A Different Kind of Farm

Thanksgiving can be a complicated holiday for those of us who care deeply about animals. Here at the sanctuary, the holiday is simple: warm bedding, pumpkin snacks, and quiet time with everyone who calls this place home. We know many traditions involve a turkey on the table, and we’re not here to shame anyone’s choices. We just hope that by sharing the stories of the individuals who live here—each with their own personality and will to live—we can remind people that every animal is someone. Thank you for holding space for compassion however you can this season. 🧡

Meet the Chickens: Lily, Granita, Macy, Sinead & Björk 🐔 These five arrived from two different situations—Macy, Sinead, and Björk came from a surrender in Ithaca, and Lily and Granita from Brooklyn. All of them were well-cared for and loved before coming to the farm, which is not always the case for many of our residents. Many birds arrive here malnourished, injured, or struggling after a lifetime of neglect or production. So seeing a group come in healthy, confident, and curious is a gift—for them and for us. And yes, this is really how they sleep every night: tucked on their own private perch, like they’ve known each other forever. 💕 #farmanimalsanctuary #farmrescue #friendsnotfood

Our century-old barn has been home and safe haven for 70+ rescued animals—sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Repeated flooding is threatening its foundation, and we need urgent repairs to keep it safe and dry. We’ve already contributed $5,000, but we still need $5,000 to finish the work before the end of the year. Every donation helps protect their home and the animals who rely on it every day. 💛 Donate today and keep their home safe! 🐐💕 #farmanimalsanctuary #animalrescue

This weekend, we said goodbye to our beloved Betty, one of the gentle souls from the Brown Rd herd, who came to City Goat Farm in 2023 with her son, Bam Bam, and sister, Katie. Over the past few weeks, those who loved her stopped by to visit her and share favorite treats like lettuce and pumpkins. In this photo, you can see Pele by her side shortly before we let her go. We miss her deeply, but we're grateful she spent her final years surrounded by love, comfort, and the flock she knew so well. Rest easy, Betty. 🐑💕

Got pumpkins? 🎃 Our rescued farm animals would love them! Pigs, goats and sheep, chickens, ducks, and turkeys all love pumpkins as healthy seasonal treats. We’re accepting pumpkin donations — just be sure they’re: ✨ Uncarved 🚫 Free from paint, bleach, or mold Drop them off by the barn anytime — and thank you for helping make this post-Halloween season a happy one! 🐷🐓🐐🦆🐑🦃

What a fang-tastic time at Friday's "Bats at the Barn" Open House! 🦇 Friends old and new joined us to celebrate animals and enjoy crafts, cider, treats, and a whole lot of joy. 🐑🐓🐐 Seeing so many families and kids connect with our animals reminds us why we do this. We can’t wait to make this an annual tradition of compassion and community! 🧡