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Understanding Zoonotic Disease: An Overview For Animal Sanctuaries

How can sanctuaries reduce the risk of zoonotic disease exposure?
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Academic Standards in the U.S. Public Education System: Helpful Information for Animal Sanctuary Educators

What are academic standards and why are they important for animal sanctuary educators to know about?
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Marvelous Mules: Tips For Your Animal Sanctuary Infographic

This infographic provides information about mules that affect their care!
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Advocating For Our Cephalopod Friends Infographic

Learn how to advocate for cephalopods and check out this infographic and share it with others!
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Advocating For Our Friends The Cephalopods

This brief resource is here to introduce you to the facts surrounding cephalopod farming in the hopes that you will use it to spread awareness among the community.
Pony mule, Hiccup, takes a break by lounging on a boulder. Photo courtesy of Little Longears Minature Donkey Rescue
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Marvelous Mules: Special Care Considerations

Anatomical, physiological, and behavioral differences in mules!
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Por qué los animales de un santuario de animales de granja no deben reproducirse

Una característica que diferencia un santuario de animales es que el se abstiene de criar animales o de permitir que sus habitantes conciban sin querer.
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How to Conduct a Turkey Health Check

Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn't) about turkey health checks!
Internet star "Esther the Wonder Pig" was purchased by a Toronto couple, Derek Walter and Steve Jenkins, who were told she was a "mini-pig." Esther is, in fact, a commercially bred sow and she now weighs nearly seven hundred pounds. After learning about factory farming, Esther's Dads Steve and Derek decided to go vegan and ultimately founded the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada in 2014. Since it began, Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary has been dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned farmed animals. Their goal is to provide a safe, life-long home for all of their residents, and to educate the public about the true nature of farmed animals through tours, volunteer programs, and community outreach.
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Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between "normal" and potentially concerning signs when observing turkeys?
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Daily Observation For Pig Health And Well-Being

Close daily observation is an important caregiving tool. Do you know what to be on the lookout for when it comes to observing pigs?
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Daily Observation For Goose Health And Well-Being

Do you know how to differentiate between normal and concerning when observing goose residents?
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Daily Observation For Duck Health And Well-Being

Do you know how to differentiate between normal and concerning when observing duck residents?
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Spring Green Pastures: Managing Resident Consumption

This is a mini introductory resource on spring pasture-related health issues, briefly covering things to look out for and precautions to take to ensure residents stay happy and healthy this spring!
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Biosecurity Part 1: Introduction

An introduction to biosecurity.
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Support The Open Sanctuary Project’s Six For Six Campaign!

Celebrate six years of The Open Sanctuary Project by supporting our mission!
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Developing A Grant Program At Your Animal Sanctuary

Learn about to build a grant program into your animal organization's fundraising activities!
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How Do Feathers Work, And What Can They Tell You? An Introduction For Your Animal Organization

Learn all about feather anatomy and what feathers can tell you about the health and well-being of avian residents at your animal sanctuary
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An Introduction To Navigating Media Coverage For Your Animal Organization

To learn about the costs and benefits of media coverage, and how you can maximize your messaging, read on!
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Advanced Topics In Cria Health: Diarrhea

This resource covers potential causes of diarrhea in cria residents as well as, preventative measures.
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5 Ways to Combat Biases that Harm Farmed Animals Infographic

This handy infographic covers five ways sanctuary educators can help folks who visit their educational spaces avoid and overcome biases that can negatively impact farmed animals.
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5 Enrichment Questions To Get You Started Infographic

Are you wanting to add enrichment to your general care routine but don't know where to start? If so, this infographic simplifies it!

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