Woodstock Farm Sanctuary



Looking Back on 2016: A Year of Lifesaving Change at Woodstock Sanctuary
2016 was a year of lifesaving change at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Because of you, we accomplished even more than we thought possible and have so much to be grateful for as we…
Andy and the Cherry Tree
Andy plays it cool when he’s discovered to be complicit in a crime.…
Watching the Human
Our rescued hens were workshopping an interpretive dance called “Watching the Human.”
(Music by Chris Root-Juju Music)…
Maribeth’s Daily Romp
Maribeth is under vet’s orders to be resting all day for a few weeks in order to help her recover from a terrible bone infection in her leg. But she gets 20…
Sponsor a Turkey This Season!
When you sponsor a turkey at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, you give a rescued turkey a life of peace and happiness. This special ThanksLiving gift helps cover the cost of a turkey’s food,…
Angela, Ethan, and Michaela Graze for the First Time at Woodstock!
Ethan, Michaela, and Angela went outside for the first time at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary last week. We wanted to share this sweet moment that you made possible with you. Thank you so…
Potbelly Pigs Rescued From A Severe Neglect Case
Have you met Oscar, Leroy, and Lola? Just four weeks ago, these very special pigs were rescued from a horrible neglect case and are finally safe at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Oscar, Leroy,…
Ceremonial feast for the rescued turkeys
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary’s 11th annual ThanksLiving gala took place on Sunday, November 13. The guests of honor, our rescued turkeys, took part in the festivities and enjoyed a feast of pumpkin pies…
Star the Goat Soaks Up Attention
Jan 31 2014 Star recently had a bout of chronic pneumonia. He was at Cornell Veterinary hospital for about 2 weeks and now is back home getting some pen rest. He seems…
“Mike” the escaped & injured calf is safe & sound
NYC’s NBC affiliate coverage of the “Mike” the escaped calf story — it’s great, check it out! It’s your support that allows us to do this.…
Baby Trident gets a new hoof for the holidays
Trident the colt got a new hoof for the holidays and couldn’t be happier!
Visit woodstocksanctuary.org for updates on Trident the colt and the other 350 rescued farmed animals at Woodstock Farm…
The Lucky Ducklings move into their new coop
The ten Lucky “Ducklings” moved into their new duck coop! Thank you to all our supporters who donated earlier this year to help us build a new predator-proof coop. Winnie, Eeyore, Tigger,…
Due to the cold, snowy weather, today has been canceled. Go back to bed.
It’s getting cold in New York, and Ari the piglet isn’t having it!…
“Why Woodstock” 2019 Video
This year we’ve rescued over 140 animals, launched a new advocacy campaign, and welcomed 10k people onsite at Woodstock Sanctuary. 2019 was a big year, but we’re already planning how to help…
Snack time with the cows!
Executive Director Rachel and Humane Education Manager Susan spend time with the cows of Woodstock Sanctuary (snacks in hand) and discuss tours and how you can visit the Sanctuary.…
Star Loves Scratching
Star the goat is an affection magnet, despite being treated for cancer.
You can read his full story here:…
Meet Colin and Woody, Two Baby Calves from the Dairy Industry.
Colin and Woody are two baby male calves rescued from the dairy industry. Before finding sanctuary with us, Colin and Woody were born on a dairy farm and could’ve been auctioned off…
Fawn the Cow Bopping Around on a Muddy Spring Day
While volunteers cleaned out one of the barns, and snow still covering a lot of the pastures, animals enjoyed exploring the grounds… including Fawn, whose new braces help her get around. Read…
“The Lucky Ones” Trailer
An charming video about the book “The Lucky Ones” by Jenny Brown with Gretchen Primack (2012, Avery/Penguin). More information can be found at WoodstockSanctuary.org/lucky or buy directly on Amazon at: www.amazon.com/The-Lucky-Ones-Passionate-Animals/dp/1583335242/ref=tmm_pap_title_0…
Meet Lesley! Woodstock Farm Sanctuary’s New Board President
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is pleased to introduce Lesley Tse as Woodstock Sanctuary’s new President of the Board of Directors, and we are so grateful to Ethan Ciment, previous president and remaining board…
Birthday Girl: Lexi the Pig is One Year Old
Today we celebrate Lexi’s first birthday! Pigs bred for meat are typically slaughtered at just six months of age, but thanks to former culinary student Matthew Figueira, Lexi now gets to enjoy…
A Tale of Two Piggies
Two rescued pigs arrived at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on 3/20/2010. Ms. Piggy had been rescued off the side of the road in North Carolina with a red stripe painted down…
Thank you for helping the Hudson Valley 100!
In August 2019 Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescued 98 chickens from a local “humane” farm in the Hudson Valley. They were listed on the internet as “$2 stewing hens” and were going to…