Watkins Glen, NY – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that the farm animal sanctuary owned and operated by Farm Sanctuary, Inc., in Watkins Glen, NY — the country’s very first sanctuary for abused and neglected farm animals and the inspiration for countless others since — has achieved GFAS Accreditation.
“Farm Sanctuary does an outstanding job of providing excellent care to its animals, and using its sanctuary as an educational tool to raise awareness of farm animal welfare issues,” said Jackie Beckstead, Director of Accreditation and Field Operations for GFAS.
View the entire press release here.
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