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Going to Prison for Rescuing Hens?!? Animal Activism on Trial with Zoe Rosenberg

Apr 18, 2025
Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, is a passionate animal rights activist currently facing felony charges for rescuing sick hens from a slaughterhouse. In a compelling discussion, she reveals the troubling realities behind Petaluma Poultry's misleading marketing while sharing her personal journey into activism. Zoe also talks about the urgent medical needs of the rescued chickens, critiques the lack of government action on animal cruelty, and emphasizes the importance of community support in navigating her legal struggles.
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Deceptive Marketing at Petaluma Poultry

  • Petaluma Poultry, a Purdue subsidiary in California, uses deceptive marketing with cartoon chickens to falsely suggest humane conditions.
  • Despite the idyllic imagery, their birds never access the outdoors and suffer typical factory farm cruelty.
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Early Rescue Efforts at McCoy's Poultry

  • In 2017-2018, investigations at McCoy's Poultry Services revealed horrific chicken suffering and law enforcement inaction.
  • Activists' rescue attempts led to arrests, killing of chickens, but one survivor named Rose lived on at Zoe's sanctuary.
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Investigative Night Rescues Explained

  • Direct Action Everywhere conducts nighttime investigations with camera crews and rescue capacity.
  • In one Santa Rosa farm, they rescued two critically ill chickens named Vincent and Petunia, publicly sharing their stories.
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