Paintings Of The Animals Of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

I spent a week volunteering at the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in upstate New York. The innocence and gentle demeanor of the animals touched and inspired me. These are animals who were abused or neglected or found in horrific conditions, yet they hold no bitterness or anger toward humans. Every one of the animals in the sanctuary have distinct personalities and were very interested in all of the volunteers' activities.

Surrounded by the Catskill Mountains, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary provides shelter to cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, and rabbits who have been rescued from cases of abuse, neglect and abandonment.

It is a place where visitors can come face to face with the animals they may only know as dinner and learn about the significant effects of modern-day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health.

At the heart of their mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animal refugees — as well as educating the public about the treatment of animals who are raised for food.

More info: woodstocksanctuary.org