Kids · Parents

Don't be shy…share your thoughts about animals and vegetarianism by responding to the questions below. Email your answers to info@farmsanctuarykids.org and we might just post them for all to see!

• How do you think animals should be treated by humans?
• Why are you vegetarian/vegan?
• If you could pick any name for a sanctuary animal, what would it be and why?

Curious about what other kind kids have to say? Read on…

How do you think animals should be treated by humans?
I think they should be treated the same as people - with love and caring.

Why are you vegetarian/vegan?
I'm a vegetarian because I love animals and I do not want to kill them.

If you could pick any name for a sanctuary chicken, what would it be and why?
I love my cat named Missy, so I would name a chicken after her. She would have to be a tough, frisky chicken.

      Sophia Wenzel-Berger, age 9

How do you think animals should be treated by humans?
I believe that animals should be treated by humans with respect and courtesy because we need to love our neighbors and friends no matter what the species!!

Why are you vegetarian/vegan?
I am vegetarian because I do not believe in the inhumane conditions that animals are put through in meat production. People and animals should be united, not separated by hate, greed, and ignorance.

If you could pick any name for a sanctuary chicken, what would it be and why? b>
I would pick: Romeo if he was a rooster & Basil if she was a hen.

      Alex Parker, age 13

How do you think animals should be treated by humans?
They should be treated nice.

Why are you vegetarian/vegan?
Because that's how people should be. Because that's nice to animals.

If you could pick any name for a sanctuary chicken, what would it be and why?
Well, I think it should be Frank because I like it.

      Christopher Russell, age 5 1/2

How do you think animals should be treated by humans?
NICE AND LOVING.

Why are you vegan?
BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO HURT OR KILL ANIMALS.

If you could pick any name for a sanctuary chicken, what would it be and why?
"CHICKIE" - BECAUSE IT'S A CHICKEN

      Sarah Vietro, age 7

Hey, parents… we want to hear from you too! Let us know how you feel about being vegetarian/vegan and what it means to you to have compassionate kids. Email us at info@farmsanctuarykids.org.

Find out what other cool moms and dads have to say below:

"I feel better about myself and my family knowing that our lifestyle minimizes the harm done to animals. Through our vegetarianism we are able to recognize the circle of compassion should include all creatures, human and nonhuman."

- Cathy Russell

"When I decided to have a child, I knew I'd have to raise him or her vegan simply because I did not want to be responsible for putting another animal-industry consumer on this planet. My daughter is now eight and I do my best to teach her to be as respectful to the planet as possible, and her being a vegan is not only wonderful for the animals, but better for the planet as well."

- Jen Chaky

"My daughter was named after the spider from Charlotte's Web, and her life will always support that. We, as her parents, feel so proud to know that we can help add compassion to this world. Our daughter is in love with the world of animals as are most children. Thanks to us, she'll always know how to properly respect them to the fullest extent. Why wouldn't you want to foster that in a child?!"

- Megan Melvage, Chicago IL