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Mercy For Animals is on a mission to transform the lives of farmed animals. Here you’ll find the latest updates on our impactful work, delicious plant-based recipes, and moving stories about animals and people who are changing the world.
Meet Vandhana Bala, a Badass Vegan and Animal Rights Lawyer
A staunch fighter of animal cruelty, Vandhana Bala is Mercy For Animals’ senior vice president of programs and general counsel. Born and raised in New York, Vandhana spent two years studying in India and went to law school at Indiana University. Vandhana left law for five years to work as a vet tech. When she […]
I Love My Brother, but My Brother Loves to Kill Animals
I love my brother. But my brother loves to kill animals. Fish, to be exact. An avid fisherman since he was a kid, my brother now captains deep-sea fishing vessels and takes groups out on the ocean. I’ve often caught myself rolling my eyes at these diametric aspects of our lives. I spend my days […]
Study: Plant Fats Healthier Than Animal Fats
We’ve all been told that foods like avocados, olive oil, and nuts are high in fat but that their fat content doesn’t mean they’re unhealthy. Why? Well, as a new study released by the American Heart Association shows, not all fats are created equal. Researchers analyzed the dietary patterns of about 100,000 people over 22 […]
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