Farm Sanctuary to Host Celebration FOR the Turkeys at Orland, California Shelter
Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, New York 14891), the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, will host its annual Celebration FOR the Turkeys at its shelter in Orland, Calif. on Saturday, November 21.
Mello, one of the turkeys in the Adopt-a-Turkey Project
November 16, 2009
At this popular event, part of the organization’s national Adopt-A-Turkey Project, participants gather to celebrate a cruelty-free Thanksgiving.
As two of the oldest and largest vegan Thanksgiving celebrations in the U.S., Farm Sanctuary’s Celebrations FOR the Turkeys at its California and New York Shelters attract hundreds from across the nation to meet friendly farm animals, mingle with like-minded people, enjoy inspiring presentations, and, of course, eat irresistible vegan food.
Attendees also participate in a unique Farm Sanctuary tradition: Feeding of the Turkeys ceremonies, in which sanctuary turkeys are the guests of honor and get to feast on their favorite treats: squash, pumpkin pie and cranberries. “The Thanksgiving season is a time to be grateful and cultivate traditions of benevolence,” said Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur. “At these events, we celebrate our capacity to share joy with all feeling beings.”
This year’s festive benefit features a candlelit gourmet dinner; entertainment; and special presentations from actress and animal advocate Daniela Sea, Farm Sanctuary California Shelter Director Leanne Cronquist, cookbook author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, and Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur. Musician Jonathan Richman will perform.
Additionally, Farm Sanctuary’s Orland Shelter will be open for complimentary Thanksgiving-themed tours Sunday, November 22. Tours will take place every hour on the hour from 11 am – 3 pm. No reservations for these tours will be necessary.
Those wishing to attend the Celebration FOR the Turkeys may make reservations online or by calling 607-583-2225 ext. 221. Space is limited, and reservations must be made by November 13. The cost is $75 for adults and $35 for children.
The Adopt-A-Turkey Project seeks to end the suffering of commercially-raised turkeys by offering a compassionate alternative for Thanksgiving. Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary has rescued more than 1,000 turkeys, placed hundreds into loving homes through its annual Turkey Express adoption event, educated millions of people about their plight, and provided resources for a cruelty-free holiday.
