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. 👎🏼

Fun Fact Friday! A cow’s stomach has four compartments to help them digest tough plants, like grass! This is the defining characteristic of ruminant species. #FunFactFriday #AnimalFact #Cows #CowLove #Sanctuary

🍪 We don’t know exactly how many cookies or how much milk is left out each year, but with 90% of Americans celebrating Christmas in some capacity, we can safely assume it is a whole lot. This year, why not try leaving some plant-based milk instead? After all, the options are pretty endless. 🥥

Fun Fact Friday! Pigs love to snuggle! They spend 40% of their time in physical contact with others. #FunFactFriday #Pigs #AnimalSnuggles #Sanctuary #Rescue

Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah! If you love traditional foods but are looking to make them more compassionate or eco-friendly, we have you covered! 🕎 Wishing all who celebrate a happy Festival of Lights! 🕎

Fun Fact Friday! Horses do not have a standard number of teeth. Males have 40-42, and females have 36-40. #FunFactFriday #Horses #AnimalFacts #Sanctuary #WildandFree #Wildlife #NationalHorseDay

Foxes have an incredible vocal range - spanning five octaves! Foxes are one of the two most commonly used and abused animals in the fur industry (the other being minks). This Faux Fur Friday, remember to choose faux over fox.

The wool industry goes hand-in-hand with the meat industry. In the industrial animal cycle, animals used for wool are abused then slaughtered when their production slows, to be used for meat or other materials. Try animal-free materials. Stay warm while being kind this winter. 🧥

Fun Fact Friday! Rabbits build and live in elaborate underground systems called warrens. #AnimalFact #FunFact #Rabbits #Bunnies #Sanctuary #Rescue #ChooseCrueltyFree

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we can make a delicious and full plate without the turkey, sharing our compassion with our loved humans, animals, and the planet. Wishing you, your loved ones, and all beings a beautiful day of gratitude and rest. #Thanksgiving

The colors on a turkey's head can change based on their current emotion! Their typical colorations are white, red, or blue. Turkeys are kind, playful, and friendly animals who form lasting bonds with one another and with human caregivers. This Thanksgiving, consider leaving them off your plate.

It is no secret that dogs possess an exceptional sense of smell. But do you know the biology behind it? There are a few reasons, but one is that dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors. This is a massive number; we humans have only about 6 million! Sniff sniff!

Fun Fact Friday! You can usually tell what color egg a hen will lay by the color of her earlobes! After all, egg laying is part of their reproduction cycle. #Hens #Chickens #FunFacts #AnimalFacts #Rescue #Sanctuary #PlantBased

Stress is a bodily response to changes, challenges, or tensions. Acute, or short-term stress is entirely natural and necessary. Chronic stress, however, is the type that we often hear about causing problems. This #NationalStressDay, what can you do to reduce chronic stress?

Fun Fact Friday: Happy Halloween Edition! Most spiders have eight eyes; however, some species of cave-dwellers don’t have any at all! #Spiders #Halloween #FunFacts #Animals #Arachnids #Halloween

Fun Fact Friday! Sheep self-medicate; they can recognize plants that treat disease! #Sheep #Plants #AnimalFacts #FunFact #Sanctuary

🍎 Did you know that Washington is the top apple-producing state in the country? From their tremendous health benefits to their low environmental impact, there are more than 7,500 awesome varieties to try this National Apple Day!

Fun Fact Friday! Ducks can sleep with one eye open - turning off only half of their brain - when they feel unsafe. This is thought to be a way to protect themselves from predators. #Ducks #FunFacts #AnimalFact #Education

Today we celebrate and honor the histories, traditions, and culture of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. At Ridge 2 River, we are on indigenous lands of the P'Squosa tribe. How will you honor Indigenous history and perseverance today?

Fun Fact Friday! Peahens (female peafowl) have a wingspan of 31 to 51 inches! #Peahen #Peafowl #AnimalFact #FunFacts #HumaneEducation #Rescue #Sanctuary