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Stray “Mystery” Birds from Harlem Come Home

Darting through traffic and foraging for food on sidewalks as busses, cars and cabs whizzed by, Autumn turkey and her 13 chicken friends became the talk of New York City when they appeared near a vacant lot on 125th Street in Harlem and mystified residents who are still trying to figure out how they got there. Read more.

Break the Dairy Industry’s Monopoly on School Lunch Programs

From the confinement of veal calves in tiny crates to the torment endured by downed cows en route to slaughter, the dairy industry is responsible for unconscionable cruelty. Help end extreme animal suffering by asking the USDA to break the dairy industry's monopoly on the National School Lunch Program.

           Every Vote Counts, Especially for
           Animals in California

Nadia Hen California voters have a monu-mental opportunity to make a difference for millions of animals. The Yes On Prop 2 campaign seeks to give farm animals enough room to turn around, lie down and extend their limbs - a far cry from the conditions that hens, breeding sows and veal calves currently live in. Please take action now!

Shop with Compassion

Danny The choices we make about the morsels we munch and garments we sport may seem insignificant. But in reality they make a world of difference, especially to the animals exploited for food and clothing. Order our updated Guide to Compassionate Living for a comprehensive list of companies that offer great animal-free products.

Help Farm Animals 365 Days a Year!

Cheri By joining our Monthly Pledge Program, you help ensure crucial funding for our rescue, education and advocacy efforts. This convenient program allows you to automatically deduct a specified amount from your bank account or apply donations directly to your credit card every month.
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Upcoming Events

BOOK TOUR: Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur has been traveling the country to promote his best-selling book Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. You can catch Gene at one of these upcoming presentations/book signings:
- October 12, 2008, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 1 Ferry Building
- October 14, 2008, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 100 Larkin Street
- October 17, 2008, PORTLAND, OR, Lewis & Clark Law School
WALK FOR FARM ANIMALS: You talk the talk why not walk the Walk? Sign up for a Walk near you!

Upcoming Walks:

October 11, 2008, CHICAGO, IL 319 W. North Ave.
October 11, 2008, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 950 E. Van Buren St.
October 11, 2008, WILMINGTON, NC Wrightsville Beach Park
October 12, 2008, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1 Ferry Building with special guest Colleen Patrick Goudreau, co-founder of Compassionate Cooks and author of the award-winning cookbook The Joy of Vegan Baking
October 18, 2008, BALTIMORE, MD Sherwood Parking Lot on Sherwood Ave.
October 18, 2008, BANGOR, PA 1515 Ridge Rd.
October 18, 2008, BEL AIR, MD Williams St. and Ellendale St.
October 18, 2008, LANCASTER, PA Buchanan Park Pavilion
October 18, 2008, PHOENIX, AZ 67 W. Culver St.
October 18, 2008, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Mitchell Park
October 18, 2008, ST. LOUIS, MO Robert E Glazebrook Community Park
October 18, 2008, TORONTO, CANADA Woodbine Beach Park/Beaches Boardwalk
October 19, 2008, DURHAM, NC Broad St. and Perry St.
October 19, 2008, KALAMAZOO, MI Bronson Park
October 25, 2008, IOWA CITY, IA 600 E. College St.
October 25, 2008, PORTLAND, OR 925 NW Davis St.
October 26, 2008, GREENVILLE, SC Cleveland Park
October 26, 2008, STATE COLLEGE, PA Sunset Park
October 26, 2008, SYCAMOMRE, IL Downtown Sycamore
October 26, 2008, LISBON, CT Lisbon Meadows Park
October 26, 2008, SAN DIEGO, CA corner of 5th Ave and Harbor Dr.

October 18, 2008, Party for the Pigs: A benefit for the survivors of the Midwest flood disaster
November 22, 2008, Celebrations FOR the Turkeys at our CA and NY Shelters

BULLETIN

Watch two exclusive new Yes on Prop 2 television ads airing in California featuring veterinarians Kate Hurley and Jeff Smith.

Featuring Kate Hurley

Featuring Jeff Smith

OUR BLOGS

October 8, 2008 - It has been a busy October so far at our New York Shelter, where we are preparing to see many of the Iowa pigs off to their new homes across the country. Read more.

October 10, 2008 - We’ve be hearing a lot lately about our country’s economic woes and the $700 billion federal bailout that was recently signed into law by President Bush to bolster our nation’s financial institutions. As usual, agribusiness was engaged and working to garner public support for its own special projects. Read more.