- tip of the day
- Oink you craving some fuzzy love without the long-term commitment?
- the bite
- Say "cluck you" to euthanasia. Moo-ve your butt and volunteer at a farm sanctuary - a safe haven where homeless animals are protected and treated like the good, earthly neigh-bors they are.
- the benefits
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- It's good for you. We already know that being around animals helps us live longer, and helping out at a farm for a day can be kinda fun, anyway.
- Saving lives. Farm sanctuaries take in animals - such as retired racehorses, former lab rabbits, and livestock too sick to be sold for meat - and care for them (thanks to dedicated volunteers...like, maybe, you).
- Something for the resume. Employers and college admissions boards take into account the fact that you're helping out in the community.
- Picking favorites. Many farm sanctuaries specialize in certain animals, such as ducks, horses, and rabbits - so you can work with your faves.
- personally speaking
- When Jen lived in Ireland, a nearby farm sanctuary was flush with donkeys because they live up to 40 yr and often outlive their owners.
- wanna try?
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- Farm Animal Shelters - directory of farm sanctuaries in 16 states.
- Horsearama - lists almost 50 horse sanctuaries across the United States.
- Farm Sanctuary - donate, or write a letter in support of humane treatment on farms.
