These corporations do not care about long term negative effects; they have to make money today. The profits will outweigh the penalties (if any, as they tend to buy politicians).
When I rehomed the flock (minus Skeksis & Chippy), that was my big concern. Did not want my beloved pets to become a free dinner. I checked out the place first, plus the couple said they were vegan. And they were close enough that I could visit the birds. After Skeksis died, I gave Chippy to...