Albie escaped slaughter with a leg injury so severe it required amputation. He thrived in sanctuary despite his disability and lived to be nearly 18 years of age! Albie was a gentle goat and, even in his later years, could still be found venturing out into the pasture with his friends.

Antonio was born in sanctuary after a whistleblower saved his mother Julia from extreme abuse and slaughter. Julia gave birth to 16 piglets at Farm Sanctuary the day after her rescue, too many for her injured body to nurture. Woodstock Sanctuary took in two of them, Antonio and his sister Bertha. Antonio had a heart of gold and loved belly rubs. We will never forget his smiley face.

Dylan was tied to a post, left to die, when a kind couple spotted him and negotiated his surrender. Dylan lived a bold, joy-filled life and he was usually the first one in the barn waiting for breakfast every morning.

Great patriarch of the sheep herd, Ashton was found wandering in Queens, having saved his own life. Ashton lived to the impressive age of 16 and was easily recognized by his missing ear and his powerful voice.

Beatrice was born on a commercial turkey farm but was spared the usual fate when she was purchased as a Thanksgiving gift to someone. Unable to care for this rapidly growing bird, the person sought a new home for Beatrice, and she found her way to Woodstock Sanctuary. She lived an astonishing eleven years and was so gentle.

In 2011, Olive was spotted running along Route 28 near Woodstock, New York. She was reported to the police and SPCA, who called us to step in once they brought her to a safe place. Olive truly became the queen of the pigs! She was loved by so many, and her big ears—and even bigger personality—made her impossible to forget. Olive shared a space with her best bud, Stanley, but she made the rules.

After she was hatched for a school project, a kind family brought Kiwi home and intended to care for her for life. Sadly, Kiwi was attacked by a predator and left with a spinal injury, unable to walk. The family reached out to find help and she spent five happy years here alongside her duck friends! She traveled the Sanctuary in her wheelchair, loved her daily water therapy, and became a true icon to staff and visitors alike.

Caeser was rescued in 2015 from a petting zoo in New Jersey. He spent the first six years of his life in a small pen with one donkey. They lived in filthy, deplorable conditions with no grass or room to roam. In sanctuary, Caesar quickly befriended the fellow cows, especially Dylan. He was a gentle giant who could often be see jumping for joy in the pasture.

Dolly was rescued from a neglect case in 2016. She was kept in a small concrete enclosure set up as a family’s private “petting zoo.” In her seven years of sanctuary, she became the queen of the goat and sheep barn, where she was a protector of her small companions.

Born on a dairy farm, Fawn fell in a concrete pit, breaking both front legs, and she did not receive medical attention. A kind individual intervened and began to care for Fawn, but when her mobility worsened, her new companion reached out for help. After multiple surgeries, Fawn arrived at Woodstock Fawn Sanctuary and grew to be the carefree, happy cow she always deserved to be. Although Fawn faced many challenges, she lived an amazing life with the best care possible for six years.

Ernie was bought for a child and, when the child “lost interest,” their parent threatened to feed Ernie to coyotes. Once safe in his bunny barn and yard, Ernie was adventurous! He lived nearly 12 years and spent a decade of his life here at Woodstock Sanctuary, where he was affectionately known as “Big Ern.”

Clyde was found in rough shape wandering the streets of New York City. He had likely escaped a live-kill market/slaughterhouse. Clyde was very particular about his friends, but if he liked you, he LOVED you, and you would be rewarded with lots of dancing and cuddles. Clyde danced his way into the hearts of countless volunteers and visitors. In a world where most roosters are killed at mere months of age, Clyde lived to be over 10 years old.

Kayli escaped a live-kill market and, after a great deal of publicity, was granted a pardon from slaughter by the governor. She spent ten years alongside her best friend Maybelle, and these two stepped in to co-parent Colin and Woody when they were rescued as babies. She is remembered for her fierce, powerful personality.

Rescued in 2018, Muscovy duck Rob Zombie was initially rescued by Wild Bird Fund in NYC before finding his forever home at Woodstock Sanctuary. Rob had a huge circle of friends in his barn, but was particularly close with fellow Muscovy Sheri Moon. He loved to chat animatedly in the sunshine and nap in the yard surrounded by his flock. He even had some visits from his namesake, the human Rob Zombie.

Ralphie and his friend Elvis were rescued together from a dairy farm as calves. A kind individual viewing the farm property convinced the farm’s owner to surrender them to sanctuary care. Ralphie enjoyed so many years of friendship and was deeply bonded with Elvis, rarely leaving his side.

Like so many thousands of chickens, Ash was hatched to be sold to customers at a Tractor Supply Store, but she was considered a “reject/throw-away” because of her wry neck. Ash was originally rescued by a sanctuary in Virginia before relocating to New York. She enjoyed being held by her caregivers, especially while she received her laser therapy, and was extremely close with her chicken friend, Esther.