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.

01/13/2025

This week, Elissa and her buddy Robin are headed back to New Jersey! Last month, Elissa got her legs cast so that My Pet's Brace could create custom braces to support her as she deals with arthritis. Robin came along for company, of course — a roadtrip is always better with a friend! And now the two of them need to go back to see how the product fits on Elissa. Aging has a lot of challenges, but we’re here to support our elderly residents and get them the accommodations they need. We’re excited to see the braces and help Elissa get back to keeping up with her friends!

01/10/2025

Hi all – it feels weird putting up a fundraiser with the terrible emergencies happening right now but we need a little help.

We don’t have water at the Sanctuary now because we discovered a leak in a pipe at our pump house. We thought it was a small, fixable issue that we could repair... but the whole pipe is at risk! The pump house is necessary to get water all over the property to our dozens of barns and coops, so we won't have water anywhere until we can fix the pipe. We filled up water jugs for the animals but it’s not going to last long. The plumber is here now and says it's is going to cost $1150. If you can help us pay the plumber and turn the water back on, please send a small donation our way. Thank you ❤️

Concerns about the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have started to heighten because of the spread to humans ...
01/10/2025

Concerns about the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have started to heighten because of the spread to humans and subsequent deaths. Now that humans are dying some groups have begun to take notice and take the threat of this virus more seriously. But humans are not the first victims of this issue by a long shot. In fact, over 125 MILLION birds have been killed in the past few years when the virus was detected in their flocks. And these killings happened only in order to safeguard profits — not to protect lives.

One of the most major vectors of widespread zoonotic diseases like this is ANIMAL FARMING. If refuse to take part in this industry and value the lives of multiple species instead of just humans, we can work together to PREVENT disease like this. We’ll continue bringing you updates on HPAI as it continues to affect humans and nonhumans across the country and the world.

A big heart from Hootie and Snowbunny to everyone during these winter days. 🖤🤍And thank you so much to our friends at Ar...
01/09/2025

A big heart from Hootie and Snowbunny to everyone during these winter days. 🖤🤍And thank you so much to our friends at Articulate for including us in their very first impact campaign! Employees at Articulate nominated nonprofits they felt deserved grants from the company and we were honored to be awarded a grant. It is so amazing to be included on a list with several large and nationally recognized nonprofits, as a small, grassroots NY animal rescue. This gift makes a huge difference in the lives of the rescued animals here and we’re grateful that our work is seen and supported by you.

A new year is a time for change and we’re all about change here! That’s what we aim to inspire in all the work that we d...
01/09/2025

A new year is a time for change and we’re all about change here! That’s what we aim to inspire in all the work that we do — changes in human lifestyle choices that create a better world for all animals. Meeting these animals face to face starts the gears turning in many humans’ minds…but implementing lifestyle changes can be difficult! Not to worry — we’re here to direct you to resources you can use! Whether you’re looking for help making a change or looking for tools for a friend or family member, here are some suggestions;

is in full swing right now, and annual effort to use the month of January as a jumping off point to keep animals out of your diet, and they host a 31-day challenge you can join!

is another great, supportive community that offers mentor guidance, recipe resources, and more to help folks make the switch away from animal exploitation

has a 10 Weeks to Vegan program available in MULTIPLE languages, from English to Spanish to Vietnamese and more. They have a mentor program as well that you can find support with.

And of course you can always direct people to the “Meet the Animals” section of our website! Reading their rescue stories is a powerful testimony to their sentience, resilience, and individuality and helps reinforce the decision to abstain from animal consumption.
Got more resources? Got success stories from using any of these? Tell us about it!

01/08/2025

We’ve rescued abandoned sheep in the summer the last two years, and each time we have received comments asking why the sheep needed rescue — after all, they looked so happy and free bounding around town! There was so much grass, and sun, why not just leave them alone? Well, this freezing New York winter is one of the reasons we knew these sheep needed rescue and shelter. Even though Walt, Waldo, and Oracle all looked like they were getting along fine on the loose during the warm months, we had this season in the back of our minds.

If these sheep had stayed abandoned in the towns they escaped slaughter in, they would have been forced to face these below freezing temperatures by themselves, without proper shelter and without an adequate food source. They would've had to fight to survive, and been at risk of predation from wild animals.

Thanks to your support we're able to provide Walt, Waldo, Oracle, and all the animals at Woodstock shelter and security during harsh winter weather like this. Please continue to send support to the Sanctuary during these below freezing temperatures—more snow is on the way!

Senior pig Stanley is here with a THANK YOU that’s as big as he is! We’re so pleased to let you all know that if you gav...
01/03/2025

Senior pig Stanley is here with a THANK YOU that’s as big as he is! We’re so pleased to let you all know that if you gave to our 2024 year end campaign, your donations were double or triple matched which made a MAJOR impact on the animals here. Your support is what keeps Woodstock Sanctuary going. Really!

Unfortunately, we didn’t raise all the funds that we needed to, but that just means the work continues. We are still overwhelmed and grateful for all of you who show up for the rescued residents of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary every single year. We hope you are starting your new year feeling as perky as Stanley’s ears on a sunny winter day. ❤️
Let’s spend 2025 working together in rescue, care, education, and advocacy.

Swipe to see Remy’s before and after!🐐✨Remy was just a young goat when he came to Woodstock. Although he had mobility is...
01/02/2025

Swipe to see Remy’s before and after!🐐✨

Remy was just a young goat when he came to Woodstock. Although he had mobility issues due to a birth defect that left him with severely bent front legs, he was tenacious and rambunctious. Remy didn’t give up, and neither did we. Since his arrival, our care team has been hard at work making sure he was comfortable and happy — especially after his amputations. After much medical care and generous donations from our supporters, Remy finally got the wheelchair he needed and is more mobile than ever! He loves wheeling around the barn and out in his pasture with his senior goat friends🥰

Remy’s story was only made possible through people like you — people who care about animals and want to see them get a chance at a happy, long life. Right now, you can be there for animals like Remy who need us by giving a gift! There are only a few hours left in our TRIPLE MATCH, and we need help hitting our goal. Triple your gift for the animals by giving on this post, or read on for other ways to give❤️

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Website: woodstocksanctuary.org
Venmo: -Sanctuary
PayPal: [email protected]
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodstocksanctuary
(Tap our profile highlights for easy link access!)

01/01/2025

River was and is the cutest!!!

Waldo had quite the 2024. Read for that story 🐑💕Waldo was taken from his mom and herd, sent to be killed for his flesh,...
01/01/2025

Waldo had quite the 2024. Read for that story 🐑💕

Waldo was taken from his mom and herd, sent to be killed for his flesh, but he escaped! While he ran and hid, we worked with the community, a wonderful local volunteer, and the kind homeowners whose yard and shed he took refuge in to locate him and keep him safe.

And finally we all were able to safely contain him and bring him home to Woodstock Sanctuary.

Then Waldo met the rest of the sheep herd! Immediate new friends! He now has a big community of sheep and humans who care for him so much.

Thank you if you already gave or supported the animals and Woodstock Sanctuary in any way in 2024. We ❤️ you! And Waldo is here because of YOU.

It’s almost the end of the day and we are still very short of our fundraising goal. We are still quite far away from bei...
01/01/2025

It’s almost the end of the day and we are still very short of our fundraising goal. We are still quite far away from being able to receive our matching funds. Unfortunately not many folks have seen our appeals here on social media and that’s put us way behind. As the year comes to a close please help us continue to care for the over 300 rescued animals here—donations until midnight EST are tripled and time is running out!

12/31/2024

Last live of 2024! From the medical barn

12/31/2024

LAST DAY OF 2024! ALL DONATIONS TRIPLED!

12/31/2024

It’s the LAST DAY of the year and the LAST DAY to have your donation TRIPLE MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary! We are still working to raise the final funds we need — these funds make rescues like Heathcliff’s possible. These final 24 hours are so crucial in determining what rescue and care work we can do in the year ahead. If you haven’t given yet, now is the absolute best time and every amount makes a huge difference in the lives of the rescued animals here. Give now on this post and have your donation TRIPLE MATCHED before time runs out.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
woodstocksanctuary.org/donate🐔
Venmo: -Sanctuary🐷
PayPal: [email protected]🐑

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High Falls, NY
12440

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Elissa’s trip
Elissa’s trip

This week, Elissa and her buddy Robin are headed back to New Jersey! Last month, Elissa got her legs cast so that My Pet's Brace could create custom braces to support her as she deals with arthritis. Robin came along for company, of course — a roadtrip is always better with a friend! And now the two of them need to go back to see how the product fits on Elissa. Aging has a lot of challenges, but we’re here to support our elderly residents and get them the accommodations they need. We’re excited to see the braces and help Elissa get back to keeping up with her friends!

Quiet moments with the rescued residents where they care for each other are some of the most special. Maybelle has known Mikey ever since he was a little calf who escaped slaughter, and today he takes care of her as much as she’s always taken care of him 🤍🖤 #whywoodstock

Hi all – it feels weird putting up a fundraiser with the terrible emergencies happening right now but we need a little help. We don’t have water at the Sanctuary now because we discovered a leak in a pipe at our pump house. We thought it was a small, fixable issue that we could repair... but the whole pipe is at risk! The pump house is necessary to get water all over the property to our dozens of barns and coops, so we won't have water anywhere until we can fix the pipe. We filled up water jugs for the animals but it’s not going to last long. The plumber is here now and says it's is going to cost $1150. If you can help us pay the plumber and turn the water back on, please send a small donation our way. Thank you ❤️

Why did they need rescue?
Why did they need rescue?

We’ve rescued abandoned sheep in the summer the last two years, and each time we have received comments asking why the sheep needed rescue — after all, they looked so happy and free bounding around town! There was so much grass, and sun, why not just leave them alone? Well, this freezing New York winter is one of the reasons we knew these sheep needed rescue and shelter. Even though Walt, Waldo, and Oracle all looked like they were getting along fine on the loose during the warm months, we had this season in the back of our minds. If these sheep had stayed abandoned in the towns they escaped slaughter in, they would have been forced to face these below freezing temperatures by themselves, without proper shelter and without an adequate food source. They would've had to fight to survive, and been at risk of predation from wild animals. Thanks to your support we're able to provide Walt, Waldo, Oracle, and all the animals at Woodstock shelter and security during harsh winter weather like this. Please continue to send support to the Sanctuary during these below freezing temperatures—more snow is on the way!

Johnny Boy said “New year, new me,” and went outside to start practicing his soccer skills. Unfortunately, nobody else from the barn wanted to join him. You’ve got the younger squad who just wants to stay warm inside their stalls, and the older squad who’s too aloof to play ball. 😭 Poor JB! He won’t let that deter him from enjoying the outdoors though, whether he can organize a soccer game or not! #whywoodstock

Sherman and his newly rescued roommates Glinda and Elphaba have a lot of plans for 2025. They have a whole year filled with hopping, nesting, cuddling, and digging ahead. But it’s always a good idea to incorporate more greens into your day—what better way to do that than to increase chewing speed?? We believe in their goals. What are yours this year?

Make a difference in the lives of rescued animals in 2025 by supporting sanctuaries like Woodstock Sanctuary❤️ We didn't hit our year-end match, but thankfully it’s been extended to midnight tonight! Every gift will be TRIPLED! Give by tapping the 🔗 in our bio🫶

Last live of 2024! From the medical barn

LAST DAY OF 2024! ALL DONATIONS TRIPLED!

It’s the LAST DAY of the year and the LAST DAY to have your donation TRIPLE MATCHED by friends of the Sanctuary! We are still working to raise the final funds we need — these funds make rescues like Heathcliff’s possible. These final 24 hours are so crucial in determining what rescue and care work we can do in the year ahead. If you haven’t given yet, now is the absolute best time and every amount makes a huge difference in the lives of the rescued animals here. Give now on this post and have your donation TRIPLE MATCHED before time runs out. OTHER WAYS TO GIVE: woodstocksanctuary.org/donate🐔 Venmo: @Woodstock-Sanctuary🐷 PayPal: [email protected]🐑

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