Secondhand Stories' mission is to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, advocacy, and education. This upcoming year, we have 15 big goals. We're dreaming bigger than we ever have before, but it's a dream we know we can make a reality with your support. Read on to learn more about what we have planned and what it will take to get there: Animal Care & Infrastructure Recruit & Train Caretakers:  Successfully recruit and fully train 2-3 new animal caretakers (via Canada Summer Jobs or...

2025 marked the fifth anniversary of Secondhand Stories, and we still get the question "Why Chickens?" all the time . Over the years, our response has grown and changed. (See our full answer to why chickens here !) As we accept more rescues, learn new treatment options, and discover new personality traits, we come to understand the unique place our society has imposed on chickens. While many people see them as commodities, we see them as companions, and in 2025, we continued to inspire...

$2,500 raised in the Winter Online Auction We're only $405 away from our goal of raising $2,500 in our Winter Online Auction. With 99 items donated by over 20 incredible businesses and supporters. So... what does $2,500 mean to us? It helps cover the $800 vet bill from Snowflake & Rolo's recent vet visits and ear infection medications. The remaining funds will be saved for (inevitable) future vet bills. Chickpea & Tofu are Gifted a Playhouse If you've ever visited the sanctuary, you may have...