Farm Sanctuary

Evan was labeled a “waste product” of the dairy industry because, as a male, he couldn’t produce milk, which meant he offered no long-term profit. Instead, many farmers sell male calves like Evan for veal or cheap beef, even if they’re sick. Some farmers even abandon their care altogether because care costs outweigh the profit a sick animal would bring in. Once we rescued Evan, we got him the treatment he needed. Soon, he was on the journey to his forever home at JP Farm Animal Sanctuary, a member of our Farm Animal Adoption Network (FAAN). Our FAAN allows us to rescue and help more animals in need than one rescue could ever do alone. At JP, Evan has the freedom to enjoy his life. All farm animals deserve an ending like Evan’s. 🫶💚 📹: JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

Cows don't make milk bc they're cows... They make milk bc they're moms. 💚

In 2021, a baby Biscuit was found alone and trembling with fear in a barn after his mom and brother had been auctioned off days prior. If all had gone according to plan, Biscuit likely would’ve been slaughtered for meat before he even reached his first birthday. Instead, Biscuit narrowly avoided this fate thanks to the family who rescued him, showing that a little kindness and compassion can go a long way. He’s someone — not something. 💚

Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur will be speaking at SoCal Vegfest this October 27! We hope to see you for a fun day of vegan food and conversations with like-minded individuals. 💚 Buy tickets now: https://bit.ly/480YchS

Reminder to be kind to an animal today. 💚

Baby cows need their mom's milk more than we do. Jersey boys are often considered "byproducts" in the dairy industry since they can't produce milk for profit. Most dairy farmers cull or abandon these calves or sell them for veal or cheap beef, even though many of them are sick. The more time and care an animal requires, the less profit the farmer can bring in overall, so their care is often neglected in the name of profit. Please consider leaving dairy products off your plate—you'll help save lives and keep cows with their babies!

Join us in wishing Westley a happy eighth rescue anniversary! Before coming to Farm Sanctuary, Westley survived a New York City live market, which are shockingly legal! These facilities commonly deal with animals rejected by factory farms and auction barns, allowing customers to choose animals to be slaughtered on-site. Animals in live markets often endure filthy and cramped conditions — and may be able to see and hear others being killed. As a Jersey/Holstein cross, Westley was considered a byproduct of the dairy industry because, as a male, he'd never grow up to produce milk for profit. Because of the demand for dairy, calves like Westley are separated from their mother within days, so humans can drink their milk instead and make products like cheese, ice cream, and even chocolates. Calves like Westley only bring in a profit if they're slaughtered at a young age for veal or beef because the less time an animal needs care, the more profit a farmer can bring in. Thankfully, Westley's city days are long behind him; now, he only knows a life of love. 💚

There’s a reason many people call pigs “pink dogs!” 🐷 🐶 Like dogs, pigs: Know and respond to their names Wag their tails Get the zoomies Dream when they sleep And they even have best friends! It’s time we see pigs for who they really are. They’re someone—not something, and just like dogs, they deserve to be loved and have a happy life.

Four years ago, we rescued Lenny from a dairy farm in New York. The farmer didn't want Lenny because male cows can't make milk, so he offered no long-term profit. In simple terms, it would cost more to keep him around than to sell him to slaughter for veal or beef to make a quick buck. Luckily, Lenny's rescuers helped him find sanctuary, and through our Farm Animal Adoption Network (FAAN), we placed him at Peacefield. He's a special guy who loves ear scratches just as much as any dog, and he's known at Peacefield for his heart of gold. 🎥 : Peacefield

Save the date—Adopt A Turkey is launching November 1! This year, let's all keep turkeys off our plates. 💚