Filed under: Animal Cuteness, Animal Liberation, Animal Rights 101, ARC Events, Local Events | Tags: Compassion for Animals, Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary
On Sunday April 10th, members of ARC joined Compassion for Animals on their biannual tour of Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary. Poplar Spring is a non-profit refuge for farm animals and wildlife on 400 acres in Poolesville, Maryland. All of the animals have been rescued from abhorrent conditions that denied even their most basic rights, and where once their only value was in the weight of their slaughtered flesh. Thanks to Poplar Springs and their own tenacious spirits, they now get to live out their lives in peace. Their charming personalities begin to shine through as they are treated with dignity and respect, and it always amazes me that they can learn to trust humans once again.
Here’s a photo essay of our tour:
Piles o’ Piggies!
Due to genetic manipulation to meet the demands of the animal agriculture business, pigs have been “designed” to grow too fast too quickly. Their bodies cannot keep up and this inevitably causes arthritis and joint problems. We watched as one piggie had a very difficult time getting around, even despite veterinary care and medication.
Don’t interrupt! Deep conversations…
Founder and Director Terry, tells us their incredible stories…
Heidi outsmarted the thieves! She has escaped death, quite a few times, including jumping out of a barn window…you tell ’em honey!
Wynne gets cow smooches!
The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale Ambassadors
Cuddle Fest
After meowing all morning and then frantically chasing a guinea hen as a result of a love triangle turned sour, this peacock decided to finally see what these humans were about.
Goats!
Malcolm and Wynne
Malcolm and Gabby
For the Animals!
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Also, make sure you check out Gabby’s incredible photos HERE!
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