misty morning in Point Reyes. A bobcat stalks quietly through the tall native grasses. Red-wing blackbirds paint the horizon with dazzling, cloud-like formations. A red-tailed hawk circles overhead, on the lookout for ground squirrels, moles and songbirds. But one group of figures stand out from the fog. Their massive antlers are unmistakable. They […]