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Farmed animals all have stories to tell but few get the chance to do so; this book amplifies their unique voices via the narratives of rescued animals. Each chapter looks at a species' entwined history with humanity as well as the biological and neurological structures that confirm their ability to experience positive and negative emotions.

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Introduction 1. Welfare, ethics and productivity: An incompatible mix? 2. Farmed animal sanctuaries: A growing movement 3. Cattle-sentient animals, not "raw materials" 4. Pigs-complex and intelligent individuals 5. Sheep-resilient and unique personalities 6. Goats-mischievous and fun-loving characters 7. Chickens-foraging with friends 8. Roosters-friends and protectors 9. Turkeys-unique individuals, not celebratory meals 10. Geese-intelligent, emotional and charming 11. Ducks-water-loving and social individuals 12. Alpacas and llamas-charismatic and sensitive personalities 13. Camels-majestic and resilient wanderers 14. Donkeys and mules-sentient animals, not beasts of burden 15. Rabbits-sensitive and curious companions 16. Conclusion-Crossroads in animal welfare