We're So Glad You're Here |
Since opening our gates to the public last spring, we’re thrilled to have a “herd” of Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary friends. We are so grateful for your support! We will be updating you on our residents, what we are working on both at the sanctuary and in the world of animal advocacy, ideas for compassionate living, delicious vegan recipes, and more. We love sharing the stories of our rescues with you and giving you the opportunity to connect with them in person. Please join us for tours of the sanctuary or sign up for our volunteer orientation and come help us on the farm! |
On August 30th Rosie’s welcomed three of four farmed pigs who had been roaming loose on Corolla in the Outer Banks of NC, presumably left there to breed with local wild boar and be hunted. In what can only be described as a brilliant collaborative effort with rescues such as Eastern Snouts Pigs, Ziggy’s Refuge, Piggies by the Sea, Sisu Refuge, as well as some wonderful individuals, we were able to bring Bear, Coco Chanel, and Lucille to our sanctuary. These three sweethearts have fully taken to the good life here, their personalities are blooming, and they are now part of our “big pig” drove with Dani and Sunshine! Sadly, the fourth member of their group—who we lovingly called Ricky—was held or caught by people who did not plan to help him. In spite of our ongoing efforts to locate and rescue him, we received the sad news recently that he was slaughtered. Ricky’s memory will live on in our Beach Bums, as they live out their lives in loving freedom.
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Have You "Herd?": Advocacy and Outreach |
Local Teenage Girl Makes a Big Impact for Animals:
Thirteen year old, Noa, has always loved animals. She wanted to do something special for her Bat Mitzvah. Instead of having a traditional party, Noa decided to use it as a teaching opportunity for her guests. She asked her friends and family to donate to Rosies Farm Sanctuary instead of gifts and Noa’s family arranged for everyone to do tours of the Sanctuary, meet the animals, hear about their stories, and learn about animal agriculture. We commend Noa’s altruism and generosity. The animals are all very grateful to her and say a big mazel tov and thank you! The world is a better place with people like Noa in it.
Rosies Goes to DC:
As part of Noa’s Bar Mitzvah project, Rosie’s Founder, Michele, went to Washington DC with Noa and her parents last week to meet with Senator Van Hollen and Congressman Raskin. In these meetings, Noa inspired everyone with her love for animals and her Bat Mitzvah project. Michele was able to share about the mission of Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. She also urged the Senator and Congressman to support the Better CARES Act, and to vote against the EATS Act. Being so close to DC allows us access to advocate for animals in legislation.
* Thank you HSUS for your support in educating us on these issues. |
Compassion Corner - by Sanctuary Manager Jason Bolalek |
Caring for all of our pigs over the past few months has made me increasingly curious about their displayed behaviors, particularly rooting.
I’ve learned that rooting is a natural and instinctual behavior in which pigs use their snout to dig, push, and search for food or other objects beneath the ground's surface. It is a behavior deeply rooted in their biology and plays a crucial role in their overall well-being.
Pigs are highly intelligent and curious creatures, and rooting allows them to engage in a variety of essential activities. Firstly, it serves as a way for them to find food hidden beneath the soil, such as roots, tubers, insects, and even small mammals. This behavior helps pigs meet their dietary needs by providing them with a diverse range of nutrients.
Moreover, rooting behavior is not solely driven by the search for sustenance. Pigs also root as a means of exploration and environmental interaction. It allows them to investigate their surroundings, discover new scents, and create comfortable resting spots. By rooting, pigs are able to shape their environment to suit their needs, whether it's finding a cool spot on a hot day or creating a cozy bed of leaves and dirt.
In the pork industry, where efficiency and productivity are prioritized, pigs are raised in confined spaces without access to outdoor areas or suitable rooting substrates. This lack of opportunity to engage in their instinctual behavior can lead to frustration, boredom, and even detrimental effects on their physical and mental well-being.
Rooting is an integral part of a pig's life, providing them with physical exercise, mental stimulation, and the ability to express their natural behaviors. By depriving pigs of the opportunity to root, farms cause prolonged suffering. Without proper outlets for their instinctual behavior, pigs may develop abnormal behaviors, such as aggression, tail-biting, or stereotypic behaviors like bar-biting or pacing.
I often feel despair that so many pigs, like ours, will never get to experience any semblance of a natural life. However, I try to use that sadness as a motivator to speak on their behalf. So let's choose to eat plants, not pigs, for their sake! ❤️
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Trick or Treat, Sanctuary Style |
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BOO! We’ll take your pumpkins (or any produce from the garden!): If you’re local to the Potomac, MD area and have leftover pumpkins from Halloween, our residents would love nothing more than to put them to good use! |
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A very vegan Halloween: Many easily available Halloween candies like Twizzlers, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, Charms Blow Pops, and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews are accidentally vegan! Here’s a great list of options. |
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Rosie's Recommended Recipes
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This delicious Vegan Pumpkin Bread by Chocolate Covered Katie is perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ cup water
½ cup oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp each: cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice Optional: vegan chocolate chips Instructions: Whisk liquid ingredients, including pumpkin, in a large mixing bowl.
Preheat oven to 350 F, and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Stir remaining ingredients into the bowl until just evenly mixed.
Smooth batter into the loaf pan and bake on the center rack for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. |
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