Current Efforts

The USDA has proposed a rule that would increase line speeds in poultry slaughterhouses across the United States. These facilities are already operating at speeds that make humane treatment nearly impossible and place workers at significant risk of injury. Increasing those speeds further would intensify animal suffering while also weakening food safety oversight by shifting…

Increasing line speeds at slaughterhouses is dangerous for workers, cruel to animals, and threatens food safety. As an animal welfare organization, Herd and Flock is horrified by the animal agriculture corporations’ efforts once again to increase line speeds which will hurt animals, workers, and consumers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture already permits reckless line speeds…

From Suffering to Sanctuary: Moving Towards a Kinder Food System These slides accompany our guest presentation for UC Davis – PLS 190: Seminar in Sustainable Agriculture. We’ve shared them here so students can follow along during the talk or reference them afterward, particularly in case of any technical issues in the classroom. The presentation explores…

As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, the sanctuary is brimming with stories of hope, hard work, and community. From rabbits finding safe new homes, to students learning about compassion in action, to big barn transformations that make life better for our animals—there’s so much to share. We’re grateful for your support in…

We’re Hiring! Join the Herd & Flock Team – Two Jobs Open 🐐🐓🐖🐄 Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary in Vacaville, CA is hiring for two key positions: 1️⃣ Animal Care Manager (Full-time, Weekday)2️⃣ Weekend Animal Care Supervisor (Part-time, Friday–Monday) Each of these jobs is an opportunity to work directly with over 130 rescued farmed animals, lead…

🐮 Join Our Board of Directors 🐔 Are you passionate about animal rights and ready to make a difference? Herd & Flock Animal Sanctuary, located in Vacaville, CA (just an hour from the Bay Area), is seeking dedicated volunteer board members to help guide and grow our work. We rescue and care for cows, pigs,…

Serama Squad This spring, we welcomed four tiny chickens—barely larger than our pigeons—who somehow survived the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Amid the chaos and destruction, someone made the remarkable decision to rescue these petite birds, giving them a second chance at life. These little survivors are Seramas, a breed that originated in Malaysia’s Kelantan…