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Let's Talk About Eggs
Secondhand Stories is a non-profit sanctuary that provides a loving forever home to 13 rescued chickens. We aim to provide a sanctuary...
Dec 14, 2023


The Great Vegan Cookbook Giveaway!
For 10 years Veganuary has inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan through their 31-day pledge. People across the world...
Dec 9, 2023


The Difference Between Sanctuaries & Roadside Zoos
We recently posted on our social accounts about the recent news of the escaped serval cat from a “sanctuary” in Ontario. We wanted to...
Oct 26, 2023


CHICKENS NEEDING RESCUE.
So here’s the story. We’ve been asked by another microsanctuary to take on their chickens whom they heartbreakingly must surrender - but...
Aug 25, 2023


Microsanctuary Operations
What does it take to rescue chickens? It's a question we get often and it's the hardest to answer. The shortest version would go...
May 31, 2023


Misinformation
Participants and organizations in favour of exploiting backyard chickens have been spreading misinformation and omitting critical...
Apr 27, 2023


Veterinary Care for Chickens
The biggest challenge we've faced as a sanctuary in our first nine months of operations has been securing veterinary care for our...
Apr 18, 2023


Avian Influenza
In a meeting with a staffer from the City of Toronto a couple of weeks ago, I expanded my concerns about the UrbanHensTO Pilot Project....
Apr 18, 2023


Emily.
It is with a broken heart I have to share with you that Emily passed away last night at the vet. As you know Emily suddenly became ill on...
Mar 7, 2023


Saying NO to UrbanHens TO
Secondhand Stories letter to Toronto city councillors voicing concerns about UrbanHens TO.
Feb 7, 2023


We Are Moving!
BIG NEWS. Craig and I have bought a house in Lombardy. About 10 minute south of Smith Falls, we've secured 28 acres of land that will...
Jul 4, 2022


20K RASIED #FORTHEANIMALS
Unique fundraising idea becomes a financial lifeline, donating $20,000 for farm animals in need. OTTAWA, February 24th, 2022 - On...
Feb 20, 2022

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