22 Heartbreaking Photos From Pigs’ Journey to Slaughter

No matter how pigs raised for food live on this Earth, in the end, most will be loaded onto a crowded truck—with hardly any protection from the elements and without any food, water, or place to go to the bathroom—and sent to the slaughterhouse. These pictures tell a story that will break your heart:

Most people have seen a livestock transport truck carrying animals on their way to slaughter.

But if you take a closer look, here’s what you’ll see: a life.

You’ll see these sad green eyes …

… these worried pale blue ones …

… and these terrified brown eyes:

You’ll see animals suffering from summer’s heat with no way to cool off …

… and their mouths foaming from thirst, with no water in sight.

This is his last day on Earth:

This individual has a unique personality, but his only identification in this world is a streak of colored paint …

… or a number carved into his skin:

Look into this pig’s eyes and just go ahead and try to tell yourself that the scars on her face don’t matter to you.

Pigs are some of the cleanest animals around, but they’re forced to live amid their own waste.

He can only watch passersby, hoping they’ll help or perhaps offer a drink of water.

They hardly have any room to move around.

Does he know where he’s going?

His sad and scared eyes …

… seem to say yes.

We can’t hear her saying, “Help me” …

… “Save me” …

… “I’m afraid” …

… “I’m hurting” …

… and “Please don’t make this my last day on Earth.”

There’s no hope for these pigs, but you can change the fate of their children and grandchildren. For pigs, for the world, and for yourself, go vegan.

All photos courtesy of Anita Krajnc/Toronto Pig Save