LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, April 20, more than 100 celebrities and influencers gathered with changemakers from around the world at The Mercy For Animals 25th Anniversary Gala ahead of Earth Day to celebrate Mercy For Animals’ history and the positive impact the organization has had on farmed animals, people’s lives and the planet. Many spoke passionately about the importance of making food choices and supporting initiatives that foster compassion and sustainability. The star-studded event drew both new faces and longtime friends who have worked alongside Mercy For Animals to promote kindness t ..read more

April is Earth Month and a great time to start incorporating sustainable eating habits into your routine. If you’re looking for affordable ways to eat more plant-based, consider adding these six budget-friendly foods to your diet. They not only support a compassionate lifestyle but contribute to a more sustainable food system.  1. Seaweed  Did you know that seaweed is an excellent source of essential nutrients that promote good health? It contains fiber, essential amino acids, and vitamins A, B, C, and E. In fact, seaweed is classified as a functional food or nutraceutical due to it ..read more

From exquisite vacations in exotic locations to incredible plant-based fashion, the Mercy For Animals 25th anniversary auction has it all! Bidding is open until 11:59 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, April 20—the day of our gala!  All proceeds support Mercy For Animals’ critical work, driving our future successes and empowering us to help more farmed animals across the United States and around the world. The gala would not be possible without our incredible, generous sponsors and dedicated advocates like you.  Good luck! Let the bidding begin! A 20″ Hand-Painted Masterpiece Awaits You! Giv ..read more

The international cast of notable narrators highlights the advocacy of Mercy For Animals and the Jane Goodall Institute. LOS ANGELES (April 3, 2024) — On April 3, the world will observe the 90th birthday of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, a renowned ethologist, a conservationist, a UN Messenger of Peace and the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). In honor of Dr. Goodall’s milestone birthday, Mercy For Animals and JGI have released a special short film, “Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall,” produced to commemorate her lifelong advocacy for animals, people and the environment ..read more

In honor of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday, Mercy For Animals and the Jane Goodall Institute have released a special short film, Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Dr. Jane Goodall, produced to commemorate Dr. Goodall’s lifelong advocacy for animals, people, and the environment. Narrated by more than 20 public figures from around the world, the film aims to inspire people to emulate Dr. Goodall’s powerful work as an activist, a conservationist, and a changemaker.  Opening with a statement from Dr. Goodall herself, the film features a collection of profound quotes from Dr. Goodall reci ..read more

The following statement regarding the human Bird Flu infection may be attributed to Frances Chrzan, Senior Federal Policy Manager at Mercy For Animals: “Since last week, five states have reported possible cases of bird flu in cows, and now a Texas dairy farm worker has been diagnosed with the disease. If government officials don’t act now, we will continue to see diseases spread through factory farms. Mercy For Animals calls on Congress to pass the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act to hold corporations accountable for the serious public health threats they impose on Americans.” – Fra ..read more

Mercy For Animals’ “Frankenchicken” investigation unveils a real-life horror story at the nation’s second-largest poultry company. FRANKFORT, Ky. — Hidden-camera footage from a Mercy For Animals investigator exposes cruelty to chickens at various Kentucky contract farms for Pilgrim’s Pride Corp, the second-largest poultry company in the United States. Despite looming “ag-gag” threats, the investigation reveals chickens in overcrowded, filthy conditions being kicked against barn walls and thrown into cramped transport cages at facilities raising animals for Pilgrim’s Pride, which supplies major ..read more

Breaking investigation footage of multiple Pilgrim’s contract farms shows six-week-old chickens being viciously kicked and thrown. The footage was captured in Kentucky—the same state where new ag-gag legislation is currently being considered.  Pilgrim’s is the second-largest poultry company in the United States, raising and killing around three billion chickens a year and supplying large restaurant chains, including KFC and Popeyes. Our undercover investigator documented the harrowing process of chicken catching, as Pilgrim’s hired workers chase birds and force them into transport cages ..read more

The egg industry condemns hens to lives of misery and then sends them to be slaughtered at just a fraction of their normal life spans. But the good news is that we can all end our support of this cruel industry by choosing vegan eggs. Whenever you choose a plant-based option over a chicken’s egg, you make a difference! Here are some of our favorite vegan eggs you can enjoy at home:  Yo-Egg Photo: Yo-Egg Yo-Egg is a revolutionary company that makes delicious low-calorie vegan eggs with decadent flavor. The Poached One and the Sunny One feature runny yolks for an authentic experience. The P ..read more

U.S. officials announced on Monday that milk obtained from cows used for dairy in Texas and Kansas had tested positive for bird flu. The type A H5N1 strain of the virus, which has caused outbreaks in birds for decades and occasionally infected humans, has been confirmed by the Texas Animal Health Commission.  Officials in Minnesota reported last week that bird flu had been diagnosed in a baby goat at a farm after an outbreak of the virus among poultry. This marks the first incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in U.S. farmed animals other than birds. About three weeks ago, cattle ..read more