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Outstanding Activist!
Betsy
Thomson has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember. Blessed
with a deep sense of empathy for all creatures in need, she has personally
rescued countless cats and dogs (and other animals too) over the years.
She has also donated her time and energy to help homeless animals in New
York City by volunteering at several different shelters in the area and
by walking dogs in need of exercise and companionship. At one particular
cat shelter in the city, Betsy has been a regular volunteer for more than
twelve years.
For many years, Betsy was an “on-again, off-again” vegetarian. Then she attended an animal rights conference. At the event, one of the speakers said, “If you really love animals, you’ve got to stop eating them.” When Betsy heard this, she felt as though the speaker was addressing himself directly to her. His words struck home, and she knew she had to become vegan. Ever since that day, Betsy has committed herself to spreading the word about veganism. She encourages kindness for all animals by wearing message buttons and pins and by keeping educational literature close at hand. She also informs friends, family and others in her community about animal issues by buying films like “The Witness” and “Peaceable Kingdom” in bulk and giving them away as gifts. In all that she does, Betsy hopes to serve as an example of someone who embraces and encourages compassion for all beings.
As Betsy’s
interest in animal activism has grown, so has her level of commitment.
Over the past few years, she has participated in numerous demonstrations
to protest the fur industry, the use of animals in the circus and other
forms of animal cruelty. She has also become very involved in humane education
and believes strongly that teaching our young people the importance of
compassion for all life is one sure way to change the world. Alongside
Farm Sanctuary Humane Educator, Carol Moon, Betsy has participated in
school presentations and staffed humane education outreach tables throughout
New York City. By reaching out to students and teachers with her message
of compassion, Betsy is helping to create a brighter future for all of
us. Thank you, Betsy!
Together, we ARE making a difference. If you would like to find out more about volunteering your time to educate others about factory farming and vegetarianism, please contact us at activist@farmsanctuary.org, or call 607-583-2225 ext. 229. Click here to find out what YOU can do to help!