VHS would like to thank all the organizations listed below who signed on to the group letter that we sent to A&W asking them to go cage-free. Not only did A&W listen, but they plan to be cage-free within two years, ahead of most other companies. Nicely done, everyone!
Animal Justice Canada
“Commercial animal agriculture is essentially an unregulated industry. The absence of government oversight has created a race to the bottom, with animals paying the ultimate price of physical and psychological torment. Companies and consumers have the power to demand better for animals through their purchases and food choices.” Anna Pippus, Director of Farmed Animal Advocacy
Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals
“We applaud companies like A&W that are showing genuine leadership in animal welfare, not simply by committing to buying cage-free eggs, but also by doing so in a reasonable timeline of two years — millions more hens will live better lives because of it.” Edana Brown, Director
Humane Society International/Canada
“HSI/Canada welcomes another of Canada’s largest restaurants joining the growing list of companies demanding a cage-free future for hens. A&W’s commitment to improve the welfare of hens in its supply chain by moving to 100 percent cage-free eggs sends a clear message to the egg industry that confining chickens in cages simply has no place in our nation’s agricultural future.” Sayara Thurston, Campaign Manager
Mercy for Animals
“We praise A&W for swiftly addressing this important issue on the minds of conscious consumers across Canada. The company’s new cage-free egg policy is a crucial step that will reduce the suffering of countless hens.” Krista Hiddema, Managing Director
Vancouver Humane Society
“A&W thought they were doing the right thing by sourcing eggs from ‘enriched’ cages. Kudos to them for hearing us when we told them that enriched cages severely restrict key behaviours like running, full wing-flapping and flying and do not permit unrestrained perching and dustbathing. A cage is a cage.” Debra Probert, Executive Director
Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Farmed Animals
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1 reply on “Working together for animals”
Congratulations to the VHS and the other animal advocacy organizations for this important positive development by your perseverance and cooperation. Luxton, Abbotsford cancellations, A&W promise: happy outcomes. The Calgary Stampede must be diligently exposed and criticised.
It was nice to see all your letterheads in one place — which I saved as a pdf document.
Regards,
Tom Aytimur / Red Lake, Ontario