Mercy for Animals

Mercy For Animals (MFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies. Founded in 1999 by Nathan Runkle, MFA works to create a world where animals are respected, protected, and free to pursue their own interests.

Mission

The mission of Mercy For Animals is to construct a compassionate food system by reducing suffering and ending the exploitation of animals for food. The organization focuses on factory farming, which it considers to be one of the most significant causes of animal suffering.

Programs and Campaigns

Mercy For Animals conducts various programs and campaigns aimed at reducing animal suffering and promoting veganism.

Undercover Investigations

MFA is known for its undercover investigations that expose cruelty in factory farms and slaughterhouses. These investigations have led to significant media coverage and have prompted changes in corporate and public policies.

Corporate Outreach

The organization works with major food companies to adopt animal welfare policies that reduce suffering. This includes encouraging companies to switch to cage-free eggs and implement better living conditions for farmed animals.

Legal Advocacy

MFA's legal team works to strengthen animal protection laws and ensure their enforcement. They engage in litigation and policy work to advance the rights of farmed animals.

Education

Through educational outreach, Mercy For Animals promotes plant-based eating and raises awareness about the impact of animal agriculture on animals, health, and the environment.

Achievements

Mercy For Animals has been instrumental in securing commitments from major corporations to improve animal welfare standards. Their investigations have led to criminal charges against animal abusers and have sparked public debate about the ethics of animal agriculture.

See Also

• Animal rights
• Veganism
• Factory farming
• Animal welfare

External Links

• Official website

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