- domestication, exploitation, history, sheep breeds
How have humans changed sheep to suit human needs? How does exploitationExploitation is characterized by the abuse of a position of physical, psychological, emotional, social, or economic vulnerability to obtain agreement from someone (e.g., humans and nonhuman animals) or something (e.g, land and water) that is unable to reasonably refuse an offer or demand. It is also characterized by excessive self gain at the expense of something or someone else’s labor, well-being, and/or existence. impact the care of sheep in sanctuary environments?
- domestication, exploitation, history, sheep breeds
How have humans changed sheep to suit human needs? How does exploitation impact the care of sheep in sanctuary environments?
![Farm Sanctuary was co-founded by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986 when they rescued Hilda, their first sheep. Farm Sanctuary was the first sanctuary of its kind, focusing wholly on rescuing and advocating for animals farmed for food.
As of 2021, Farm Sanctuary’s website states that its mission is “[To] pursue bold solutions to end animal agriculture and foster just and compassionate vegan living.” Today, they have sanctuaries in New York and California and at any given time are caring for almost 1,000 animals.
The sanctuaries attract thousands of visitors, interns, and volunteers each year. The New York shelter boasts 275 acres of rolling pastures, forests, an education centre, and accommodation for guests, and the Southern California shelter has 26 acres. Educational events about animals are held at each sanctuary throughout the year. Learn more at https://www.farmsanctuary.org.](https://opensanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/WAM10379-pngdxd6rcujhykv4kme8baqjtbze81vov04fs3zli4.jpg "A rescued goat at Farm Sanctuary.")
![Farm Sanctuary was co-founded by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986 when they rescued Hilda, their first sheep. Farm Sanctuary was the first sanctuary of its kind, focusing wholly on rescuing and advocating for animals farmed for food.
As of 2021, Farm Sanctuary’s website states that its mission is “[To] pursue bold solutions to end animal agriculture and foster just and compassionate vegan living.” Today, they have sanctuaries in New York and California and at any given time are caring for almost 1,000 animals.
The sanctuaries attract thousands of visitors, interns, and volunteers each year. The New York shelter boasts 275 acres of rolling pastures, forests, an education centre, and accommodation for guests, and the Southern California shelter has 26 acres. Educational events about animals are held at each sanctuary throughout the year. Learn more at https://www.farmsanctuary.org.](https://opensanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/WAM4776-2-pjmpaouyvrg2t2zw40tj46ct67i4kppfhk45cesiho.jpg "One of the hundreds of rescued resident sheep out at pasture at Farm Sanctuary’s New York shelter.")
