Animal Outlook

Today, we celebrate the remarkable impact Cheryl Leahy has made as she steps down after 18 years of tireless work for animals. Cheryl has been a driving force in the farmed animal rights movement, leading groundbreaking investigations, securing legal victories, and fostering systemic change. 💪🐾Cheryl's legacy is filled with historic wins for animals. 🐥🐄 Though she’s stepping down, Cheryl’s work is far from over, as she’ll continue her mission on our board of directors. We, and the animals, are forever grateful. Thank you, Cheryl. 💚

Outgoing and incoming Executive Directors Cheryl Leahy and Ben Williamson Ⓥ 🌱 💚 presenting at this weekend’s 32nd #animallaw conference in Portland, OR. Thank you to our hosts Animal Legal Defense Fund and Center for Animal Law Studies

Thank you to Plant Futures at UCLA for organizing the Sustainable Food Futures: Career & Networking Fair yesterday. We're grateful to have been able to be involved, along with other organizations who are doing such important work. It was truly inspiring to speak to students who are passionate about making a difference for animals, humans and the planet. To find out more about how you can get involved in animal advocacy, and be the first to hear about volunteer and internship opportunities, be sure to sign up to the Animal Outlook Network: animaloutlooknetwork.com

Animal Outlook's latest undercover investigation into Foster Farms--California's largest poultry producer--exposes egregious cruelty towards chickens being loaded for slaughter. Our video footage, released yesterday, reveals birds being run over by forklifts, thrown, kicked, and grabbed by their wings, with some having their limbs caught in cage doors. Animal Outlook has presented the video and legal analysis to the Fresno County District Attorney's office and is requesting criminal animal cruelty charges be filed against the perpetrators of this abuse, including Foster Farms as a corporation. According to its website, Foster Farms supplies major grocery outlets including Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Albertsons. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gFg23E5F

Today, we're excited to announce Ben Williamson Ⓥ 🌱 💚 as Animal Outlook's new Executive Director. Earlier this year, when our current Executive Director, Cheryl Leahy, decided to begin the transition out of the role, we sought a leader who could build upon and enhance Animal Outlook’s unique identity, achievements, innovation, and role within the broader movement. Ben stood out from a strong pool of candidates for all of these qualities, bringing the skills, passion, and vision to lead Animal Outlook’s work for animals into the next era. Ben has over a decade of experience at organizations like PETA, World Animal Protection, and Compassion in World Farming. Find out more about Ben here: https://lnkd.in/g3fkEYvw. Join us in welcoming Ben to the Animal Outlook team.

Join us at Rancho Compasión's Annual Hoedown to hear from Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook.

Today, we’re excited to announce the #AnimalOutlookNetwork - our brand new training and action website to help you become an impactful and effective animal advocate. Learn, take action and earn points to win prizes, all while making a real difference for animals. Find out more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gt5MnXtP 

Check out the latest podcast from FoodPrint featuring Animal Outlook's Cheryl Leahy.