Turkeys are smart, sensitive, and curious birds. They’re simply full of personality and feathered swagger! Sadly, nearly 300 million turkeys are slaughtered each year — around 46 million for Thanksgiving alone. But you can stand up for turkeys and all animals when you sit down to your holiday meal, simply by leaving them off your table. Consider these amazing facts: Turkeys know each …
Happy Vegan Holidays: Celebrate Compassion with This Menu!
Wondering how you can stay true to a plant-based diet this Thanksgiving and through holiday party season? Don’t worry, with so many delicious vegan foods available, there are more simple ways than ever to celebrate with compassion! We have your list of vegan food hacks for the holidays, so search no further. All your pre-vegan friends and family will want …
VIDEO: Stevie the Chicken & Nicky the Pigeon are Inseparable
Stevie the chicken and Nicky the pigeon are an inseparable pair! Meet them in Compassion Over Killing’s inspiring new video filmed at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, where these two birds now live happily. “Love is blind. He doesn’t care that she’s a chicken, and she doesn’t mind that he’s a pigeon and they’re in love with each other and adore …
Report: Dairy Industry Fights Soaring Plant-Based Milk Sales
A new report from research firm Packaged Facts says that consumers are increasingly ditching dairy. “Per capita consumption of fluid milk beverages decreased by close to 22% from 2000 to 2016. Through the same period, consumption of non-dairy…milk alternatives has increased by triple digits,” writes Packaged Facts. The firm reports that shoppers are choosing plant-based milks because of “health concerns” …
Starbucks: ‘Consumers are Asking’ for Plant-Based Options
You’ve joined Compassion Over Killing and Jane Velez-Mitchell in asking Starbucks for vegan foods, and the coffee chain is responding with new menu items — from a protein-packed lentil bowl to a new cupcake! The addition of these vegan offerings, along with multiple dairy-free milks for coffee, are the result of demand from thousands and thousands of compassionate consumers, and …
World Vegan Day: Simple Ways to Celebrate Compassion!
Today is World Vegan Day! Sadly, more than nine billion animals are slaughter for food each year in the U.S. As Compassion Over Killing’s investigations have exposed time and time again, animals endure systematic cruelty and suffering on factory farms. But you have the power to stand up for animals every time you sit down to eat, simply by choosing …
Q&A: Olympic Medalist & Animal Advocate, Dotsie Bausch
Olympic cyclist and dedicated activist, Dotsie Bausch, is a true champion for animals! Dotsie has teamed up with Compassion Over Killing to empower thousands to take our VegWeek VegPledge. She also personally penned a letter urging Papa John’s to offer vegan cheese. Now, Dotsie shares her inspiring story as a vegan athlete, and how she cycled her way to a …
All Treats, No Tricks: Your Guide to Vegan Halloween Candies!
Halloween is creeping up on us quickly… it’s just 5 days away! If you’re looking for tasty treats that are sweet to animals, have no fear. We have your guide to the ultimate vegan Halloween candies to give out to trick-or-treaters (or enjoy for yourself). Read on, because we even have a special Smarties giveaway and a video packed with …
VIDEO: Dandies Vegan Halloween Treat Recipes
These vegan Halloween recipes featuring Dandies marshmallows are scaaaaary-good! Watch and share the video and recipes below to start cooking up the holiday fun. Spicy Gingersnap S’mores Ingredients S’mores • 1 package Dandies Vanilla Marshmallows • 1 box vegan gingersnap cookies • 1 package chocolate bark with pumpkin seeds Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter • ¼ cup pumpkin puree • ½ cup …