On Friday morning, Regan Russell, a dedicated animal rights activist, died after being hit by a transport truck carrying pigs to a Burlington, Ontario slaughterhouse. Russell was peacefully protesting outside Fearman’s Pork, where activists sometimes provide water to suffering pigs en route to their tragic demise.
The 65-year-old woman, along with dozens of protesters from Toronto Pig Save and other animal activist groups, stationed herself at the pork processing plant in defiance of a recently-passed “ag gag” bill, which attempts to protect the agricultural industry from whistleblowers and activists, banning protesters from interacting with farmed animals.
As Russell harmlessly demonstrated her compassion for the innocent pigs passing by, a truck transporting the animals to their deaths ran her over. The devoted activist was pronounced dead at the scene.
Since 1979, Russell fought for the animal rights movement, regularly attending weekly vigils outside Fearman’s Pork.
“She died fighting for what she believed in,” Russell’s long-time partner Mark Powell told the Animal Save Movement. “Whatever it cost, she would pay. Sometimes, it’s money. Sometimes, it’s this.”
Toronto Pig Save plans to hold a vigil in Russell’s honor and is trying to convince Fearman’s to relocate some of its pigs to sanctuaries in her memory. Although the police are involved, it’s unknown whether an arrest will result from this needless and unspeakable tragedy.
“Regan was a kind, elegant, strong, and courageous person,” said Anita Krajnc, founder of the Animal Save Movement. “She was a mentor to others, and she always did activism with kindness in her heart.”
THIS INHUMANE SCUM THERE MUST BE SUSPENDED FROM ALL HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS – THEY ARE NOT – THIS BARBARISM IS NO LONGER TOLERABLE AND MUST HAVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THESE SCUM
THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!! WE NEED TO BE ANIMALS VOICE, BUT TO BE KILLED BY A NON ANIMAL LOVER IS DESPICABLE!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!!!!!!!!! PUNISH THE PERSON WHO RAN HER DOWN TO THE FULLEST EXTENT!!! MAY SHE RIP. WE AND GOD THANK HER FOR ALL THAT SHE DID TO TRY TO HELP THE ANIMALS. GOD BLESS HER
WE NEED TO BE THEIR VOICE!!!!!!!!!
The pigs are legally the property of the farmers, just like the cotton growers owned people kidnapped from Africa
The pigs are legally the property of the farmers, just like the cotton growers owned people kidnapped from Africa
This is heartbreaking…..how could this truck driver do such a thing?? He should answer for his action….human life is sacred!! She was doing the right thing….factory farming is the cruelest thing to hit the animal kingdom…and it should be outlawed instead of protected!!!
THIS IS NOT ANIMAL INDUSTRY THIS IS ATROCIOUS BEHAVIOR ON THE PART OF CRUEL HUMANS! WHY IT IS NOT ILLEGAL IS SO FAR BEYOND MY REALM OF BELIEF! EVERY MEAT EATER I KNOW STILL WANTS TO SEE THESE ANIMALS LIVE A GOOD NATURAL LIFE AND HAVE A PEACEFUL, PAINLESS END….
Absolute horror to hear about this woman, Regan. All she did was care about animals and paid the price with her life for her beliefs. Most of these pigs live a horrible life and die needlessly for having been born.
Absolute horror to hear about this woman, Regan. All she did was care about animals and paid the price with her life for her beliefs. Most of these pigs live a horrible life and die needlessly for having been born.
Those that committed this crime should receive the same treatment as if they had done this deliberately which I think they did, meaning 1st degree murder and life in prison. Honestly, I hope all of them are given the death penalty for these crimes, full stop. They can now be run over by pigs!!
Those that committed this crime should receive the same treatment as if they had done this deliberately which I think they did, meaning 1st degree murder and life in prison. Honestly, I hope all of them are given the death penalty for these crimes, full stop. They can now be run over by pigs!!
OMG!! Horrible!! Was this purposely done? If it was, I hope that driver will be punished to the full extent of the law! If the intention to kill or harm was there, that isn’t manslaughter, that is FIRST DEGREE MURDER!!
where is the driver and WHO is this driver who is literally getting away with murder!!! He needs to be charged! He intentionally killed the protester and knew he would be protected.
where is the driver and WHO is this driver who is literally getting away with murder!!! He needs to be charged! He intentionally killed the protester and knew he would be protected.
Where’s the BLM on this??!? Oh, probably eating pork ribs and laughing at both Ms. Russell and the pigs. Why are there no riots and demands to defund the police unless they arrest and execute the truck driver, who was clearly out to kill? Seriously, if it’s a Caucasian person who gets abused or hurt, there’s no justice. Why do the Caucasian and animal rights communities allow themselves to be so easily trodden on? If history is teaching us anything, it’s that people who aren’t outraged in an aggressive manner aren’t taken seriously. Sad, but true. The world is fawning over the violent and has no place for the meek right now.
Well said, Lyamwhoiyam…
So very true, well said iyamwhoiyam
This puppy mill must shut down. They shipped 38 French Bulldogs by air from Ukraine for 10 hours. Dogs were dehydrated and suffocated on vomit.
Please stop. Its not right dogs and cats are family once you get to no them and play with them. So Please Stop
Everyone should forward this article to a national news network. This is a shocking case. I haven’t been able to get it out of my head all day.
Everyone should forward this article to a national news network. This is a shocking case. I haven’t been able to get it out of my head all day.
THIS IS THE WORST!!! MUST “PROTECT OUR ANGEL HUMANS” FROM CRUEL TRUCKER’S….. JAIL TIME AND HUGE FINES,,,ASAP!!!
MUST PROTECT INNOCENT ANIMALS FROM “EVIL ABUSERS” !!! ANIMAL ABUSERS DESERVES TO SUFFER!!! IF THEY DON’T ,,,THEY WILL KEEP ON HURTING ANIMALS POSSIBLY A CHILD……
Please protect all animals. #animalslivesmatter
So what’s happened to the asshole who ran her over??? Please provide us with updates! This cannot go unpunished!
Jail for a loooong, looong time that mad trucker who murdered Ms. Russell!
Hello my name is Rosemary Martinez I agree all the way with this saving our adorable pets and there is a LAW here in our Country USA but in the other hand I would like to know why YULIN CHINA do those HORRIBLE festivals for meat trade on animals something’s got to give to STOP this sad,awful thing with our adorable pets. Thanks again.
Hello my name is Rosemary Martinez I agree all the way with this saving our adorable pets and there is a LAW here in our Country USA but in the other hand I would like to know why YULIN CHINA do those HORRIBLE festivals for meat trade on animals something’s got to give to STOP this sad,awful thing with our adorable pets. Thanks again.
so what happened to the asshole driver that killed her. arrested?
I hope the man who killed her is given the death sentence.
What a terrible tragedy. Let her death be a wake-up call for the protection of the pigs that she loved so much, and let us never forget her name. Rest easy Regan. We shall not forget you.
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Please prosecute the transport driver for manslaughter immediately. If he saw her, 2nd degree murder