My life’s purpose is to help animals. Almost two decades dedicated to their protection. Animal Equality co-founder and President.
Austin, Texas
Joined April 2009
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Sharon Núñez retweeted
Proud to have fought alongside hundreds, if not thousands, of activists to ban horse carriages in New York City over the years.
Thanks to @SpeakerMenin, @Lynn4NYC, @ChrisMarteNYC, @Harvey4council, the Animal Welfare Caucus, and the @NYCCouncil members who signed on to co-sponsor, we will see the day where no more horses are forced into NYC traffic. We are so grateful!
Sharon Núñez retweeted
📣 PROTEST AT PRET OFFICE
On Wednesday, we went to the corporate office of @Pret.
Pret execs promised to stop making money off of Frankenchickens. Animals who grow so enormously quickly they suffer from heart attacks, broken legs, and body burns.
They’ve had eight years to act, but have failed to.
And now they’ve pushed the deadline back to 2032, with no publicly detailed plan as to how they will make good on the already-once-broken promise.
Millions of chickens cannot wait a moment longer.
Hold Pret accountable. Join us in demanding that Pret publish a clear, public plan for how it will phase out Frankenchickens.
✍️ Sign now: ae.onl/9YqSDu
I made a few important mistakes in this podcast, and I want to correct them.
1. I meant Michigan, not Mississippi. We found cage-free eggs in Michigan sold at prices comparable to eggs from caged hens in Ohio. Meaning Kroger lies when it says cage-free is an affordability issue.
2. I couldn’t remember the names of some of the scientific studies and books I referenced. Here they are:
Study: Animal welfare messaging can reduce meat consumption. Interventions to Reduce Meat Consumption by Appealing to Animal Welfare: Meta-analysis and Evidence-Based Recommendations (2021), by Maya Mathur and colleagues. The researchers analyzed 100 studies and found that exposing people to information about animal suffering can reduce meat consumption, purchasing, or related intentions, at least in the short term.
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Book: The welfare benefits of ending cages for hens: Welfare Footprint of Cage-Free Laying Hens, by the Welfare Footprint Institute. The research estimates that moving hens from conventional cages into cage-free aviaries prevents thousands of hours of suffering per hen over her laying life. Hens in aviaries can perform natural behaviors that cages deny them. Read the research.
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I'd explain a few other things differently, but overall, I’m proud of the conversation and grateful for the chance to discuss cage-free campaigns, animal rights, this political movement, and Animal Equality's work to hold Kroger accountable for its promise to end cages for hens.
I asked Jeremy to ask me any questions he had.
I am not afraid of questions.
He was a great interviewer.
Thanks, Jeremy Loeb! And please follow his podcast!
WATCH HERE! youtube.com/watch?v=S-Boklyh…
See you there!
Animal Equality has opened a Cincinnati office, steps from @kroger's headquarters. Now we’re opening our doors to you. 🐔 Join us for our grand opening this Friday! RSVP ➡️ ae.onl/organictw-grand-openi…
Sharon Núñez retweeted
If you’ve been near Kroger’s headquarters downtown lately, you may have seen — or heard — the protests.
citybeat.com/food-drink/food…
Sharon Núñez retweeted
🎉GREAT NEWS 🎉
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's challenge to Michigan's cage-free egg law, rejecting the claim that better egg standards are responsible for higher prices.
Michigan’s law is one of many state-level reforms we’ve led that are improving the lives of farmed animals and reflecting the more humane standards people expect from modern agriculture.
The factory farming lobby may continue its attacks, but the momentum toward better treatment of animals is undeniable.
Read more ➡️ humaneaction.org/blog/2026/1…
"CityBeat reached out to Kroger for comment earlier this week, but has not received a response." It seems @kroger is ghosting everyone right now.
"In the past, claims of affordability and supply chain costs have been common arguments against going cage-free; however, Núñez said that in states where caged-hen eggs are completely illegal, eggs aren’t any more expensive. She showed evidence of a Kroger store in Lambertville, Michigan, where Kroger’s in-house brand of cage-free eggs are listed at $1.79 a dozen. Just a few miles away in Toledo, Ohio, Kroger’s caged-hen eggs are the same price."
@kroger, what is your answer? Affordability is a lie. Keeping animals in cages is cruel and unacceptable.
Sharon Núñez retweeted
Today, we made history for farmed fish.
For the first time in England or Wales, Animal Equality activists and allies protested outside the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to demand legal protection for these often overlooked animals.
Just days ago, we revealed in the Guardian that there has never been a single Government inspection at a farmed fish abattoir in England or Wales.
Millions of fish are being slaughtered without specific legal protections or routine inspections. Our investigations have found fish suffocating on ice, being cut while conscious, being trodden on and being bludgeoned to death.
Experts on the Animal Welfare Committee have been calling for slaughter laws for farmed fish for nearly 30 years. The Government has promised a public consultation and new legislation, but has still failed to act.
Today, we called on Farming Minister Stephen Morgan to put an end to this regulatory blind spot.
The Government has the power to protect farmed fish. It must act urgently.
And until it does, we’ll keep showing up and building people power for change.
✉️ Email your MP today and ask them to act: ae.onl/dCxErn
Sharon Núñez retweeted
News of @kroger's failures is spreading. Last week, nine Animal Equality activists were arrested outside Kroger's Cincinnati headquarters. The story has generated over two million views and counting. 🚨🐔 #krogerkrazy #cagefree
"A spokesperson for Kroger did not immediately respond to questions about whether the grocer has met with Animal Equality or whether the two groups are in negotiations."
Nor will they. Thank you, @MiaHilkowitz , and all journalists covering this story.
Eight consecutive days of stories in the media. Kroger
cincinnati.com/story/grocery…
It's simple, @kroger. You promised to end cages by 2025.
Hens are still trapped in these systems.
@AnimalEquality now has an office in Cincinnati, and we will keep campaigning until we find a path forward together to end cages.
We are open to a reasonable, productive negotiation.
Why won’t you meet me?
#cincinnati #cincinnatienquirer
Sharon Núñez retweeted
Il Gruppo VéGé era rimasta l'unica grande catena della distribuzione italiana a non aver ancora preso una posizione pubblica sulle uova da galline in gabbia.
Da oggi non lo è più!
Con questa policy si unisce a oltre il 95% dei supermercati italiani, e non si tratta di un impegno come gli altri: è quello che chiude il cerchio, perché la transizione dei supermercati in Italia è ormai praticamente conclusa.
Prima di VéGé questo passo lo avevano già fatto oltre 150 aziende, tra cui Carrefour, Esselunga, Iper, Aldi, Bennet, Conad, Coop, Despar, Gruppo Selex, Lidl, Unes, e la maggior parte ha già completato la conversione. VéGé sarà "cage-free" sui prodotti a proprio marchio già entro la fine dell'anno.
Un passo avanti enorme, con un impatto stimato su oltre 1.4 milioni di galline.
Anche quando non si vede, il lavoro per gli animali continua, un passo alla volta.
Leggi la news per scoprire cosa è successo: ae.onl/policyvege
Sharon Núñez retweeted
As we near the end of our twenty days of action for twenty years of Animal Equality, we wanted to hear from YOU as our supporters.
For day 19, we are asking you to sign our Birthday card to show us exactly what Animal Equality means to you - whether it’s a story about a campaign that touched your heart or a simple few words telling us how much you love the animals we fight for.
By signing the card, you are showing us exactly how much our campaigns - and most importantly, animals - mean to you. We know we will be fighting for animals for many years to come and your support helps us to continue to do so.
🔗 Click on the link to sign the Birthday card!: ae.onl/WWDiLf
Tomorrow will be the final day of 20/20 campaign, thank you to everybody for your continued support!
Sharon Núñez retweeted
Two salmon farming companies have been accused of allowing fish to die in pain at three farms in Scotland by regulators.
"These animals suffered terribly and needlessly under the industry’s watch, and these shameful offences would never have come to light without the use of covert cameras. A warning letter is nowhere near an adequate response. The punishment simply does not fit the crime.” - Abigail Penny, Executive Director, Animal Equality UK
Thanks to @FerretScot for shining a spotlight on this 🕵️♂️
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RT @claireforAE: Hey, @kroger — Your local media is recognizing our willingness to make fair adjustments to our demonstrations at your head…
Sharon Núñez retweeted
"The plan is to continue this campaign until they meet with us and until they come up with a reasonable plan to go cage free." bizjournals.com/cincinnati/n…
I have met with journalists, councilmembers, residents, and businesses in Cincinnati. I have met some wonderful, compassionate people who deeply respect our First Amendment and CARE about animals.
And Animal Equality has made fair adjustments to our protests to ensure impact and consideration for residents.
You know who refuses to talk to me? @krogerco WHY? @AnimalEquality
Sharon Núñez retweeted
@Kroger is headquartered in this district too. Council Member @jeffreysms , will you ask them to meet with @Sharon_IA?
