Normally I don’t post about animals here – or anywhere really. It’s just not an aspect of green living that I focus on. That said, animal rights are very much linked to green living and it’s an important issue. For example going vegetarian is not only kind to animals but makes a large positive impact on the planet and why buy leather or products tested on animals when there are other, greener options?

In any case, I don’t tend to post about animal issues and maybe it’s just the whole Valentine’s Day bug, but when I got a recent email from Farm Sanctuary I literally could not resist these two above – a sheep named Chico and a goat named Dorothy. They’re just too cute.

Dorothy and Chico’s story: According to Farm Sanctuary, their many sheep and goats get along fine with each other, but they rarely see any particular interest between members of the two species. Until now…

“Dorothy and Chico weren’t rescued together, and they live in a herd of more than 100 sheep and goats. People who have not spent time caring for these animals have a hard time telling them apart, especially all the sheep. But Dorothy recognizes Chico from the other end of the barn. They seek each other out, and when they meet, they exchange adoring greetings by rubbing their heads against each other. They spend hours each day grooming, playing and snuggling together. We don’t know how it happened, but these two are obviously smitten.”

Ok, Chico and Dorothy are just way too adorable. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Farm Sanctuary has some other cute stories posted at Sanctuary Tails, their organization’s blog, such as the story of  Sailor & Summer shown above. These two happy friends  came to the Sanctuary in 1999 after being abandoned when a child’s 4-H project came to an end. According to Farm Sanctuary, “More than a decade later, their love for one another endures, proving just how deep the bonds between farm animals run.”

If you’re inspired by these sweet stories you might want to consider sponsoring a Farm Sanctuary animal this Valentine’s Day.

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts.  Their shelters provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals. To learn more visit Farm Sanctuary.

[images via Farm Sanctuary]

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