farm sanctuary

Rescued livestock haven

A farm sanctuary is a refuge where farm animals—often rescued from slaughter, neglect, or abuse—live out their lives rather than being raised for food.

These facilities emphasize animal welfare and typically advocate for veganism or animal rights: She volunteers at a farm sanctuary on weekends.

The term gained currency as the animal protection movement grew.

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  • rescueSave from harm
  • shelterProtected place or structure
  • animalsMulticellular mobile organisms
  • barnAgricultural storage structure
  • havenShelter from danger

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purpose and treatment of animals

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Animal killing facility

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economic model

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Profit-driven agricultural operation

agribusiness · working ranch · industrial agriculture · dairy farm · hog farm

relationship to food system

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Livestock-to-food sector

livestock industry · dairy farm · egg farm · fur farm · puppy mill

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