Clementine

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

Turkey escapes before Thanksgiving are not uncommon, and are cause for joy in the sanctuary world. Clementine was found wandering the streets in Utah before Thanksgiving in 2011, and was so personable and friendly toward the couple who found him that they assumed he was a beloved pet; however no human companions came forth in their search. Thus Clementine was welcomed to Ching, and he continues to be one of the friendliest of turkey toms, normally a territorial bunch, but Clementine loves human friends and even new visitors, greeting them with his impressive display of vibrant feathers.

Calvin & Hobbes

Green Acres Farm Sanctuary, Silverton, Oregon

Mrs. Watson

Green Acres Farm Sanctuary, Silverton, Oregon

Andy

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Pete

Wildwood Farm Sanctuary, Newberg, Oregon

Mathilda "Mattie"

Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, Stockton, California

Curious George

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Henrietta

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Henrietta

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Izzy

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Izzy

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Turkey Lurkey

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Hollywood Girls

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Gable

Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres, Acton, California

Bogart

Animal Place, Grass Valley, California

Jude

Animal Place, Grass Valley, California

Apollo

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

Turkeys that appear in shelters prior to Thanksgiving are at high risk for being “adopted” and slaughtered. Luckily Apollo was quickly pulled by a rescuer before someone got the idea he would make a good holiday dinner. Once safely at Ching, Apollo proved to be quite the show off, performing the turkey mating dance and territory displays constantly, perhaps proud of his unique light coloring on his feathers. Sadly like many turkeys bred for the size of their breasts, Apollo suffered from heart issues that took his life before he was likely even a year old.

Apollo

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

Turkeys that appear in shelters prior to Thanksgiving are at high risk for being “adopted” and slaughtered. Luckily Apollo was quickly pulled by a rescuer before someone got the idea he would make a good holiday dinner. Once safely at Ching, Apollo proved to be quite the show off, performing the turkey mating dance and territory displays constantly, perhaps proud of his unique light coloring on his feathers. Sadly like many turkeys bred for the size of their breasts, Apollo suffered from heart issues that took his life before he was likely even a year old.

Daphne

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

One of two turkey girls rescued from a factory farm, Daphne survived to experience a few short yet happy months free at Ching. Though her body showed all the signs of a turkey bred for her flesh in industrial animal agriculture, her spirit was as unique and joyous as any human spirit. Daphne’s curiosity and friendliness defied the horrible place she spent her childhood, and she found love and kindness for what would be her teen years at the sanctuary before a reproductive issue took her life.

Lincoln

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

Found on a county shelter website right before Thanksgiving, Lincoln was quickly pulled by a rescuer to avoid someone getting the idea he would make a good holiday dinner. That may have been his original fate, as some people think buying their own turkey to raise and slaughter for Thanksgiving will give some special meaning to the meal, however now Lincoln can celebrate life each Thanksgiving. Lincoln protects a flock of rescued egg laying hens, and while he seems a bit gruff, he actually likes human attention.

Clementine

Ching Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, Herriman, Utah

Turkey escapes before Thanksgiving are not uncommon, and are cause for joy in the sanctuary world. Clementine was found wandering the streets in Utah before Thanksgiving in 2011, and was so personable and friendly toward the couple who found him that they assumed he was a beloved pet; however no human companions came forth in their search. Thus Clementine was welcomed to Ching, and he continues to be one of the friendliest of turkey toms, normally a territorial bunch, but Clementine loves human friends and even new visitors, greeting them with his impressive display of vibrant feathers.