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Woodstock, NY – November 3, 2006 – Escorted via Farm Sanctuary’s Turkey Express vehicle, today, four turkeys will join Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary as its newest members. These birds will be honored in a special cruelty-free “ThanksLiving” feast and celebration scheduled for Sunday, November 19 at the Woodstock, New York, sanctuary. Farm Sanctuary’s Turkey Express adoptions are part of its national Adopt-A-Turkey Project, now in its 21st year.

Susie Coston, Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter director, who will deliver the turkeys to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary said, “This delivery kicks off the first of many Turkey Express deliveries we have planned for the Adopt-A-Turkey Project throughout November. To travel across the country and meet so many compassionate individuals willing to take these stunning birds into their homes and sanctuaries is a heartwarming reminder of the true meaning of Thanksgiving.”

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome these four birds into our sanctuary,” said Jenny Brown, director of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. “Our turkeys are free roamers around the farm which keeps them healthy and allows them to greet all of our visitors as they tour the sanctuary grounds. People are forever changed when they meet these ‘unexpected converters’ who reveal their gentle and sweet personalities and teach us all to respect life, in all its glorious forms.”

Through Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Project, Families can choose to adopt turkeys into their homes while others may decide to “adopt” turkeys who live at Farm Sanctuary through sponsorship donations. Those interested in adopting turkeys can contact shelter@farmsanctuary.org. Anyone interested in sponsoring a turkey, can register at http://www.adoptaturkey.org or call 1-888-SPONSOR. People interested in sponsoring one or more of the four turkeys who will live out their lives at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary can go to www.woodstocksanctuary.org or call 845-679-5955.

Note to Media: Photos of these turkeys and others living at Farm Sanctuary and Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary are available by request.

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at http://www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.

About Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is a shelter that provides care, rehabilitation and sanctuary for neglected, abused and discarded farm animals. Our purpose is to promote farm animal welfare and educate the public about how animals are treated to become our food. Additional information can be found at http://www.woodstocksanctuary.org or by calling 845-679-5955.