Like in the meat industry, animals used for dairy are subjected to cruel practices, and some experience horrible abuse and neglect.
In 2019, we were notified of a heartbreaking cruelty case at a California sheep dairy farm. There, 50 sheep had already died of starvation – and of the 200 survivors being helped, we took in the sickest animals at our Los Angeles sanctuary.
Weeks later, after opposition from the farmer, we were able to rescue six more sheep – Anne, Katherine, Ada, Malala, Antonia, and Aretha – from the same farm.
Sadly, the malnourishment and neglect they had endured were too much for some to overcome, but others would survive to live their lives in peace. One female gave birth to triplets at the sanctuary, and thankfully, those lambs will never know suffering.
