Justice for the 318

One year ago today, 318 small animals were driven from the San Diego Humane Society to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona claimed to have rehomed the animals at small animal rescues in the area… however, no small animal rescue reported receiving 318 small animals.

When it was clear something was off, demands to learn the truth revealed that the animals were actually sold to a snake food company. The animals who were bred to be pets were left in hot vans in 106 degree F heat then frozen to become food.

While I understand that snakes need to eat, illegally selling animals who are supposed to be under your care is clearly unethical. Even at that- animals meant to be eaten still deserve to live in dignity and respect; they deserve to live lives free of suffering.

A member of the small animal community has created a Facebook group to continue awareness and to help fundraise for small animal rescues. If you’d like to buy a t-shirt or hat from their Bonfire campaign, you can view it here.

To join their cause and help fight for basic animal rights, you can join it here.