a Party for Turkeys in Honor of a Different Kind of Thanksgiving

Turkeys are some of the most misunderstood animals around. These majestic birds are

incredibly intelligent and social beings. They love nothing more that a good snuggle with their caretakers and have been known to purr when they are happy. Not to mention they have been known to memorize geography and are fantastic parents and friends to one another. Despite all their awesome traits, turkeys are often overlooked and viewed as nothing more than food.  Thanksgiving day plays a huge role in the perpetuation of this idea – after all, what would the dinner table look like without a massive turkey on it? Well, not everyone thinks this way. In fact, at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, they celebrate turkeys with the Thanksliving gala, instead.

This special event celebrates the lives of turkeys and recognizes that the way to show true gratitude is through compassion. “Every year, 46 million turkeys are killed for the Thanksgiving holiday alone,” said Shelter Director Kathy Keefe. “Today, we celebrate our rescued turkeys and the 350 animals at the Sanctuary who are spared from this horrible fate. Turkeys are sensitive, curious, and intelligent animals – and they deserve better.”

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