On behalf of Mercy For Animals, Amy Hatkoff, a child and family advocate, parenting educator, filmmaker and author of The Inner World of Farm Animals, gave an inspiring talk about farmed animals to a packed house at the famous Blue Stockings independent bookstore in Manhattan on Friday.
Combining the latest research on the emotional and intellectual capacities of farmed animals with touching stories and soulful photos, Ms. Hatkoff brought the inner world of farmed animals to life. Audience members were surprised to learn that chickens can count, pigs are smarter than poodles, cows form close friendships, turkeys know one another by their voices, and sheep recognize faces – of other sheep and of people.
Discovering that farmed animals like chickens, pigs, turkeys and cows are every bit as intelligent and interesting as our dogs and cats at home can often lead people to consider leaving all animals off their plates. Always ready to help people transition to a healthy and humane vegan lifestyle, MFA volunteers distributed Vegetarian Starter Kits to the crowd.
While attendees were able to purchase copies of The Inner World of Farm Animals to be signed by the author, the book is also available online and at many bookstores. Free Vegetarian Starter Kits are available here.
