Open Rescues are a new tactic being used in the United States by animal rights advocates. They have been used successfully in Australia for over 20 years and have only recently began in the U.S. by groups such as Compassion Over Killing, Compassionate Action for Animals, and now Mercy For Animals.

An “open rescue” is essentially the act of rescuing animals that are in dire need of veterinary care and taking full responsibility for those actions.

Because we feel that what we are doing is the right thing to do, we choose not to wear masks to hide our identities. We are speaking out openly about the atrocities we found, and we are willing to accept the consequences of our actions. We conducted our investigation and rescue in a peaceful way and adhered to the principles of non-violence. Furthermore, we did not damage or destroy any property and only rescued hens in dire need of veterinary care.

We believe that by taking a non-violent and open approach, in the tradition of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., we will be able to build a society based on love and compassion for all sentient beings.