Your Help Needed to Seal Loophole for Downed Cattle

On August 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule on the “Disposition of Downer Cattle,” and is now seeking your input. Please send your comments today, supporting the USDA’s proposed rule that all downed cattle, including those who become downed after inspection, be banned from slaughter. Don’t miss this prime opportunity to speak up for suffering animals, especially in light of the recent high-profile exposés of the routine, brutal abuse of downed animals by the meat industry. Comments are due by September 29, 2008 but please send yours in today, and encourage your family and friends to do the same! Please take action now to help downed animals.

Open Your Heart and Home to Animals in Need

At Farm Sanctuary, cows, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals are family and receive all the love and special care they need for life. Between our two shelters in New York and California we currently provide refuge for more than 1,200 rescued animals while responding to hundreds of cruelty reports and urgent placement requests from people across the nation. When our shelters are at capacity we depend on compassionate people like you to help us come to the aid of suffering animals. If you can open your heart and home to animals in need please join our Farm Animal Adoption Network today.

Veganic Farming: A Growing Trend

Although organic farmers avoid synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and genetically modified crops, many still use animal manures and slaughterhouse byproducts like bone, blood and fish meal; however, a growing trend in organic farming, called “veganic farming,” is bringing about some big changes in the way food is grown. Combining organic farming methods with vegan philosophy, veganic farmers are cultivating a better way to grow safe, healthy and animal-friendly food. Learn more.

Leave a Legacy of Compassion for Farm Animals

By including Farm Sanctuary in your estate plans you can ensure that farm animals are protected from cruelty for years to come. Members who have made a bequest to Farm Sanctuary through their will, life insurance policy or other planned gift are recognized as part of the Legacy Society. For more information, please click here or call 607-583-2225 ext. 237.

Upcoming Events and Bulletins

• BOOK TOUR: Catch Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur at one of the following presentations and book signings to promote Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food.
  
  • September 3, 2008, KITCHENER, ON Victoria Park Pavilion
  • September 6, 2008, TORONTO, ON 24th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair
  • September 12, 2008, SEDONA, AZ Raw Spirit Festival
  • September 14, 2008, SANTA FE, NM Garcia Street Books
  • September 16, 2008, ALBUQUERQUE, NM UNM School of Law
  • September 22, 2008, AUSTIN, TX BookPeople



• WALK FOR FARM ANIMALS: You talk the talk why not walk the Walk? Click here to sign up for a Walk near you!
  Upcoming Walks:
  
  September 13, 2008, BUFFALO, NY Unity Church, Delaware Ave.
  September 14, 2008, ANN ARBOR, MI Hudson Hills Metro Park
  September 20, 2008, VENTURA, CA Park Plaza
  September 20, 2008, WASHINGTON, DC Dupont Circle
  September 20, 2008, CHARLOTTE, NC Uptown 7th at Church St.
  September 20, 2008, VANCOUVER, BC 2nd Beach at Stanley Park
  September 21, 2008, PRINCETON, NJ Princeton University



• September 20-21, 2008, WATKINS GLEN SHELTER, Farm Animal Care Conference

BULLETIN

Voting ends on August 31, so please vote today for Farm Sanctuary as your FAVORITE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION and your FAVORITE ANIMAL SANCTUARY!

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Midwest Flood Pig Rescue Blog

August 28, 2008 - Our work with the pigs in the weeks since three of the pregnant sows rescued from the Midwest floods gave birth has kept us in a state of emotional flux…
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