Earlier this year I went whale-watching. It was incredible to see those majestic creatures free in the Pacific Ocean. I love Washington for several reasons — one of which is our laws that protect wild animals. I get so upset when I see animals in confinement who desperately want to be free.
I was therefore devastated to discover that the grocery store I frequent, Costco, purchases eggs from suppliers that confine its egg-laying hens to tiny cages. Footage of the farm was released online. The hens were confined in a tiny space, with no room to move. Many had died inside the cages. Some individuals had their heads stuck in the rusted wire of the cage.
I have seen hoarding situations on the news that looked more pleasant than this. I will not be returning to this store until they stop selling eggs from birds confined to cages.
Cory Kissel
Seattle
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