Difference between revisions of "Animal Sanctuaries"
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If you are able to, visiting a sanctuary for rescused farmed animals is not only an incredibly fulfilling experience, but also serves as a huge motivator for people not only go or stay vegan, but also encourages us to be more active with animal rights activism, when we see what the victims of animal slaughter are like. We realize that they are just like our dogs and cats, and how calm and hospitable they are. | If you are able to, visiting a sanctuary for rescused farmed animals is not only an incredibly fulfilling experience, but also serves as a huge motivator for people not only go or stay vegan, but also encourages us to be more active with animal rights activism, when we see what the victims of animal slaughter are like. We realize that they are just like our dogs and cats, and how calm and hospitable they are. | ||
− | It may be difficult depending on where you live to visit a farm sanctuary (for instance, if you live in New York City, the closest animal sanctuaries are at least an hour away), but if you ever have time and are able, it's certainly worth the trip. | + | While being able to save the animals that will be put into a sanctuary is great, that isn't really the benefit of having them, considering how the biggest benefit of farm sanctuaries is to have them open to people so they can interact with them and see for themselves that animals are intelligent, sentient, conscious beings and that we shouldn't harm them, which has HUGE positive effects. This is especially useful for Vegans who are struggling and need the motivation to keep being vegan. It's also a good idea to bring your non-vegan friends if you can, they'll likely be more interested in coming along with someone they know and trust, which might make it feel less guilt-trippy for them. |
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+ | It may be difficult depending on where you live to visit a farm sanctuary, especially if you live in an urban area (for instance, if you live in New York City, the closest animal sanctuaries are at least an hour away), but if you ever have time and are able, it's certainly worth the trip. Just make sure you visit a sanctuary for FARM animals and not a wildlife sanctuary. |
Revision as of 23:49, 6 March 2023
If you are able to, visiting a sanctuary for rescused farmed animals is not only an incredibly fulfilling experience, but also serves as a huge motivator for people not only go or stay vegan, but also encourages us to be more active with animal rights activism, when we see what the victims of animal slaughter are like. We realize that they are just like our dogs and cats, and how calm and hospitable they are.
While being able to save the animals that will be put into a sanctuary is great, that isn't really the benefit of having them, considering how the biggest benefit of farm sanctuaries is to have them open to people so they can interact with them and see for themselves that animals are intelligent, sentient, conscious beings and that we shouldn't harm them, which has HUGE positive effects. This is especially useful for Vegans who are struggling and need the motivation to keep being vegan. It's also a good idea to bring your non-vegan friends if you can, they'll likely be more interested in coming along with someone they know and trust, which might make it feel less guilt-trippy for them.
It may be difficult depending on where you live to visit a farm sanctuary, especially if you live in an urban area (for instance, if you live in New York City, the closest animal sanctuaries are at least an hour away), but if you ever have time and are able, it's certainly worth the trip. Just make sure you visit a sanctuary for FARM animals and not a wildlife sanctuary.