Stop what you’re doing and get ready to witness an adorable friendship that knows no species: Mike (the cow) and Dan (the human) are an inseparable duo. Dan McKernan, founder of Chelsea, Michigan’s Barn Sanctuary, met Mike when a local farmer surrendered the eight-week-old calf due to medical issues. Mike was taken in by the sanctuary crew with an array …
BOCA: Meet Consumer Demand For Dairy-Free Foods
BOCA has become a household name at the forefront of the meatless market. You can find it on store shelves and restaurants menus nationwide. Yet BOCA, owned by Kraft Heinz, lags behind other vegetarian brands that also meet the demand for dairy-free foods. The majority of BOCA’s burgers, bowl, and other products still contain unhealthy, cruelly-produced cow’s milk. As our …
Coalition Opposes USDA’s Dangerous High-Speed Slaughter Program
Compassion Over Killing (COK) joins a diverse coalition of 35 organizations strongly opposing the imminent nationwide expansion of the US Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) controversial high-speed pig slaughter program. The USDA is now accepting public comments on its proposed rule, which the federal agency has misleadingly titled, “Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection.” Formerly known as “HIMP,” a pilot program that …
6 Easy Ways to Choose Compassion in 2018
A new year means you’ve got 365 new, fun chances to help make the difference you want to make in the world! When it comes to living a more compassionate lifestyle, 2018 is the perfect time to start making some easy changes that can help make life better for all animals. And we’re here to help! Here are some fantastic ways …
Former Tyson CEO Calls Consumers ‘Gullible’ for Believing Horrific Undercover Factory Farm Footage
Time and again, undercover investigators collect hard-hitting footage from factory farms, proving that abuse, mutilation, and violence are sadly the reality of life for farmed animals. And the horrors continue — a recent COK investigation revealed egregious acts of violence at a facility that supplied Tyson Foods — yet a former CEO of the company continues to deny that abuses …
Big Ag Doesn’t Care About Animals or Workers
Behind the closed doors of factory farms, billions of animals suffer. And these industrial facilities are not just cruel places for the animals raised and killed for human consumption, but also for workers who endure dangerous conditions and grueling hours. A powerful, eye-opening Bloomberg article, “America’s Worst Graveyard Shift is Grinding Up Workers,” details the harsh reality that these underpaid …
USDA to Case Farms: Remove False Animal Welfare Claim
Jan. 9 UPDATE: Since COK published this story, Case Farms has removed its original, incorrect animal welfare statement, as has the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. Jan. 3 update: After COK brought the false claim by Case Farms to the attention of WATTAgNet, the industry news outlet immediately unpublished its article quoting the company’s animal welfare statement. COK has asked U.S. …
Fascinating Facts about Our Feathered Friends!
Did you know: Chickens are remarkably smart, social, playful birds? When given the freedom to be themselves, they enjoy running, soaking up the sunshine, and dustbathing. Consider these fun facts about our feathered friends: Chickens are problem solvers. They can anticipate what’s to come and understand cause-and-effect relationships. With excellent memories and intelligence, chickens can recognize up to 100 individuals. Chicken communication …
10 Easy Ways to Spread the Vegan Love This Holiday Season
Time is ticking, the holidays are in full swing — and you’ve only got a limited window left to soak up the seasonal spirit and spread the love. After all, isn’t that what this time of year is all about? So, if you wanna spread compassion and cheer for ALL, we have some ideas for ways to introduce people to …