Join us in wishing our Executive Director Cheryl Leahy a happy 15th anniversary.

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Tomorrow, as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Animal Outlook’s Executive Director Cheryl Leahy, we want to say thank you and congratulations to her for years of tireless work to make the world a better place for farmed animals.

Cheryl joined Animal Outlook in 2006 as general counsel, using her legal expertise to stand up for animals in the courts. She is now Animal Outlook’s executive director, a role in which she guides the strategic direction of the organization, focusing on the use of undercover investigations as a mechanism for high-impact advocacy, targeting the abuse of farmed animals through proactive litigation, and bringing vegan into the mainstream.

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We asked Cheryl about Animal Outlook’s top 15 highlights from her time so far here. Here’s five of the most memorable achievements Cheryl told us about -- to read more about all 15 highlights from 15 years, click through to our blog post ([link removed]) .
Rescued Cal-Cruz ducklings at Farm Sanctuary. Photo credit - Connie Pugh.
* We’ve done so many powerful and heartbreaking investigations in the last 15 years. One that holds a special place for me is the investigation of Cal-Cruz Hatcheries ([link removed]) in 2009, which exposed shocking abuses of newly-hatched chicks and ducklings. This investigation and subsequent lawsuit led to the rescue of dozens of ducklings and a settlement ensuring the permanent closure of this facility.

* In 2015, we investigated Hormel’s Quality Pork Processors ([link removed]) . At the time, this facility was one of five pig slaughterhouses in the U.S. operating under a USDA pilot program allowing for high-speed slaughter of pigs (up to 1,300 pigs per hour). Our investigation showed animals beaten, shocked, dragged, and improperly stunned before going into the scalding tank. In late 2019, we filed a lawsuit challenging high speed pig slaughter and its nationwide expansion, which would cause the extreme suffering of millions of additional pigs. In 2021, the court rejected an attempt by the USDA to dismiss the lawsuit, so we are still actively litigating.

A worker picks up a pig who is unable to walk.

* In 2006, we released video footage from our investigation at Esbenshade, an egg factory farm ([link removed]) , resulting in the farm owner and manager each being charged with 35 counts of animal cruelty. These were the first ever charges filed for neglect at a commercial battery egg facility.

* We have brought veganism to the mainstream through corporate engagement. Our work with large corporations has led to the introduction of a fully vegan menu item at Starbucks ([link removed]) in 2020.

Left: Chickpea Bites and Avocado Protein Box.
So much has been achieved for farmed animals thanks to the unwavering commitment of the Animal Outlook team and your support. You can read more about Cheryl's top 15 highlights here. We look forward to many more victories for farmed animals under Cheryl’s leadership.

Your support helps us continue to expose the truth and inspire change through groundbreaking investigations, innovative legal advocacy, strategic corporate engagement, and creative and effective vegan outreach. Will you help achieve so much more for farmed animals by making a one-time donation ([link removed]) or by joining our United for Change Monthly Giving Program ([link removed]) ?

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Thank you. With you by our side, we work today to build a better tomorrow for all animals.

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