Boston Joins More Than 50 North American Cities to Host Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals

On Saturday, September 27, Boston will host a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary. Walks occur throughout the U.S. and Canada every fall – on or around October 2 – in honor of World Farm Animals Day. Thousands across North America will join in these Walks to help raise funds for and awareness about Farm Sanctuary’s vital rescue, education and advocacy efforts for farm animals. Farm Sanctuary operates the largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America.

WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2008; Registration: 1 p.m., Walk: 2 p.m.

WHERE: Boston Common, Brewer Fountain behind Park St. "T" stop, Boston, MA

REGISTRATION: $15 pre-registration; $20 Walk day registration. Participants can register at www.walkforfarmanimals.org, or call 607-583-2225 ext. 229.

Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.