Direct Action Everywhere - San Diego

06/18/2026

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the official shutdown of Ridglan Farms! This is a huge win, not only for the activists, rescuers, investigators, and everyone else who supported this cause, but most of all for the dogs who have already been liberated from this horrific facility, and for the ones who will be freed in the coming weeks!
Join us tonight at June 18th at 7pm, at Val’s Vegan Kitchen!!

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06/15/2026

Ridglan Farms is closing down!! Big Dog Ranch Rescue is taking all of the remaining beagles for a "nominal" fee. This is a HUUUUUGE win for us! Congratulations to all!!! We did it!!!!!

A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s drawn animal welfare protests is closing and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group

06/09/2026

🌿☀️ Nature Walk at Lake Murray!

Join us for a refreshing morning stroll at beautiful Lake Murray in San Diego! We’ll meet at the bike path entrance on the east side of the parking lot, look for us there!

📅 Saturday, June 13th
⏰ 10:00 AM

Pack your sunscreen, water, snacks, and comfy shoes, and bring the whole crew!
This is a family-friendly event, so invite your friends and loved ones to enjoy the outdoors with us. The more, the merrier! 🌊👟🧴

We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

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Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free.

DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct.
To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: dxe.io/handbook

04/21/2026

Join us as we create a short theatrical performance for mother's day to honor the mothers who are systemically mass exploited by the dairy industry. It's gonna start sad and end happy with some dancing plant milks teaching peeps that it's easy and fun to change the world for these moms. We have spots open for big and small roles, and can use help with arts and crafts as well! RSVP for the address (accessible location in San Diego) and feel free to ask any questions :)

03/25/2026

03/19/2026

🐣 EASTER SUNDAY OUTREACH — Factory Farms Awareness Action
📅 Sunday, April 5th, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA

JOIN US for a community outreach event at Mission Bay Park this Easter Sunday! While families gather to celebrate, we’ll be connecting with the public about something that affects everyone — factory farms right here in the San Diego area.

WHAT WE’LL BE DOING:
We’ll be approaching park-goers in a friendly, informative way to:

✅ Raise awareness about factory farms operating in and around San Diego
✅ Educate the community on the scale and conditions of these facilities
✅ Introduce people to the Factory Farms Watch website — a powerful public tool that allows anyone to:
• Search the brands they buy and eat every day
• Look up the farm where animals were raised
• View documented environmental and OSHA violations
• Find out how much taxpayer money a farm received in government bailouts following bird flu outbreaks in poultry and dairy operations

WHY THIS MATTERS:
Coloring eggs is a cultural part of the Easter holiday. Yet, what society has peddled as harmless family fun is really celebrating an industry of torture and cruelty. We have egg factory farms in San Diego county and these innocent animals are being exploited right here close to home. This action is meant to raise awareness of the cruelty that is inherent to modern egg farming, and to celebrate and encourage the harm-reductive options that are available to us (such as vegan egg products and vegan easter candy).

Bird flu outbreaks have led to massive government payouts to factory farm operators — paid for by taxpayers. Meanwhile, many of these same facilities have documented environmental violations and unsafe conditions. The public deserves to know.
All are welcome. This is a peaceful, educational event.

🖌️ design by .goat

03/18/2026

In recognition of World Aquatic Animals Day, we are demanding that Petco stop selling animals entirely, including fish, parrots, and all other animals.
WHEN: Friday April 3rd
WHERE: Petco Headquarters, 10850 Via Frontera, San Diego, CA 92127
TIME: 11:00am-1:00pm

Fish are sentient beings who thrive in complex ecosystems. In captivity, animals like these suffer immensely. Those sold in stores like Petco are bred in horrifically cruel breeding conditions, and some are even kidnapped from the wild. Many suffer and die during the breeding process, during shipping, in stores, and even after being purchased.
Animals are not commodities. We must end the breeding and sale of animals for profit. Join us as we take that message directly to one of the largest pet retailers in the country.

🖌️ design by .goat
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Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free.
DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct.
To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: dxe.io/handbook

03/17/2026

🌱 VEGAN POTLUCK IN THE PARK
Come share a meal, make friends, and connect with your animal rights community!
Bring a vegan dish to share, a blanket or chairs, and your good vibes. We’ll eat, laugh, and enjoy the outdoors together as a community.
🍽️ What to bring:
∙ A vegan dish to share (homemade or store-bought, no pressure!)
∙ Your own plates, cutlery & cups to reduce waste
∙ A blanket or lawn chairs
∙ Drinks for yourself

This is a chill event where all are welcome, you can invite friends, family and your animal companions!
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Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free.
DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct.
We work towards our mission by following a set of core values: we do our homework, we build purposeful communities, we lead by serving, we aim to do exceptional work for the animals, and we are fiercely nonviolent in our actions, words, tone and intention.
Unacceptable behaviors within our community, both on and offline, will not be tolerated. Including, but not limited: violence, speciesist, sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, ageist, personal attacks or insult, inappropriate photography or recording, inappropriate physical contact, including any non consensual physical contact (no matter how seemingly benign).
All official events hosted by DxE San Diego are open to all ages, will be free of alcohol and other drugs, and prohibit attendees who are significantly under the influence of alcohol or other drugs