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April 8, 2009

		BULLETIN Join the Farm Sanctuary team! New job openings now posted. OUR BLOGS April 7, 2009 - I have a love/hate relationship with the types of behavioral experiments that are done on chickens, sheep and other farm animals. To one extent, they prove to the public that yes, these animals are intelligent ... read more. April 6, 2009 - Last week, the Haggadah for the Liberated Lamb arrived in the mail. I nearly plotzed! I eagerly opened to a random page and found this ... read more. April 6, 2009 - Our entrenched industrialized farming system needs to be reformed, both through combating inhumane and harmful practices, and through promoting better alternatives. Read more. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4/09 - Meet Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur in Ithaca, NY and Iowa City, IA 4/18 - 4/26/09 - Delaware Week for Animals 5/2/09 (Orland, CA and Watkins Glen, NY) - Shelter Tour Season Begins! 5/16 - 5/17/09 (Orland, CA) - California Country Hoe Down IN THE NEWS INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL March 19, 2009 It started at the stockyards: Banning downed cattle ABOUT.COM March 17, 2009 Slaughter of Downed Cows Banned in US WETM CHANNEL 18 March 12, 2009 Working on the Farm FOR THE ANIMALS FEATURED MERCHANDISE NEW! Farm Sanctuary Messenger Bag $24 NEW! Farm Sanctuary Organic Caps $22 JOIN US ON THESE SOCIAL NETWORKS!
	Spring Brings Second Chance for Piglet It’s a bird … it’s a p*** … no … it’s Fiona: the newest piglet at our New York Shelter! Running, leaping and bounding with wild abandon, this bundle of energy moves faster than a speeding bullet, propelled forward by the joy of being free. Read more.

	A Prescription for Disaster As factory farms have crammed more animals into tighter spaces, pharmaceuticals have become regular tools of the trade, leading to unintended consequences: more antibiotic resistant germs. Now legislation has been introduced in Congress to stop this reckless behavior. Take action.

	Visitor Season Begins May 2 Spring has arrived at our shelters and the animals are eager to meet you! Make plans now to tour our sanctuaries, browse our visitor centers, stay overnight in one of our cabins, and have an experience you’ll remember forever. Get more details.

	Stop the Slaughter of American Horses If passed, the federal bill HR 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009, will effectively stop the slaughter of all American horses by banning their shipment to foreign slaughterhouses. Find out how you can help.

	Are You Ready for the Country? A rejuvenating weekend at our California Shelter is just the ticket to getting revved up to help farm animals in need. Join us for inspiring talks, cooking demos and tons of fun on May 16 & 17 at our Country Hoe Down!

	Introduce a Green Food Resolution Harness the power of local government and introduce a Green Food Resolution in your community. By passing this resolution, your local government officially recognizes the importance of a sustainable food system and eating lower on the food chain. Learn more.

	Remembering Mayfly The sole survivor of a school hatching project, Mayfly was rescued in 2002, transforming from a tiny chick into an amazing rooster who filled the lives of others with nothing but wonder and joy for seven incredible years. Read more and see his memorial slideshow.

	Veg-friendly Earth Day This Earth Day, help raise awareness about the connection between our diet and the health of the p***t. Use these helpful tips as your guide and get one of our “The Power is on Your Plate” PSAs aired on your local radio station.

	Rainbow Bridge Memorial The Rainbow Bridge Memorial offers a unique way for you to honor and memorialize your animal friends, or those of family and friends, while helping to support the lifelong care of hundreds more residing at Farm Sanctuary’s shelters. Learn more.

	A Fresh Start for Spring From top athletes to Nobel laureates, more and more people are recognizing that plant-based diets are better for the animals, our health and the Earth. Looking to make a fresh start this spring? Learn more about adopting a compassionate vegan lifestyle.
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