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Your Donation Doubled through Workplace Giving
Did you know that many employers will match (sometimes triple) your gift to Animal Place? Some companies include retirees and spouses in their matching gift programs. Your donation could be used to help more animals in need in two easy steps! Step 1: Find out if your company offers a workplace matching gift program! How? […]
Emergency Rescue: Calves from the Dairy Industry
I am writing to ask for your help in caring for two sickly calves! An emergency call came in about two calves rescued from a dairy farm. Samuel and Hank needed immediate veterinary care. Born that day, Samuel had not nursed from his own mom. Your $50 donation provides veterinary hospitalization to animals in need, […]
5 Reasons to Skip Turkey this Thanksgiving
It’s almost impossible to think about Thanksgiving, without thinking about eating turkey. Many of us have fond memories of sitting around the table with loved ones, enjoying a shared food experience. But, if there is a turkey on your table, there is violence on your plate. 264 million turkeys are killed for their flesh every […]
Joys and Challenges of Being a Caregiver
Our Animal Care team works hard day in and day out to care for nearly 400 animals who call Animal Place home. Whether it’s mucking out barns, providing individualized medical treatment, or giving belly rubs, animal caregivers stay busy. Check out some of the highlights and challenges of animal caregiving. The Highlights “I am able […]
99 Vegan Candies for Halloween
Happy Halloween compassionate humans! The only thing scarier than ghosts and goblins, is non-vegan Halloween candy! Beware of whey, gelatin, and carmine – eek! Use our list of 99 animal-free candies, to have a festive, and compassionate Halloween! (Psst 86 of these candies can be found at Animal Place’s Vegan Republic in Berekely, CA) Fruity […]
Rescue & Adoption Program – Rescues
Since its inception of our Rescue & Adoption Program in August of 2010, Animal Place has rescued, rehomed or provided permanent refuge to: 24,690 hens, 229 roosters, 36 goats, 25 turkeys, 11 sheep, 10 pigs, 4 ducks, and 24 pigeons. (As of 8/1/2017) 2017 July 29 – 1 rooster, misidentified as a hen after being attacked by […]
The Truth About Chicken Farming
Chickens are descendants of the red and grey junglefowl. Artificial selection created the estimated 400 chicken breeds. Their social interactions and family structure have not much changed from their wild brethren. A flock is still comprised of lead roosters, subordinate males, hens and their chicks. They still have the proclivity to roost up high, scratch […]
The Truth About Petting Zoos
As a kid during the festival and fair season, getting to touch and interact with the animals in petting zoos was a favorite activity. I pet and fed goats, sheep, and even the occasional llama! As an animal lover, this was a dream come true. Now, as an adult, I understand that petting zoos are […]
Animal Place’s Vegan Lifestyle Guide
While diet might be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “vegan”, it can also apply to clothing, cosmetics, and more! Animal Place promotes ethical veganism. This means a person’s choices and lifestyle seeks to avoid cruelty and suffering at all practical costs. Below is a list of companies that […]