To protest the killing of animals in Florida schools, prompted by a sadistic orgy of chicken killing at Hawthorne High School in April 2009, United Poultry Concerns held a protest Rally on March 31 at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando. Joined by Humane Educators Reaching Out (HERO) and the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF), UPC told Fox TV News we want to see compassion instead of cruelty nourished by Florida’s classroom teachers.

To further this goal, UPC and HERO filed a 79-page Petition for Agency Action with the Florida Department of Education in March. Prepared by animal law attorney Adam P. Karp, the Petition seeks promulgation of clear rules implementing Florida’s Humane Education statutes.

What More Can I Do? Add Your Vote & Your Voice!

Please sign the Change.org Petition to the Florida Department of Education: “Stop the Harming and Killing of Animals in Florida Schools.” Over 1200 signatures already! You can add a personalized letter if you wish. Thank you for sticking up for chickens, all animals, and humane education.