We are up against an unprecedented challenge: a global crisis unlike any we’ve
experienced in our lifetime. Thousands are ill, and many of our friends and
family members—even if healthy—are struggling. Small businesses we love have
closed their doors. We face enormous uncertainty, and the greatest challenges
are likely yet to come.

But we at Mercy For Animals remain hopeful. Our mission has always inspired us
to find light in the midst of darkness, to see a path forward even when the
world seems so very bleak. Our decades spent fighting on behalf of the most
vulnerable have strengthened us––and have instilled in us the unshakable belief
that no matter the height of the obstacle, we will prevail.

For us, this belief endures in this crisis—just as it does amid the many
tragedies suffered by animals and our planet every day.

Our experiences also illustrate that the world’s most pressing challenges unite
us unlike anything else. Our strength comes from our togetherness. Our
collective compassion fuels our resistance against the powerful forces that
threaten our very future, whether global pandemics, climate change, or the
unrelenting expansion of factory farming. In the past few weeks, we have seen
beautiful acts of kindness spare many thousands of lives, and we’ve seen
remarkable efforts to connect with and support our fellow humans. This kind of
generosity is familiar to us; we see it from supporters like you every day. And
these efforts, more than anything, give us hope for a better future.

It is with this future in mind that I reach out to you today. We are at a
critical moment in history; our actions today determine what the future of our
planet will look like. Though overwhelming circumstances such as these may
provoke a sense of powerlessness, you can make a difference. And now more than ever, we need your support.

Mercy For Animals’ mission to construct a healthier, safer, more compassionate
world is more important and urgent than ever. We know that our broken food
system is in many ways at the root of significant threats to global public
health. We’ve known for decades that factory farms are not only horrific for
animals but perfect breeding grounds for diseases that pose an existential risk
to humanity. And we know that many millions of animal lives are often destroyed
in ineffective, stopgap attempts to stall the spread of dangerous pathogens.

This crisis is a wake-up call: Our world is hurting. It is in desperate need of
a bold vision, a fundamentally new approach to sustaining our own species
without causing harm to ourselves and others. At Mercy For Animals, we are not just dismantling a broken, outdated system. We’re building a new one that promises to heal our planet, safeguard our
health, and—of course—secure respect, protection, and freedom for all .
[[link removed]] With you alongside us, we know this is possible. We will work harder than ever.
People, the animals, and the planet can’t wait.

Join us at MercyForAnimals.org [[link removed]] . With hope and in solidarity, Leah Garcés
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