Animal Sanctuary Workday

Join us Sunday, September 21, 10 AM–2 PM at Jolene’s Retreat Animal Sanctuary in Occidental, CA, for a Sanctuary Workday with heart—and purpose. This comes during the Perdue Rescue Trial—an urgent moment for justice. Zoe Rosenberg, a UC Berkeley student and DxE investigator who rescued four sick chickens—Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and Azalea—from Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry facility, faces nearly five years in prison for her act of compassion. Her trial, now underway, echoes a powerful question: When is rescuing suffering animals a crime, and when is it courage? We're stepping up—showing up in solidarity by being present: attending the trial, raising voices in protest, and doing even more—helping heal and nourish animals who have found love in sanctuaries like Jolene's Retreat. Bring your friends, your energy, your hands that are ready to help build, clean, and care—not just for Jolene's beautiful residents, but in honor of all animals who deserve safety, joy, and love. Let’s make this day a powerful gesture of hope—feeding the future, one rescued life at a time. Spending time with the animals we are working to liberate is not only good for your mental health and well being but it reinforces our commitment to the cause. **Delicious food will be served for lunch at the sanctuary** ----------------- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here dxe.io/handbook If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com