A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Lessons in compassion,
taught by the animals.
The Simple Heart Initiative builds a mass movement for open rescue — through investigation, storytelling, and direct action on behalf of animals who cannot speak for themselves.
Open Rescue
Nonviolent action to bring suffering animals to safety — out in the open, with a camera rolling, and with the willingness to answer for it in a court of law.
Investigation
Documenting the conditions inside factory farms and research facilities so the public can see what industry works hard to hide.
Storytelling
Sharing the stories of individual animals — and the humans who love them — to build a movement rooted in the simple heart we all share.
Save the Dogs at Ridglan Farms
On April 19, 2026, hundreds of activists, veterinarians, and faith leaders will gather in Wisconsin to rescue beagles from one of the largest dog-breeding facilities in the United States. A judge has already found probable cause of felony animal cruelty. Zero dogs have been freed.
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