An animal rights group is taking its case to the people with a new billboard depicting an activist who is facing prison for removing chickens from a Petaluma poultry farm.

The billboard on Highway 101 in Petaluma depicts activist Zoe Rosenberg who is accused of taking chickens from the farm. She could face up to five years in prison.

The billboard shows an illustration of Zoe with the words ‘Should she go to prison for rescuing a chicken ?’.

Zoe is charged with felony conspiracy and 4 misdemeanors stemming from an early morning protest outside Petaluma Poultry in June 2023. Zoe is accused of removing four 4 chickens from company vehicles.

Zoe is a member of Direct Action Everywhere (DAE) who paid for the billboard.

Bill Mattos, President of the California Poultry Federation described the incident as a ‘terrorist act’ – ‘you don’t break into a high quality poultry facility with the best biosecurity and humane conditions in California’ he said.

Members of DAE say they have a right to take action for animals in distress, and they have protested at many poultry farms.

Zoe’s trial, after being delayed, is now scheduled to begin on September 15th.

We at WAV naturally wish Zoe every success with her case; which is certainly NOT a case of terrorism, but rather one of compassion !

Ag Gag – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ag-gag