📢Sound on📢
If you watch our stories, you’ve seen our late night cuddle cam pics- but how about a video for the grid?
You’ve of course got Mo and her baby girl Luxe snuggling, but you’re also blessed with the sound of Flower (lower right corner) snoring and Herbie blasting into the stall past Flower for the coveted snuggle spot with Binx.
The families and friendships at IFS are just heartwarming, don’t ya think?
Y’all- we just partnered with @midnightreatss and could not be more excited!!!!
Starting right NOW, all ordered placed on the Midnight Treats website will benefit the residents of IFS. What could be better? You get ooey-gooey treats delivered to your door AND you help IFS!🎉
Head on over to their page now to order!
🌟2024-the Year of the Water Buffalo!🌟
As we reflect on 2024, we at Iowa Farm Sanctuary are astonished to share that we have spent over $200,000 on veterinary care for our rescued farmed animals. One of those farmed animals is named Phill and he has a story that truly embodies resilience and hope- all that IFS stands for.
Summer 2024, Phill witnessed the unimaginable: the slaughter of his friend right before his eyes. When he realized he and his remaining friends were next in line, he made a courageous escape. In a heartbreaking turn of events, authorities mistook Phill as a threat and shot him in the chest. But Phill was undeterred; his spirit remained unbroken as he continued his quest for freedom, ultimately leading him and his friends to safety.
After being found in a quarry and receiving the necessary medical care, Phill and his companions now find solace at our sanctuary, where they will live the rest of their days free from fear and harm.
As we step into 2025 we invite you to join us in our mission to rescue and care for more animals like Phill and his friends. Your year-end, tax-deductible donation can make a significant difference in the lives of countless animals in need and help make rescues like Phill’s possible.
❤️ **Please consider making your donation today and help us create a brighter future for farmed animals.** ❤️
Thank you for your support, this work is made possible by YOUR generosity!
🍪Will you consider a year end donation to help ensure our cow cookie jar stays full?
Snack time is serious business around here and for just $12, you can buy an entire bag of nutritious treats for our residents!
Come on, don’t you think they deserve it?💚🙏
🎉🐄 Happy 1st Birthday, Sheldon! 🎂
One year ago, on the winter solstice, a precious calf was born. After losing his best friend, Tay, we thought we might lose Herbie to a broken heart. Herbie was beyond depressed when Tay died and even fell gravely ill, but Sheldon stepped in just when we needed him most.
Sheldon embodies the spirit of the solstice—bringing light and hope during a challenging time. His presence has not only healed Herbie’s heart but has also created an unbreakable bond between them.
Today, as we celebrate Sheldon, we also celebrate the power of new beginnings and the joy of friendship. Here’s to many more years of happiness together!
Happy Birthday to the cow who healed our hearts. We love you She’ll!
I imagine that witnessing your bottle baby chew their first cud is similar to how a human mother feels when their kid takes their first steps- lil baby Peanut is growing up!!! 😭
For over a year now, I have avoided posting videos and photos of Tay- it is so painful to look back and see her absolute zest for life that was torn away from her, from me, from everyone who cherished her.
Now that Tay’s mother and Grandmother are here, it feels a bit easier to relive those moments, knowing a very big piece of who Tay was, is now here. Safe and loved forever.
It’s the eyebrows for me!😭
Ya know what is mind blowing to think about? If not for farm sanctuaries across the country- precious, innocent souls like Peanut would almost undoubtedly end up at a livestock auction.
It’s heartbreaking to think of all of the incredibly vulnerable beings who arrive confused and terrified at a sale barn- poked and prodded into place, only to be passed off to the highest bidder, often times for pennie’s on the dollar. No background checks, no home visits, in fact most are purchased to be killed immediately.
That was Peanuts fate if we didn’t take him. In fact, almost every animal surrender request we get says something to the effect of “I hate to take them to the sale barn.” The harsh reality of the work that we do is that if we don’t help, the animal at hand will be killed.
Please support sanctuaries, we are their only hope.
