“I met my first turkey at an animal sanctuary in 2000. The sanctuary owner brought out a turkey named Olivia who had been rescued from a factory farm. As I sat on the grass and reached out to pet her, she climbed into my lap and fell asleep. I was flabbergasted and charmed.” FirstsAnimalMetsGrassSatPetOwnersFarmsFactoriesTurkeysLapSanctuaryCharmedOlivia Author:Karen Dawn
“Seriously, many people have told me they can't eat turkeys anymore after getting to know them. I think in the wider world, when the stories air on the media, they help banish the idea that birds, other than parrots, are somehow lesser.” PeopleThinkingKnowsWorldIdeasHelpingStoriesAirMediaBirdTurkeysParrots Author:Karen Dawn
“Animal rights is a serious subject, but I do my best to find humor where I can.” I CanAnimalRightsSubjectsSeriousAnimal RightsSerious Subjects Author:Karen Dawn
“I wholeheartedly encourage any steps in the right direction, in whatever time frame works for the person on the path.” PersonsStepsPathRight DirectionWholeheartedlySteps In The Right Direction Author:Karen Dawn
“Indeed, a report from the United Nations has revealed that the livestock industry is the number-one contributor to global warming gasses - higher than even the transport industry. Plus, the effect of the livestock industry on our waterways and oceans is disastrous.” NationsUnitedNumbersEffectsIndustryHigherOceanReportsGlobal WarmingPlusUnited NationsTransportContributorsLivestock Author:Karen Dawn
“Caring for animals means caring for the environment they live in, and vice versa.” MeanAnimalEnvironmentVicesCaringVice Versa Author:Karen Dawn
“Mostly, I make sure to stay keenly aware of my own shortcomings so that I am more patient with others.” My OwnPatientShortcomings Author:Karen Dawn
“I am all too human, I don't always do the right thing, so how can I expect others to perform perfectly on the issues that are my top priority?” HumansIssuesPrioritiesRight ThingTop Priorities Author:Karen Dawn