"Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225."
Lamb @ FARM SANCTUARY
Farm Sanctuary operates two shelters, one in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York, which is 175 acres, and one near Black Butte Lake in northern California, which is 300 acres. These shelters “rescue, rehabilitate and provide lifelong care for hundreds of animals who have been rescued from stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses.” At these sanctuaries, once deprived animals are nourished back to health and given plenty of food, rest, and wide open spaces in which to roam!
Oliver @ FARM SANCTUARY
When you walk through the pastures, you'll see frolicking calves, who once only knew pain and suffering in veal crates. As you enter the barns, you'll see pigs slumbering in soft straw — a tremendous change from a cold, filthy stockyard pen. Everywhere you look, you'll see animals who have suffered untold agony and cruelty. Only now, you'll witness these animals experiencing the joys of freedom for the first time in their lives.”
Vote yes to protect horses on issue HR 503:
https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=127
Seek justice for 925 Pigs:
To end crate confinement: Enact a prevention of farm animal cruelty law by contacting state legislatures
https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=188
Support prevention of farm animal cruelty:
https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=332
End the use of live animals in combat trauma training:
https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=191
Stop antibiotic abuse on factory farms
https://secure2.convio.net/fsi/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=341
Thanks for posting this Nicole! The petitions are so important!!
ReplyDeleteHR 503 has passed the House but not the Senate yet, so it still needs our support!!
Such a good choice, Heather. And thanks for the petition info. I signed....so sad, selfish, and sickening.
ReplyDeleteI was aware of the other issues but didn't realize animals were used in combat trauma training. Thank you for an excellent article and for all the petitions.
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