Butch Cassidy’s Story
Butch Cassidy, whom we call Cass, arrived at Luvin Arms in 2025 alongside Sundance Kid, known as Kiddo, after receiving an official pardon from the Colorado Governor’s Office. They followed Gus, Pumpkin, and Maple, whose pardons began this annual tradition in 2023.
A pardon offers a few turkeys the opportunity to live, while countless others are killed for food. It also gives us a chance to share who turkeys are as individuals and what they experience in the food system. Many are bred to grow rapidly, straining their bodies and leaving them with health needs that continue even after rescue.
For Cass and Kiddo, lifelong care includes a specialized diet, regular health checks, and medical support. Just as important is having the freedom to explore, spend time with companions, and choose how they move through their day.
Cass now has a home where his needs and preferences matter, and where he will be cared for as he grows older. His life has value beyond the public moment that brought him here.
