WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – (November 18, 2022) – Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson, Alicia Silverstone, and Bellamy Younger are voicing their help for Farm Sanctuary’s Undertake a Turkey Challenge throughout what shall be an excellent grimmer vacation than regular for turkeys. In line with the U.S. Division of Agriculture, greater than 6 million turkeys nationwide have already been killed because of the worst outbreak of avian influenza in latest historical past. As shoppers face larger costs for fewer turkeys on grocery cabinets, these compassionate celebs are urging individuals to contemplate a compassionate various: skip the overpriced frozen turkey and sponsor the care of a rescued turkey as a substitute.
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Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s first farm animal sanctuary and advocacy group, has impressed individuals to assume in another way about turkeys. For a one-time $35 donation, individuals can symbolically undertake one in all their rescued turkeys, offering help for the turkey’s every day care, in addition to their rescue, training, and advocacy work to finish the struggling of cattle in all places. Adopters obtain a customized adoption certificates (selection of print or digital) that includes a lovely coloration picture of their new turkey buddy that’s good for sharing on social media or displaying on their vacation desk.
Sadly, 223 million of those curious, playful, and emotionally-complex birds are raised in depressing situations and slaughtered for meals every year, with greater than 68 million only for the November and December vacation season.
The Undertake a Turkey Challenge has been supported through the years by celebrities together with Kristen Bell, Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi, Billie Eilish, Edie Falco, Ricky Gervais, Demi Lovato, Natasha Lyonne, Thandie Newton, Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix, Alicia Silverstone, Sadie Sink, and Kevin Smith.
About Farm Sanctuary
Based in 1986, Farm Sanctuary fights the disastrous results of animal agriculture on animals, the surroundings, social justice, and public well being by way of rescue, training, and advocacy. The group offers lifelong look after animals rescued from abuse at Sanctuary places in New York and California; fosters simply and compassionate vegan residing; and advocates for authorized and coverage reforms. To be taught extra about Farm Sanctuary, go to FarmSanctuary.org.