Category Archives: Sanctuaries

Last week I joined many others in a massive rescue effort after 50,000 egg-laying hens had been abandoned at a California factory farm. They were left locked in battery cages without food or water for two weeks. By the time … Continue reading →

On July 1, 2012, a ban on the sale and production of foie gras will take effect in California. Foie gras is the diseased fatty liver of a duck who was force-fed three times a day for four weeks until … Continue reading →

In this episode I’m taking you to Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary‘s first annual Toast to the Turkey’s event to honor the rescued turkeys of Harvest Home. Harvest Home is a safe place for abused, abandoned or injured domestic and farm animals. … Continue reading →

During my trip to Maryland I had the pleasure of staying at a good friend’s vegan farm house. I got to let the sheep out in the morning, hang with the chickens, feed the animals and more. What fun! I … Continue reading →

Before you go out and purchase “humane” meat, “cage free” or “free range” eggs, or “organic” animal products, take a few minutes to research what these deceptive labels actually mean. As it turns out, they don’t mean much at all … Continue reading →

My good friend Stephanie Ernst, who writes the animal rights blog over at change.org, posted a compelling blog entry about sheep and wool today.  She wrote about common practices in the wool industry that are unbelievably barbaric and painful to … Continue reading →

At the 2009 Farm Sanctuary Hoe Down in Watkins Glen, NY, I had the opportunity to speak with Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. He talks about the sanctuary, how it started, some of the major problems with … Continue reading →