What a swell idea. I came across this nearly 2 weeks ago and thought it was a novel and compassionate way to spend Thanksgiving. It's the annual Adopt-A-Turkey Project run by the Farm Sanctuary.

The Farm Sanctuary, which has been doing this 1986, sponsors "adoptions" of turkeys that live at either of their two locations. You may also adopt one for your home, provided you're veg*n and willing to care for the turkey for the rest of his/her natural life.

Another offering is the Celebration FOR the Turkeys, 18-19 November 2006, at both locations: Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA. The Watkins Glen event will cost $5 per family and offer a potluck dinner for which all guests are asked to bring a vegan dish to feed eight people. The Orland, CA event will be catered and costs $30 per person. Both events require reservations by 10 November 2006. Unfortunately, they cannot accommodate reservations made after the deadline.

Though I will not be able to attend the California celebration this year, I hope to be there next year. However, not for the vegan food as I'm sure Mark and I will a superb meal on our own. Mostly, it's for the chance to interact with the turkeys. I hope that, when they are old enough, I can take my niece and nephew to experience something like this.

Click here for more information.


These turkeys won't end up as Thanksgiving dinner!