Current Efforts
From 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…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join the Herd & Flock Team 🐐🐓🐖🐄
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…
Read MoreJoin Our Board of Directors
🐮 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,…
Read MoreRecent Events at the Farm Animal Sanctuary – June 2025
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…
Read MoreRecent Events at the Farm Animal Sanctuary – April 2025
An Unplanned Adventure Our farm animal sanctuary recently experienced an unexpected adventure when our cows decided to explore beyond their designated pasture. When a cow decides they want to get through a fence, especially our huge cows (Finn is close to 6 feet tall and 2500 pounds), there is not much that one can do…
Read MoreFounder of Herd & Flock Helps Launch Scholarships for African American Law Students
Apply at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/243026299169161 From Reparation’s Project on Facebook: The Reparations Project is thrilled to invite African American students with a family connection to enslavement in Georgia who are attending or about to attend accredited ABA U.S. law schools to apply for scholarships of up to $30,000 each. There will be no need…
Read MoreDouble Your Impact for Animals in Need This December! Donate Now to Get the Donation Match
✨ Every dollar you give will be matched, up to $25,000! ✨ As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the lives we’ve been able to save thanks to your support – many of these animals who still depend on us every day. To help us continue providing life-saving care, we’re thrilled to announce…
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