February 2012
25 posts
A Winter Portrait of Summer
“Happiness is being loved by a pit bull.”
Sanctuary offers emergency aid to starving... →
Today, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary learned about the plight of 50,000 chickens—dead or starving—at an egg factory farm near Turlock. Within one hour of reading “The Modesto Bee” news report about this breaking animal cruelty case, we were en route to the abandoned farm to offer emergency aid to these grossly neglected hens.
The Sad Fate for Newborn Female Calves in Dairy...
California voters approved a ban on veal crates that will take effect in 2015. The images featured in our blog post are commonly assumed to be veal crates for males calves. However, these barren wooden stalls are used to isolate and confine thousands of newborn female calves who will grow up to produce milk for California consumers. The confinement of thousands of newborn female calves in small...
Sanctuary to host a free rabbit grooming workshop...
Join Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary for our free rabbit grooming workshop. Learn about the basics of rabbit grooming. This is the perfect hands-on introduction to rabbits for potential and new adopters. Written materials will be provided. To learn more, email: christine@harvesthomesanctuary.org
Next Sunday: Introduce your taste buds to...
Next Sunday’s Oscar Party: Roll Out the Red Carpet to Benefit Harvest Home Sanctuary will offer a savory and sweet array of vegan food. If you are new to veganism or interested in what vegan food tastes like, this party is for you and your inquiring palate. Check out the amazing vegan offerings from our event sponsors:
Sanctuary Portrait: Kailua
Kailua: Three-month-old tom turkey rescued from a factory farm.
All we need is love and feathers.
Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary’s Sweetheart Chicken Sponsor-a-thon was a huge success. Thanks to the generosity of citizens as far away as Maryland and Georgia, each member of our flock of rescued chickens found a sponsor.
Next month, we look forward to launching our Pre-Easter Rabbit Sponsor-a-thon as a compassionate alternative option to purchasing rabbits as holiday-themed gifts from...
Sending Love One Snort at a Time
Monica, our newly rescued pig, is now sharing the pasture during the daytime with Mohawk the Pig. Since their formal introduction last week, Monica and Mohawk have been keeping a safe and respectful distance from each other. From afar, they enjoy peering at each other. Love takes time to grow. This porcine duo is slowly by surely bonding.
Sponsor Me Part 7: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s...
Sponsor Me Part 6: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. ...
Sponsor Me Part 5: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. For...
Sponsor Me Part 4: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. For just...
Sponsor Me Part 3: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. For just $15 a...
Sponsor Me Part 2: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. For just $15 a month,...
Sponsor Me Part 1: Valentine's Day Chicken...
In honor of our Valentine’s Day Chicken Sponsor-a-thon, we are spotlighting many of the sanctuary’s rescued chickens this week. We love to celebrate the individuality of our birds through photography.
Among the 200 animals living at Harvest Home, 100 chickens call the sanctuary home. Our goal for this campaign is to find a sponsor for each chicken by Valentine’s Day. For just...
Saturday: Sanctuary Sweetheart Bakesale Fundraiser...
Year 2012 is proving to be a challenging time for the sanctuary. Less than a month and a half in to the new year, our veterinary bills are topping off at $4,000. We need your help to push forward through this difficult moment. On Saturday, February 11th, join us for our Pre-Valentine’s Day vegan bake sale to benefit Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary’s vet care fund. We are looking for...
New Opportunity in Stockton to Help Homeless...
Join Matthew the Rabbit at our new adoption venue in Stockton:
Sunday, February 19
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Petco, 5406 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
Rabbit adoption counselors will be on-hand to introduce you to our adorable rabbits and walk you step-by-step through the adoption process.
Potential adopters are welcome to bring their companion bunnies for a bonding session with our rabbits looking for...
Triple the Good News
Cecilia, Ella and Jackson the Rabbits all found their forever homes today at our monthly adoption event in Dublin!
A Rare Glimpse Inside a Rabbit Mill
Discarded at animal shelters or abandoned at parks and on roadsides, many rabbits that Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary rescues are originally sourced to rabbit breeders in the San Joaquin Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Recently, we documented the substandard conditions at a local rabbit mill that sells so-called premium-bred bunnies. Our photographs will make you think twice about buying a...
Will Cupid strike this Saturday?
Fall in Love with a Bunny for Valentine’s Day - Rabbit Adoption Event
Saturday, February 4th 11am-3pm Tri-Valley East Bay SPCA 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin
Meet many wonderful rabbits at our pre-Valentine’s Day adoption event! The event will feature rabbits and bunnies from rescue groups from the San Joaquin Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Rabbit experts can answer your rabbit...
January 2012
31 posts
Be My Valentine: Lance Pants
Lance Pants is one of the seven nearly identical bantam roosters the sanctuary welcomed in from a farm foreclosure crisis in Yuba City. In 2010, the owner of a farm abandoned all her animals living on the land, including Lance and his six brothers. At the time of abandonment, they were just chicks—desperate and helpless. The seven birds eventually found sanctuary in Stockton. Today,...
Monica On the Mend
Monica, our new rescued pig at Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, underwent a delicate $600 spay surgery and two-day hospitalization at UC Davis this past week. Her restful recovery is going well. We hope to introduce Monica to Mohawk in two weeks. In the meantime, Monica is looking for a medical sponsor. To support her, donations are welcome online at www.SupportHarvestHome.org.
NPR: "Coop D'Etat: Farmers, Humane Society Partner... →
The Sharp Knife of a Short Life
“Who would have thought forever could be severed by The sharp knife of a short life, well I’ve had, just enough time.” - The Band Perry
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We’re saddened and shocked to share that we suffered another sudden loss in our adorable goat family. Milton, the youngest boy goat, passed away suddenly this week due to complications from renal failure.
Milton was...
Conscious Eating - Local, Organic, Plant-based:...
Stop by Harvest Home Sanctuary’s table at the upcoming United Poultry Concerns’ Tenth Annual Conference: Conscious Eating - Local, Organic, Plant-based: What is Truly Sustainable?
According to the conference organizers: “Conscious Eating will inform and empower our community on the true nature of sustainable food choices. Food is in our lives every day, but what are the most...
One Leap Forward for Rabbits
Tractor Supply Company—America’s largest chain farm supply retailer—eliminated the sale of rabbits at its store locations nationwide. We applaud the company’s compassionate move for rabbits. Tractor Supply Company’s decision is a bold move against the unnecessary practice of breeding rabbits for profit.
Recently, the Turlock store location of Tractor Supply Company invited Harvest Home...
New Volunteer Opportunity: Rabbit Adoption...
Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary seeks motivated, enthusiastic individuals to kick-start our off-site rabbit adoptions in north Stockton. “Rabbit Adoption Counselors” will be trained to effectively screen potential adopters and to educate the public on rabbit nutrition, housing, grooming, enrichment and behavior. This volunteer position requires a time commitment of two Saturdays per...
Sanctuary saves six young rabbits from euthanasia....
Six “leftover breeder” bunnies are safe and sound at Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, after escaping euthanasia at the Stockton Animal Shelter this past week. These lucky rabbits are available for adoption.
Photographs courtesy of Ian Elwood.
Pez
Tootsie
Pixie
Twix
Rollo
Licorice
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Sanctuary Slang
Instead of extending the typical “Hello, how are you?” greeting to visitors, it’s not uncommon for the humans of the sanctuary to say: “What’s up, chicken butt?!”
Get your ticket for the 84th Academy Awards with...
Join Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary Sunday, February 26th at 3:30 pm in Oakland to watch the Academy Awards.
Single Ticket: $25
Single Ticket + One-Month Rescued Duck Sponsorship: $40
Watch the Oscars awarded on the big screen. Enjoy vegan nibbles, desserts, and drinks while we cheer (and boo) for the winners of this year’s awards. Join us as we root for nominees with strong...
Every rescued dog needs a fan club.
Remember Summer the Dog? Well, she is still looking for a good home. Today, we launched a fan page in her honor. Do you LIKE Summer?
Something to Crow About: Valentine's Day Chicken...
Every chicken at our rescue and rehabilitation center has a compelling story. After a brave departure from a factory farm, slaughterhouse, cockfighting operation, high-kill animal shelter, foreclosure crisis or hoarding situation, each of our wonderful rescued birds are grateful to have a second chance at life.
In honor of our adorable avian group, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary is excited to...
Monica's Story: Newest sanctuary pig was the...
Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary is extremely excited to introduce you to Monica the Potbellied Pig. She safely arrived today at the sanctuary, after a six-hour journey from Los Angeles. For the last two months, Monica sat patiently waiting for rescue at the North Central Animal Shelter. Prior to her arrival at the shelter, Monica was the victim of a cruel college prank at the University of Southern...
Do you have a few minutes to spare between now and...
Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary hopes to qualify for the GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Animal Nonprofits List. We need at least 10 positive reviews online before the end of the month. Help us become a more financially sustainable organization for the animals. Write your review of the sanctuary online today!
Strut Your Stuff
Do you remember the group of fuzzy baby turkeys who arrived at the sanctuary in November? One recent morning, the youngsters, who are growing by leaps and bounds, had a very important announcement to share with the humans of Harvest Home. With a few quick feather gestures, they proudly announced: “We are boys!”
Make a miracle happen for a homeless pig
A special potbellied pig needs your help to find a way to Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary. For the last two months, she has sat waiting for someone to rescue her at the North Central Animal Shelter in Los Angeles. She needs your help in two ways:
1. Transport Volunteer: We are urgently searching for a volunteer to transport this 100-pound+ beauty from Los Angeles to Stockton. To help, email...
Harvest Home Quotables: Pigeons & Winter
“The only sign of winter at the sanctuary is the presence of our snow-white King Pigeons.” - Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, 2012 (Featured Pigeon: Denise)
Lend Us a Helping Hand
Help Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary qualify for a $1,000 grant opportunity with VolunteerMatch and Allstate Insurance this week. If you are attending our MLK DAY 2012 Sanctuary Service Day next Monday, please register online by clicking here.
Rabbitology Workshops in 2012
Interested in learning more about rabbits?
Join Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary for our new rabbit education workshops in 2012. Our upcoming workshops are the perfect hands-on introduction to rabbits for potential and new adopters. Learn about the basics about rabbit nutrition, housing, grooming, enrichment and behaviors. Our first workshop is scheduled for March in Stockton.
First Rescue of 2012
The new year is off to a cocky start! Meet Thompson the Rooster, the first animal rescued by Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary in 2012. Thompson, a stray bird, was saved from being hit by a car in Woodland this week. Welcome aboard, buddy.