Every year, 20 million day-old chicks are thoughtlessly thrown into boxes and shipped as “perishable goods” through the postal service to farms, homesteads, feed stores, and private homes. You have a chance to help stop this horrific practice. All you need to do is take action today! A mother hen communicates with her chicks […]
Call to Action: Stop the Mailing of Live Baby Birds! Read More »
As I follow our animal care director to Calvin and his herd, I wilt beneath the glare of the hot sun. It hasn’t been hot all summer, though. It’s actually been a wonderful year for rain. Last year was our state’s driest year in 128 years! This year has been different. But you know what
A newly introduced bill could become the most harmful anti-animal legislation of our time. Click here to help stop it! The EATS Act (Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression) could remove all state-mandated protections for animals exploited by agricultural industries. The bill forbids states to place any pre-harvest regulations or standards on any agricultural products. It
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You don’t want to miss out on this incredible tale of survival. As I write this out, I’m still in awe of how piglet Percival managed to survive. Several months ago, a family purchased two piglets for their children. Being unfamiliar with potbellied pigs, it comes as no surprise the family soon lost interest. If
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Have you ever been in a disagreement with a friend? Formed a friendship with someone unexpected? Forgiven someone who upset you? As humans, complexity is expected in our relationships. But it’s often overlooked in animals. Molly and Melody are a beautiful example of two animals who just needed some time to figure things out.
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A simple and easy to make meal to start your day. Mashed avocado on toasted rye bread topped with slabs of turmeric coated tofu.
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Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer or fun vegan kids recipe for dinner? These vegan pizza rolls are perfect! A must-make for vegan parents looking to add something new and fun to the meal time lineup.
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
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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
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