Rescue Stories

Turkey Rescue Stories

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary has rescued more than one thousand turkeys and given them a second chance at life. Many of the turkeys came to us after being abandoned when they were sick or injured, some were saved from transport disasters, and others were rescued from reckless turkey "give away" promotions and from factory farms. Though their stories differ, all of the animals have one thing in common: They needed refuge from the cruelties of "food animal" production, and Farm Sanctuary was there to provide it. Here are some of their heartwarming tales of rescue.

2011 Featured Rescues
Eileen and Shannon: Turkeys' Path Veers from Slaughter to Sanctuary.

2010 Featured Rescues
Daphne & Velma: Baby turkeys get fresh start at Farm Sanctuary

2009 Featured Rescues
Taylor & friends: Baby turkeys bring Thanksgiving early to California Shelter

2008 Featured Turkey Rescues
Bubbles: One of 66 Turkey Poults Rescued from Factory Farm
Autumn and friends: Turkey and 13 chickens rescued from NYC streets find refuge

2007 Featured Turkey Rescue
Sullivan: One of 38 peeps spared from life sentence at a factory farm

2006 Featured Turkey Rescues
Butterfly: 26 turkeys saved from Thanksgiving tables
Hannah, Gideon and Isaiah: Abandoned turkey trio safe at Farm Sanctuary
Faye and friends: Survivors of airline cargo disaster find refuge

2005 Featured Turkey Rescue
Marino: Two major cases of farm animal cruelty, involving over 130 young turkeys and chickens

Past Featured Turkey Rescues
Chicky: Turkey chicks rescued from factory farm hatchery
Delta: Turkey chicks rescued from garbage behind poultry auction
Great American Turkey Rescue: 300 turkeys saved from a CA salvage yard's plans to use them in cruel promotional stunt