marchforanimals

Behind closed doors, there are stories we rarely hear from people—stories of immense suffering, but also of profound conscience. 💔

Scotty was instrumental in shutting down Ridglan Farms by exposing the industry’s deep-rooted cruelty. While this heartbreaking photo shows a dog he fell in love with but tragically couldn’t save, his bravery ultimately rescued thousands of other dogs by bringing an end to the facility’s operations.

We often think of animal testing labs and breeding facilities in terms of the animals inside. However, there is another layer of trauma happening within those walls. Driven by a genuine love for animals, the need for a well-paying job, or the reality that it is the only work available in town, many people take these positions only to find themselves trapped in a system of routine cruelty.

The psychological toll is real. Witnessing and participating in the exploitation of helpless beings causes deep, lasting moral injury and trauma for these workers.

That is why whistleblowers are heroes. @scotty_gilby is a hero.
It takes unimaginable courage to stand up, break the silence, and expose the truth at great personal and professional risk. Whistleblowers don’t just speak for the animals who have no voices—they shed light on a broken industry that harms everyone it touches.

Their bravery, Scotty’s bravery, is what cracks the foundation of secrecy and paves the way for a more humane world.
Let’s support the truth-tellers.

Let’s advocate for science that doesn’t require suffering.

Until every cage is empty.