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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day More Sustainably

The season of love is here again, that time of year when people engage in the mass overconsumption of gifts that aren’t great for animals, people, or the planet. But is there a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day more sustainably?

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Winter Emergency Support

Winter can place a strain on essential care resources, and we need your support today to help ensure the safety and care of nearly 400 rescued animals at the Sanctuary.

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Why Woodstock: Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is the largest single giving day of the year! With 400 animals in our care and another year of rescue and advocacy ahead, we need to know we can count on your support.

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Preparing for Winter at The Sanctuary

As temperatures drop below freezing this week our team is working to insulate the barns, and stock up on enough hay to last the next two months.

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How did sheep get here?

Let’s break down the common misconceptions about sheep who are bred and used for their wool.

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Fair Coalition: Our Progress For 2023

We are pleased to share some of the Fair Coalition’s progress from 2023 and say thank you to everyone who participated, shared our content and helped us spread awareness about the realities of state and county fairs.

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Dear fairlife, We Need to Talk

After sharing our frustration at the New York Governor's announcement last week that a new fairlife dairy production facility is planned for Monroe County, we got a DM from a fairlife-affiliated brand…

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Mothers of Sanctuary

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’re so happy to be home to so many incredible rescued moms who are able to live out the rest of their lives safe and loved.

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Save the Birds: Our New Bird Initiative

We have so many projects we’d love to fulfill this year in an effort to provide the best care possible for our birds and to keep rescuing! Learn about our new bird initiative.

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Petition to Tractor Supply: Stop Selling Chicks 

We just launched a new petition asking Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to stop selling baby chickens and ducks as part of their seasonal inventory.

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The Birds Behind The Headlines

Yet again with the backyard chickens. As a sanctuary for farmed animals, including hundreds of chickens, ducks, and turkeys rescued from farms, we have been fighting to keep our birds safe from bird flu since early last year. 

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What Does It Mean To "Go Vegan"?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already curious about what being vegan means. Maybe you’ve tried in the past but couldn’t stick with it, or maybe you’re participating in a vegan challenge like Veganuary.

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