Celebrate an Independence Day for Farm Animals at Farm Sanctuary’s Fourth of July Pig-nic (Orland, California)

June 20, 2009

This Independence Day, Farm Sanctuary, the largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America, will welcome visitors to its shelter in Orland, California for its annual Fourth of July Pig-nic: An Independence Day for Farm Animals —a fun-filled day featuring free tours, family-friendly activities,and delicious veggie food.

Celebrate Independence Day with a barbeque that promotes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for farm animals. Complete with cruelty-free veggie dogs and other vegan food, this festive event provides compassionate entertainment and free tours of the California Shelter. Guided tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 11 am until 3 pm.

WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2009; 11 am – 3 pm

WHERE: Farm Sanctuary, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland, CA           

This all-ages event is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, please call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 or visit the Farm Sanctuary web site.

Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, New York, and Orland, California, provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at the Farm Sanctuary web site or by calling 607-583-2225.