10/02/2026
Food is such a familiar part of everyday life that many people rarely stop to think about who is on their plate. Farmed animals are bred into this world to spend their lives in conditions where their natural behaviors are restricted, their relationships are disrupted, and their existence is exploited and unjustly ended. Their experiences deserve to be acknowledged, and their lives deserve to matter beyond their productivity.
Every pig, cow, chicken, and turkey is an individual with a personality and a desire to live. They form friendships, recognize familiar faces, and seek comfort from those they trust. Just like the animals we share our homes with, they have their own ways of expressing themselves and experiencing the world.
At Wildwood and Wildlings Forest , we have the privilege of getting to know these animals beyond the labels. Every day, our residents remind us that the only difference between the animals we’re taught to love versus the ones we’re taught to eat is how society tells us to see them. What if we saw them differently?
You don’t have to know everything about animal agriculture to start asking questions. World Farmed Animals Day is an opportunity to learn more, reflect on our everyday choices, and consider how we can make a difference for animals. Even small steps toward eating more plant-based meals can help create a more compassionate world. 💚🌎
Thank you to Beth Redwood for creating this beautiful artwork featuring our residents along with Rhubarb the pig, who calls Wildlings Forest his forever home. May their sweet faces remind us that change begins when we’re willing to see animals differently.
Be the Change.
Featured residents: Sunny, Lola, Erma, Rhubarb, Blossom, Derek, Nutmeg, and Guillermo
