The Farm Sanctuary Movement: A Growing Vision of Compassion

Gene Baur, founder of Farm Sanctuary, is pictured with Saffron the bull. Saffron was rescued from a dairy farm at two days old, where he would have been raised for beef or veal. Screenshot from "Meet the Animals at Farm Sanctuary LA with Gene Baur" YouTube video, 2024. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Savannah Ray Reynolds Valley News Intern Farm sanctuaries are reshaping how people view and interact with farmed animals, emerging as places that offer safety, care, and advocacy for those animals rescued from industrial farms. Originally established as safe havens for animals in need, sanctuaries like Farm Sanctuary have grown into beacons of compassion, challenging traditional perspectives and advancing humane treatment. Through rescue and rehabilitation, these sanctuaries provide animals with safe, dignified lives while educating the public on the importance of compassion and ethical care for all creatures. Industrial farming practices often confine animals in cramped spaces and limit their access to natural environments, leading to physical and emotional suffering. Sanctuaries are
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