On April 17, animal advocates are marking the first global 'Sanctuary Day.' This date commemorates the founding of farm animal sanctuaries in New York and California 40 years ago.

It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day. <p>It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5775921" />