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

Fun Fact Friday! Chickens are the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus rex 🦖 #Chicken #Rooster #AnimalSanctuary #Rescue #Trex #Dinosaurs #AnimalFacts

Fun Fact Friday! Pigs have approximately 15,000 taste buds, quite a bit more than humans. #Pigs #Rescue #AnimalSanctuary #AnimalFriends #PlantBased #FunFacts

Happy Rosh Hashanah! From food to music to rest, all of these Jewish New Year traditions can be honored with compassion. And, don't forget to enjoy some rest. Shana Tova!

Fun Fact Friday! Most cats favor a particular paw over the other. Female cats are more commonly right-pawed, and males are more commonly left-pawed. #FunFactFriday #Cats #CatFacts #Sanctuary #Rescue #AdoptDontShop #Animals

We may think of elections as something that happens every two years, but voting season is every season. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, make it a priority to check or update your status, or register for the first time, so when your time to cast a ballot comes, you'll be ready. 🗳️

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month offers a chance to celebrate the influence of this culture, their traditions, accomplishments, and positive impact on society as a whole, as well as remind ourselves of the threats they continue to face, and how we can celebrate.

Fun Fact Friday! 🐐🐐 Like humans, goats adapt their vocalizations when they join a social group. This means that, yes, goats have regional accents! #FunFactFriday #Goats #TheMoreYouKnow #Goat #Animals #Sanctuary #Rescue

Fun Fact Friday! Rabbits have ‘open root’ teeth. This means that they are constantly worn down and never stop growing throughout their lives! #Rabbits #Bunnies #Sanctuary #Rescue #FunFact #Animals

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that peacocks are only male? Peacocks are a type of peafowl. A female peafowl is known as a peahen. #Peacocks #Peafowl #Sanctuary #Rescue #Education #Birds

Almond, Coconut, Flax, Hemp, Oat, Rice, Soy...we could go on and on. Milk can come from a lot of places. 🥛 Plant milk is lower in fat, contains no cholesterol, is lactose-free, lacks bovine hormones, is better for the planet, and, of course, does not harm any animals. What is your favorite?

We were so happy to have Eastmont Summer School join us for two field trips this summer! Students learned about what all species have in common, ran around in the fields, and enjoyed giving our pigs some belly rubs (they love them!). 🌟🌟 Thanks for visiting! 🌟🌟 #FieldTrip #Education #Fun

Do you love animals and good food? Are you a high school student looking to learn how to make a difference in the world? 🌎 Join us for LEAP at Ridge 2 River! This program is free, but spots are limited. Learn more and apply at Ridge2River.org/LEAP.

Huge thanks to Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary for providing us with a grant to help with our 2025 summer camps! Because of their generosity, we were able to offer camps without any price increases this year, and provide four scholarships for campers who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to join. 🎒🙏🏼

Globally, least 10 billion oysters are consumed annually. And the pearl industry is a 20 billion-dollar-a-year industry and growing. But, these ocean filters are essential for so much ocean life. This National Oyster Day, we encourage you to think about your choices and how they align with you.

Happy International Self-Care Day! 🪷 👐🏾 It can be easy to get lost in obligation and put ourselves last, but self-care is no longer considered a luxury. Instead, it is a necessity for our physical and mental health. What will you do for yourself today? ☀️

Applications are open for high school students to join us for LEAP at Ridge 2 River! Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet is a free program that teaches young leaders how to advocate for a better future for all who inhabit our planet. Learn more and apply today at LEAPforanimals.org!

More than 60% of currently known infectious diseases are zoonotic, and globally, 2.5 billion humans get sick from them every year. 🦠 Adding more plant foods, buying used clothing, and maintaining habitat-friendly practices all reduce the growth and spread. Together, we can all stay healthier.

Fireworks are often thought of alongside July 4th. But, these celebratory booms have a darker side. Animals of all kinds, from dogs to birds to even humans, can show frightened, and often dangerous, behaviors induced from these loud booms. Bu, kinder alternatives exist. How will you celebrate?

July is National Blueberry Month, and peak blueberry season in the country's largest producer - Washington! Filled with nutrition and great at fighting disease, blueberries are great fresh, frozen, blended, or baked. How will you enjoy some this month? 🫐 #Blueberries #Fruit #PlantBased #Healthy

Are you looking for a way to help animals in NCW? Come volunteer at Ridge 2 River! 🌄Our most pressing need is regular, morning, hands-on help at the sanctuary, but if mornings are not an option but you still want to volunteer with us, please complete an interest form anyway!

Are you or someone you know between the ages of 12 and 16 and looking for something outdoors to do this July? Join us for our third annual Camp Solutionary! Spots are still available for July 7th-11th. Learn more or sign up at Ridge2River.org/events!

Happy Juneteenth! Let's celebrate black freedom from enslavement and the progress made and explore black history, tradition, and culture. Yet, we must not forget that racial disparities persist, and equity is still far from reality. True freedom exists when everyone shares it.

Oceans are paramount to life on Earth. But, these oxygen-producing, carbon-absorbing biodiversity centers are under threat. Industrial fishing depletes species and pollutes water. This World Oceans Day, help our oceans survive, recover, and thrive, one bite at a time. #PlantBased #Oceans

📢 📢 DONATIONS NEEDED! 📢 📢 🌞 Summer is here, and with it, we need shade sails and crates to help keep our residents healthy, safe, and secure. 📦Please drop off donations any time on the front porch of Loves Me Flowers. 404 Aplets Way Cashmere Thank you!

Happy Pride Month! This month, and every month, we celebrate love, identity, strength, solidarity, and joy. Ridge 2 River will always be a safe space. We love you, and we love who and how you love. Because life is too short to be anything but yourself. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🤎 #Pride #LoveIsLove

Why do hens lay eggs? As a regular part of their reproduction cycle! However, industrial hens have been bred to lay up to 30x the eggs they would naturally. Many health and humane concerns arise from this production. This National Egg Day, why not give plant alternatives a try instead?

Looking for outdoor time this summer? Want to learn more about caring for ourselves? Get to know non-human animals?  Our summer camps still have slots available. Join us for Camp Compassion (ages 9-12) or Solutionary (12-16) and make it a week to remember. Visit Ridge2River.org/events for more!

🌿 About a third of Americans eat a salad more than once a week. That is definitely higher than some other veggies, but only 6% report eating them daily. So, this National Salad Month, lettuce turn over a new leaf (you know we had to) and eat more leafy greens! Good for your body and our planet!

Ever tried meditation? This practice of calming the body and mind has tons of physical and mental health benefits. There are many types, and it does not have to be long to have a positive impact. May is National Meditation Month, the perfect time to try new styles and find what works for you! 🧘🏼‍♀️

Happy Earth Day! Animal-based foods are extremely resource-intensive. In contrast, Plant-based foods are kinder to the planet, using less land and water and emitting fewer greenhouse gasses. Trying to be kind to Earth? How about choosing more planet-friendly foods today and every day? 🌍

Happy Easter! 🐰🌸 🕊️ 74% of Americans who celebrate typically have ham at their table. This year, we invite you to choose to celebrate renewal, hope, and peace by choosing plants instead. Better for humans, better for the planet, and better for pigs. 🌿 #Easter #Plantbased

National Farm Animals Day is the perfect time to think about what those labels mean. 1/3

Agriculture is at the center of our lives. While we must continue to raise awareness of the need for better conditions and livable wages, this #NationalAgWeek, we also want to thank our farmers for powering our busy lives and keeping us all going. Thank you! 🌾

Another great LEAP session yesterday! #humaneeducation #leap4animals #rescue #sanctuary