Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Woodstock Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings.
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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal

agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.

12/19/2024

RESCUE UPDATE! We told you yesterday about this pair of rabbits who were caught after being abandoned in the woods. The two of them needed a permanent home and we knew we could count on your support to bring them here. We’d like to formally introduce you to: Glinda and Elphaba 💚🩷

While the two buns are finally here, this is just the beginning of their story. Any new arrival to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a commitment to lifetime care, and Glinda and Elphaba need your continued support as they settle in here and get to know their roommate Sherman. Please give a holiday gift towards their rescue and care today, your gift will be MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Venmo: -Sanctuary
PayPal: [email protected]
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

RESCUE ALERT! We learned about two rabbits who were abandoned and need a safe home. These two girls were dumped in the w...
12/18/2024

RESCUE ALERT! We learned about two rabbits who were abandoned and need a safe home. These two girls were dumped in the woods by their previous caretakers and left to fend for themselves. Our friends at stepped in, and with a lot of work were able to catch them…but they still need a forever home. We are hoping to be able to provide them a home here at Woodstock, and we need your help.

Right now donations are being MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary until the end of the year, including donations to rescue these two sweet girls. Can you give them the holiday gift of a forever home by donating towards their rescue and care?

Being able to take in these two rabbits would also make a huge difference for current resident Sherman. Sherman’s long-time rabbit companion, Leah, passed away this fall, and while we’ve been doing our best to help him with his grief and to keep him company, he needs new rabbit friends to spend his days with. If you can give a holiday gift towards their rescue and care today, your gift will be MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary. Thank you for your support—we’ll keep you updated on these buns.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Venmo: -Sanctuary
PayPal: [email protected]
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

12/17/2024

Closing in on the end of our 20th anniversary year, we have some good news: all donations to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary through the end of the year are being MATCHED, meaning anything you give from now until Dec. 31st will be DOUBLED automatically! Over the last 20 years we’ve directly rescued 3,000 animals. When you donate to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, you're helping make 20 MORE years of rescue and care possible, and this match makes it even easier to bring that dream into reality.

Nothing is guaranteed—we've seen many sanctuaries go through closures this year and many nonprofits have seen a major decline in their donations. We don't take your support for granted. We know you believe in the work we've done for the last 20 years, and want to see it continue for many more decades to come. Your support provides shelter and medical care for animals rescued from farming—help make another 20 years of Woodstock possible with a donation today.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Venmo: -Sanctuary
PayPal: [email protected]
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

Happy TENTH rescueversary to our sweet David!! David has contended with a lot in the past year, mainly loss of his visio...
12/16/2024

Happy TENTH rescueversary to our sweet David!! David has contended with a lot in the past year, mainly loss of his vision, but with support from his friends he has adapted so well and we’re glad to keep caring for him a decade after he first arrived to us!

If you haven’t heard David’s story before: David was found on Long Island in December of 2014. He had a numbered USDA tag punched into his ear, so that means he was destined to be killed for meat. Somehow he escaped, ran through the streets, and the local police used mace to subdue David. Then they tied him by his legs for the trip to the local animal shelter. Neither the police nor the shelter were equipped to handle farmed animals at the time. Thankfully the shelter reached out to us for help and soon David was on his way to his forever home here at Woodstock. He currently lives with his friends Benny and Willie ❤️

12/15/2024

Remember in Oreo:

Oreo was incredible goat who defied the odds and lived for YEARS after a terminal diagnosis. We were blessed with so much more time with her than we thought, but of course it’s never enough when you develop such a close relationship.

Oreo was around 5 or 6 when she arrived here from a neglect situation in New Jersey. She’d been kept in a tiny confined area for those years, and coming to Woodstock transformed her world. Then in 2018, we thought we were going to lose Oreo when she was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor. We were prepared, six years ago, to make the appointment for her euthanasia but we tried one last thing. That was the surgery that ended up giving her so many more years with us - a fistula installed in her side that helped her rumen function normally, and eventually included a custom 3-D printed valve.

Oreo exceeded everyone’s expectations when she not only pulled through surgery but thrived — she ended up even outliving her fellow hospice buddy Brownie. In past year she grew very close to the care team and spent many afternoons joining them for lunch and meetings on the porch when it was sunny.

Oreo passed this month surrounded by her friends, both human and nonhuman. Her health began to decline and so we helped her pass on safely and comfortably. The Sanctuary will be different with no Oreo roaming the grounds and head butting the doors at the dining hall. We are so grateful that through community support, we were able to provide Oreo the care that saved her life and let her thrive here. She was a groundbreaking goat and paved the way for the rescues that will arrive in future years.

12/14/2024

Remembering Clyde

Clyde made an incredible escape from a slaughterhouse in 2015. He was spotted and scooped up by our friends at and made his way to Woodstock, where he became one of the most well known residents at the Sanctuary in a very short time. Clyde was very particular about if he got along with you or not - you would know very quickly. But if he liked you? He LOVED you, and you would be rewarded with lots of dancing and cuddles. Clyde danced his way into the hearts of countless volunteers and visitors. Every time we posted about him, we got messages from people who said they could never forget meeting him. In a world where most roosters are killed before they are even year old, Clyde lived to be a senior of 10 years. He made so many friends and showing people that stigmatizing roosters is wrong.

In his last weeks as we noticed Clyde’s energy slowing down, he moved into the med barn and we spent some wonderful quality time with him. Clyde helped us oversee care day to day and tried lots of new treats. He even hung out with Kiwi!

Clyde passed away peacefully in early December. We know that you all have as many memories with him as we do, and we’d love to see them. Please share your Clyde story or memory with us and let’s keep his legacy alive. ❤️

Remembering HallieWhile some of our recent losses were expected, losing Hallie was sudden heartbreak for everyone.Hallie...
12/14/2024

Remembering Hallie

While some of our recent losses were expected, losing Hallie was sudden heartbreak for everyone.

Hallie was born at the Sanctuary after her mother Tovah was rescued from a cruelty case in 2015. Hallie and her brother Raymond grew up here, enjoying something few animals in farming ever get to: time with family. She spent eight years here, and has been such a joy to care for.

Unfortunately Hallie passed in the barn with her brother and mother by her side at the end of November, something we did not see coming and left us scrambling for answers. The vet discovered that she had cancer that had not shown any outward symptoms, leading to her very sudden and unexpected death. Although there’s no way we could have prevented this, it’s still a very hard loss. Hallie was still very full of life and a big piece of her small family. We will remember Hallie’s smile, all the cuddle puddling she loved to do, and we will continuing caring for her mother and brother as they navigate the loss. We miss you, Hallie.

It’s been a difficult season at the Sanctuary, something we contend with in waves when we care for so many rescued anima...
12/14/2024

It’s been a difficult season at the Sanctuary, something we contend with in waves when we care for so many rescued animals in all stages of health. Whether we know a resident is going to leave us soon, or it happens suddenly, it’s still hard. In the past weeks we’ve said goodbye to some of our best friends. Oreo and Hallie, who have been a part of our goat herd for many years, and Clyde, a rooster with countless friends, have all passed on. We will be posting tributes to each one of them but wanted to let our community know about their passing as soon as we could. Please send your love to the the humans and nonhumans here as we remember our friends ❤️

Haven’t found the perfect holiday gift yet? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Swipe through for all the cute merch in o...
12/11/2024

Haven’t found the perfect holiday gift yet? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Swipe through for all the cute merch in our Sanctuary Store right now that you can gift your bestie (or yourself) this holiday season❤️👉

Not only is our merch really cute and comfy, but all proceeds go towards the ongoing care for 300+ rescued animals, like Sylvia the pig! That means a gift for you is a gift for the animals. How cool is that? To make it even more special, if you place an order of $30 or more, we’ll send a cute holographic sticker your way— only until the end of the year!

So, what are you waiting for? Get a gift that gives back through the 🔗 in our bio🐷

NOTE: Get your gift in time for the holidays by ordering no later than Tuesday, the 17th!

The duality of bun feat. Frankie
12/11/2024

The duality of bun feat. Frankie

NORMALIZE VET CARE FOR BIRDS! You would be shocked at how often we are told that spending funds on vet visits for chicke...
12/10/2024

NORMALIZE VET CARE FOR BIRDS! You would be shocked at how often we are told that spending funds on vet visits for chickens like Lil or ducks like Bumblebee is “a waste.” The preconceived notion that birds are worth less, not as important, or don’t deserve medical attention leads to so much suffering and neglect. We see it in small scale and large scale farming and in people’s backyards. Birds left in pain because it’s seen as “silly” to get them the care they need. We work on changing that narrative every day. It doesn’t matter how big or small you are — you deserve care!

Last year Sylvia and Marge had just been spayed so they were in quarantine during the heaviest snows of the winter. This...
12/09/2024

Last year Sylvia and Marge had just been spayed so they were in quarantine during the heaviest snows of the winter. This year they got to go out and experience a brand new fluffy snowfall and it was so special to see. We hope sharing these moments of pigs enjoying the little things in life inspires change — and the realization that pigs are sentient beings who deserve autonomy.

Hi everyone! FRIDAY ACTION ITEM. Bill 9495, known as the "nonprofit killer bill" has passed the House but still has to b...
12/06/2024

Hi everyone! FRIDAY ACTION ITEM. Bill 9495, known as the "nonprofit killer bill" has passed the House but still has to be voted on in the Senate. So this can still be stopped! More info about this bill here: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/hr-9495-bill-threatening-nonprofits-passes-house/

Contact Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer to urge him to not allow the 9495 to come up for a vote in the Senate. You can call him via the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or submit a message via his website: https://www.schumer.senate.gov/contact/message-chuck

You can contact him whether or not you are his constituent but if you, like us, live in New York it is extra impactful! Do it today. It's a quick action you can take to help protect nonprofits and our communities including animal activists and those we rescue and care for ❤️

Heathcliff, dairy farm survivor, out viewing the snowfall ❄️
12/05/2024

Heathcliff, dairy farm survivor, out viewing the snowfall ❄️

Woodstock WRAPPED 2024! We now you’ve been waiting for it…check out all the stats and a special appearance!
12/05/2024

Woodstock WRAPPED 2024! We now you’ve been waiting for it…check out all the stats and a special appearance!

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RESCUE UPDATE! We told you yesterday about this pair of rabbits who were caught after being abandoned in the woods. The two of them needed a permanent home and we knew we could count on your support to bring them here. We’d like to formally introduce you to: Glinda and Elphaba 💚🩷 While the two buns are finally here, this is just the beginning of their story. Any new arrival to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a commitment to lifetime care, and Glinda and Elphaba need your continued support as they settle in here and get to know their roommate Sherman. Please give a holiday gift towards their rescue and care today, your gift will be MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary. #whywoodstock OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Venmo: @Woodstock-Sanctuary PayPal: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

Closing in on the end of our 20th anniversary year, we have some good news: all donations to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary through the end of the year are being MATCHED, meaning anything you give from now until Dec. 31st will be DOUBLED automatically! Over the last 20 years we’ve directly rescued 3,000 animals. When you donate to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, you're helping make 20 MORE years of rescue and care possible, and this match makes it even easier to bring that dream into reality.Nothing is guaranteed—we've seen many sanctuaries go through closures this year and many nonprofits have seen a major decline in their donations. We don't take your support for granted. We know you believe in the work we've done for the last 20 years, and want to see it continue for many more decades to come. Your support provides shelter and medical care for animals rescued from farming—help make another 20 years of Woodstock possible with a donation today. https://secure.everyaction.com/tj0m8EPX7USYMh9gsxkfNA2 OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Venmo: @Woodstock-Sanctuary PayPal: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

Donations MATCHED until End of Year!
Donations MATCHED until End of Year!

Closing in on the end of our 20th anniversary year, we have some good news: all donations to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary through the end of the year are being MATCHED, meaning anything you give from now until Dec. 31st will be DOUBLED automatically! Over the last 20 years we’ve directly rescued 3,000 animals. When you donate to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, you're helping make 20 MORE years of rescue and care possible, and this match makes it even easier to bring that dream into reality. Nothing is guaranteed—we've seen many sanctuaries go through closures this year and many nonprofits have seen a major decline in their donations. We don't take your support for granted. We know you believe in the work we've done for the last 20 years, and want to see it continue for many more decades to come. Your support provides shelter and medical care for animals rescued from farming—help make another 20 years of Woodstock possible with a donation today. OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Venmo: @Woodstock-Sanctuary PayPal: [email protected] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary

Remember in Oreo: Oreo was incredible goat who defied the odds and lived for YEARS after a terminal diagnosis. We were blessed with so much more time with her than we thought, but of course it’s never enough when you develop such a close relationship. Oreo was around 5 or 6 when she arrived here from a neglect situation in New Jersey. She’d been kept in a tiny confined area for those years, and coming to Woodstock transformed her world. Then in 2018, we thought we were going to lose Oreo when she was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor. We were prepared, six years ago, to make the appointment for her euthanasia but we tried one last thing. That was the surgery that ended up giving her so many more years with us - a fistula installed in her side that helped her rumen function normally, and eventually included a custom 3-D printed valve. Oreo exceeded everyone’s expectations when she not only pulled through surgery but thrived — she ended up even outliving her fellow hospice buddy Brownie. In past year she grew very close to the care team and spent many afternoons joining them for lunch and meetings on the porch when it was sunny. Oreo passed this month surrounded by her friends, both human and nonhuman. Her health began to decline and so we helped her pass on safely and comfortably. The Sanctuary will be different with no Oreo roaming the grounds and head butting the doors at the dining hall. We are so grateful that through community support, we were able to provide Oreo the care that saved her life and let her thrive here. She was a groundbreaking goat and paved the way for the rescues that will arrive in future years.

Remembering Clyde Clyde made an incredible escape from a slaughterhouse in 2015. He was spotted and scooped up by our friends at @lihumane and made his way to Woodstock, where he became one of the most well known residents at the Sanctuary in a very short time. Clyde was very particular about if he got along with you or not - you would know very quickly. But if he liked you? He LOVED you, and you would be rewarded with lots of dancing and cuddles. Clyde danced his way into the hearts of countless volunteers and visitors. Every time we posted about him, we got messages from people who said they could never forget meeting him. In a world where most roosters are killed before they are even year old, Clyde lived to be a senior of 10 years. He made so many friends and showing people that stigmatizing roosters is wrong. In his last weeks as we noticed Clyde’s energy slowing down, he moved into the med barn and we spent some wonderful quality time with him. Clyde helped us oversee care day to day and tried lots of new treats. He even hung out with Kiwi! Clyde passed away peacefully in early December. We know that you all have as many memories with him as we do, and we’d love to see them. Please share your Clyde story or memory with us and let’s keep his legacy alive. ❤️

Things changed for Bunny, Marge, and Sylvia. We’re going to keep working towards a world where things change for us all. #whywoodstock

What does it sound like if you walk in the pig barn after the first snowfalls of the year have started? Here’s a peek 😆😆😆 #whywoodstock

Snowbunny, Frankie, and Alberta all got really excited this morning… #whywoodstock

ALL DONATIONS MATCHED RIGHT NOW
ALL DONATIONS MATCHED RIGHT NOW

Hi everyone, Rachel here with an update about how our Giving Tuesday is going. We're so grateful for everyone's support, but we are not close to meeting our goal yet. Raising $50,000 today is crucial so that the work we do here can continue. If you haven't yet given today, now is the perfect time. And if you can't give, please share this so we can reach as many people as possible. It's so hard to reach an audience right now when everyone's feeds are inundated with deceptive AI content, but the work being done here is real and ONLY happens with your support. ALL donations are DOUBLED until midnight - make a difference today. #whywoodstock

Live with the bunnies for Giving Tuesday!

ALL DONATIONS DOUBLED - HELP US KEEP TRANSFORMING LIVES!
ALL DONATIONS DOUBLED - HELP US KEEP TRANSFORMING LIVES!

We've started off Giving Tuesday with some wonderful contributions but have a long way to go towards our $50K goal. Let's keep pushing forward so we can keep making transformations like these happen:Our first moments with Nicole right after her rescue were spent trimming dirty, bloody wool off her backside. She had just given birth two days prior to triplets who did not survive. Nicole today is a completely different sheep and you can see it in her eyes. The same is true of Walt — when we met it was during a terrible heat wave, he was completely unshorn, and terrified after escaping a slaughter operation. The Walt of today is unrecognizable. He’s a friendly, easygoing sheep who knows he is safe and cared for. These are the real transformations that YOUR donations make happen. Today on one of the biggest fundraising days of the year, we need to raise $50,000 and all donations are MATCHED. Send support today so we can continue making a difference in the lives of animals like Nicole and Walt. Give here, on Venmo at Woodstock-Sanctuary, or directly on our website.

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