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A blackish brown bull paws the ground with their head lowered. They are standing in a green pasture.
  • animal behavior, animal communication, anti-predator behavior

Behavior 104 For Animal Sanctuaries: Anti-Predator Behaviors

In this resource, we are going to cover anti-predator behaviors and how these behaviors may vary between farmed animal species.
A blackish brown bull paws the ground with their head lowered. They are standing in a green pasture.
  • animal behavior, animal communication, anti-predator behavior

Behavior 104 For Animal Sanctuaries: Anti-Predator Behaviors

In this resource, we are going to cover anti-predator behaviors and how these behaviors may vary between farmed animal species.
  • End-of-Life, euthanasia, Euthanasia Policy, Organizational Policy

Crafting Compassionate Euthanasia Policies For Your Animal Sanctuary

Euthanasia is a difficult, but important topic for animal sanctuaries. What do organizations need to think about when writing compassionate end-of-life policies?
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  • End-of-Life, euthanasia, Euthanasia Policy, Organizational Policy

Crafting Compassionate Euthanasia Policies For Your Animal Sanctuary

Euthanasia is a difficult, but important topic for animal sanctuaries. What do organizations need to think about when writing compassionate end-of-life policies?
A hand places red toy bricks on top of one another, building a wall.
  • animal enrichment, enrichment program, environmental enrichment

Building A Framework For Your Enrichment Program

In this resource we will look at a commonly used framework, the S.P.I.D.E.R. Framework, that can provide a map of sorts to help you
A hand places red toy bricks on top of one another, building a wall.
  • animal enrichment, enrichment program, environmental enrichment

Building A Framework For Your Enrichment Program

In this resource we will look at a commonly used framework, the S.P.I.D.E.R. Framework, that can provide a map of sorts to help you and your care staff establish, grow, and maintain a successful program for the residents under your care.
A deep blue banner with a teal wave of color on the bottom reads "4 Ways Animals Communicate". There is a smiling yellow cow looking up at the words.
  • animal behavior, animal care, animal communication

Behavior 102: Communication Infographic

Want a way to easily share and introduce the basics of animal communication with someone? Check out this infographic and spread far and wide!
A deep blue banner with a teal wave of color on the bottom reads "4 Ways Animals Communicate". There is a smiling yellow cow looking up at the words.
  • animal behavior, animal care, animal communication

Behavior 102: Communication Infographic

Want a way to easily share and introduce the basics of animal communication with someone? Check out this infographic and spread far and wide!
  • animal sanctuary care, animal sanctuary education, farm animal agency, farm animal wellbeing

An Introduction to Fostering Agency in Farmed Animals at Your Animal Sanctuary

This is an introductory guide for animal sanctuary staff and volunteers who are interested in learning about agency in farmed animals.
Daphne balances on one leg as she naps in the sun at SAFE - Sanctuaire pour animaux de ferme de l'Estrie, Potton, Quebec, Canada, 2021. Photo Credit: Victoria de Martigny / We Animals Media
  • animal sanctuary care, animal sanctuary education, farm animal agency, farm animal wellbeing

An Introduction to Fostering Agency in Farmed Animals at Your Animal Sanctuary

This is an introductory guide for animal sanctuary staff and volunteers who are interested in learning about agency in farmed animals.

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