Current Efforts
A Big Thank You for Giving and Sharing!
Sacramento’s Big Day of Giving on May 7 was a success! Share to celebrate what you helped make happen! We are especially grateful to our two $5,000 matching donors — Sunshine Polka Dot Foundation and an anonymous donor — whose generosity inspired so many others to give. We also deeply appreciate Higby’s Country Feed Store…
Read MoreBig Day of Giving, May 7
Herd & Flock’s first-ever Sacramento Region Big Day of Giving (BDOG) campaign officially launched today! Every dollar you give between now and May 7 will be matched, up to $10,000, thanks to the Sunshine Polka Dot Foundation and a generous anonymous donor. Give now and double your impact Since 2019, we’ve rescued nearly 1,000 animals…
Read MoreNOW “Save Our Bacon” Act Under Review
This week, the House is considering the – an awful piece of legislation that would invalidate California’s Proposition 12, a law overwhelmingly supported by the voters, that bans certain types of confinement of pigs and layer hens in factory production. The agricultural industrial complex has fought this measure tooth and nail since the moment it…
Read MoreSanctuary Voices Needed: Opposing Increased Slaughter Line Speeds
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…
Read MoreTake Action: Production Line Speed Changes Petition
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…
Read MoreSpring is sprunging! News from the sanctuary – Spring 2026 Newsletter
March at the Sanctuary – The Latest News Goodbye to Han Solo, a volunteer we love, two hens rescued, and spring volunteer days. #MeatOut is this Thursday, March 20! As the days begin to warm and spring approaches, life at the sanctuary continues to be full of change — from new rescues joining the flock…
Read MoreFrom Suffering to Sanctuary: Moving Towards a Kinder Food System
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…
Read MorePlant-Based Meatloaf & Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Comfort Food, Reimagined: Plant-Based Meatloaf & Vegan Mashed Potatoes There’s something deeply grounding about comfort food — the dishes we associate with family dinners, leftovers the next day, and meals that make us feel held. This pairing brings together two familiar classics with a gentle reimagining: a plant-based meatloaf adapted from Kay Chun’s New York…
Read MoreTofurkey Trot 2025 Charity Event Benefits Herd and Flock
Tofurkey Trot 2025 Herd & Flock was honored to be the beneficiary of the Thanksgiving 2025 Tofurkey Trot, organized by Animal Run, which saw its biggest turnout ever. Thanks to this incredible community support, nearly $6,000 was raised for our sanctuary! We are deeply grateful to have been selected and will put these funds to meaningful use providing care,…
Read MoreRecent Events at the Farmed Animal Sanctuary – September 2025
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…
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