more animal advocacy in st. catharines

Another animal advocate is speaking at Brock - this time it's Nathan Runkle, founder and Executive Director of U.S. based Mercy for Animals. The talk is free, open to the public, and will take place in the Sankey Chamber at Brock University in St. Catharines from 12-2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11th.

From the press release:

The presentation, titled "Inspiring Compassion: Putting Our Ethics on the Table", will focus on how industrial farming has changed the way cows, pigs and chickens are treated and how our food choices can become a powerful tool in preventing cruelty to animals. Nathan’s presentation at Brock is sponsored by the Department of Sociology.

Mercy for Animals is the fastest growing farm animal protection group in the United States, gaining international attention with their undercover investigations and powerful ad campaigns. Founded in 1999, Mercy for Animals has 75,000 members and a growing list celebrity supporters, including Ellen DeGeneres.

Again, thanks to Niagara Action for Animals for the information.