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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education

This resource is a comprehensive 68-page guide that explores the many ways that sanctuary educators can center and teach about resident agency and consent during their education and outreach efforts.
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education Reflection Workbook (2)
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Reflection Workbook

This is a free downloadable reflection workbook that accompanies "A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education".
A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education Guiding Questions
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Guiding Questions Handout

This is a free downloadable handout that is meant to help guide sanctuary educators in their daily reflections about agency-centered sanctuary education.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Asking Other Animals for Consent Handout

This is a free downloadable handout that provides folks with general guidance on how to have consent-based interactions with farmed animals.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part One

This resource is the first part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Two

This resource is the second part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Three

This resource is the third part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Four

This resource is the fourth part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency in Sanctuary Education: Part Five

This resource is the fifth part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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A Guide to Fostering Farmed Animal Agency: Part Six

This resource is the sixth and final part of a fully-downloadable guide that was originally developed as a comprehensive resource to help sanctuary educators foster and teach about farmed animal agency and consent in the context of sanctuary education and outreach.
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Creating A Vaccination Program For Cow Residents At Your Animal Sanctuary

A brief overview of vaccinations for cows.
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각각의 생추어리 거주민에게 개인이 된다는 것은 어떤 의미입니까?

A volunteer translation of "What Does It Mean For Each Sanctuary Resident To Be An Individual" into Korean!
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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.
Farm Sanctuary was co-founded by Gene Baur and Lorri Houston in 1986 when they rescued Hilda, their first sheep. It was the first sanctuary of its kind, focusing wholly on rescuing and advocating for animals farmed for food. As of 2023, Farm Sanctuary’s website states that its mission is to “fight the disastrous effects of animal agriculture on animals, the environment, social justice, and public health through rescue, education, and advocacy.” 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.
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Creating A Good Home For Pigs

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for pigs
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무엇이 생추어리를 정의하는가?

A volunteer translation of "What Defines An Animal Sanctuary" into Korean!
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A Suggested Governance Curriculum For Your Animal Organization

Need governance help? This curriculum can guide you through all our resources on organizational governance!
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Compassionate Euthanasia Considerations For Pig Residents

Tips for ensuring your pig residents are euthanized using gentle, non-physical methods.
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Distinguishing Male And Female Cavies (Guinea Pigs)

Distinguishing male from female cavies (guinea pigs) is key to preventing breeding and ensuring their social well being!
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Advanced Topics In Resident Health: Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease presents a significant risk to rabbit residents! Read on to learn more!
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How Animals Learn Infographic

If you are looking for an easy way to share information about how animals learn, check out this infographic!
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The Open Sanctuary Podcast: Mitigating The Risk Of Zoonotic Disease Transmission For Sanctuary Personnel

Our staff talks about preventing zoonotic disease at sanctuaries
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Behavior 101 For Animal Sanctuaries

This resource is intended to be valuable for anyone caring for residents who wishes to better understand their behavioral motivations, wants, and needs while keeping everyone safe and content.
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Celebrating Seven Years Strong At The Open Sanctuary Project!

Donate and vote in our Seven Years Strong Fundraising Campaign!
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The Open Sanctuary Project’s AI Tool Usage Policy

How does OSP use AI?
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Possible Grant Opportunities For Your Animal Organization

Interested in learning about grant possibilities for your animal organization? Check out our list of possible donors!
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Four Tips for Communicating with Youth about Animal Exploitation Infographic

This handy infographic provides four tips for communicating with youth about animal exploitation.
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An Introduction To The Care Of Fishes For Your Animal Sanctuary

To learn all about the compassionate care of fishes from a sanctuary lens, check out this introductory resource!
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Winter Staff Safety Infographic

6 quick tips to ensure your sanctuary staff's safety during winter conditions!

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