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New Sanctuary Map Helps Connect Volunteers With Animal Sanctuaries in Need
As farmed animal sanctuaries struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, a handy guide shows people the facilities across the country that are currently offering volunteer opportunities, as well as ones that are open for visits and donations.
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You Can Now Tour 10 Animal Sanctuaries in One Day
The Great Farm Sanctuary Tour, held virtually on July 25, will give digital visitors a peek inside animal sanctuaries across the country.
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82-Year-Old Vegan to Run 100K For Animals in the UK
Englishman Paul Youd is taking on the challenge of running 10 kilometers each day for 10 days to raise funds for England’s Dean Farm Trust animal sanctuary.
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Judge Grants Carole Baskin Control of Joe Exotic’s Former Zoo
The Big Cat Rescue sanctuary owner will soon take over the 16 acres of land Exotic previously used for his GW Zoo.
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Animal Sanctuary Rescues 1,000 Chickens From Egg Farm Struggling During COVID-19
Animal Place chartered two planes to bring the hens from an Iowa egg farm to its California sanctuary.
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Joaquin Phoenix Urges Everyone to Adopt a Mother Cow for Mother’s Day
In February, the Oscar-winning actor rescued mother cow Liberty and her baby calf Indigo from slaughter and wants their first Mother’s Day together at Farm Sanctuary to be the best ever.
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Pennsylvania Animal Sanctuary Goes Digital to Allow Supporters to Connect With Animals From Home
As people are sheltering at home, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is providing new ways to connect with its rescued farmed animals through four online programs.
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New Vegan Show Will Debut on Animal Planet in Early April
New series Saved by the Barn will highlight the lives of rescued farmed animals at Barn Sanctuary in Michigan.
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Canada Plans to Release Captive Whales to New Home at Nova Scotia Sanctuary
The Whale Sanctuary Project is building a 40-hectare inlet to accommodate marine animals set free by Canada’s recently passed Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act.
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Joaquin Phoenix Rescues Cow and Her Week-Old Calf from Slaughterhouse
The award-winning actor puts his powerful Oscars speech into action by rescuing mother cow Liberty and her baby Indigo from certain death, allowing them to live out their lives at Farm Sanctuary.
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Animal “Rescuer” Charged with Felony After 600 Animal Corpses Are Found at “Sanctuary”
Animal-rights advocates take concerted action to bring Corinne DiLorenzo to justice after a mass animal grave was uncovered at her EARTH Animal Sanctuary in Illinois.
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Instagram’s Official Account Promotes Vegan Activist Sammantha Fisher
In a video created by the social media behemoth—which now has 7.2 million views—Instagram showcases the vegan photographer at an animal sanctuary.
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