Official Statements
Mercy For Animals Mourns the Death of Dr. Jane Goodall
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and one of the most important voices in science, conservation and animal advocacy. Her life’s work changed how we see animals, the planet and our responsibilities as stewards of both. Dr. […]
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Checkpoint Zoo to benefit Mercy For Animals with special World Animal Day screening
The following statement regarding the CheckPoint Zoo documentary may be attributed to Deep Dhillon, Managing Director at Mercy For Animals: The courage of those in Checkpoint Zoo reflects the compassion we strive for every day, and we are thankful that this special release supports Mercy For Animals’ ongoing work to create a kinder world for […]
Statement from Mercy For Animals scientists on Manitoba’s African swine fever preparedness
The following statement regarding Manitoba’s African swine fever preparedness may be attributed to Walter Sánchez-Suárez, Animal Behavior and Welfare Scientist at Mercy For Animals: The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak prevention plan that Manitoba is preparing is yet another example of how problematic the animal production industry is, creating serious problems for which no effective […]
Statement from Mercy For Animals on Quebec duck farm H5N1 outbreak
The following statement regarding Quebec’s avian flu outbreak may be attributed to Walter Sánchez-Suárez, Animal Behavior and Welfare Scientist at Mercy For Animals: The recent avian influenza H5N1 outbreak in a Quebec duck farm illustrates how this virus can persist and spread across intensive animal production systems. Highly pathogenic avian influenza is extremely virulent in […]
Statement from Mercy For Animals on H5N1 avian flu outbreak in Minnesota
The following statement on Minnesota’s avian flu outbreak may be attributed to Walter Sánchez-Suárez, Animal Behavior and Welfare Scientist at Mercy For Animals: This latest outbreak, on a Minnesota turkey farm, clearly indicates the severity of the H5N1 avian influenza epidemic that has ravaged U.S. poultry farms since 2022. The persistence of highly pathogenic avian […]
Statement from Mercy For Animals on H5N1 avian flu outbreak in Nebraska
The following statement on Nebraska’s avian flu outbreak may be attributed to Walter Sánchez-Suárez, Animal Behavior and Welfare Scientist at Mercy For Animals: This latest outbreak in a Nebraska dairy herd clearly illustrates the severity of the H5N1 avian influenza epidemic that has plagued U.S. farms since 2022. The continued presence of highly pathogenic avian […]
Statement from Mercy For Animals scientists on H5N1 avian flu outbreak in South Dakota
The following statement on South Dakota’s avian flu outbreak may be attributed to Walter Sánchez-Suárez, Animal Behavior and Welfare Scientist at Mercy For Animals: This latest outbreak, on a South Dakota turkey farm, clearly indicates the severity of the H5N1 avian influenza epidemic that has ravaged U.S. poultry farms since 2022. The persistence of highly […]
Statement from Arash Yomtobian, President at Mercy For Animals
The following statement may be attributed to Arash Yomtobian, President of Mercy For Animals : The way we treat our planet and all its inhabitants is one of the greatest moral and evolutionary tests of our time, and right now, the stakes could not be higher. Factory farming inflicts immense suffering, fuels environmental breakdown, and […]
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