Ending animal cruelty good reason to go vegan

Published 1:30 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

Thank you for the commentary about our love for dogs and the hypocrisy of how we treat other animals (“Must love dogs, but for hogs we allow torture,” The Herald, Aug. 11). If we cherish our animal companions, why not extend the same compassion to all animals, no matter the species? Let’s confront these moral contradictions by going vegan.

Ditching meat, dairy and eggs is a powerful way for each of us to embrace compassion. We can make a significant difference, not just for the animals but also for the environment and our health.

Every animal is someone. So, let’s go vegan.

Wes Burdett

Bothell