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"Wohali" > wrote in message
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> We adopted a turkey. :-) Her name is Serena and she lives at Farm

Sanctuary in
> upstate New York.
>
> I'd love to have her here but neighbors might not care for the gobbles.

:-)
> http://www.adoptaturkey.org/


That's cool.

-Rubystars


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"Rubystars" > wrote in message
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> "Wohali" > wrote in message
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> > We adopted a turkey. :-) Her name is Serena and she lives at Farm

> Sanctuary in
> > upstate New York.
> >
> > I'd love to have her here but neighbors might not care for the gobbles.

> :-)
> > http://www.adoptaturkey.org/


Doesn't it kind of create a false market for farmed turkeys? And fifteen
dollars wont feed that turkey very long. What happens after that?

Sounds like a bit of a stretch to me, and somewhat short-sighted.

I don't know, sounds like a bit of a scam to me.

-Jay


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Jay wrote:
> > > http://www.adoptaturkey.org/

>
> Doesn't it kind of create a false market for farmed turkeys?


The turkeys at Farm Sanctuary aren't bred and they only come to the sanctuary
because of abuse cases. Serena was rescued from a cruel college prank. Often,
authorities contact Farm Sanctuary when farm animal abuse cases are found.

> And fifteen
> dollars wont feed that turkey very long. What happens after that?


$15 is simply a contribution added to the pot for turkeys feed. That's probably
equal to a month's worth. There are many other ways they raise $ for the
sanctuary.

> Sounds like a bit of a stretch to me, and somewhat short-sighted.
>
> I don't know, sounds like a bit of a scam to me.
>
> -Jay


I don't understand what the scam would be. The sanctuary's been around for many
years and has a reputation for good stewardship of donations. The website for
adopt-a-turkey & farm sanctuary provide lots of information about adopting any
of the animals on a monthly basis. Again, I'm sure it all goes into the same
fund for all the animals.
--
Wohali
"Those who are enjoying something, or suffering something
together, are companions." --C.S. Lewis
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> Doesn't it kind of create a false market for farmed turkeys? And fifteen
> dollars wont feed that turkey very long. What happens after that?
>
> Sounds like a bit of a stretch to me, and somewhat short-sighted.
>
> I don't know, sounds like a bit of a scam to me.
>
> -Jay
>

Adopt an animal schemes are very common and a good way to support a cause
without spending too much money. Adopt an animal schemes make good
presents. Several people adopt the same animal, usually. Animal
sanctuaries are expensive to run and depend entirely on donations. As a
previous poster said, most of these animals have been rescued. In the UK, I
support Hillside Animal Sanctuary, in Norfolk. We visited last summer - it
is run by a vegan - Wendy Valentine - who had made it her life's work. They
also have self catering accommodation if anyone wants to stay in the area
and support a good cause at the same time. www.hillside.org.uk

Deb


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Jay wrote:
> Doesn't it kind of create a false market for farmed turkeys? And fifteen
> dollars wont feed that turkey very long. What happens after that?


They'll find another sucker to pay up.

> Sounds like a bit of a stretch to me, and somewhat short-sighted.
>
> I don't know, sounds like a bit of a scam to me.


Many AR and enviro causes are. Here's a webpage with a listing of their
executive salaries. I'm in the wrong business.

http://worldtwitch.virtualave.net/an...ities_2001.htm

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