The Two Million Victims of Florence We Aren’t Talking About

Update: As of 5:00 pm on September 19, the numbers have risen to 3.4 million birds and 5,500 pigs killed in Florence's aftermath. And media is now widely reporting on these casualties. Our story remains below as originally printed to provide a tiny glimpse into the lives of the beings behind these staggering figures. Unrelenting … Continue reading The Two Million Victims of Florence We Aren’t Talking About

Patchouli at Farm Sanctuary - The Every Animal Project

Patchouli, Rooster Reject

When I met Patchouli at Farm Sanctuary's Watkins Glen, New York shelter, home to over 500 rescued animals, in mid-2014, I was amazed that I managed to capture a photograph of him at all. As the jet-black rooster darted around visitors' feet, our tour guide shared the beginnings of his story. A shipment of chicks … Continue reading Patchouli, Rooster Reject