Fun Fact Friday! Female sea turtles always find their way back home. Even if it has been decades since they were on the nesting beach where they were born, they will return there when ready to lay eggs themselves. 🐢🌊 #AnimalFacts #Turtles #WorldTurtleDay #SeaLife #SaveTheOcean

Walnuts are loaded with omega-3s, healthy fats, and so much more. Consumption is linked to lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apoprotein B. And, nuts are environmentally-friendly crops. They don’t use very much land and they can even be carbon negative! 🌐 🧠 🫀

Fun Fact Friday! Peacocks shed their colorful feathers at the end of each molting season (late summer to early autumn) and regrow them in time for mating seasons a few months later. 🦚 #AnimalFacts #Peacocks #Peafowl #FunFacts #Rescue #Sanctuary

Happy Mother’s Day! 👩🏾 In celebration of all mothers, we have to talk about dairy. 🐄 Choose love for all mothers this year by opting for plant based. ❤️

🐮 Cows are extremely attentive, protective, and engaged mothers. But, in the dairy industry, mom and her calf are separated within hours of giving birth, so that she can be milked by machine for human consumption. 🫂 This Mother’s Day, keep families together by choosing dairy-free.

Behind many of the foods we eat are the lives of mothers deprived of experiencing the values we claim to celebrate. This Mother's Day, join us in a moment of reflection and admiration for all mothers. To learn more about the dairy industry and impacts on mothers, visit Ridge2River.org/Get-Curious

85% of children and 70% of adults describe themselves as ‘animal lovers.’ 🐕🐄🐠 This Be Kind to Animals Week, show kindness to all animals by choosing plant-based, cruelty-free, and faux options, and not supporting animal exploitation in entertainment. 🐖🦌🐈 Source: RSPCA

Fun Fact Friday! Female sheep will usually stay in the herd they were born into for life. 🐑 #AnimalFacts #Sheep #Ewe #FunFacts #Rescue #Sanctuary

Fun Fact Friday! Ducks wag their tail when they are happy or try to attract a mate. 🦆 #AnimalFacts #Ducks #QuackQuack #FunFacts #Rescue #Sanctuary

Over 90% of animals used for testing are not covered under any welfare laws. The Animal Welfare Act specifically excludes rats, mice, fish, and birds, several of the most common species used in the industry. Shop cruelty-free to support a future without animal testing. 🐇

Animals raised for food are responsible for about 40% of all global methane emissions. On the other hand, the majority of plants release absolutely no methane whatsoever, and are overwhelmingly low emitters of all greenhouse gases. This #EarthDay, consider eating plants for the planet. 🌎

Fun Fact Friday! Bees flap their wings 200+ times per second, or 12,000 times per minute. 🐝 #Bees #InsectFacts #SaveTheBees

Ridge 2 River is honored to be part of #SanctuaryDay. Today, sanctuaries around the world come together to honor what it truly means to be a sanctuary for animals - providing respect, safety, love and care. Together, we all play a role in spreading compassion, awareness, hope, and happiness. ❤️🐐

Fun Fact Friday! Legend has it that goats discovered coffee plants in the 9th century. 🐐 ☕ #Goats #AnimalLover #AnimalFacts #Coffee #Rescue #Sanctuary

📢 Ridge 2 River will be participating in the first annual Take A Hike, a @LEAPforanimals youth initiative. Join some of our LEAP students on Saturday, April 11th, as we explore the Cashmere Canyon Preserve Trail. 🎒🚶🏾 📍 Not local or not able to join us? Find somewhere near you and join from afar.

A lamb is a baby sheep. In the meat industry, they are killed at six to eight months old. 🐑 This Easter, celebrate life and choose plant-based. #Easter #Lambs #Sheep #Baby #Animals

Circus animals are beaten and forced to perform tricks that thrive on their fear or when they are sick. And, they spend most of their life in chains. Unlike human performers, they have not chosen this life - they were forced into it. Support circuses that have left abuse in the past. 🤸🏾

Fun Fact Friday! Pigs can recognize themselves in a mirror. 🐽 🪞 #AnimalFacts #FunFacts #Pigs #PigLover #Rescue #Sanctuary

Fun Fact Friday! When happy or relaxed, rabbits can rub their teeth together in a soft grind to purr. 🐇 #AnimalFacts #FunFacts #Rabbits #Bunnies #Rescue #Sanctuary

Chia seeds are nutritional powerhouses high in omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants, and contain protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. 🧠💪🏾 Whether you sprinkle them on a snack, blend them in a smoothie, or prep some chia pudding, there is no wrong way to add chia to your diet! 🥤

Fun Fact Friday! It may seem counterintuitive, but chickens use dust baths to stay clean. It helps to remove oil and dandruff build-up. Think of it as a natural dry shampoo! 🪶🧴 #Chicken #FunFacts #Animals #Rescue #Sanctuary

Fun Fact Friday! Pandas spend around 12 hours a day eating, and 99% of their diet is bamboo. 🐼 #FunFact #Animals #Panda #Bamboo #Wildlife #NationalPandaDay

Did you know? 🧊 Frozen produce is harvested at peak ripeness, making it an incredibly nutrient-dense, affordable, and convenient option! Make sure to check for no added sugar or other additives to optimize the benefits of frozen fruits and veggies. 🍓🥦 #FrozenFoodDay #Fruit #Veggies #EatYourVeggies

Fun Fact Friday! Turkeys can fly short distances at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. 🦃 #Turkey #AnimalFacts #FunFacts #Sanctuary #Animals

Did you know that pigs have 15,000 taste buds? Or that they have a great sense of smell and use it to forage and root? 🐽 🧠 They are also extremely intelligent and remember both positive and negative experiences. And they love snuggles, being brushed, and belly rubs.❤️ 🐷 Happy National Pig Day! 🐷

Every major circus that uses wild animals has been cited for violating the federal Animal Welfare Act. Plenty of circuses today rely entirely on human acrobats. Bring your family and have fun without supporting animal harm. Source: Michigan State University

Another message from our LEAP students! Alexandra and James have been learning about industrial farming and created this during this month's workshop. We are so glad to have these amazing young leaders with us!

Fun Fact Friday! Dogs pee and poop in a north-south direction, in line with Earth’s magnetic field. 🐾 🌎 #Dogs #AnimalLover #FunFact #AnimalFacts #DogFacts #AdoptDontStop

Most animals used in testing are killed when an experiment is complete. ‘This finished product not tested on animals’ does not indicate there wasn’t animal testing in the process. Choose products specifically recognized as cruelty free (this is easy to find on several certification websites).

Leather is a coproduct of the meat and dairy industries. 69% comes from cattle, primarily raised on feedlots. Vegan leather is widely available and often indistinguishable, but without the abuse. Source: Leather Naturally #JusticeForAnimalsWeek #Leather #VeganLeather #CrueltyFree #TheMoreYouKnow

Our LEAP high school students spent this month's workshop creating content to share something they are passionate about. Here, Peter and Sylvan have a message for you about helping our planet. 🌏 🧊 #ClimateChange #Earth #Ecofriendly #StudentActivists

One-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species are at risk of extinction because of overfishing. This week is Justice For Animals Week. Each day, we will be sharing a fact about how animals are used by humans in industry. Source: Current Biology #JusticeForAnimalsWeek #Fishing #SaveOurOceans

There are more tigers living in cages in the U.S. alone than remain in the wild. Supporting sanctuaries over zoos is a way to show you do not support animals being held in captivity. Source: National Geographic #JusticeForAnimalsWeek #Sanctuary #Tigers #WildAnimals #AnimalFacts #TheMoreYouKnow

Monkeys used for testing exhibit self-harm behaviors. Choose cruelty-free to support products that do not test on animals. Source: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science #JusticeForAnimalsWeek #CrueltyFree #AnimalTesting #Awareness #ChooseKindness #TheMoreYouKnow

Over 90% of land animals used for food in the U.S. are raised in Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as factory farms. Choose plant-based to help show all species compassion. Source: Johns Hopkins #JusticeForAnimalsWeek #CAFO #FactoryFarm #AnimalFacts #Awareness

Fun Fact Friday! Sheep have scent glands in front of their eyes and between the digits of their hooves. 💦 #Sheep #SheepFacts #AnimalFacts #Animals #Rescue #Sanctuary

56% of Americans are buying candy or chocolate this Valentine’s Day. 🍬 With the endless amounts of options available, help show all species love by choosing non-dairy and plant-based treats for you and your loved ones. 💌 From our residents to whoever you celebrate with, Happy Valentine’s Day! 💌

Fun Fact Friday! A cow's pregnancy lasts nine months. She only produces milk after delivering a calf. This Valentine’s Day, help keep families together and choose non-dairy. 🍫 #Cows #ValentinesDay #FunFacts #AnimalFacts #Chocolate #DairyFree

Fun Fact Friday! Orcas are found in every ocean, and are believed to have the second widest range of any mammal (second only to humans). 🌊 #FunFacts #Orca #SaveTheOceans #OceanLife #AnimalFacts

Today is Medjool Date Day! These high-fiber, low-GI fruits are a sweet treat on their own, or can be used in place of refined sugars in recipes (either whole or made into date paste or sugar). And when taken towards the end of pregnancy, they have been proven to benefit labor and delivery!

Agriculture is vital for life. Immigrants (both documented and undocumented) are essential to this work. Much of it is low-paying & carries significant hazards. Animal ag workers face additional risks. Help take a stand by taking action, raising awareness, and supporting ethical plant-based growers.

Fun Fact Friday! Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees, and each one has 32 muscles. 🐈 #FunFactFriday #Cats #CatFacts #Animals #Adoptdontshop #Rescue

Green juice. 🟢🥤 We know it. We maybe-kind-of-sometimes like it. Some benefits can vary by veggie, but all have an abundance of good-for-you nutrients. 🥦 💪🏾 What green juice will you fuel your body with today?

Fun Fact Friday! Ducks have waterproof outer feathers. They are so good at their function that their inner down feathers of ducks stay dry, too! #FunFacts #Animals #Ducks #QuackQuack #Rescue #Sanctuary

Today we honor Dr. King’s legacy, as we continue to fight for equity, justice, and peace for all. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” - MLK Jr. #MLKDay2026

Fun Fact Friday! Goats have rectangular pupils and 320 degrees of vision. #FunFacts #AnimalFacts #Sanctuary #Rescue #Goats

Fun Fact Friday! Chickens use the sun as a compass to navigate their day. However, most chickens used by humans today never get to see natural sunlight, disrupting their natural rhythm. Just like us, chickens love the sun when allowed the chance to enjoy it. #Chickens #FunFactFriday #Sunshine

Fun Fact Friday! There are three different species of peafowl - Indian, Javanese, and Congo. #FunFactFriday #Peafowl #Phasianidae #Animals #Rescue #Sanctuary

Fun Fact Friday! Hamsters can run backwards, often as fast as they can run forwards. #FunFactFriday #Hamsters #Hamster #AnimalFact #Sanctuary

Our gut is responsible for much of our overall health. If you are looking to improve yours this year, upping your fiber game could be the key. 🦠 Fiber needs vary by age and gender and range from 21 to 38 grams daily. However, across all categories, Americans under consume, averaging 10-15 grams. 👎🏼