A post in the Facebook group UK Vegan sparked debate when David Cozier asked fellow group members whether they agreed or disagreed with an animal sanctuary’s choice to serve meat and dairy dishes on their menu.
The sanctuary in question is Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare Based in East Sussex (U.K.)
Raystede has been caring for animals since 1952 and each year helps over 1,200 animals who are vulnerable. The sanctuary, founded in 1952 by M. Raymonde Hawkins, considers itself one of the most diverse sanctuaries because of the variety of animals they care for.
Although most of the comments were against the sanctuary’s menu options, a few were understanding of the sanctuary’s position and messaging, with one group member stating: “They are serving meat because many of their visitors will be meat eaters and they don’t want to lose essential revenue by losing the meat eaters. Without the money they bring in they may have to close.”
Crozier who created the original post disagreed and said: ”By principle and by example they absolutely shouldn’t be even offering it. Why save one animal and eat another?”
“Not one person visiting Raystede and the cafe is pure carnivore so…
