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Mercy For Animals

Prevents farmed animal cruelty through investigations and corporate engagement.

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Company facts

Founded
1999
Employees
133
Headquarters
United States
CEO
Leah Garcés
Type
Non-Profit
Subsidiaries
Mercy For Animals Latin America, Mercy For Animals Brazil, Mercy For Animals India, Mercy For Animals Canada

About

Mercy For Animals is dedicated to addressing one of the most significant causes of suffering on our planet: the industrial exploitation of animals for food. Many customers and supporters are deeply concerned about the cruelty inherent in factory farming, where animals like chickens, cows, and pigs endure immense suffering in crowded, unsanitary conditions. These practices are often hidden from public view, leaving compassionate individuals feeling helpless. Mercy For Animals directly confronts this challenge by conducting groundbreaking undercover investigations to expose the harsh realities of these facilities. By bringing this hidden suffering to light, we empower the public with the knowledge to make more informed and compassionate choices about the food they consume. Our supporters are looking for ways to create a more just and sustainable world, not only for animals but for people and the planet as well. They understand that industrial animal agriculture is a nexus of many pressing issues, including environmental degradation, public health crises, and the exploitation of workers in slaughterhouses and factory farms. To address these interconnected problems, Mercy For Animals works on multiple fronts. We engage with corporations to implement meaningful animal welfare policies, advocate for stronger animal protection laws, and promote a global shift towards a plant-based food system. Through our public engagement, educational initiatives, and the Transfarmation Project, which helps farmers transition from animal agriculture to growing crops, we are actively building a kinder and more sustainable food system for everyone. We believe that by working together, a world free of such cruelty is not just possible, but inevitable.

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