Campaign Humane
While many people in the United States feel concern for the animals we consider to be family members, unfortunately, most are either unaware of or turn a blind eye toward the suffering and systematic abuse of the animals we consider to be food. In fact, were many of the cruelties suffered by farmed animals forced upon dogs or cats, the perpetrators would be thrown in jail.
Of course, dogs and cats are not the only animals who suffer and feel pleasure. However, the humane community has traditionally ignored the plight of animals who experience the misery of factory farms and slaughterhouses, sending an implicit message to the public that these animals don't deserve ethical treatment or consideration.
COK has launched Campaign Humane to work with the humane community which is comprised of countless dedicated and compassionate staffers and volunteers, all of whom share a common desire to stop animal abuse, in ending this deadly misperception. The project is intended to help humane societies, animal shelters and sanctuaries, and rescue groups extend their compassion not only to dogs and cats, but to the animals killed for human consumption as well.
The first phase of Campaign Humane involves outreaching to the nearly 100 such groups in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan-area. In order for an organization to endorse Campaign Humane, it must pledge to serve only vegetarian meals at all of its functions. It may also choose to place a Campaign Humane Endorsement poster in its office.
To date, 16 local humane organizations have endorsed Campaign Humane! By only serving vegetarian meals at their functions, the below groups have put themselves on the cutting edge of animal advocacy. For too long, the American humane community has ignored the plight of factory farmed animals, but hopefully these organizations will pave the way for a more consistent ethic of compassion among the nation's animal advocates.
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