Farm animal sanctuaries provide lifelong care for rescued cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals while serving educational and advocacy functions that may influence many more animals than they directly house.
Animals in accredited sanctuaries receive individualized care, veterinary attention, and the ability to express natural behaviors in social groups appropriate to their species. For rescued farm animals accustomed to barren, crowded production systems, sanctuary life represents a profound improvement in welfare. The animals themselves serve as ambassadors for their species, changing attitudes toward farm animal welfare.