I can’t stop watching this. You can literally see the exact second this poor dog realizes he’s safe.
He’s shaking, covered in scars and stitches, and instead of pulling away, he just leans into her like he’s been waiting his whole life for someone to show him what kindness feels like.
That little head tuck into her shoulder broke me.
That’s not just a dog. That’s a soul learning what love is.
Whoever this vet tech is, you’re a hero.
This is what humanity should look like. ❤️
🔥 BREAKING: Joaquin Phoenix has come out in support of Zoe Rosenberg and the right to rescue, calling on the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office to prosecute animal cruelty at Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse.
Phoenix issued the following statement:
"Criminalizing people for rescuing suffering animals is a moral failure. Compassion is not a crime. When individuals step in to save a life because the system has looked the other way, they should be supported—not prosecuted. We have to decide who we are as a society: one that protects the vulnerable, or one that punishes those who try. I urge the Sonoma County District Attorney to prosecute the years of documented animal cruelty at Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse; not the people trying to stop it."
Since Zoe was originally arrested two years ago, she has received support from a number of celebrities and influencers, including Paris Hilton, Maggie Baird, Amanda Cerny, and now Joaquin Phoenix. This is all further proof that the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is acting against public interest.
Zoe has a sentencing hearing on December 3rd where she could be sent to jail for nearly half a decade for her rescue of four chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse. The chickens' names are Poppy, Ivy, Aster, and Azalea. They were infested with parasites and covered in scratches, bruises, and small wounds. Instead of prosecuting the company that abused and neglected them, Sonoma County authorities have used their resources to try to send Zoe to jail.
You can join Joaquin Phoenix in asking the Sonoma County DA to do the right thing at https://t.co/vO8IBKS2O5
If you're a press outlet interested in covering this story, you can find our press release at https://t.co/Qji6TExut6
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My heart breaks that Sandy has to work at 75 and now faces eviction. Samuel Weidenhofer, thank you for being her hero. God bless and protect this precious woman. We love you, Sandy. 🙏❤️