Celebrities asked the US leader Biden to give turkeys to animal activists for Thanksgiving
… TASS writes about this.
The petition with the appeal was signed by singer Billie Eilish, actor Joaquin Phoenix, British comedian Ricky Gervais, actresses Rooney Mara and Mina Suvari.
Representatives of the Farm Sanctuary organization, noted, that usually the turkeys pardoned by the White House leader are sent to farms, petting zoos and universities with poultry science programs, where they are likely not to be cared for as individuals with unique personal characteristics, emotions, needs and preferences.
At the same time, in the organization, the birds receive high-quality care, they can live in safety all their lives. “Here they will have the opportunity to bathe in the dust, feel the grass under their feet, enjoy an active social life, and receive personalized care,” says a petition on the organization's website.
The White House has not yet commented on the request and has not been informed whether the US administration is considering the organization's proposal.
Last year, the then current US President Donald Trump “pardoned” a couple of turkeys on the eve of Thanksgiving. The ceremony of pardoning two birds, named Corn and Cob, was held in the Rose Garden of the White House. A married couple and their children took part in it.