Farm Sanctuary

Rescue, education, and advocacy for farm animals.
🐄🐖🐐🐑🐓🦃 Farm Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization and the first farm animal rescue in the United States.
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Since 1986, we’ve been dedicated to changing the world for farm animals. Here, we know them as sentient beings worthy of compassion and care, not just commodities. Through collaborative efforts, we can create lasting change and pave the way for a brighter future for farm animals everywhere.

07/09/2025

What's cuter than a piglet and their emotional support plushie piglet? 💕

07/08/2025

Friends, not food. Always. 💕 🐷

07/07/2025

We know this is a tough watch, but cows like Jackie often face the loss of their baby, even repeatedly, if they're in the dairy industry. Jackie loved deeply, and like so many cows, she cried out for the calf taken from her.

But Jackie’s story didn’t end in heartbreak. She met Dixon, a calf we rescued after he was taken from his own mom. And when they found each other, something beautiful happened: healing.

Animals form real bonds. They love, grieve, and feel — just like we do. But in animal agriculture, those bonds are broken for profit.

But Jackie’s story didn’t end in heartbreak. She met Dixon, a calf we rescued after he was separated from his mom on a dairy farm. And when they found each other, something beautiful happened: healing.

No mom should have to go through that. That’s why we choose compassion, always. 💚

07/05/2025

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 these markets often live in filthy and cramped conditions and may be able to see and hear others being killed.💔

As a male Jersey/Holstein cross, Westley was considered a byproduct of the dairy industry because he'd never grow up to produce milk for profit. Since the demand for dairy products is so high, calves like Westley are separated from their mother within days, so humans can drink their milk instead. They're then often slaughtered at a young age for veal or beef, because that's one of the only ways a farmer can profit off them—the less time an animal needs care, the more money a farm can bring in.

Thankfully, Westley's city days are long behind him, and he's safe at sanctuary. 💚

07/03/2025

What's your favorite plant-based dish for Fourth of July celebrations? 🌱

07/02/2025

Summer mode activated ☀️🐷.

07/01/2025

George pig can’t stop smiling when he sees his favorite people — and honestly, we can’t stop smiling when we see him either! 💕

George was born at a petting zoo — a place many consider wholesome and family-friendly. But behind the scenes, life for the animals is often anything but fun. Babies like George are taken from their mothers and eventually sold, slaughtered, or used to breed more babies to keep the cycle going.

But at Farm Sanctuary, George’s story took a different turn, and now for the rest of his life, George will be valued for the unique individual he is, rather than for what humans think farm animals like him can give us.

He's someone, NOT something. 💚

06/30/2025

Them: "Why don't you eat animals?"

Us:

06/28/2025

When we rescued Carlton, he was 100 pounds underweight and chained by the neck, left alone in a yard with no water or shelter. 💔

Like so many male calves born into the dairy industry, Carlton had been purchased to be raised for beef, but his care was neglected.

It’s safe to say that sanctuary healed Carlton, and now he’s helping his herd heal, too.

We’re so proud of how far he’s come!

This Dairy Month, we’re reflecting on stories like Carlton’s and the industry practices that make sanctuary necessary. Every calf deserves safety, care, and the chance to just be a cow.. 💕

06/26/2025

Go, Squid, go!

Before his rescue, Squid suffered a broken leg that didn’t heal correctly, making mobility difficult. Once he was in our care, we knew a cart could help him regain mobility.

Revisit the heartwarming moment he tested out the cart, making navigating his new home a breeze!

Despite his rough start in life, Squid is one of the sweetest guys. He can be friends with anyone—even humans! He adores his care team and looks forward to his bedtime cuddles. 💚

06/25/2025

Our Farm Sanctuary family recently lost a very dear friend, Frank steer. 💔

In 2016, Frank ran for his life after he courageously fled from a NYC slaughterhouse right onto the campus of York College in Queens.

Videos from the scene showed a frightened and misunderstood bull who went to the only thing he knew was safe in a sea of unfamiliar sights and sounds: grass.

Frank's reaction shouldn't have been a surprise to hundreds of onlookers as they cheered, laughed, and took videos on their phones. Terrified, he ran at and tossed any obstacles in his way, which is why police at the scene labeled him "dangerous and vicious." However, a better description would've been "terrified."

Thankfully, Frank's story had a happy ending: the slaughterhouse decided Frank deserved a second chance, and he found a home at our NY sanctuary. Because Frank got a second chance, he got to live a life so many farm animals never will — full of friendship, love, and freedom.

Though Frank is no longer with us, we'll never forget that he was a hero for farm animals everywhere. 💚

06/23/2025

Farm animals want to feel loved like the cats and dogs we welcome into our homes.

They're someone—not something. 💚

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3100 Aikens Road
Watkins Glen, NY
14891

Website

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/, https://linktr.ee/farmsanctuary

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