Why These 2 Turkeys Are Thankful To Be Alive This Thanksgiving

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By Meredith Ganzman

Baby turkey, Oats, is in a very happy place now, fast asleep in this animal shelter director’s arms.

The four-month-old bird was rescued, along with Alan, from a farm before becoming Thanksgiving dinner.

Now Oats and Alan love being on-camera and hanging with shelter staff. With the proper treatment, they are expected to live long lives.

The Woodstock Farm Shelter says more than 40-million turkeys will be killed this year for the holiday.

But not for this lucky little bird, who is finally safe and sound and peacefully snoozing.