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Around October 4th, 2011, approximately 80 very young commercial “broiler” chickens (info on the breed here) crammed in a shipping crate apparently fell off a truck. The crate was found by Animal Control in Rockland County and the chicks were taken to the Hi Tor Animal Shelter to be cared for while a home was   Read More →

On October 27th singer/songwriter Jeff Mangum — the creative force behind Neutral Milk Hotel — graced an enthralled crowd of excited fans with a super-intimate performance benefiting the Sanctuary.  This was one of the first in a series of shows ending Jeff’s decade-long haitus.  Jeff and the fans were great, and a highlight of the   Read More →

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Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is in need of critical repairs and infrastructure upgrades to help keep the animals healthy and safe, and the sanctuary grounds visitor- and neighbor-friendly. We meant to send you HERE.

Longtime supporter Brett Wyker will be challenging himself to complete Smuttynose Brewing Co’s punishing 26 mile full marathon this b in scenic Portsmouth, NH. To raise some scratch for the sanctuary and inspire him as he runs, Brett is asking kind supporters to pledge $1 a mile for Woodstock Sanctuary. How cool is that? Thanks,   Read More →

WFAS Director Jenny Brown was on WAMC’s show “The Roundtable” this morning, talking about Kayli the cow and more! Jenny Brown on WAMC – Talking about Kayli the Cow and more

Kayli, a young “beef breed” cow, made a dash for her life from a slaughterhouse just outside of Philadelphia. See video at bottom. June 18th: She was being loaded into the holding pen of the Madina Live Poultry market where goats, sheep, chickens and other animals awaited death. This particular market is a Halal slaughterhouse   Read More →

We know little about where these guys came from originally but they were dumped at NYC’s Animal Care & Control (the “pound”) with the comment “end of school year, animals no longer needed” — and so it’s a safe guess they were part of a school egg-hatching project. What is certain is that they’re cute   Read More →

WFAS received a call recently from a farm manager in NY willing to spare the lives of 12 beautiful, 9 year old female sheep.   We were told that they are “too old to breed and would not make for good flesh if killed”.  Sadly, we are unable to welcome the sheep to our sanctuary and   Read More →

You may have heard about the July 7. 2011, agreement between Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and United Egg Producers (see NY Times article) which calls for a series of proposed federal standards to be put into place over 18 years intending to improve the lives of laying hens. These reforms would include   Read More →

Philly was found in a filthy junkyard behind the Halal slaughterhouse just outside of Philadelphia (where Kayli the cow had made her now-famous escape). We believe she must has escaped the same market herself and was looking for food and safety in an adjacent lot. Clearly terrified of humans, Philly gave Farm Manager Sheila Hyslop   Read More →

A day of sun and a day of rain add up to good times at the annual Woodstock Sanctuary Jamboree! July 2nd & 3rd – pristine sunshine on Saturday created record attendance, and torrential rain on Sunday provided for an intimate experience under the tent watching some amazing musicians perform and chowing down on lots   Read More →

GRAZE THE ROOF! Despite threatening skies, a GREAT time was had at this swank soirée to benefit the work of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary! Guests enjoyed inventive veggie cuisine from Verité Catering, luscious libations, fire-spinning by Derek Goodwin, belly dancing by Mariyah, drumming and percussion by Raquy and the Caveman, live DJ Brian Shapiro and   Read More →

A new video by our pals at Mercy for Animals is an excellent overview of the evils of modern factory farming.  You owe it to yourself and the animals to watch it and pass it on. Warning: not appropriate for children.

Due out in September 2011, ‘Home On The Range’ is a benefit compilation CD that will feature songs by Moby, Yoko Ono, Nellie McKay, Joy Askew, The Dead Stars on Hollywood, and a still-growing list of other amazing artists. It is presented by the nonprofit organization Compassionate Farming Educational Initiative. All proceeds from the sale   Read More →

SEE VIDEO BELOW. Summer came to us very young with two other female lambs in 2007.  They had all been seized from a horrible neglect case in which many other lambs died before their rescue.  It was the middle of winter and we did not yet have our Animal Rehabilitation Center built, and so they   Read More →