ORLAND – Celebrate the freedom of rescued farm animals who call Farm Sanctuary home by visiting the Orland shelter this July 4.

Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, invites the public to attend its annual Fourth of July Pignic, for a compassionate celebration of our nation’s birthday.

This festive, full-day event offers free guided tours of the sanctuary, the opportunity to interact with farm animals rescued from cases of cruelty, neglect and abuse, free samplings of delicious veggie food and animal-themed arts and crafts for kids.

Tours begin every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The pignic is a free, all-ages event open to the public. No registration is necessary.

For further information, please call 607-583-2225, Extension 221, or visit www.farmsanctuary.org.

Farm Sanctuary, is located at 19080 Newville Road, Orland, Calif.