petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-20--PETA Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Against Jeff Lowe of ‘Tiger King’

Thackerville , Okla. – Breaking news : Below , please find a statement from PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet , who appeared in Tiger King , in response to reports that the U.S. Department of Justice ( DOJ ) has filed a civil lawsuit under the Animal Welfare Act ( AWA ) and the Endangered Species Act ( ESA ) against notorious animal exhibitor Jeff Lowe ; his wife , Lauren Lowe ; and two businesses associated with the Lowes .
The suit seeks , among other relief , for the court to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AWA and the ESA and to order the Lowes to relinquish all endangered species in their possession : The dominos are continuing to fall with nearly every animal abuser featured in Tiger King now in custody , out of business , or facing lawsuits or charges , including criminal charges .
The DOJ ’ s lawsuit is another sign that Lowe ’ s animal-exploiting days are numbered and that the big cat cub-petting industry is finished , something that PETA has worked hard for .
PETA is eager to see every exploited animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In September , PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —and The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado rescued three juvenile lions , Nala , Amelia , and Leo , from Lowe ’ s custody .
These survivors—one of their brothers , also slated for rescue , died days earlier under suspicious circumstances—were emaciated and had wounds on their bodies .
Nala and Amelia ’ s ears were red and raw from flystrike , and Nala couldn ’ t take more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Today , just two months after their rescue , Nala , Amelia , and Leo are recovering and thriving at the sanctuary .
In addition to the DOJ ’ s lawsuit , Lowe is facing an AWA license revocation lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a federal ESA lawsuit from PETA .
In October , Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue took possession of the Greater Wynnewood Zoological Park after winning ownership in yet another lawsuit involving Lowe .
PETA opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information @ @ @ @ @

For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Thackerville, Okla. – Breaking news: Below, please find a statement from PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet, who appeared in Tiger King, in response to reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) against notorious animal exhibitor Jeff Lowe; his wife, Lauren Lowe; and two businesses associated with the Lowes. The suit seeks, among other relief, for the court to enjoin them all permanently from violating the AWA and the ESA and to order the Lowes to relinquish all endangered species in their possession:
The dominos are continuing to fall with nearly every animal abuser featured in Tiger King now in custody, out of business, or facing lawsuits or charges, including criminal charges. The DOJ’s lawsuit is another sign that Lowe’s animal-exploiting days are numbered and that the big cat cub-petting industry is finished, something that PETA has worked hard for. PETA is eager to see every exploited animal sent to a happy, reputable home.
In September, PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—and The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado rescued three juvenile lions, Nala, Amelia, and Leo, from Lowe’s custody. These survivors—one of their brothers, also slated for rescue, died days earlier under suspicious circumstances—were emaciated and had wounds on their bodies. Nala and Amelia’s ears were red and raw from flystrike, and Nala couldn’t take more than a couple of steps without falling over. Today, just two months after their rescue, Nala, Amelia, and Leo are recovering and thriving at the sanctuary.
In addition to the DOJ’s lawsuit, Lowe is facing an AWA license revocation lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a federal ESA lawsuit from PETA. In October, Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue took possession of the Greater Wynnewood Zoological Park after winning ownership in yet another lawsuit involving Lowe.
PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--Progress for Horses! California Horse Racing Board Toughens Thyroid Drug Rules

Giving horses a powerful prescription medication for a disease that they don ’ t have in order to try to make them run faster should be illegal .
It is dangerous , and now—thanks to a regulatory change by the California Horse Racing Board ( CHRB ) —at most racetracks in California , it will be much harder to get away with .
Today , the CHRB passed a rule requiring that a horse be diagnosed with hypothyroidism before a veterinarian can prescribe thyroxine to the horse .
PETA exposed thyroxine abuse in New York in 2014 , and as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words— “ sweeping new regulations.
” The new California ruling applies to CHRB-regulated racetracks and requires that the hypothyroidism diagnosis be based on a thyrotropin-releasing hormone response test .
This will help prevent horses without hypothyroidism from being administered thyroxine—an abusive practice that conveniently speeds up horses ’ metabolisms and is done with winning ( not horses ’ well-being ) in mind .
After our 2014 undercover investigation , we blew the lid off notorious horse racing trainer Steve Asmussen ’ s misuse of thyroxine .
A PETA investigator observed that the drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not all , horses in Asmussen ’ s New York stable—without any apparent testing or evidence of a thyroid condition .
Thanks to our work exposing Asmussen ’ s recklessness , the New York State Gaming Commission fined the trainer $ 10,000 for administering the hormone to horses within 48 hours of a race and prohibited medications from being administered to horses unless there is a medical need .
Now , years later , these efforts are still fueling drug reform in horse racing—this time , in California .
Thyroxine abuse is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from trainer Bob Baffert ’ s Hollywood Park barn died suddenly .
The CHRB investigated the deaths , discovering that Baffert had instructed his veterinarians to feed the horses thyroxine ( apparently without any diagnosis of hypothyroidism ) so that he could “ ‘ build up ’ his horses.
” We applaud the CHRB and the progress it has made in safeguarding horses against further doping .
Other racetracks and racing authorities , take note : The CHRB ’ s new thyroxine rule should be adopted nationwide .
Protecting horses by preventing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance-enhancing drugs isn ’ t nearly enough—but it ’ s a start .
Click below to join us in doing more for horses exploited for entertainment .
And remember , the best thing that you can do for these horses is never to attend or place a bet on any race .

Giving horses a powerful prescription medication for a disease that they don’t have in order to try to make them run faster should be illegal. It is dangerous, and now—thanks to a regulatory change by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)—at most racetracks in California, it will be much harder to get away with.
Today, the CHRB passed a rule requiring that a horse be diagnosed with hypothyroidism before a veterinarian can prescribe thyroxine to the horse.
PETA exposed thyroxine abuse in New York in 2014, and as a result, regulators there introduced—in their words—“sweeping new regulations.”
The new California ruling applies to CHRB-regulated racetracks and requires that the hypothyroidism diagnosis be based on a thyrotropin-releasing hormone response test. This will help prevent horses without hypothyroidism from being administered thyroxine—an abusive practice that conveniently speeds up horses’ metabolisms and is done with winning (not horses’ well-being) in mind.
After our 2014 undercover investigation, we blew the lid off notorious horse racing trainer Steve Asmussen’s misuse of thyroxine. A PETA investigator observed that the drug was being administered to many, if not all, horses in Asmussen’s New York stable—without any apparent testing or evidence of a thyroid condition.
Thanks to our work exposing Asmussen’s recklessness, the New York State Gaming Commission fined the trainer $10,000 for administering the hormone to horses within 48 hours of a race and prohibited medications from being administered to horses unless there is a medical need. Now, years later, these efforts are still fueling drug reform in horse racing—this time, in California.
Thyroxine abuse is no joke—between 2011 and 2013, seven horses from trainer Bob Baffert’s Hollywood Park barn died suddenly. The CHRB investigated the deaths, discovering that Baffert had instructed his veterinarians to feed the horses thyroxine (apparently without any diagnosis of hypothyroidism) so that he could “‘build up’ his horses.”
We applaud the CHRB and the progress it has made in safeguarding horses against further doping.
Other racetracks and racing authorities, take note: The CHRB’s new thyroxine rule should be adopted nationwide.
Protecting horses by preventing them from being loaded up with anti-inflammatory and performance-enhancing drugs isn’t nearly enough—but it’s a start. Click below to join us in doing more for horses exploited for entertainment.
And remember, the best thing that you can do for these horses is never to attend or place a bet on any race.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Pizza Hut

The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Pizza Hut

There are tons of ways to make a mouthwatering pizza by ordering vegan at Pizza Hut .
With all the classic veggie toppings , plus some extra-special additions , there ’ s something for everyone .
With the rising demand for vegan options , many pizza chains are getting in on the vegan meat game—and Pizza Hut is not sitting this one out .
For a limited time , this international chain is offering two new pizzas with Beyond Meat Italian Sausage Crumbles .
Keep reading to find out how you can order them vegan !
Here ’ s how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Pizza Hut ’ s Veggie Lover ’ s Pizza can be made vegan simply by removing the cheese and choosing the Original Pan , Hand Tossed , or Thin ‘ N Crispy crusts .
The limited-time Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza and The Great Beyond Pizza can also be made vegan by requesting the same changes .
For a more personalized pie , you can create your own and top it with all the veggies you desire .
Just leave out the animal suffering by requesting no cheese , and use one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Buttery Blend Crust Flavor actually contains no butter , but the others are made with cow ’ s milk .
Sauce : Choose the Classic Marinara or Buffalo sauces .
The barbecue sauce contains honey , which is stolen from bees who dedicate their lives to making it .
Drizzles and Dipping Sauces : Try the Buffalo Dipping Sauce or the Buffalo Drizzle .
Toppings : We highly recommend loading up on your favorite toppings .
Choose from the following : Tip : Preheat the oven while you ’ re waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When it arrives , top it with your favorite vegan cheese and bake it until it ’ s melty and delicious !
It ’ s easier than ever to go vegan with all the options available at chains nationwide .
Our guide to ordering vegan at chain restaurants can help you make the transition .
Let Pizza Hut know that you want Beyond Meat to stay , and ask to have vegan cheese added to the menu , too : Let Pizza Hut Know You Want More Vegan Options

November 19, 2020 by Rebecca Maness Last Updated August 13, 2021. Publishedby
There are tons of ways to make a mouthwatering pizza by ordering vegan at Pizza Hut. With all the classic veggie toppings, plus some extra-special additions, there’s something for everyone. With the rising demand for vegan options, many pizza chains are getting in on the vegan meat game—and Pizza Hut is not sitting this one out. The international chain tested Beyond Italian Sausage in November 2020 and is now offering vegan Beyond Pepperoni for a limited time at 70 locations in Albany, New York; Columbus and Macon, Georgia; Houston, Texas; and Jacksonville, Florida. Keep reading to find out how you can order it vegan!
Here’s how you can order vegan at Pizza Hut:
Signature Pizzas
Pizza Hut’s Veggie Lover’s pizza can be made vegan simply by removing the cheese and choosing the Original Pan, Hand Tossed, or Thin ‘N Crispy crusts. The limited-time Beyond Pepperoni Pizza can also be made vegan by requesting the same changes.
Create Your Own Pizza
For a more personalized pie, you can create your own and top it with all the veggies you desire. Just leave out the animal suffering by requesting no cheese, and use one of the crusts mentioned above.
Crust Flavors: None of the crust flavors are vegan, as they are made with cow’s milk.
Sauce: Choose the Classic Marinara or Buffalo sauces. The barbecue sauce contains honey, which is stolen from bees who dedicate their lives to making it.
Drizzles and Dipping Sauces: Try the Buffalo Dipping Sauce or the Buffalo Drizzle.
Toppings: We highly recommend loading up on your favorite toppings. Choose from the following:
Banana peppers
Diced Roma tomatoes
Green bell peppers
Green Chile peppers
Green olives
Jalapeño peppers
Mediterranean black olives
Mushrooms
Red onions
Roasted spinach
Sweet pineapple
Tip: Preheat the oven while you’re waiting for your pizza to be delivered. When it arrives, top it with your favorite vegan cheese and bake it until it’s melty and delicious!
Sides
WingStreet Fries with Ketchup
Dessert
Cinnamon Sticks (Hold the White Icing Dipping Cup.)
It’s easier than ever to go vegan with all the options available at chains nationwide. Our guide to ordering vegan at chain restaurants can help you make the transition.
Let Pizza Hut know that you want Beyond Meat to stay, and ask to have vegan cheese added to the menu, too:
Let Pizza Hut Know You Want More Vegan Options


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--USDA Says Sick Chickens Can Be Sold; PETA Says Time to Go Vegan Is Now

With COVID-19 cases on the rise , many of us are sheltering in place to stay safe .
But what about that rotisserie chicken you grabbed for dinner ?
Eating chicken flesh can come at the cost of your life .
And now , thanks to a new rule from the Trump administration , an avian virus will be sold in stores .
Chickens with avian leukosis virus are fit for the market , said the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) in a shocking statement .
The virus causes birds to develop cancerous tumors , and its painful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although the virus isn ’ t new , the sale of it is .
In the past , slaughterhouses were required to throw away any bird who was sick .
Inspectors would check a certain amount of the flock as a safeguard against the disease .
Now , workers can simply cut out tumors if found , with fewer inspections in place .
This new rule comes after President Donald J. Trump signed a nonbinding executive order allowing slaughterhouses to stay open earlier this year .
Trump had already put human health at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cost the lives of millions of animals .
Cancer Is Painful for Chickens , Too Each one of these birds is an individual who already suffers from chronic health conditions .
Humans who get sick from a virus or cancer seek treatment and pain management in a hospital .
Chickens who face the same health issues have no access to individualized medical care .
These birds face the worst of a potentially deadly disease .
Chickens are a lot smarter than we think .
They dream like humans and purr when petted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million of them are slaughtered for food every day in the U.S .
These sweet birds were all raised for humans to eat their body parts .
No matter how big or small a farm is , chickens live and die in misery .
Contagious diseases from the meat industry may sound familiar .
That ’ s because raising and killing animals by the billions creates breeding grounds for disease .
A “ wet market , ” in which live animals are sold next to corpses , is believed to be where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not all .
Meat consumption is linked to some of the biggest diseases of modern history : SARS , HIV , and swine flu are just a few of them .
Thanks to the avian virus , a chicken farm in the U.K. killed over 400 birds earlier this month .
Officials cited public health concerns as the reason .
They even restricted farm access to prevent the disease from spreading .
Why ?
All because some people still eat the flesh of dead birds .
The spread of disease could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eggs off their plates .
There isn ’ t a single federal law in the U.S. that protects chickens from abuse .
Chickens on “ broiler farms ” live in filthy , windowless sheds .
Don ’ t kid yourself about “ cage-free ” or “ free-range ” eggs , either .
Chickens used for products with those labels aren ’ t much better off than those on regular factory farms .
Most of them never even see the light of day .
Protecting your health has never been so urgent .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be slaughtered , cut chicken flesh out of your life today .
Need some meal ideas ?
Save a life by choosing vegan chicken , and check out these easy vegan swaps for eggs .
Help Chickens Killed for Meat and Eggs

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, many of us are sheltering in place to stay safe. But what about that rotisserie chicken you grabbed for dinner? Eating chicken flesh can come at the cost of your life. And now, thanks to a new rule the Trump administration may propose, chicken with an avian virus would be for sale in stores.
Sickness for Sale
Chickens with avian leukosis virus are fit for the market, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a shocking statement. The virus causes birds to develop cancerous tumors, and its painful side effects include dehydration and depression.
Although the virus isn’t new, the sale of it would be. Currently, slaughterhouses are required to throw away any bird who is sick. Inspectors check a certain amount of the flock as a safeguard against the disease. If this new rule is proposed and finalized, workers could simply cut out tumors if found, with fewer inspections in place.
This news comes after President Donald J. Trump signed a nonbinding executive order allowing slaughterhouses to stay open earlier this year. Trump had already put human health at risk in a dangerous and bloody decision that cost the lives of millions of animals.
© Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
Cancer Is Painful for Chickens, Too
Each one of these birds is an individual who already suffers from chronic health conditions. Humans who get sick from a virus or cancer seek treatment and pain management in a hospital. Chickens who face the same health issues have no access to individualized medical care. These birds face the worst of a potentially deadly disease.
Chickens are a lot smarter than we think. They dream like humans and purr when petted, just like cats, but 24 million of them are slaughtered for food every day in the U.S. These sweet birds were all raised for humans to eat their body parts. No matter how big or small a farm is, chickens live and die in misery.
The Chicken Industry Breeds Disease
Contagious diseases from the meat industry may sound familiar. That’s because raising and killing animals by the billions creates breeding grounds for disease. A “wet market,” in which live animals are sold next to corpses, is believed to be where the novel coronavirus originated. But that’s not all. Meat consumption is linked to some of the biggest diseases of modern history: SARS, HIV, and swine flu are just a few of them.
https://www.facebook.com/official.peta/videos/886150138480071
Thanks to the avian virus, a chicken farm in the U.K. killed over 400 birds earlier this month. Officials cited public health concerns as the reason. They even restricted farm access to prevent the disease from spreading. Why? All because some people still eat the flesh of dead birds. The spread of disease could be greatly reduced if people left meat and eggs off their plates.
Save Chickens and Save Your Health
There isn’t a single federal law in the U.S. that protects chickens from abuse. Chickens on “broiler farms” live in filthy, windowless sheds. Don’t kid yourself about “cage-free” or “free-range” eggs, either. Chickens used for products with those labels aren’t much better off than those on regular factory farms. Most of them never even see the light of day.
RIGHT: © Direct Action Everywhere
Protecting your health has never been so urgent. For your sake and that of animals destined to be slaughtered, cut chicken flesh out of your life today. Need some meal ideas? Save a life by choosing vegan chicken, and check out these easy vegan swaps for eggs.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--PETA Asks Famous Toms to Pardon Tom Turkey This Thanksgiving

Group Sends Holiday 'Gobble Vegetables , Not Turkeys ' Appeal , Plus a Basket of Delicious Vegan Food Los Angeles – PETA has sent letters to seven famous Toms ( including Tom Hanks , Tom Cruise , and Tom Bergeron ) asking them to pardon Tom—turkey , that is—and celebrate “ ThanksVegan ” this year .
“ Pardon us , Tom , but Thanksgiving is just around the corner , and we need to talk turkey , ” the letters begin .
“ Considering all that we ’ ve been through this year , just about everyone recognizes that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change for human health , the environment , and animals.
” The letters go on to explain how vegan feasts save millions of baby turkeys from being slaughtered , combat climate change , fight world hunger , and prevent future pandemics .
To help the Toms make the switch , PETA is sending them a basket packed with delicious vegan turkey roast , stuffing , gravy , carrot cake cookies , and more .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visit PETA.org .
PETA ’ s letter to Tom Hanks , Tom Cruise , Tom Brady , Tom Bergeron , Tom Selleck , Tomi Lahren , and Tommy Lee Jones follows .
… but Thanksgiving is just around the corner , and we need to talk turkey .
Considering all that we ’ ve been through this year , just about everyone recognizes that it ’ s time to make a significant change for human health , the environment , and animals .
The deadly novel coronavirus is linked to raising and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many past major diseases .
Think of swine flu , bird flu , SARS , Ebola , and so on .
In fact , 60 % of known infectious diseases in humans are transmitted from other animals .
Ugh !
No one wants that on their plate .
Like microwaving leftovers , eating animals warms things up dramatically .
Cutting out meat and dairy cold turkey is the single most significant action that individuals can take to reduce their impact on the environment .
Thanksgiving is about being grateful and giving back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lifetime of suffering and a violent end .
And eating vegan combats world hunger .
There ’ s not enough land on Earth to raise the animals needed to feed everyone the average American diet , and about 70 % of the grain grown in the U.S. already goes to feed livestock .
It ’ s high time that we got back to the basics : plants .
We ’ re asking you to help lead the way .
Please pardon Tom for Thanksgiving by leaving dead turkeys out of your holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other healthful , plant-based vegan foods .
We ’ re here to help—we ’ ll be sending you a delectable “ ThanksVegan ” basket to kick-start your feast .
If for no other reason , do it for Tom ( below ) .
About 46 million turkeys—all babies—are killed for Thanksgiving .
Like the true account of the Pilgrims ’ treatment of the Native people in the New World , Thanksgiving isn ’ t a celebration—it ’ s a slaughter .
Let ’ s change that .
Let ’ s make compassion a @ @ @ @

Group Sends Holiday 'Gobble Vegetables, Not Turkeys' Appeal, Plus a Basket of Delicious Vegan Food
For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – PETA has sent letters to seven famous Toms (including Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, and Tom Bergeron) asking them to pardon Tom—turkey, that is—and celebrate “ThanksVegan” this year.
“Pardon us, Tom, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we need to talk turkey,” the letters begin. “Considering all that we’ve been through this year, just about everyone recognizes that it’s time to make a significant change for human health, the environment, and animals.”
The letters go on to explain how vegan feasts save millions of baby turkeys from being slaughtered, combat climate change, fight world hunger, and prevent future pandemics. To help the Toms make the switch, PETA is sending them a basket packed with delicious vegan turkey roast, stuffing, gravy, carrot cake cookies, and more.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Tom Brady, Tom Bergeron, Tom Selleck, Tomi Lahren, and Tommy Lee Jones follows.
Pardon us, Tom …
… but Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we need to talk turkey. Considering all that we’ve been through this year, just about everyone recognizes that it’s time to make a significant change for human health, the environment, and animals.
The deadly novel coronavirus is linked to raising and killing animals for food, as are many past major diseases. Think of swine flu, bird flu, SARS, Ebola, and so on. In fact, 60% of known infectious diseases in humans are transmitted from other animals. Ugh! No one wants that on their plate.
Like microwaving leftovers, eating animals warms things up dramatically. Cutting out meat and dairy cold turkey is the single most significant action that individuals can take to reduce their impact on the environment.
Thanksgiving is about being grateful and giving back. Leaving animals off your plate spares them a lifetime of suffering and a violent end. And eating vegan combats world hunger. There’s not enough land on Earth to raise the animals needed to feed everyone the average American diet, and about 70% of the grain grown in the U.S. already goes to feed livestock.
It’s high time that we got back to the basics: plants. We’re asking you to help lead the way. Please pardon Tom for Thanksgiving by leaving dead turkeys out of your holiday plans, and instead gobble vegetables and other healthful, plant-based vegan foods. We’re here to help—we’ll be sending you a delectable “ThanksVegan” basket to kick-start your feast.
If for no other reason, do it for Tom (below). About 46 million turkeys—all babies—are killed for Thanksgiving. Like the true account of the Pilgrims’ treatment of the Native people in the New World, Thanksgiving isn’t a celebration—it’s a slaughter. Let’s change that. Let’s make compassion a tradition this year.
Gratefully yours,
Rachel Stotts
Celebrity Relations Manager
PETA


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--Video: South African President Exposed as Knee-Deep in Trophy Hunting Profits

Los Angeles – PETA has uncovered South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ’ s hidden connections to and investments in the trophy hunting industry .
The revelations come after the group ’ s release of video footage of an American tourist who ineptly shoots and kills a young elephant on a nature reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park .
PETA ’ s recordings of Ramaphosa ’ s managers reveal that he is quietly developing and expanding a trophy hunting property called Diepdrift—stocking it with animals from his personal wildlife-breeding operation , Phala Phala—and that he owns a 50 % stake in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations in which Ramaphosa ’ s staff members admit that he shares equally in the profits from all hunts conducted through Tsala and spoke of the importance of concealing his involvement .
One said , “ We try to keep the president ’ s name actually out of the hunting thing … .
So [ Ramaphosa ] wan na spare himself this , how can I say , bad publicity and all of that .
So … we got ta do it under a different name brand , where none of my name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ President Ramaphosa is lining his pockets through the cold-blooded murder of gentle , curious elephants and other wildlife , who deserve protection , not exploitation , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ The majority of South Africans will not applaud their president for auctioning off the country ’ s wildlife to overseas trophy hunters for personal profit.
” PETA ’ s video shows an elephant peacefully wandering out of the bush as an American trophy hunter and his guides lie in wait .
The American then shoots the elephant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falls to his knees .
The suffering animal looks at the shooting party as the man—who paid $ 30,000 to kill him—is given instructions from his guides on how to shoot more accurately .
He finally shoots him four more times , causing him to rumble in distress or to warn others .
The shooter later paid nearly $ 20,000 to have the elephant ’ s body parts preserved for shipment to the United States , prompting PETA to renew its call for UPS to enact a ban on transporting wildlife trophies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport of wildlife trophies since 2015 .
UPS has already banned the transport of shark fins , certain live animals , and ivory—but it is still enabling the trophy hunting industry .
Broadcast-quality video footage is available here , and photos are available here .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , which is the human-supremacist view that animals are nothing more than trophies or commodities .
For more information , visit PETA.org or follow the group on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

PETA Calls On UPS to Stop Shipping Thrill-Kill Trophies
For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – PETA has uncovered South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s hidden connections to and investments in the trophy hunting industry. The revelations come after the group’s release of video footage of an American tourist who ineptly shoots and kills a young elephant on a nature reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park.
PETA’s recordings of Ramaphosa’s managers reveal that he is quietly developing and expanding a trophy hunting property called Diepdrift—stocking it with animals from his personal wildlife-breeding operation, Phala Phala—and that he owns a 50% stake in Tsala Hunting Safaris. The group recorded conversations in which Ramaphosa’s staff members admit that he shares equally in the profits from all hunts conducted through Tsala and spoke of the importance of concealing his involvement. One said, “We try to keep the president’s name actually out of the hunting thing …. So [Ramaphosa] wanna spare himself this, how can I say, bad publicity and all of that. So … we gotta do it under a different name brand, where none of my name or his name are connected to it.”
“President Ramaphosa is lining his pockets through the cold-blooded murder of gentle, curious elephants and other wildlife, who deserve protection, not exploitation,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “The majority of South Africans will not applaud their president for auctioning off the country’s wildlife to overseas trophy hunters for personal profit.”
PETA’s video shows an elephant peacefully wandering out of the bush as an American trophy hunter and his guides lie in wait. The American then shoots the elephant in the head and watches as he falls to his knees. The suffering animal looks at the shooting party as the man—who paid $30,000 to kill him—is given instructions from his guides on how to shoot more accurately. He finally shoots him four more times, causing him to rumble in distress or to warn others.
The shooter later paid nearly $20,000 to have the elephant’s body parts preserved for shipment to the United States, prompting PETA to renew its call for UPS to enact a ban on transporting wildlife trophies. More than 40 airlines have banned the transport of wildlife trophies since 2015. UPS has already banned the transport of shark fins, certain live animals, and ivory—but it is still enabling the trophy hunting industry.
Broadcast-quality video footage is available here, and photos are available here. PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is the human-supremacist view that animals are nothing more than trophies or commodities. For more information, visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--PETA’s Giant ‘Turkey’ to Give Away Vegan Roasts

# ThanksVegan Is Coming : 'Gobble Veggies , Not Turkeys ! '
Says Group Huntington Beach , Calif. – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes , so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ ThanksVegan ” —and PETA will help Surf City hop on the trend tomorrow , when a giant costumed “ turkey ” will lead a giveaway of dozens of Tofurky-brand vegan roasts and coupons , plus samples of delicious vegan turkey and gravy from local eatery Ahimsa Vegan Cafe .
Where : The intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway , Huntington Beach “ PETA is eager to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that leaves gentle birds off the table , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ When it comes to having feelings , loving their families , and valuing their lives , turkeys are individuals , just as much as humans are.
” More than 46 million turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone , and most of them are just babies , under 26 weeks old , when they ’ re hung upside down and dragged through an electrified bath .
They ’ re often still conscious when their throats are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scalding-hot defeathering tanks .
PETA ’ s # ThanksVegan campaign also includes pro-turkey “ I ’ m ME , Not MEAT ” billboards across the country ; its “ Grace ” TV ad , in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table ; protests outside turkey slaughterhouses , which are COVID-19 hotspots ; and partnerships with restaurants and grocery stores to promote animal-free options .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

#ThanksVegan Is Coming: 'Gobble Veggies, Not Turkeys!' Says Group
For Immediate Release:
November 19, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Huntington Beach, Calif. – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes, so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ThanksVegan”—and PETA will help Surf City hop on the trend tomorrow, when a giant costumed “turkey” will lead a giveaway of dozens of Tofurky-brand vegan roasts and coupons, plus samples of delicious vegan turkey and gravy from local eatery Ahimsa Vegan Cafe.
When: Friday, November 20, 12 noon
Where: The intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
“PETA is eager to help everyone have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that leaves gentle birds off the table,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “When it comes to having feelings, loving their families, and valuing their lives, turkeys are individuals, just as much as humans are.”
More than 46 million turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone, and most of them are just babies, under 26 weeks old, when they’re hung upside down and dragged through an electrified bath. They’re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they’re dumped into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.
PETA’s #ThanksVegan campaign also includes pro-turkey “I’m ME, Not MEAT” billboards across the country; its “Grace” TV ad, in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table; protests outside turkey slaughterhouses, which are COVID-19 hotspots; and partnerships with restaurants and grocery stores to promote animal-free options.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-19--5 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog During the Pandemic

I get it—after months of lockdowns and social distancing , you ’ re stuck at home and maybe thinking that getting a dog would be a fun way to pass the time , get outside and walk more frequently , and cuddle up .
But if you ’ re contemplating adopting a dog during the COVID-19 pandemic , the first question you should ask yourself is this : Are you sure you ’ re ready to provide emotional and financial care for the next decade ( or longer ) ?
If you answered yes , do you know your next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give the idea careful consideration , rather than rushing out to adopt an animal on a whim .
I just adopted my lovely dog , Mae , from an animal shelter , and I ’ ve compiled all the details you need to know in order to adopt !
As with many other aspects of life , CDC guidelines , state closures , and resources in short supply have made adoption during the pandemic a different process than before , but it ’ s still easy to find your new best friend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dog During the COVID-19 Pandemic Before you even start looking for a dog , take some time to think about your lifestyle , both before and during COVID-19 , and consider how a dog would fit in .
If you live with family members , roommates , or others , what part would they play in the dog ’ s life ?
Maybe you get up every morning at 5 a.m. and go running , so an active dog would be a good match .
Or maybe you ’ re in a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their weekends walking around the neighborhood and binge-watching Netflix , so a middle-aged chill dog would be more your speed .
Now that you know your “ type , ” you can head to animal shelters , rescue groups , and online adoption sites with your ideal dog in mind .
2 .
Petfinder is your new favorite app .
Stopping by your local open-admission animal shelter is the best way to meet your future dog , but if it ’ s currently closed to walk-ins , download the Petfinder app right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead you to all the homeless animals in your area , and you can sort by size , age , breed , and more , which makes finding a match as easy as clicking a few buttons .
When I was searching for a dog , I was looking for middle-aged , medium-size dogs in my area and read the short bios to find ones who aligned with my lifestyle .
I quickly learned from my Petfinder search that there were dozens to choose from , so I started contacting animal shelters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed that there were quite a few other folks in my area looking for middle-aged , medium-size dogs .
One of the only good things about the pandemic is that more people are looking to adopt , but this may mean that a dog you have your heart set on could be adopted before you get a chance to meet .
But guess what ?
That ’ s actually good news !
They needed a home , and now you get to help another animal in need .
Don ’ t feel let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first dog you apply for—just keep trying .
Having a dog in your life is a decades-long commitment , so what ’ s the big deal if you have to wait a few weeks or even a few months to ensure that you ’ re making the best decision ?
You ’ ve heard it a thousand times by now : Stay 6 feet away from others , wear a mask , and use soap and hand sanitizer liberally ( preferably cruelty-free ) .
So what does this mean when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In some cases , animal shelters aren ’ t even allowing adopters to meet dogs before taking them home .
But this is a bad idea .
Caring for a dog is long-term commitment , and you want to make sure that you ( and any other humans or animals in your household ) get along with a new dog before committing .
It could take months or even years , but eventually , hopefully , lockdowns and social distancing will come to an end .
You may go back to the office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip , or back to hitting the club every weekend .
If your life before COVID-19 had you away from home for much of the day or night ( or much of the month ) , then adopting a dog really isn ’ t a very good idea .
Here are some other pro tips : • Avoid rescue groups that speak poorly of socially conscious animal shelters , which offer refuge to every animal in need , including unadoptable or suffering ones for whom euthanasia is the kindest option .
• Remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal shelter might be completely different a year from now , after spending some time with you .
Over time , you ’ ll grow closer and closer .
If you ’ re worried that a dog doesn ’ t seem to warm up to you immediately , just be patient—love grows !
Seventy million homeless animals are struggling to survive on the streets on any given day in the U.S. , so the only ethical way to bring an animal into your life is to adopt one ( not buy one ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a puppy—whether from a breeder , a pet store , neighbors , someone on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist , or a puppy mill—a dog in an animal shelter loses a chance at finding a home .
Millions of animals must be euthanized every single year because of this , so please don ’ t be one more misinformed individual contributing to the homeless-animal crisis .
If you ’ ve decided that you ’ re ready to welcome a dog into your life as a companion during the COVID-19 pandemic—or if you make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never buy .
Encourage your friends , family , and social media followers to do the same .

I get it—after months of lockdowns and social distancing, you’re stuck at home and maybe thinking that getting a dog would be a fun way to pass the time, get outside and walk more frequently, and cuddle up. But if you’re contemplating adopting a dog during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first question you should ask yourself is this: Are you sure you’re ready to provide emotional and financial care for the next decade (or longer)? If you answered yes, do you know your next step? It’s important to give the idea careful consideration, rather than rushing out to adopt an animal on a whim.
I just adopted my lovely dog, Mae, from an animal shelter, and I’ve compiled all the details you need to know in order to adopt! As with many other aspects of life, CDC guidelines, state closures, and resources in short supply have made adoption during the pandemic a different process than before, but it’s still easy to find your new best friend.
5 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog During the COVID-19 Pandemic
1. Know your type.
Before you even start looking for a dog, take some time to think about your lifestyle, both before and during COVID-19, and consider how a dog would fit in. If you live with family members, roommates, or others, what part would they play in the dog’s life?
Maybe you get up every morning at 5 a.m. and go running, so an active dog would be a good match. Or maybe you’re in a small space with five other people who spend their weekends walking around the neighborhood and binge-watching Netflix, so a middle-aged chill dog would be more your speed.
Now that you know your “type,” you can head to animal shelters, rescue groups, and online adoption sites with your ideal dog in mind.
2. Petfinder is your new favorite app.
Stopping by your local open-admission animal shelter is the best way to meet your future dog, but if it’s currently closed to walk-ins, download the Petfinder app right now. Trust me. This database will lead you to all the homeless animals in your area, and you can sort by size, age, breed, and more, which makes finding a match as easy as clicking a few buttons.
When I was searching for a dog, I was looking for middle-aged, medium-size dogs in my area and read the short bios to find ones who aligned with my lifestyle. I quickly learned from my Petfinder search that there were dozens to choose from, so I started contacting animal shelters and rescue groups about individual dogs.
3. Patience, patience, patience.
I noticed that there were quite a few other folks in my area looking for middle-aged, medium-size dogs. One of the only good things about the pandemic is that more people are looking to adopt, but this may mean that a dog you have your heart set on could be adopted before you get a chance to meet. But guess what? That’s actually good news! They needed a home, and now you get to help another animal in need.
Don’t feel let down if you don’t adopt the first dog you apply for—just keep trying. Having a dog in your life is a decades-long commitment, so what’s the big deal if you have to wait a few weeks or even a few months to ensure that you’re making the best decision?
4. Meeting is a crucial step.
You’ve heard it a thousand times by now: Stay 6 feet away from others, wear a mask, and use soap and hand sanitizer liberally (preferably cruelty-free). So what does this mean when it comes to meeting dogs with adoption counselors? In some cases, animal shelters aren’t even allowing adopters to meet dogs before taking them home. But this is a bad idea. Caring for a dog is long-term commitment, and you want to make sure that you (and any other humans or animals in your household) get along with a new dog before committing.
5. The pandemic will eventually end.
It could take months or even years, but eventually, hopefully, lockdowns and social distancing will come to an end. You may go back to the office, back to planning that weeks-long overseas trip, or back to hitting the club every weekend. If your life before COVID-19 had you away from home for much of the day or night (or much of the month), then adopting a dog really isn’t a very good idea.
Here are some other pro tips:
Avoid rescue groups that speak poorly of socially conscious animal shelters, which offer refuge to every animal in need, including unadoptable or suffering ones for whom euthanasia is the kindest option.
Remember: The dog you meet in an animal shelter might be completely different a year from now, after spending some time with you. Over time, you’ll grow closer and closer. If you’re worried that a dog doesn’t seem to warm up to you immediately, just be patient—love grows!
Seventy million homeless animals are struggling to survive on the streets on any given day in the U.S., so the only ethical way to bring an animal into your life is to adopt one (not buy one). Why? Every time someone buys a puppy—whether from a breeder, a pet store, neighbors, someone on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, or a puppy mill—a dog in an animal shelter loses a chance at finding a home. Millions of animals must be euthanized every single year because of this, so please don’t be one more misinformed individual contributing to the homeless-animal crisis.
If you’ve decided that you’re ready to welcome a dog into your life as a companion during the COVID-19 pandemic—or if you make the decision at any other time—always adopt and never buy. Encourage your friends, family, and social media followers to do the same.
Written by Ashley Frohnert, PETA Associate Director of Social Media


PETA’s Turkey Dinner

“ Almost all of us grew up eating meat , wearing leather , and going to circuses and zoos .
@ @ @ @ @ of these actions on the animals involved .
For whatever reason , you are now @ @ @ @ @ should animals have rights ?
” READ MORE

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--Dolphin Obituaries: What It’s Really Like to Live and Die at SeaWorld

Do you know how many dolphins have died at SeaWorld ’ s parks ?
Hundreds .
Bossa , Lily , and Puka are only three of the nearly 300 dolphins whose tragic lives have come to a tragic end at the abusement parks , but their stories are enough to make anyone demand that SeaWorld stop breeding dolphins and instead send them to seaside sanctuaries .
Bossa never got to feel the cool ocean breeze on her dorsal fin or experience the bliss of exploring 60 miles of open ocean every day—instead , in 1997 , she was born at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concrete tanks .
In 2006 , she was transferred from SeaWorld Orlando to Discovery Cove , another SeaWorld-operated abusement park in the same city .
There she gave birth to her first calf—a stillborn who never had the chance to bond with her .
She was then shuffled back to SeaWorld Orlando , where she gave birth to her second calf , Haley .
On April 21 , 2014 , Bossa went into labor for the third time , giving birth to her second stillborn .
The stillbirth caused Bossa major trauma , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , officially from a uterine rupture with acute peritonitis .
Unlike Bossa , Lily was born where all dolphins should be born : in the ocean .
But she was robbed of the life she deserved—in 1983 , she was torn away from her family and ocean home and sold into captivity .
She was shipped around to various aquariums and eventually taken to SeaWorld Orlando in 1992 and then to Discovery Cove in 2016 .
During her more than 20 years of imprisonment at SeaWorld parks , she was bred repeatedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s likely that she was sexually abused and forcibly impregnated to create generation after generation of animals suffering in small tanks—a practice that the company continues today .
Lily ’ s first baby—a girl—was born in 1994 , but she died at only a day old from trauma she sustained after being thrown out of her pool by another dolphin .
Lily ’ s next calf died at only 16 days old .
She then gave birth to three more babies , including Tiger in 2000—below , the two are shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated water for a reward of dead fish .
Her last baby , Lagos , died of pneumonia and sepsis when he was 8 years old .
In 2017 , roughly three years after the video above was taken , Lily died—she was euthanized for oral cancer , which she had been diagnosed with in 2010 .
Between the age of 7 and her death at roughly 29 years old , Puka—born at SeaWorld San Diego in 1982—was impregnated again and again , giving birth to nine calves in captivity , five of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1987 , when she was just 5 years old , SeaWorld shipped her from San Diego to the now-defunct SeaWorld Ohio park in Cleveland .
There , in 1990 , Puka gave birth to her first calf , Aurora , who died just a week after being born .
Three years later , Puka was shipped across the country again , this time to SeaWorld San Antonio .
Her second calf , Kelly , died of pneumonia at 7 years old .
Her third calf , who SeaWorld apparently couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 6 years old .
Rio , her seventh calf , died at a year old .
Her ninth and final calf also died young and was never even named .
In 2011 , after her final pregnancy , Puka reportedly died of acute intestinal volvulus , a condition in which the intestines become twisted and stop working .
Her four remaining offspring—Ripley , Fathom , Sadie , and Cisco—are still being held captive by SeaWorld .
Bossa , Lily , Puka , and their dead babies were let down in every way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do right by them , but the company can still do something right .
At SeaWorld parks , dolphins ( and whales ) are still being forcibly bred , sometimes after being drugged .
In nature , these animals maintain dynamic relationships within large social networks , choose their own partners , and swim freely in huge expanses of ocean .
But at SeaWorld , they ’ re treated as props and sexually abused .
Tell SeaWorld how you really feel about its treatment of dolphins and others—urge it to stop breeding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-suffering captive marine mammals to seaside sanctuaries :

Do you know how many dolphins have died at SeaWorld’s parks? Hundreds. Bossa, Lily, and Puka are only three of the nearly 300 dolphins whose tragic lives have come to a tragic end at the abusement parks, but their stories are enough to make anyone demand that SeaWorld stop breeding dolphins and instead send them to seaside sanctuaries.
Bossa
Bossa never got to feel the cool ocean breeze on her dorsal fin or experience the bliss of exploring 60 miles of open ocean every day—instead, in 1997, she was born at SeaWorld Orlando, doomed to captivity in concrete tanks.
In 2006, she was transferred from SeaWorld Orlando to Discovery Cove, another SeaWorld-operated abusement park in the same city. There she gave birth to her first calf—a stillborn who never had the chance to bond with her. She was then shuffled back to SeaWorld Orlando, where she gave birth to her second calf, Haley.
On April 21, 2014, Bossa went into labor for the third time, giving birth to her second stillborn. The stillbirth caused Bossa major trauma, and she died just a few days later, officially from a uterine rupture with acute peritonitis.
Lily
Unlike Bossa, Lily was born where all dolphins should be born: in the ocean. But she was robbed of the life she deserved—in 1983, she was torn away from her family and ocean home and sold into captivity. She was shipped around to various aquariums and eventually taken to SeaWorld Orlando in 1992 and then to Discovery Cove in 2016. During her more than 20 years of imprisonment at SeaWorld parks, she was bred repeatedly and gave birth to six babies. It’s likely that she was sexually abused and forcibly impregnated to create generation after generation of animals suffering in small tanks—a practice that the company continues today.
Lily’s first baby—a girl—was born in 1994, but she died at only a day old from trauma she sustained after being thrown out of her pool by another dolphin. Lily’s next calf died at only 16 days old. She then gave birth to three more babies, including Tiger in 2000—below, the two are shown being made to perform tricks in chemically treated water for a reward of dead fish. Her last baby, Lagos, died of pneumonia and sepsis when he was 8 years old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sralE22Tjho
In 2017, roughly three years after the video above was taken, Lily died—she was euthanized for oral cancer, which she had been diagnosed with in 2010.
Puka
Between the age of 7 and her death at roughly 29 years old, Puka—born at SeaWorld San Diego in 1982—was impregnated again and again, giving birth to nine calves in captivity, five of whom are dead now, too.
In 1987, when she was just 5 years old, SeaWorld shipped her from San Diego to the now-defunct SeaWorld Ohio park in Cleveland.
Ten sensitive and intelligent dolphins died after suffering in small chemically-treated tanks at the now defunct #SeaWorld Ohio. So we're asking the company currently building on the site to put up a memorial in their honor. https://t.co/GeQl1YspvG — PETA (@peta) November 14, 2020
There, in 1990, Puka gave birth to her first calf, Aurora, who died just a week after being born. Three years later, Puka was shipped across the country again, this time to SeaWorld San Antonio. Her second calf, Kelly, died of pneumonia at 7 years old. Her third calf, who SeaWorld apparently couldn’t even be bothered to name, died at 6 years old. Rio, her seventh calf, died at a year old. Her ninth and final calf also died young and was never even named.
In 2011, after her final pregnancy, Puka reportedly died of acute intestinal volvulus, a condition in which the intestines become twisted and stop working. Her four remaining offspring—Ripley, Fathom, Sadie, and Cisco—are still being held captive by SeaWorld.
*****
Bossa, Lily, Puka, and their dead babies were let down in every way possible—it’s too late for SeaWorld to do right by them, but the company can still do something right.
At SeaWorld parks, dolphins (and whales) are still being forcibly bred, sometimes after being drugged. In nature, these animals maintain dynamic relationships within large social networks, choose their own partners, and swim freely in huge expanses of ocean. But at SeaWorld, they’re treated as props and sexually abused.
Tell SeaWorld how you really feel about its treatment of dolphins and others—urge it to stop breeding dolphins and whales and to move the long-suffering captive marine mammals to seaside sanctuaries:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--Vegan Turkey Roasts to Make Your Holidays Even Happier

Save a sensitive turkey and enjoy a vegan turkey roast as you celebrate during the holiday season .
These delicious show-stopping roasts will help you create a feast for the whole family .
Many even come complete with a side of gravy to serve on top of your vegan mashed potatoes .
You can find them at the Vegan Essentials website—or see below to find a store near you .
Whole Foods ’ in-house 365 brand offers a soy-based vegan turkey roast filled with stuffing and served with a side of gravy .
This scrumptious roast is stuffed with Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and apples with a savory puff-pastry outer layer .
Yes , please !
Where to find it .
This delectable vegan centerpiece includes sausage-style stuffing made from Field Roast grain meat , butternut squash , mushrooms , and green apples seasoned with sage , rosemary , and thyme .
Where to find it .
Celebration Roast with Traditional Bread Stuffing and Porcini Mushroom Gravy by Field Roast The Celebration Roast includes a bread stuffing made with fresh onions , celery , cranberries , and butternut squash .
The difference between this roast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this one comes with a perfectly sized side of porcini mushroom gravy .
Where to find it .
Perfect for a romantic holiday meal , this mini-version of the above roast serves two and comes with two personal servings of gravy .
Where to find it .
‘ Tis the season to share , and thankfully this roast can feed up to eight people !
It ’ s made from soy protein , is stuffed with cranberry wild rice , and comes with a side of homestyle gravy .
Where to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Non-GMO tofu-wheat blend and are stuffed with wild rice and whole wheat breadcrumb stuffing .
This company has you covered , no matter how large or small your feast will be , offering the original Tofurky Roast , the Tofurky Roast & Gravy , and the Tofurky Feast , which includes gravy , wild rice , whole wheat breadcrumb stuffing , Tofurky Jurky Wishstix ( a vegan jerky wishbone to share with a friend ) , and a vegan fudge brownie .
Needless to say , you won ’ t be hungry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Breaded with herbs and red pepper flakes , this roast is made with protein from soy , peas , wheat , and ancient grains .
It comes with gravy and wild rice cranberry stuffing and weighs a hefty 2.5 pounds !
That ’ s a lot of vegan holiday cheer .
Available at Trader Joe ’ s stores .
Seitan Roast Stuffed with Shiitakes and Leeks , Care of The Post-Punk Kitchen It took chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz a long time to perfect this recipe , but it looks well worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ [ s ] ucculent seitan stuffed with herbed meaty shiitakes and leeks.
” It ’ s also a healthy-sized roast , serving six to eight people .
Want some delicious recipes as well as ideas on ways you can help animals , improve your health , and protect the environment in the new year ?
Terms for automated texts/calls from PETA : http : //peta.vg/txt .
Text STOP to end , HELP for more info .
Msg/data rates may apply .
U.S. only .

Published November 23, 2020 by PETA . Last Updated November 11, 2022.
Save a sensitive turkey and enjoy a vegan turkey roast as you celebrate during the holiday season. These delicious show-stopping roasts will help you create a feast for the whole family. Many even come complete with a side of gravy to serve on top of your vegan mashed potatoes. You can find them at convenient online grocers like PETA Business Friend Fake Meats and have them delivered right to you—or see below to find a store near you.
Upton’s vegan turkey roast slices make it super-easy to prepare a Thanksgiving plate—plus, they’re great in a leftovers sandwich the next day!
365 Whole Foods Market Meatless Plant-Based Roast with Gravy
Whole Foods’ in-house 365 brand offers a soy-based vegan turkey roast filled with stuffing and served with a side of gravy.
This scrumptious roast is stuffed with Field Roast sausage, crystallized ginger, cranberries, and apples with a savory puff-pastry outer layer. Yes, please! Where to find it.
This delectable vegan centerpiece includes sausage-style stuffing made from Field Roast grain meat, butternut squash, mushrooms, and green apples seasoned with sage, rosemary, and thyme. Where to find it.
The Celebration Roast includes a bread stuffing made with fresh onions, celery, cranberries, and butternut squash. The difference between this roast and the above Classic Celebration Roast is that this one comes with a perfectly sized side of porcini mushroom gravy. Where to find it.
Perfect for a romantic holiday meal, this mini-version of the above roast serves two and comes with two personal servings of gravy. Where to find it.
‘Tis the season to share, and thankfully this roast can feed up to eight people! It’s made from soy protein, is stuffed with cranberry wild rice, and comes with a side of homestyle gravy. Where to find it.
Tofurky roasts are made from a Non-GMO tofu-wheat blend and are stuffed with wild rice and whole wheat breadcrumb stuffing. This company has you covered, no matter how large or small your feast will be, offering the original Tofurky Roast, the Tofurky Roast & Gravy, and the Tofurky Feast, which includes gravy, wild rice, whole wheat breadcrumb stuffing, Tofurky Jurky Wishstix (a vegan jerky wishbone to share with a friend), and a vegan fudge brownie. Needless to say, you won’t be hungry after this feast. Where to find it.
Turkeyless Stuffed Roast with Gravy by Trader Joe’s
Breaded with herbs and red pepper flakes, this roast is made with protein from soy, peas, wheat, and ancient grains. It comes with gravy and wild rice cranberry stuffing and weighs a hefty 2.5 pounds! That’s a lot of vegan holiday cheer. Available at Trader Joe’s stores.
It took chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz a long time to perfect this recipe, but it looks well worth the wait. She describes it as “[s]ucculent seitan stuffed with herbed meaty shiitakes and leeks.” It’s also a healthy-sized roast, serving six to eight people.
Want some delicious recipes as well as ideas on ways you can help animals, improve your health, and protect the environment in the new year?


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--PETA’s Cow Billboard Targets Walmart, Wendy’s, and Local Leather and Beef Sellers

San Antonio – “ We Are a Family .
Not Footwear or Food.
” That ’ s the appeal from a mother cow and her calf on a new billboard that PETA just posted near a Walmart store and a slew of leather dealers , grocery stores , and fast-food eateries—including Adam ’ s Leather Shop , Wendy ’ s , and Bill Miller BBQ—to encourage everyone to exercise empathy and make kind choices when shopping and eating .
“ Just like humans , cows are made of flesh and blood ; feel pain , joy , and fear ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value their lives , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA ’ s message is that we can all show kindness to these gentle animals simply by opting for delicious vegan burgers or stylish vegan boots.
” A PETA video exposé of Brazil ’ s JBS S.A.—the world ’ s largest leather processor—revealed that workers branded cows and bulls on the face , electroshocked them , and beat them before killing them for meat and leather .
After a lifetime of intense confinement , cows are typically transported to slaughterhouses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin and dismember some while they ’ re still conscious .
In addition to saving the lives of nearly 200 animals every year , each person who goes vegan helps the Earth considerably .
Animal agriculture is responsible for nearly a fifth of human-induced greenhouse-gas emissions and is devastating the planet on a global scale .
More than 80 % of the Amazon rainforest that ’ s been cleared since 1970 is used for grazing or for growing food for cattle who are ultimately slaughtered for meat .
PETA ’ s billboard is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # 101 ( near Thousand Oaks Drive ) .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview that fosters violence toward other animals .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

For Immediate Release:
November 23, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
San Antonio – “We Are a Family. Not Footwear or Food.” That’s the appeal from a mother cow and her calf on a new billboard that PETA just posted near a Walmart store and a slew of leather dealers, grocery stores, and fast-food eateries—including Adam’s Leather Shop, Wendy’s, and Bill Miller BBQ—to encourage everyone to exercise empathy and make kind choices when shopping and eating.
“Just like humans, cows are made of flesh and blood; feel pain, joy, and fear; love their babies and mothers; and value their lives,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA’s message is that we can all show kindness to these gentle animals simply by opting for delicious vegan burgers or stylish vegan boots.”
A PETA video exposé of Brazil’s JBS S.A.—the world’s largest leather processor—revealed that workers branded cows and bulls on the face, electroshocked them, and beat them before killing them for meat and leather. After a lifetime of intense confinement, cows are typically transported to slaughterhouses, where workers slit their throats and even skin and dismember some while they’re still conscious.
In addition to saving the lives of nearly 200 animals every year, each person who goes vegan helps the Earth considerably. Animal agriculture is responsible for nearly a fifth of human-induced greenhouse-gas emissions and is devastating the planet on a global scale. More than 80% of the Amazon rainforest that’s been cleared since 1970 is used for grazing or for growing food for cattle who are ultimately slaughtered for meat.
PETA’s billboard is located at 12019 Perrin Beitel Rd., #101 (near Thousand Oaks Drive).
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview that fosters violence toward other animals. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--Urge Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton to Ban Ostrich and Other Exotic Skins!

Urge Gucci , Prada , and Louis Vuitton to Ban Ostrich and Other Exotic Skins !
PETA has sent Gucci , Prada , and LVMH—the parent company of Louis Vuitton—investigative video footage exposing the horrific cruelty involved in the exotic-skins trade , yet the companies remain unmoved .
Please speak up for ostriches , crocodiles , snakes , and other animals who suffer greatly to make expensive bags , belts , shoes , and other products .
PETA investigators went inside the world 's largest ostrich-slaughter companies , which supply Prada and Louis Vuitton .
They filmed workers striking young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one stumbled over a collapsed flockmate .
One worker laughs as he describes how the birds trust the workers and walk willingly into the slaughter facility with them .
At the slaughterhouse , ostriches watched helplessly as the birds before them were forced into stun boxes and their throats were slit .
A PETA video exposé of crocodile farms in Vietnam showed that workers cut into the necks of crocodiles and rammed metal rods down their spines .
One farm , which has supplied skins to LVMH , held tens of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the length of their bodies .
The investigator was told that the animals are kept there for over a year .
In the exotic-skins trade , lizards are cut open while still alive and snakes are decapitated , nailed to trees , or killed in other cruel ways .
Their mutilated bodies are tossed aside , and because of the animals ' slow metabolism , they can suffer for days before succumbing to shock or dehydration .
All animals—whether they have feathers , scales , or fur—deserve respect and equal consideration .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just want to be left alone to roam freely , care for their young , and live as they please .
Please take a moment to urge Gucci , Prada , and Louis Vuitton to ban exotic skins without delay .

Urge Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton to Ban Ostrich and Other Exotic Skins!
UN INT Intro Text w/ Responsive Image - *Important Note* You must UNLINK this shared library component before making page-specific customizations.
PETA has sent Gucci, Prada, and LVMH—the parent company of Louis Vuitton—investigative video footage exposing the horrific cruelty involved in the exotic-skins trade, yet the companies remain unmoved. Please speak up for ostriches, crocodiles, snakes, and other animals who suffer greatly to make expensive bags, belts, shoes, and other products.
PETA investigators went inside the world's largest ostrich-slaughter companies, which supply Prada and Louis Vuitton. They filmed workers striking young birds in the face and laughing as one stumbled over a collapsed flockmate. One worker laughs as he describes how the birds trust the workers and walk willingly into the slaughter facility with them. At the slaughterhouse, ostriches watched helplessly as the birds before them were forced into stun boxes and their throats were slit.
A PETA video exposé of crocodile farms in Vietnam showed that workers cut into the necks of crocodiles and rammed metal rods down their spines. One farm, which has supplied skins to LVMH, held tens of thousands of crocodiles in small, concrete enclosures—some shorter than the length of their bodies. The investigator was told that the animals are kept there for over a year.
In the exotic-skins trade, lizards are cut open while still alive and snakes are decapitated, nailed to trees, or killed in other cruel ways. Their mutilated bodies are tossed aside, and because of the animals' slow metabolism, they can suffer for days before succumbing to shock or dehydration.
All animals—whether they have feathers, scales, or fur—deserve respect and equal consideration. Ostriches, crocodiles, and other animals just want to be left alone to roam freely, care for their young, and live as they please. Please send polite emails to Michael Burke at [email protected] and Marco Bizzarri at [email protected]. Then, use the form below to urge Prada to ban exotic skins without delay.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--PETA Billboard Challenges Popeyes Over Turkey Offering

Allentown , Pa. – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes , so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ ThanksVegan ” —and PETA is encouraging Pennsylvanians to hop on the trend via its billboard that just went up directly across the street from Popeyes to counter the fast-food chain ’ s seasonal Cajun Style Turkey and push everyone to give turkeys a break by celebrating with a vegan feast .
Pennsylvania ranks high on Google searches for “ turkey , ” and PETA ’ s billboard aims to inspire a fresh , 21st century way of viewing the birds , who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beings , not centerpieces .
“ PETA offers tips , recipes , and more so that everyone can have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that gives these gentle birds something to be thankful for , too , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ When it comes to having feelings , loving their families , and valuing their lives , turkeys are individuals , just as much as humans are.
” Turkeys are now understood to be caring parents , good flyers , and clever , spirited explorers who can live up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised for food are normally slaughtered when they ’ re between 12 and 26 weeks old—and more than 46 million are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone ( and 22 million more in December ) .
The young birds are hung by their feet from metal shackles and dragged through an electrified bath , and they ’ re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they ’ re dumped into scalding-hot defeathering tanks .
As part of its # ThanksVegan campaign , PETA is placing pro-turkey billboards across the country ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Grace ” TV ad , in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table ; protesting outside turkey slaughterhouses that are COVID-19 hotspots ; and partnering with restaurants and grocery stores to promote their ready-to-roast vegan turkeys and other animal-free options .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—offers a ThanksVegan menu and recipe guide .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA ’ s billboard is located at 1134 MacArthur Rd .
in Whitehall .

For Immediate Release:
November 23, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Allentown, Pa. – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes, so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ThanksVegan”—and PETA is encouraging Pennsylvanians to hop on the trend via its billboard that just went up directly across the street from Popeyes to counter the fast-food chain’s seasonal Cajun Style Turkey and push everyone to give turkeys a break by celebrating with a vegan feast.
Pennsylvania ranks high on Google searches for “turkey,” and PETA’s billboard aims to inspire a fresh, 21st century way of viewing the birds, who were admired by President Abraham Lincoln—as sensitive living beings, not centerpieces.
“PETA offers tips, recipes, and more so that everyone can have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that gives these gentle birds something to be thankful for, too,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “When it comes to having feelings, loving their families, and valuing their lives, turkeys are individuals, just as much as humans are.”
Turkeys are now understood to be caring parents, good flyers, and clever, spirited explorers who can live up to 10 years in nature, while those raised for food are normally slaughtered when they’re between 12 and 26 weeks old—and more than 46 million are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone (and 22 million more in December). The young birds are hung by their feet from metal shackles and dragged through an electrified bath, and they’re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they’re dumped into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.
As part of its #ThanksVegan campaign, PETA is placing pro-turkey billboards across the country; offering holiday cooking tips; running its “Grace” TV ad, in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table; protesting outside turkey slaughterhouses that are COVID-19 hotspots; and partnering with restaurants and grocery stores to promote their ready-to-roast vegan turkeys and other animal-free options.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—offers a ThanksVegan menu and recipe guide. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
PETA’s billboard is located at 1134 MacArthur Rd. in Whitehall.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--PETA’s New Ferry Ad Challenges Putting Turkeys on the Table

New York – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes , so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ ThanksVegan ” —and PETA is encouraging New Yorkers to hop on the trend , via ads that are now running on the Staten Island Ferry as part of a nationwide push for everyone to give turkeys a break by celebrating with a vegan feast .
PETA ’ s ad aims to inspire a fresh , 21st century way of viewing the birds as sensitive living beings , not as centerpieces .
“ PETA offers tips , recipes , and more so that everyone can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gentle birds off the table , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ When it comes to having feelings , loving their families , and valuing their lives , turkeys are individuals , just as much as humans are.
” Turkeys are caring parents and spirited explorers who can live up to 10 years , but those raised for food are normally slaughtered when they ’ re between 12 and 26 weeks old—and more than 46 million are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone .
The young birds are hung by their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an electrified bath , and they ’ re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they ’ re dumped into scalding hot defeathering tanks .
As part of its # ThanksVegan campaign , PETA is placing pro-turkey billboards across the country ; offering holiday cooking tips ; running its “ Grace ” TV ad , in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table ; protesting outside turkey slaughterhouses that are COVID-19 hotspots ; and partnering with restaurants and grocery stores to promote their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—offers a ThanksVegan menu and recipe guide .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .
The ads appear on the Molinari , Spirit of America , and Marchi—and on car cards on six ferryboats .
PETA ’ s “ Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic ” ad is also displayed on the Zippertron .

For Immediate Release:
November 23, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
New York – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes, so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ThanksVegan”—and PETA is encouraging New Yorkers to hop on the trend, via ads that are now running on the Staten Island Ferry as part of a nationwide push for everyone to give turkeys a break by celebrating with a vegan feast.
PETA’s ad aims to inspire a fresh, 21st century way of viewing the birds as sensitive living beings, not as centerpieces.
“PETA offers tips, recipes, and more so that everyone can have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that leaves gentle birds off the table,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “When it comes to having feelings, loving their families, and valuing their lives, turkeys are individuals, just as much as humans are.”
Turkeys are caring parents and spirited explorers who can live up to 10 years, but those raised for food are normally slaughtered when they’re between 12 and 26 weeks old—and more than 46 million are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone. The young birds are hung by their feet from metal shackles and dragged through an electrified bath, and they’re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they’re dumped into scalding hot defeathering tanks.
As part of its #ThanksVegan campaign, PETA is placing pro-turkey billboards across the country; offering holiday cooking tips; running its “Grace” TV ad, in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table; protesting outside turkey slaughterhouses that are COVID-19 hotspots; and partnering with restaurants and grocery stores to promote their ready-to-roast vegan turkeys and other animal-free options.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—offers a ThanksVegan menu and recipe guide. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
The ads appear on the Molinari, Spirit of America, and Marchi—and on car cards on six ferryboats. PETA’s “Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic” ad is also displayed on the Zippertron.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--PETA’s Giant ‘Turkey’ to Give Away Vegan Roasts

# ThanksVegan Is Coming : 'Gobble Veggies , Not Turkeys ! '
Says Group Denver – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes , so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ ThanksVegan ” —and PETA will help Denver hop on the trend tomorrow , when a giant costumed “ turkey ” will lead a giveaway of dozens of Tofurky-brand vegan roasts and coupons , plus samples of delicious vegan turkey and gravy from local eateries Vital Root and Watercourse Foods .
“ PETA is eager to help everyone have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that leaves gentle birds off the table , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When it comes to having feelings , loving their families , and valuing their lives , turkeys are individuals , just as much as humans are.
” More than 46 million turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone , and most of them are just babies , under 26 weeks old , when they ’ re hung upside down and dragged through an electrified bath .
They ’ re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they ’ re dumped into scalding-hot defeathering tanks .
PETA ’ s # ThanksVegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m ME , Not MEAT ” billboards across the country ; its “ Grace ” TV ad , in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table ; protests outside turkey slaughterhouses , which are COVID-19 hotspots ; and partnerships with restaurants and grocery stores to promote animal-free options .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @

#ThanksVegan Is Coming: 'Gobble Veggies, Not Turkeys!' Says Group
For Immediate Release:
November 23, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Denver – Vegan foods are selling like hotcakes, so Thanksgiving is morphing into “ThanksVegan”—and PETA will help Denver hop on the trend tomorrow, when a giant costumed “turkey” will lead a giveaway of dozens of Tofurky-brand vegan roasts and coupons, plus samples of delicious vegan turkey and gravy from local eateries Vital Root and Watercourse Foods.
When: Tuesday, November 24, 12 noon
Where: Outside Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
“PETA is eager to help everyone have a delicious ThanksVegan meal that leaves gentle birds off the table,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “When it comes to having feelings, loving their families, and valuing their lives, turkeys are individuals, just as much as humans are.”
More than 46 million turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving alone, and most of them are just babies, under 26 weeks old, when they’re hung upside down and dragged through an electrified bath. They’re often still conscious when their throats are slit and they’re dumped into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.
PETA’s #ThanksVegan campaign also includes pro-turkey “I’m ME, Not MEAT” billboards across the country; its “Grace” TV ad, in which a little girl makes some pointed comments while saying grace at the dinner table; protests outside turkey slaughterhouses, which are COVID-19 hotspots; and partnerships with restaurants and grocery stores to promote animal-free options.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--ascena retail group Bans Alpaca Fleece!

ascena retail group Bans Alpaca Fleece!

After hearing from PETA that workers slammed alpacas onto tables , tied them by all four legs , forcibly stretched @ @ @ @ @ and carelessly sheared them as they cried out and spit in fear , ascena retail @ @ @ @ @ its brands—Ann Taylor , Loft , Lou & Grey , Lane Bryant , s , @ @ @ @ @ Please urge Anthropologie to join ascena and drop alpaca fleece immediately .


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-23--PETA to Arizona Department of Health Services: Shut Down Animal Labs

Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases , Group Slams Waste of Animals ' Lives , Taxpayer Money and Risk to Public Health Phoenix – Spiking COVID-19 cases are compromising Arizona ’ s reopening plan , and PETA is calling on the Arizona Department of Health Services to cut cruel animal experiments statewide—starting with tests on animals , many deemed non-essential by institutions in response to the pandemic—and protect human health by having staff not come into laboratories to conduct worthless experiments .
In its letter , PETA points out that during the initial COVID-19 shutdown , universities in Arizona issued guidance deeming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in them—extraneous , which resulted in the apparent euthanasia of numerous animals in their laboratories , including the following : • Arizona State University ( ASU ) urged its staff not to “ begin any additional animal experiments ” and to consider suspending experiments .
• The University of Arizona ( UA ) told experimenters to “ completely ramp down ” their laboratories , likely suggesting that the animals there be killed .
PETA questions why animals deemed by these universities to be extraneous are being bought , bred , trapped , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes that staff conducting these experiments are being put at unnecessary risk as a result of working in close proximity to others .
Also , if animal testing resumes and Arizona shuts down again , more animals may be euthanized , wasting tax money that could have funded superior , human-relevant studies .
“ This pandemic should be a wake-up call to shift away from experiments on animals and toward a ‘ new normal ’ of modern , non-animal research methods , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past and keep all animals from suffering in cruel and wasteful tests.
” More than 90 % of results from basic scientific research—much of it involving animal testing—fails to lead to treatments for humans , and 95 % of new medications found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials .
PETA previously called for an audit of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space used by ASU and UA for animal tests deemed non-essential , noting that the universities received nearly $ 700 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiscal year , some of which may have funded such animal experiments .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases, Group Slams Waste of Animals' Lives, Taxpayer Money and Risk to Public Health
For Immediate Release:
November 23, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Phoenix – Spiking COVID-19 cases are compromising Arizona’s reopening plan, and PETA is calling on the Arizona Department of Health Services to cut cruel animal experiments statewide—starting with tests on animals, many deemed non-essential by institutions in response to the pandemic—and protect human health by having staff not come into laboratories to conduct worthless experiments.
In its letter, PETA points out that during the initial COVID-19 shutdown, universities in Arizona issued guidance deeming many of their experiments—and the animals used in them—extraneous, which resulted in the apparent euthanasia of numerous animals in their laboratories, including the following:
Arizona State University (ASU) urged its staff not to “begin any additional animal experiments” and to consider suspending experiments.
The University of Arizona (UA) told experimenters to “completely ramp down” their laboratories, likely suggesting that the animals there be killed.
PETA questions why animals deemed by these universities to be extraneous are being bought, bred, trapped, or experimented on in the first place and notes that staff conducting these experiments are being put at unnecessary risk as a result of working in close proximity to others. Also, if animal testing resumes and Arizona shuts down again, more animals may be euthanized, wasting tax money that could have funded superior, human-relevant studies.
“This pandemic should be a wake-up call to shift away from experiments on animals and toward a ‘new normal’ of modern, non-animal research methods,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to learn from the past and keep all animals from suffering in cruel and wasteful tests.”
More than 90% of results from basic scientific research—much of it involving animal testing—fails to lead to treatments for humans, and 95% of new medications found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA previously called for an audit of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space used by ASU and UA for animal tests deemed non-essential, noting that the universities received nearly $700 million in state appropriations in the last fiscal year, some of which may have funded such animal experiments.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-25--Stores and Restaurants Participating in ‘ThanksVegan’ 2020

You may be celebrating this year ’ s “ ThanksVegan ” on Zoom , but that doesn ’ t mean you shouldn ’ t go to town on a hearty vegan feast .
Folks all across the country are celebrating this year by cooking up some delicious plant-based holiday dishes or ordering takeout from local vegan restaurants .
Check out the unique ways restaurants , grocery stores , and even celebrities are joining in on the ThanksVegan fun this year !
5 Actions to Take This ‘ ThanksVegan ’ If you ’ re putting your vegan chef hat on like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipe , you might want to stop by these supermarkets for some vegan-friendly ingredients : Sprouts Farmers Market , Sobeys , Safeway , Lincoln Market , Gelson ’ s Markets , Key Food , ALDI U.S. , Tops Friendly Markets , Giant Eagle , Ingles Markets , Lidl , MOM ’ s Organic Market , Vallarta Supermarkets , and Price Chopper are all offering ready-to-roast vegan turkeys and other animal-free holiday dinner options .
For those not ready to brave the stores , meal delivery services Veestro , Boycemode , Fresh n ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in ThanksVegan , offering tasty Thanksgiving-themed options that will be delivered right to your door .
These stores and restaurants are also taking a seat at the ThanksVegan table this year : Here are some other places participating in ThanksVegan that will help you pile your plate with plant-based foods this year : How will YOU be celebrating ThanksVegan ?
Will you join these restaurants , stores , and Pinky Cole in this year ’ s ThanksVegan festivities ?
Whether you ’ re an expert in the kitchen or you prefer takeout , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you support any of these participants , take a photo of your stacked holiday plate and post it on social media with the hashtag # ThanksVegan !

You may be celebrating this year’s “ThanksVegan” on Zoom, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go to town on a hearty vegan feast. Folks all across the country are celebrating this year by cooking up some delicious plant-based holiday dishes or ordering takeout from local vegan restaurants. Check out the unique ways restaurants, grocery stores, and even celebrities are joining in on the ThanksVegan fun this year!
If you’re putting your vegan chef hat on like Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole with her signature ThanksVegan recipe, you might want to stop by these supermarkets for some vegan-friendly ingredients:
Sprouts Farmers Market, Sobeys, Safeway, Lincoln Market, Key Food, ALDI U.S., Tops Friendly Markets, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets, Lidl, MOM’s Organic Market, Vallarta Supermarkets, and Price Chopper are all offering ready-to-roast vegan turkeys and other animal-free holiday dinner options. For those not ready to brave the stores, meal delivery services Veestro, Boycemode, Fresh n’ Lean, and MamaSezz are all participating in ThanksVegan, offering tasty Thanksgiving-themed options that will be delivered right to your door.
These stores and restaurants are also taking a seat at the ThanksVegan table this year:
Gelson’s Markets
Manna Kitchen, Chicago
Bandaloop, Arundel, Maryland
Kahiau’s Bakery & Cafe, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Miami Nice, Portland, Oregon
The Cider Press Café, St. Petersburg, Florida
Our Holiday Special, featuring Uncle Mince’s Turkey Seitan, served with hickory smoked collard greens, garlic mashed… Posted by Cider Press Vegan Gastropub on Monday, November 23, 2020
Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Norfolk, Virginia
Vegiterranean Kitchen, Moorpark, California
Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Tucson, Arizona
Vegan Avenue, San Antonio
https://www.facebook.com/VeganAvenueSA/posts/806117036839552
Good Foods Co-op, Lexington, Kentucky
Planning a plant-based 🌽 Thanksgiving celebration? We've got you covered! Preorder your complete vegan meal today, or… Posted by Good Foods Co-op on Friday, November 20, 2020
Kale My Name, Chicago
The Grain Café, Los Angeles
Bangkok Garden Restaurant, Norfolk, Virginia
Lincoln Market, Brooklyn, New York
Sunshine Vegan Eats, Buffalo, New York
House of Leaf & Bean, Jacksonville, Florida
Time sure has flown by this year. We can't believe Thanksgiving is a week away. For those of you who celebrate… Posted by House of Leaf & Bean on Thursday, November 19, 2020
Vegan Fine Foods, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Veg’n Out, San Diego
The Village Restaurant, Litchfield, Connecticut
Looking for a plant-based option? Try our vegan menu items, like our beyond burger, black bean burger, vegan Cobb salad today! #thanksvegan Posted by The Village Restaurant In Litchfield Ct on Thursday, November 19, 2020
Here are some other places participating in ThanksVegan that will help you pile your plate with plant-based foods this year:
Mama’s International Tamales, Los Angeles
Granby Bistro & Deli, Norfolk, Virginia
Rajput Indian Cuisine, Norfolk, Virginia
Naomi Vegan Meets, Norfolk, Virginia
Pelon’s Baja Grill, Norfolk, Virginia
Shawarma, Norfolk, Virginia
Your Pie, Norfolk, Virginia
Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington, D.C.
Busboys and Poets, Washington, D.C.
Pow Pow, Washington, D.C.
Calaveritas, Atlanta
Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli, Gulfport, Florida
Souley Vegan, Oakland, California
Chunkie Dunkies, Riviera Beach, Florida
Loving Hut, Claremont, California
Star of India, Fort Collins, Colorado
Flourish Plant-Based Eatery, Evansville, Indiana
Plant, Asheville, North Carolina
AJ’s Stone Oven Pizzeria, Norton, Massachusetts
How will YOU be celebrating ThanksVegan?
Will you join these restaurants, stores, and Pinky Cole in this year’s ThanksVegan festivities?
Whether you’re an expert in the kitchen or you prefer takeout, these places have you covered this year. If you support any of these participants, take a photo of your stacked holiday plate and post it on social media with the hashtag #ThanksVegan!


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-11-25--Will Judge’s Ruling Mean a Green Light for PETA’s Cheeky ‘ILVTOFU’ License Plate?

Previous Bid for Pro-Tofu Plate Was Rejected as 'Vulgar' Los Angeles – A California federal judge ’ s recent ruling that enforcing a ban on “ offensive ” license plates violates freedom of speech has led locally based PETA staff member Lewis Crary to submit an application today to change his license plate to read , “ ILVTOFU.
” The action is part of PETA ’ s campaign encouraging people to save animals ’ lives and help prevent future pandemics by going vegan and embracing delicious , versatile foods like—you guessed it—tofu !
“ Crary has every right to show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other motorists food for thought about eating vegan , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA ’ s goal is , of course , to drive home the message that while animal-borne diseases thrive in filthy , cruel meat markets and slaughterhouses , tofu has never caused a pandemic.
” Not only is tofu cheaper than meat , it is also packed with protein , contains zero cholesterol , and can lower one ’ s risk of suffering from heart disease , diabetes , cancer , and numerous other health issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a live-animal market in China where live and dead animals were sold for food .
Previous influenza viruses have originated in pigs and chickens .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—offers a variety of delicious tofu-based recipes on its website , such as General Tso ’ s Tofu and Buffalo Tofu-Scramble Breakfast Tacos .
PETA staffers previously sought approval for license plates reading “ ILVTOFU ” in Colorado , Florida , and Tennessee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being “ vulgar , ” leaving PETA to assume that the Department of Revenue missed the intended soyful message and misread it as the far steamier “ I-LV-TO-F-U.
” For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

Previous Bid for Pro-Tofu Plate Was Rejected as 'Vulgar'
For Immediate Release:
November 25, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – A California federal judge’s recent ruling that enforcing a ban on “offensive” license plates violates freedom of speech has led locally based PETA staff member Lewis Crary to submit an application today to change his license plate to read, “ILVTOFU.” The action is part of PETA’s campaign encouraging people to save animals’ lives and help prevent future pandemics by going vegan and embracing delicious, versatile foods like—you guessed it—tofu!
“Crary has every right to show off his love for tofu and give other motorists food for thought about eating vegan,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA’s goal is, of course, to drive home the message that while animal-borne diseases thrive in filthy, cruel meat markets and slaughterhouses, tofu has never caused a pandemic.”
Not only is tofu cheaper than meat, it is also packed with protein, contains zero cholesterol, and can lower one’s risk of suffering from heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and numerous other health issues. COVID-19 is believed to have originated in a live-animal market in China where live and dead animals were sold for food. Previous influenza viruses have originated in pigs and chickens.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—offers a variety of delicious tofu-based recipes on its website, such as General Tso’s Tofu and Buffalo Tofu-Scramble Breakfast Tacos.
PETA staffers previously sought approval for license plates reading “ILVTOFU” in Colorado, Florida, and Tennessee, which rejected the message in 2014 for being “vulgar,” leaving PETA to assume that the Department of Revenue missed the intended soyful message and misread it as the far steamier “I-LV-TO-F-U.”
For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.