Animal welfare group PETA want a roadside memorial to be erected to honour the chickens that were killed in a lorry crash last week.
The animal welfare group have written to Waterford City Council Mayor Pat Nugent to ask for permission for a roadside tombstone following the deaths of multiple chickens.
The PETA website reads "The tribute would feature an image of a chicken next to the words “In Memory of the Chickens Who Suffered and Died in a Lorry Accident at This Spot: Try Vegan.” It would remind all drivers, including those with animals on board, to slow down and travel safely – while also pointing out that everyone can prevent abattoir-bound vehicles from travelling along the motorway altogether by choosing vegan meals"
Via PETA
“For nothing more than a roast or some nuggets, this accident left animals suffering on an already-terrifying trip to the abattoir,” says PETA Director Elisa Allen. “PETA’s roadside memorial can prevent further tragedies, including human ones, by reminding people to drive with care and to spare a thought for animals by no longer eating them.”
PETA also notes that chickens are smart, social, sensitive animals who love their families and value their own lives.
