3 Amazing Places to Adopt a Turkey This Holiday Season
Why Adopt a Turkey?
Every year, animal sanctuaries rescue as many turkeys as they can from that ugly fate, for which vegetarians and vegans everywhere are truly thankful.
However, these sanctuaries are then responsible for the expenses associated with saving lives…the medical costs of rehabilitating injured or otherwise traumatized birds, and the costs of feeding and sheltering them for the rest of their natural lives.
That's Where YOU Come In!
When you sponsor a turkey at a sanctuary, you are helping to pay for these expenses, thus contributing to the health and happiness of your adopted bird. You also are likely providing some much-needed anxiety relief to sanctuary workers, who may worry whether their donations will be enough to provide continued care for their animal friends.
3 Amazing Places Where You Can Adopt a Turkey
1. Farm Sanctuary
Since 1986,
Begun the year of its founding, the Adopt a Turkey Project encourages people to sponsor a turkey at Thanksgiving instead of eating one.
Be sure to check out our interview with Gene Baur, the founder of

2. The Gentle Barn
The Gentle Barn is currently home to 170 animals, including (but not limited to!) cows, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, donkeys, chickens, turkeys, llamas, and dogs, all of whom have been rescued from horrifying abuse and neglect.
Sanctuary founder Ellie Laks and her amazing family, sanctuary staff, and volunteers take great care to rehabilitate these traumatized animals and nurse them back to both physical and emotional health.
The sanctuary is open to the public and regularly hosts groups of at-risk youth and victims of emotional trauma, allowing the animals to give back in turn by helping to heal humans.
3. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
The owners and staff at Woodstock
Donations in the form of animal sponsorships are always welcome; however, in the months of November and December, sponsoring a turkey at or above the $50 level will get donors a special bonus: a beautiful thank you card including their sponsored turkey’s picture and story.
Thank you for supporting these beautiful animals and the people who care for them!
