Approximately 46 million turkeys are slaughtered for Thanksgiving, and this year the suffering of the industrially farmed birds is compounded by the return of avian flu.
The appalling cruelty endured by turkeys and other animals on industrial farms is an affront to our humanity. A national survey found that 70% of poultry consumers were opposed to denying birds access to the outdoors, and 63% opposed the cutting of turkeys’ beaks and toes without pain relief, common practices used to maximize profitability.
We can opt out of supporting such needless suffering by putting compassion for animals, people and the planet at the center of our holiday celebrations. At Farm Sanctuary, we turn the tables and encourage people to adopt a turkey rather than eat one. Our rescued turkeys at our sanctuaries near LA and NY are guests of honor, not the main course, at a holiday feast.
At www.latimes.com
