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Don't Let "Save Our Bacon" Sneak Back Into the Farm Bill

Big Pork wants to sneak the Save Our Bacon Act back into the Farm Bill and wipe out state animal protection laws. Tell your senators to keep it out.

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Benny is Hospitalized

One of our caregivers found Benny straining outside the barn during heat checks. His labored breathing and straining to pee indicated he was suffering from a urinary blockage –…

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Loved as Pets, Used as Products: The Reality for Rabbits

Content note: Some linked resources include graphic descriptions and images. Anyone who has watched a rabbit knows these animals are full…

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Create Change Together

We are dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary to farmed animals while advocating for their rights. These sentient beings deserve compassion and protection. Together, we can make a positive impact on their lives. Will you join us?

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Who Lives Here

Meet some of our residents

Johnny

Join us in honoring Johnny, the leghorn hen who escaped the horrors of a battery cage egg farm. Your support ensures that Johnny and her feathered friends receive the love, care, and freedom they deserve. Together, we can make a difference and give them a life filled with joy and compassion. Donate today and be…

Ruby

Help Ruby the rescued pig and her friends thrive at Animal Place. Your donation provides essential food, bedding, and veterinary care. Donate today and make a difference!

Calvin

Help Calvin and his resilient bovine companions thrive after surviving a neglectful rescue. Your support provides the specialized care they need to live a life of safety, comfort, and companionship. Donate today!

Carmen

Honoring the memory of Carmen, your support ensures that her legacy lives on. Your donation will provide vital resources for the care, healing, and happiness of Carmen’s fellow rescued sheep at Animal Place. Together, let’s create a lasting impact and continue to make a difference in the lives of these amazing animals. Donate today in…

Minnie

You have the power to create a positive impact! Your donation today can make a direct difference in providing food, bedding, and veterinary care for Minnie, the rescued sheep, and her beloved companions. Join us in granting them the care they truly deserve. Your support is invaluable and makes all the difference in their lives!

Cupcake

In memory of Cupcake, help us continue her legacy of compassion and provide a safe haven for more animals in need. Your generous support will ensure that we can offer them the love, care, and second chances they deserve. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and honor Cupcake’s memory. Donate today to…

Sassafras

Help us honor the memory of Sassafras, the spunky and chatty turkey who found sanctuary at Animal Place. Your generous donation will support the care and well-being of her feathered friends, ensuring they continue to thrive in a loving and compassionate environment. Together, we can keep Sassafras’s legacy alive and make a difference in the…

Gigi

You have the power to create a positive impact! Your donation today can make a direct difference in providing food, bedding, and veterinary care for Gigi and her beloved companions. Join us in granting them the care they truly deserve. Your support is invaluable and makes all the difference in their lives!

Zeke

Help us provide a safe haven for Zeke and her feathered friends at Animal Place! Your donation ensures they receive the care, love, and protection they deserve. Together, we can make a difference in their lives. Support Zeke and the flock today!

Sumo

Your $20 donation feeds feisty rooster Sumo and his friends for a few days!

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Why Farmed Animals?

We advocate for farmed animals because they are some of our planet's most abused and exploited individuals. These sentient beings experience grave suffering within our food system. We strive to create a more humane and just world for them by raising awareness and promoting change.

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Why You Should Care About Goats

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Why You Should Care About Ducks

Why You Should Care About Sheep

Why You Should Care About Cows

Why You Should Care About Pigs

Why You Should Care About Turkeys

Why You Should Care About Chickens

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Join us Saturday, November 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM at Animal Place for our last event of the year! You provide the pumpkins; we’ll provide the fun: visits with our animal residents, pig feeding, crafts, lawn games, raffle prizes, and more! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids (12 and under), and free for ages 2 and under. Walk-ups are welcome, but advance purchase is recommended in case we sell out. See link in bio to get tickets and learn more!
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Juniper lived 10 beautiful years in sanctuary - 9.5 years longer than she would have on a farm. She was left in our driveway with five other turkeys. Oak is now the only one alive. Juniper was gentle and generally quiet. She sheltered bantam rooster, Radcliffe, beneath her wing. She loved Thank the Turkeys because, pumpkins! Volunteer Alida spent a lot of time with Juniper and her friends and has this to share, "They need to be treated like individuals. Being around birds who can be themselves highlights the cruelty they endure on farms. I've spent many lovely, lively hours with Juniper. I enjoyed her curiosity, her affectionate nature when she naps on my lap...perhaps similar to the canine and feline friends in your life? Juniper is an ambassador, having lived 10 years, showing the world she is not faceless but a unique soul who loved her life". See you in the stars, Juniper.
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Juniper lived 10 beautiful years in sanctuary - 9.5 years longer than she would have...

Specks says hi!
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Specks says hi!

Flippen heck, did you know what day it is?!? DAF(FODIL) day! Now some claim this is a day in which you can support your fave nonprofit through a Donor Advised Fund. AND YOU CAN but only for Daffodil. But we think this should be a national celebration of Daffodil, our 16 year old blind cow who babysits calves and has a dewlap and is a cutie-patootie. Link in bio gives you a chance to ensure Daffodil has enough treats and tootsie care through the year. It is her day, after all.
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Flippen heck, did you know what day it is?!?

DAF(FODIL) day!

Now some claim this...

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