Kevin Smith Celebrates Life This Thanksgiving — He’s Giving Back and Going Vegan

Kevin Smith Celebrates Life This Thanksgiving — He’s Giving Back and Going Vegan Nov 22, 2018

It started with a Farm Sanctuary Compassionate Meals challenge, and today, heading into the holiday season, filmmaker Kevin Smith is grateful to be alive following a massive heart attack that inspired him to adopt a vegan lifestyle, which this year includes advocating alongside his daughter, actress Harley Quinn Smith, for the 46 million turkeys who will be slaughtered for Thanksgiving alone. More
Stars Speak Out For Turkeys This Thanksgiving

Stars Speak Out For Turkeys This Thanksgiving Nov 19, 2018

With 46 million turkeys raised on inhumane factory farms and slaughtered for Thanksgiving across America, Farm Sanctuary, the organization dedicated to combating the abuses of animal agriculture and encouraging a new awareness and understanding about farm animals, is teaming up with Kaley Cuoco, Joaquin Phoenix, Kevin Smith and his daughter Harley Quinn Smith to encourage people to #BreakTheChain of old traditions by taking the turkey off their plate and sponsoring one instead through Farm Sanctuary’s 33rd annual Adopt a Turkey Project. More
Stars Attend 2018 Farm Sanctuary On The Hudson Gala

Stars Attend 2018 Farm Sanctuary On The Hudson Gala Oct 9, 2018

Farm Sanctuary, the organization dedicated to combating the abuses of factory farming and encouraging a new awareness and understanding about farm animals last night hosted their 2018 Gala “Farm Sanctuary On the Hudson” in New York City. More
Carol Leifer To Be Honored At Farm Sanctuary On The Hudson Gala

Carol Leifer To Be Honored At Farm Sanctuary On The Hudson Gala Sep 13, 2018

Farm Sanctuary, the organization dedicated to combating the abuses of factory farming and the destruction to the planet and our health while encouraging a new awareness and understanding about farm animals, has announced that they will honor Carol Leifer, Tracye McQuirter and Kristi Funk, M.D. at the 2018 “Farm Sanctuary On the Hudson” Gala on Thursday, October 4th. More
Joanna Krupa Adopts A Pig For The Holidays

Joanna Krupa Adopts A Pig For The Holidays Dec 20, 2017

On Saturday, December 9, Joanna Krupa took time out at Farm Sanctuary's shelter in Acton, California to visit some of her favorite animals, including Junip Sydney, whom she has “adopted” for the holidays as part of Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Farm Animal Program. More
Farm Sanctuary Launches Holiday Auction

Farm Sanctuary Launches Holiday Auction Dec 14, 2017

So what do you get the person who has everything? A 10 Minute Skype Call with Mayim Bialik, of course! More
Mckenna Grace Stands Up For Turkeys

Mckenna Grace Stands Up For Turkeys Nov 7, 2017

Today, Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization, announces that Mckenna Grace, star of “Gifted,” Netflix’s “The Haunting Of Hill House,” and “I, Tonya,” is their 2017 Adopt a Turkey Project spokesperson. More
Eden Sassoon, Kat Von D And Harold Owens To Be Honored At Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Luncheon

Eden Sassoon, Kat Von D And Harold Owens To Be Honored At Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Luncheon Sep 20, 2017

Peggy Albrecht Friendly House Los Angeles, the first residential program in the country for women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will honor MusiCares/MAP Fund’s Senior Director Harold Owens with the Excellence In Service Award; entrepreneur and television personality Eden Sassoon with the Woman of the Year Award; and tattoo artist, author, activist and musician Kat Von D with the Shining Star Award at their 28th annual Awards Luncheon, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills. More
Kevin Smith And Daughter Harley Quinn Smith Talk Compassionate Meals

Kevin Smith And Daughter Harley Quinn Smith Talk Compassionate Meals Feb 1, 2017

In a funny and sweet new video, actress Harley Quinn Smith takes her filmmaker father Kevin Smith, an avowed meat lover, out for a #CompassionateMeal at plant-based restaurant Doomie’s Home Cookin’ in Los Angeles to show him that “vegan food can be just as good as non-vegan food” and to have a heart-to-heart conversation about why she decided to “go all the way” for animals. More
Farm Sanctuary Celebrates 30 Years With Star-Studded Gala

Farm Sanctuary Celebrates 30 Years With Star-Studded Gala Nov 16, 2016

Farm Sanctuary's 30th Anniversary Gala brought out the compassion in Angelenos, celebrities and animal advocates from across the region and country-wide to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on Earth. More
Kevin Nealon To Host Farm Sanctuary 30th Anniversary Gala

Kevin Nealon To Host Farm Sanctuary 30th Anniversary Gala Nov 8, 2016

Farm Sanctuary, with co-chairs, Tracey Stewart and Emily Deschanel, will host their annual Gala at the renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 12th to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on Earth. More
Alec Baldwin Speaks Out For Turkeys

Alec Baldwin Speaks Out For Turkeys Oct 25, 2016

Today, the national nonprofit Farm Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that Alec Baldwin is speaking out for turkeys, who are among the most abused animals on Earth, as their 2016 Adopt a Turkey Project spokesperson! More
Stars To Help Farm Sanctuary Celebrate 30 Years

Stars To Help Farm Sanctuary Celebrate 30 Years Sep 29, 2016

Farm Sanctuary, with co-chairs, Tracey Stewart and Emily Deschanel, will host their annual Gala at the renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 12th to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on Earth. More
Jon Stewart Introduces His First Sanctuary Residents In New Video

Jon Stewart Introduces His First Sanctuary Residents In New Video Jul 11, 2016

In an adorable new video starring Jon Stewart, his wife Tracey, and family, narrated by Emily Deschanel, the national farm animal protection organization Farm Sanctuary introduces the world to Anna and Maybelle, the very first residents of their upcoming New Jersey branch (slated to open spring 2017 at the Stewart’s farm). More
Jon Stewart To Open New Jersey Branch Of Farm Sanctuary

Jon Stewart To Open New Jersey Branch Of Farm Sanctuary Oct 27, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, Jon and Tracey Stewart announced that they are partnering with Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization, to open the organization’s fourth location at their New Jersey farm. More
Jon Stewart And Morrissey To Be Honored At Farm Sanctuary Gala

Jon Stewart And Morrissey To Be Honored At Farm Sanctuary Gala Aug 4, 2015

Farm Sanctuary has announced that Tracey and Jon Stewart and Morrissey will be among the honorees at their Gala, which will take place on October 24 at The Plaza in New York City. More
Portia De Rossi Adopts A Turkey For Thanksgiving

Portia De Rossi Adopts A Turkey For Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2014

This Thanksgiving, Portia de Rossi is on a mission to change the way you think about turkeys. More
Martha Stewart And Bill Maher Stand Up For New Jersey's Pigs

Martha Stewart And Bill Maher Stand Up For New Jersey's Pigs Oct 24, 2014

Martha Stewart is the latest celebrity to stand up for New Jersey’s pigs. More
Star-Studded Animal Lovers

Star-Studded Animal Lovers Aug 6, 2014

Some celebrities love the limelight, some eschew it at all costs and some channel it toward the greater good. For celebs that choose the latter, their big hearts and big presence help preserve the lives of innocent animals across the globe. More
Ellen DeGeneres On Why She Supports Farm Sanctuary

Ellen DeGeneres On Why She Supports Farm Sanctuary Mar 20, 2014

In a short video clip, comedian Ellen DeGeneres gives credit to Farm Sanctuary for its public awareness campaigns about animal factory farms, as well as for its farm animal rescue efforts. More
Colbie Caillat To Perform At Eagle & Badge Awards Event

Colbie Caillat To Perform At Eagle & Badge Awards Event Nov 14, 2013

The Los Angeles Police Protective League’s Eagle & Badge Foundation presents their 12th Anniversary “In the Line of Duty Awards” on Saturday evening, November 16, 2013 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles @ LA Live. More
Free Birds And Adopt A Turkey Today!

Free Birds And Adopt A Turkey Today! Nov 4, 2013

“We want you to join our flock and adopt a turkey today!” say Reggie and Jake, the animated stars of the new movie “Free Birds” in theatres now. More
Lou Reed's Charity Legacy

Lou Reed's Charity Legacy Oct 27, 2013

Rock pioneer Lou Reed has passed away, leaving a huge void in music and philanthropy. More
Stars Ask "What Did You Do" About Animal Cruelty

Stars Ask "What Did You Do" About Animal Cruelty Sep 25, 2013

When you learned about the cruelty inflicted annually on billions of farm animals, “What Did You Do?” More
Alicia Silverstone Wants People To Get Active For Animals

Alicia Silverstone Wants People To Get Active For Animals Aug 15, 2012

As a spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's new Compassionate Communities Campaign, Alicia Silverstone has a simple goal: to help as many people as possible get active for animals. More
Game Of Thrones Star Supports Walk For Farm Animals

Game Of Thrones Star Supports Walk For Farm Animals Jun 21, 2012

Though the season finale of the HBO’s mega-hit Game of Thrones left viewers pondering the fate of Tyrion Lannister, the show’s breakout star Peter Dinklage is already gearing up for his next battle: speaking up for farm animals as national spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals. More
Photos: Stars Come Out For Farm Sanctuary

Photos: Stars Come Out For Farm Sanctuary Jun 19, 2012

Farm Sanctuary held its benefit cocktail party in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, June 16. Special guests included Emily Deschanel (Bones), David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Kevin Nealon (Weeds), Tony Kanal (No Doubt), Seamus Dever (Castle), and more! More
Twitter's Biz Stone Talks Turkey For Charity

Twitter's Biz Stone Talks Turkey For Charity Nov 14, 2011

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone is making it known through a humorous home video that on November 19, he and his wife Livia will be celebrating turkeys with “one of the classiest organizations [they] have been supporting for more than ten years,” when they attend Farm Sanctuary's much loved Celebration FOR the Turkeys at the organization’s shelter for abused farm animals in Orland, California. More
Ellen DeGeneres Wants You To Adopt A Turkey For Thanksgiving

Ellen DeGeneres Wants You To Adopt A Turkey For Thanksgiving Oct 20, 2011

Who can resist the adorable faces of turkeys gobbling for compassion at Thanksgiving? Not Ellen DeGeneres. That’s why she’s back for the second year in a row to serve as Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey Project spokesperson, inviting everyone to save, not eat, a turkey this holiday season. More
Colbie Caillat Visits Children's Hospital With MusiCares

Colbie Caillat Visits Children's Hospital With MusiCares Oct 18, 2011

MusiCares recently hosted a special event with Grammy winner Colbie Caillat for more than 40 children and their families at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. More