article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

ELAINE SLOAN New York, March 4, 2014' The same goes for pigs and cattle that are exploited and forced to live in substandard conditions. Congratulations to California for being so compassionate and leading the way.

article thumbnail

Hope for Hen Welfare

Critter News

Farm Sanctuary’s shelters in New York and California provide lifelong care for rescued farm animals. Similar legislation, on hold as a result of today’s agreement, was planned in Washington State and Oregon.

Welfare 100
article thumbnail

From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Though chickens can live for 5 to 11 years, after two years, they are hauled away to slaughter just like battery-caged hens. “Free range” does not solve the problem of painful debeaking, enormously oversized flocks or the unnatural isolation of the birds from other sexes and age groups. Jean Bettanny Port Townsend, Wash., 13, 2007