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Many Turkeys Were ‘Adopted’ Instead of Eaten This Past Thanksgiving
- Adopters fund turkey care through donations, covering food, shelter, veterinary care, and lifesaving efforts.
- The initiative traces back to Farm Sanctuary's 1986 efforts to rescue turkeys and has grown over four decades.
- Colorado's Luvin Arms Sanctuary is a key advocate, hosting turkeys pardoned by governors and promoting the idea.
- Adopters can donate $25 to receive photos, certificates, and time with their turkey, via in-person or Zoom visits.
- The campaign aims to spark conversations about animal sentience and rethink Thanksgiving traditions.
- The initiative emphasizes welfare-focused donations rather than consumption of turkeys during the holiday.
- The program offers adopters evidence of impact, including photos and certificates for the birds they sponsor.
- Farm Sanctuary played a foundational role, influencing turkey rescue and welfare initiatives for decades.
- The movement includes broader visibility through media and social channels highlighting rescued birds and beneficiaries.
- The idea is to shift annual traditions toward compassionate animal welfare during a major holiday season.
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