
Image courtesy of Farm Sanctuary
Recently, my friends at the Farm Sanctuary invited me to participate in their “What Did You Do?” campaign which is going on from September 23rd until the World Day for Farmed Animals, on October 2nd. I’ve been such a huge fan of the Farm Sanctuary for years, I didn’t even hesitate to say count me in!
For those of you who aren’t familiar, Farm Sanctuary is the largest farm animal rescue and protection organization in the United States. Guided by their incredibly talented and passionate President, Gene Baur, the team rescues hundreds of farm animals each year. Many of these animals are found on the brink of death due to cruel factory farm conditions. They’ve lived a life of torment and isolation with broken spirits, and they are often depressed and fearful of humans. But the Farm Sanctuary gives these animals a new lease on life. Their various shelters, located in New York and California, encourage visitors and volunteers to meet and connect with the animals, recognizing their inherent intelligence, value, and playful, kind spirits. Many are surprised to learn that farm animals have unique, intelligent personalities much like the pets we love and cherish in our own homes. They also form strong bonds with other animals, and you can see this in action in this short video below:
Without the help of donations and Farm Sanctuary members, many of these animals would not receive the second chance they deserve. That’s where Farm Sanctuary’s “What Did You Do?” campaign comes into play and why we need your help. Here is a short video describing the campaign in more detail. You can also visit their website for more information.
I joined TEAM MOO, which should come as no surprise! As I wrote in last week’s post, I used to have a cow collection as a child so this seems like a natural fit. :) Although I have to say, I’m partial to all the animals and it was really hard to pick a team! Decision making was never my strong point…
Oh hay cutie.

Image courtesy of Farm Sanctuary
How to participate?
I’m asking you to consider donating to TEAM MOO to help raise funds for this great cause! We would be extremely grateful for any support you can give. You can also join the team, start your own fundraiser, or donate to any one of the other teams (Cluck, Oink, and Gobble). The goal for our team is $25,000 (which will be matched by Angel donors!) and we can only reach it with your help! Click to donate or find out more if you so desire.
But wait, there’s more…
To give you even more incentive to donate, I’m offering a signed copy of my upcoming book, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, to one lucky donor! Simply email [email protected] and let me know that you made a donation (no need to tell me how much!) and you’ll be automatically entered for a signed copy of my cookbook, which is due out March 2014. The winner will be selected at random and the book will be mailed to you as soon as it’s ready with a special note included inside! I’ll announce the winner early in October when the campaign is over.
So what do you think?? Let’s raise some money for the animals!
And OH MY GOSH your book is on Amazon!!! Congrats!! Looking forward to it coming out!
I love this campaign and was so happy to donate to Team Moo–looks like you’re doing awesome so far!! Thank you for being such a positive and wonderful voice for the animals. I can’t wait for your book to come out!!
What a great cause! I just heard about the Farm Sanctuary a few months ago and think what they do is fantastic. Oh, and I just saw Sarah’s comment above about your book being on Amazon – this is AWESOME! I will be ALL.OVER.IT when it comes out!
Donated :) This is my favorite post you’ve done for MoFo!
This is an awesome idea. You have such a big heart. Donation submitted and fingers crossed for a cookbook :D EEK!
I love you!
I made a donation and will forward this post to my friends.
I found your blog while doing an elimination diet for an autoimmune disease. I found LOTS of blogs to help a vegetarian, now vegan, still eat well while eliminating so much! But yours is the only one I return to. Your recipes make up much of my diet and the meals my husband and daughter eat as well.
From one animal lover/protector to another, thank you so much for this post and opportunity to help!
Aw thank you Julee! I appreciate it so much. So glad you are enjoying the blog!
what a great cause – I had not heard of them but would love to give.
Also wanted to let you know I made your eggplant parm and eggplant zucchini casserole and eggplant chips in the last couple of weeks – they were great and my husband and son loved them too (my other 2 tried them but would not love eggplant even if I offered to do their homework for them for a year!). I had not had eggplant before but have gotten it with our CSA stuff for the last few weeks- I have another now and need to come up with something to do with it!
I need to find the time to keep up with all I want to make as I have always loved your sight and want to try every reccipe! (made the almond cookies too – topped with a little chocolate and my kids gobbled them – SO glad cause they are not big on nuts so I have to find ways to get them in there!). Thanks Angela for all you do!
Hi Angela!
I have been following your blog for a while and I just wanted say that I love it! Your photography is lovely, your writing is great and always entertaining, your story is inspirational, and your recipes are delicious! I am a vegan chef and maybe soon to be food blogger (and psychology major :) ) and you definitely inspire me to get creative in the kitchen.
For the love of food,
Lindsey
Thank you Lindsey! I’m so happy to hear this :)
I love this! One day my boyfriend and I want to turn his farm into a mini sanctuary. Watching this video really drives the dream home! You’ve got me thinking, maybe we can partner with an existing organization, I’m sure some need more space. Thanks for the post!
I am so glad you wrote this, and it gets to those who may not know the truth behind animal products. I hope this opens their eyes!
We love going to Farm Sanctuary!!
What wonderful work Farm Sanctuary are doing. Thank you for letting us know what we can do to help. The animals pictured are just beautiful!
I’m about a month late for this post, but I’m glad I found it anyway! Something changed in me overnight and I’ve become obsessed with ridding my husband’s and my diet of meat and animal products! Also, all of these videos made me cry, and it just helps keep me on track even more.
I have a friend in the Philippines who loves take caring of Pigs too. :) It’s a gorgeous thing to do