Official Statements
Statement on human Bird Flu infection after contact with cows at a Texas dairy farm
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 […]
Statement on bird flu in dairy milk
The following statement regarding the presence of bird flu in dairy milk may be attributed to Frances Chrzan, Senior Federal Policy Manager at Mercy For Animals: Two states so far have confirmed the presence of bird flu in dairy milk, and a third is investigating. We must not wait for a public health catastrophe. Mercy […]
Statement on Washington’s Octopus Farming Ban
The following statement regarding Washington State’s ban on octopus farming may be attributed to Alex Cerussi, Senior State Policy Manager at Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals commends Washington for becoming the first state to ban octopus farming and applauds Pasado’s Safe Haven for leading this initiative. Octopuses are highly intelligent and emotionally complex animals, […]
Statement on the Deaths of Thousands of Pigs in a Factory Farm Fire in Saskatchewan
The following statement regarding thousands of pigs lost in a fire near Cudworth, Saskatchewan, may be attributed to AJ Albrecht, Managing Director, U.S. & Canada, at Mercy For Animals: The devastating loss of thousands of pigs in this factory farm fire in Saskatchewan is a harrowing reminder of the risks and ethical concerns associated with […]
Statement on the Expiration of the Farm Bill
The following statement regarding the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill may be attributed to Leah Garcés, CEO and President of Mercy For Animals: The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 lacks protection for those who need it most: farmed animals and everyone trapped in the cruel clutches of industrial animal agriculture. It is imperative that […]
Statement Mourning the Death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The following statement regarding the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein may be attributed to Alex Cragun, Director of Government Affairs at Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals mourns the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose commitment to public service and dedication to animal welfare are a testament to her belief in compassion and justice for […]
Statement Mourning the Death of Bob Barker
The following statement regarding the passing of Bob Barker may be attributed to Milo Runkle, Founder of Mercy For Animals: We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Barker, a tireless advocate for animal rights and a generous supporter of Mercy For Animals. Bob’s commitment to creating a more compassionate world for all living […]
Statement Opposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act
The following statement regarding the reintroduction of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act may be attributed to AJ Albrecht, Managing Director, U.S. & Canada, with Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals is disgusted by pro-pork lawmakers’ latest blatant attack on U.S. animal protection laws in response to the Supreme Court’s historic upholding of Prop […]
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