petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--Urban Outfitters to Face Raucous PETA Protest

New Global Campaign Points Out That Alpaca , Wool , Leather , Mohair , Cashmere , Down , and Silk Belong to Their Original Owners New York – Tomorrow , at the peak of the busy holiday shopping season , PETA supporters in animal masks will surround an Urban Outfitters ’ store in SoHo as part of the group ’ s new international campaign demanding that all Urban Outfitters , Inc. , brands—which include Anthropologie , Free People , and Urban Outfitters—stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals .
The protesters will hold signs showing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reading , “ The Face of Fashion Is Fear.
” PETA launched the campaign after Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation into the alpaca industry revealing that workers at a farm in Peru tied crying alpacas to a rack , pulling their legs so hard that they nearly came out of their sockets , and left them with bloody wounds from rough shearing .
The mutilated animals spit and vomited in fear .
“ Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people , but they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from animals who get beat up , cut up , and killed in the process , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ Anything forcibly taken from an animal is a product of fear , and PETA is holding Urban Outfitters to its consumer pledge of sustainability and ethics by calling on the company to sell only vegan materials , which would be easy for it to do because it already stocks them.
” PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing , workers hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their wool ; leave sensitive goats with bloody , gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations ; burn , electroshock , beat , and slaughter cows for leather ; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down ; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk .
PETA has also held protests at Urban Outfitters stores in Austin , Texas ; Kansas City , Missouri ; San Diego , and elsewhere , during which protesters stormed the stores and took over the front window displays .
PETA—whose motto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals are not ours to wear ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

New Global Campaign Points Out That Alpaca, Wool, Leather, Mohair, Cashmere, Down, and Silk Belong to Their Original Owners
For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
New York – Tomorrow, at the peak of the busy holiday shopping season, PETA supporters in animal masks will surround an Urban Outfitters’ store in SoHo as part of the group’s new international campaign demanding that all Urban Outfitters, Inc., brands—which include Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters—stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals. The protesters will hold signs showing the terrified faces of exploited animals and others reading, “The Face of Fashion Is Fear.”
When: Saturday, December 12, 12 noon
Where: Urban Outfitters, 628 Broadway, New York
PETA launched the campaign after Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation into the alpaca industry revealing that workers at a farm in Peru tied crying alpacas to a rack, pulling their legs so hard that they nearly came out of their sockets, and left them with bloody wounds from rough shearing. The mutilated animals spit and vomited in fear.
“Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people, but they’re missing the mark by selling fleece taken from animals who get beat up, cut up, and killed in the process,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Anything forcibly taken from an animal is a product of fear, and PETA is holding Urban Outfitters to its consumer pledge of sustainability and ethics by calling on the company to sell only vegan materials, which would be easy for it to do because it already stocks them.”
PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing, workers hit, kick, and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool; leave sensitive goats with bloody, gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations; burn, electroshock, beat, and slaughter cows for leather; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk.
PETA has also held protests at Urban Outfitters stores in Austin, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; San Diego, and elsewhere, during which protesters stormed the stores and took over the front window displays.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--Urgent Message From PETA: Winter Survival Tips for Animals in New Brunswick

Fredericton , New Brunswick – As you report on the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall forecast to affect Fredericton , would you please share PETA ’ s tips for keeping animals safe ?
They are especially vulnerable in cold weather , and there were at least 37 cold weather–related companion animal deaths in 2019 .
( Those are just the ones that were reported—most aren ’ t . )
The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive Fredericton ’ s fierce winter : Companion animals should always live indoors .
“ ” and “ outdoor cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chain , the new documentary produced by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston—often go without adequate food , water , shelter , and veterinary care .
They are no better equipped to survive freezing temperatures or extreme weather conditions than humans are , they suffer terribly from frostbite , and they can die of exposure .
Coats will keep dogs comfortable in cold weather , secure harnesses can help prevent them from getting loose on walks , and booties will protect their sensitive paw pads from the frozen ground .
Keep walks short in cold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During extreme winter weather , provide birds and other wild animals with access to an emergency water supply by filling a heavy nonmetal water bowl ( tongues can freeze to metal ) and breaking the surface ice at least twice a day .
Good Samaritans who see companion animals kept chained or penned outside 24/7 or without adequate shelter from the elements should note the animals ’ exact location and alert local law-enforcement authorities immediately .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted .
PETA has released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit or follow us on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Fredericton, New Brunswick – As you report on the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall forecast to affect Fredericton, would you please share PETA’s tips for keeping animals safe? They are especially vulnerable in cold weather, and there were at least 37 cold weather–related companion animal deaths in 2019. (Those are just the ones that were reported—most aren’t.)
The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive Fredericton’s fierce winter:
Bring Them Indoors
Companion animals should always live indoors. “ Backyard dogs ” and “outdoor cats”—like those featured in Breaking the Chain, the new documentary produced by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston—often go without adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. They are no better equipped to survive freezing temperatures or extreme weather conditions than humans are, they suffer terribly from frostbite, and they can die of exposure.
Gear Up
Coats will keep dogs comfortable in cold weather, secure harnesses can help prevent them from getting loose on walks, and booties will protect their sensitive paw pads from the frozen ground. Keep walks short in cold weather, especially for shorthaired dogs.
Don’t Forget Birds
During extreme winter weather, provide birds and other wild animals with access to an emergency water supply by filling a heavy nonmetal water bowl (tongues can freeze to metal) and breaking the surface ice at least twice a day.
Good Samaritans who see companion animals kept chained or penned outside 24/7 or without adequate shelter from the elements should note the animals’ exact location and alert local law-enforcement authorities immediately. Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--Meijer: Stop Selling Live Fish as ‘Pets’ NOW!

Meijer , an American supercenter chain , continues to sell live fish as “ pets , ” even after hearing from PETA that fish always suffer in the pet trade .
PETA ’ s investigations into the pet industry have uncovered appalling neglect of fish even before they reach stores .
They ’ re confined individually to cramped bags that are stuffed into boxes stacked up high in massive wholesale warehouses .
Many fish die before and during transport to retailers , which can take days , as they ’ re shipped all over the world .
In addition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days during transport .
Industry insiders have confirmed that this system is common practice for some retailers .
Many people who buy fish as “ pets ” are unaware of and unprepared to give them what they need to survive and thrive , such as a regularly cleaned and very large tank with many gallons of water , a filtration system , temperature-controlled water , enrichment—such as caves and live plants—and the companionship of other fish .
The lack of these necessities often leads to physical and psychological suffering and death .
Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fish when their novelty wears off .
Fish are sensitive and intelligent individuals , and experts have determined unequivocally that aquatic animals , including fish , are highly complex and can feel pain .
Supporting the cruel and deadly pet trade supports speciesism—the belief that all other animal species are inferior to our own—and we need your help to end it .
Urge Meijer to follow Walmart ’ s lead and ban the sale of live fish immediately .

Meijer, an American supercenter chain, continues to sell live fish as “pets,” even after hearing from PETA that fish always suffer in the pet trade.
PETA’s investigations into the pet industry have uncovered appalling neglect of fish even before they reach stores. They’re confined individually to cramped bags that are stuffed into boxes stacked up high in massive wholesale warehouses. Many fish die before and during transport to retailers, which can take days, as they’re shipped all over the world. In addition, they’re often starved for several days during transport. Industry insiders have confirmed that this system is common practice for some retailers.
Many people who buy fish as “pets” are unaware of and unprepared to give them what they need to survive and thrive, such as a regularly cleaned and very large tank with many gallons of water, a filtration system, temperature-controlled water, enrichment—such as caves and live plants—and the companionship of other fish. The lack of these necessities often leads to physical and psychological suffering and death. Time and again, people discard or neglect the fish when their novelty wears off.
Fish are sensitive and intelligent individuals, and experts have determined unequivocally that aquatic animals, including fish, are highly complex and can feel pain. Supporting the cruel and deadly pet trade supports speciesism—the belief that all other animal species are inferior to our own—and we need your help to end it.
Urge Meijer to follow Walmart’s lead and ban the sale of live fish immediately.
Please email Rick Keyes, President and Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected] to urge the company to stop selling fish as ‘pets’.
Email Rick Keyes
Post polite comments on Meijer’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts, urging it to ban live-fish sales:
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Call Meijer’s headquarters at 1-877-363-4537 and press 5 to voice your concerns.
Please feel free to use our sample letter, but remember that using your own words is always more effective.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--PETA to ‘Shut Down’ ExxonMobil Gas Station for Cruelty to Dogs

Arlington , Texas – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out , PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “ blood ” -filled gas jugs will “ close ” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow .
The action follows a PETA protest outside the company ’ s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide .
Where : ExxonMobil gas station , 1920 N. Collins St. ( at the intersection with E. Lamar Boulevard ) , Arlington “ ExxonMobil has the shameful distinction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies still sponsoring the Iditarod ’ s cruelty to dogs , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.
” Jack Daniel ’ s , Coca-Cola , Wells Fargo , Alaska Airlines , and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ properties ( as revealed in this PETA exposé ) , dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures .
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion , illness , injury , or other causes .
One , Cool Cat , developed twisted intestines and almost died .
Another , Betty , had pneumonia and was in critical condition , and two others refused to eat and had fevers , diarrhea , and persistent coughs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Arlington, Texas – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out, PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “blood”-filled gas jugs will “close” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow. The action follows a PETA protest outside the company’s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide.
When: Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m.
Where: ExxonMobil gas station, 1920 N. Collins St. (at the intersection with E. Lamar Boulevard), Arlington
“ExxonMobil has the shameful distinction of being one of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod’s cruelty to dogs,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.”
Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Alaska Airlines, and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began. In addition to being tied up on mushers’ properties (as revealed in this PETA exposé), dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures.
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion, illness, injury, or other causes. One, Cool Cat, developed twisted intestines and almost died. Another, Betty, had pneumonia and was in critical condition, and two others refused to eat and had fevers, diarrhea, and persistent coughs.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--Urgent Message From PETA: Winter Survival Tips for Animals in Michigan

Norfolk , Va. – As freezing temperatures and snowfall are forecast to affect the Traverse City and Cadillac areas , PETA is sharing tips for keeping animals safe .
They are especially vulnerable in cold weather , and there were at least 37 cold weather–related companion animal deaths in 2019 .
( Those are just the ones that were reported—most aren ’ t . )
The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive Michigan ’ s fierce winter : Companion animals should always live indoors .
“ ” and “ outdoor cats ” —like those featured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documentary produced by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston—often go without adequate food , water , shelter , and veterinary care .
They are no better equipped to survive freezing temperatures or extreme weather conditions than humans are , they suffer terribly from frostbite , and they can die of exposure .
Coats will keep dogs comfortable in cold weather , secure harnesses can help prevent them from getting loose on walks , and booties will protect their sensitive paw pads from the frozen ground .
Keep walks short in cold weather , especially for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , provide birds and other wild animals with access to an emergency water supply by filling a heavy nonmetal water bowl ( tongues can freeze to metal ) and breaking the surface ice at least twice a day .
Good Samaritans who see companion animals kept chained or penned outside 24/7 or without adequate shelter from the elements should note the animals ’ exact location and alert local law-enforcement authorities immediately .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted .
PETA has released a .
For more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – As freezing temperatures and snowfall are forecast to affect the Traverse City and Cadillac areas, PETA is sharing tips for keeping animals safe. They are especially vulnerable in cold weather, and there were at least 37 cold weather–related companion animal deaths in 2019. (Those are just the ones that were reported—most aren’t.)
The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive Michigan’s fierce winter:
Bring Them Indoors
Companion animals should always live indoors. “ Backyard dogs ” and “outdoor cats”—like those featured in Breaking the Chain, the new documentary produced by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston—often go without adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. They are no better equipped to survive freezing temperatures or extreme weather conditions than humans are, they suffer terribly from frostbite, and they can die of exposure.
Gear Up
Coats will keep dogs comfortable in cold weather, secure harnesses can help prevent them from getting loose on walks, and booties will protect their sensitive paw pads from the frozen ground. Keep walks short in cold weather, especially for shorthaired dogs.
Don’t Forget Birds
During extreme winter weather, provide birds and other wild animals with access to an emergency water supply by filling a heavy nonmetal water bowl (tongues can freeze to metal) and breaking the surface ice at least twice a day.
Good Samaritans who see companion animals kept chained or penned outside 24/7 or without adequate shelter from the elements should note the animals’ exact location and alert local law-enforcement authorities immediately. Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--URGENT: Speak Out Against the Roundup of Maitland’s Ducks

Lake Lily Park in Maitland , Florida , is a popular attraction for tourists and residents alike , in large @ @ @ @ @ of wildlife who call it home .
However , whistleblowers report that city officials have @ @ @ @ @ have the Muscovy duck population drugged , rounded up , and hauled away to fates @ @ @ @ @ been claimed that these birds will become captive egg layers at a farm !
PETA @ @ @ @ @ them of the cruelty of such removal initiatives as well as their futility—since remaining animals @ @ @ @ @ at accelerated rates and newcomers will inevitably arrive for the still-available resources—but our letters and @ @ @ @ @ .
According to our sources , the cruelty is in full effect , so your @ @ @ @ @ !
Please politely urge Maitland officials to leave these animals alone .
If reducing their @ @ @ @ @ humane control measures , which are effective and long-lasting for all waterfowl , should be @ @ @ @ @ and show your support for Lake Lily ’ s Muscovy ducks !

Lake Lily Park in Maitland, Florida, is a popular attraction for tourists and residents alike, in large part because of the abundance of wildlife who call it home. However, whistleblowers report that city officials have hatched an insidious plan to have the Muscovy duck population drugged, rounded up, and hauled away to fates unknown. It has even been claimed that these birds will become captive egg layers at a farm! PETA immediately contacted decisionmakers, apprising them of the cruelty of such removal initiatives as well as their futility—since remaining animals will be prompted to breed at accelerated rates and newcomers will inevitably arrive for the still-available resources—but our letters and phone calls have gone unanswered. According to our sources, the cruelty is in full effect, so your voice is needed, too!
Please politely urge Maitland officials to leave these animals alone. If reducing their numbers is insisted upon, humane control measures, which are effective and long-lasting for all waterfowl, should be employed. Then click here and show your support for Lake Lily’s Muscovy ducks!
Mr. A Dale Mcdonald
Mayor of Maitland
[email protected]
Sharon Anselmo
Maitland City Manager
[email protected]
Kimberley Tracy
Director
Maitland Public Works
[email protected]
Maitland City Council
[email protected]
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-11--There’s No Monkey Shortage for COVID-19 Experiments Because NO Monkeys Are Needed

There ’ s a concerted effort afoot by animal experimentation industry trade groups and lobbyists to convince the public that even more money needs to be wasted on painful and pointless tests on animals to bring a COVID-19 vaccine to market .
They are crying “ monkey shortage ” — even as vaccines are in clinical trials .
They need to stop yelling “ Fire !
” and support good science instead .
The public and the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) should not be bamboozled .
Time has already made fools of them .
The two vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a new and better direction .
Pfizer , BioNTech and Moderna , the companies responsible for creating the COVID-19 vaccines , did some animal testing , as required by the FDA , but they by-passed what is normally a years-long process of animal studies .
That process is nearly always a dead-end .
The companies acknowledged that they knew the virus affects animals differently from humans so there would have been no point to the eight- to ten-year process of administering it to various animal species — a process that fails nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine that is effective in humans .
The reason has become increasingly clear in the last decade : Animals are not miniature humans .
Developing a vaccine in monkeys and mice means it works in those species , but rarely in humans .
Animals are complex social beings like humans but they differ genetically and physiologically in important ways .
Their immune systems respond differently to pathogens and vaccines .
Definitive research shows the SARS CoV-2 virus adapts to and mutates in monkey tissues .
In other words , monkeys infected with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that virus and another virus that mutated and adapted to monkey cells .
Look at the headlines over the last 40 years — how many times were we assured that an HIV or malaria or TB vaccine that showed promise in monkeys was headed our way ?
These “ monkey-tested ” vaccines fail time and time again in humans and in some cases , as happened with a test vaccine against HIV , actually harm patients .
All the animals in the world will not bring vaccines quicker .
Experiments on animals are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model for scientific discovery .
If the FDA had required the COVID-19 vaccines to go through the usual development and approval route , we would be waiting a decade for a vaccine that likely wouldn ’ t be effective .
There are better , more reliable research methods that do not involve animals at all .
Significant advances in the fight against COVID-19 are coming through epidemiological studies and in vitro ( in the test-tube or culture dish ) work using human cells , through integrative modelling and molecular simulations that can assess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through 3D printed human tissues , cell-based assays and organs-on-a-chip .
Some researchers are using the world ’ s most powerful supercomputer to identify existing drugs that could be effective COVID-19 treatments .
The results from these types of research are more accurate and they are directly relevant to humans .
There is no monkey playing the role of human and therefore no extrapolation needed .
Importantly , no animals suffer .
Collectively , these models are the 21st century solution we need for today ’ s problems and represent the shortest path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For the sake of both science and compassion , please do not be fooled .
The call for more animals is a cynical ploy that plays on justifiable and palpable fear of the virus .
It ’ s employed to justify nothing but the perpetuation of a dying industry .

There’s a concerted effort afoot by animal experimentation industry trade groups and lobbyists to convince the public that even more money needs to be wasted on painful and pointless tests on animals to bring a COVID-19 vaccine to market. They are crying “monkey shortage”— even as vaccines are in clinical trials.
They need to stop yelling “Fire!” and support good science instead. The public and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should not be bamboozled.
Time has already made fools of them.
The two vaccines now in clinical trials are pointing us in a new and better direction. Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna, the companies responsible for creating the COVID-19 vaccines, did some animal testing, as required by the FDA, but they by-passed what is normally a years-long process of animal studies. That process is nearly always a dead-end.
The companies acknowledged that they knew the virus affects animals differently from humans so there would have been no point to the eight- to ten-year process of administering it to various animal species — a process that fails nearly all of the time to produce a vaccine that is effective in humans.
The reason has become increasingly clear in the last decade: Animals are not miniature humans. Developing a vaccine in monkeys and mice means it works in those species, but rarely in humans.
Animals are complex social beings like humans but they differ genetically and physiologically in important ways. Their immune systems respond differently to pathogens and vaccines. Definitive research shows the SARS CoV-2 virus adapts to and mutates in monkey tissues. In other words, monkeys infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 end up with that virus and another virus that mutated and adapted to monkey cells.
Look at the headlines over the last 40 years — how many times were we assured that an HIV or malaria or TB vaccine that showed promise in monkeys was headed our way? These “monkey-tested” vaccines fail time and time again in humans and in some cases, as happened with a test vaccine against HIV, actually harm patients.
All the animals in the world will not bring vaccines quicker. Experiments on animals are an archaic, crude, and ineffective model for scientific discovery. If the FDA had required the COVID-19 vaccines to go through the usual development and approval route, we would be waiting a decade for a vaccine that likely wouldn’t be effective.
There are better, more reliable research methods that do not involve animals at all.
Significant advances in the fight against COVID-19 are coming through epidemiological studies and in vitro (in the test-tube or culture dish) work using human cells, through integrative modelling and molecular simulations that can assess the different properties of the virus, through 3D printed human tissues, cell-based assays and organs-on-a-chip.
Some researchers are using the world’s most powerful supercomputer to identify existing drugs that could be effective COVID-19 treatments.
The results from these types of research are more accurate and they are directly relevant to humans.
There is no monkey playing the role of human and therefore no extrapolation needed. Importantly, no animals suffer. Collectively, these models are the 21st century solution we need for today’s problems and represent the shortest path to vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases.
For the sake of both science and compassion, please do not be fooled. The call for more animals is a cynical ploy that plays on justifiable and palpable fear of the virus.
It’s employed to justify nothing but the perpetuation of a dying industry.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--PETA’s 40th Anniversary Party—A Star-Studded Celebration for Animal Rights

PETA has been working harder than ever for animals in 2020—and we ’ ve got the star-studded 40th anniversary extravaganza to prove it !
To celebrate our many animal rights victories and honor some of the celebrities who helped make them happen , we invited people around the world to party with us from the comfort and safety of their own homes .
And while we would have loved to toast victories for animals in person , we ’ ll admit that we ’ re not mad about hanging out with some of the world ’ s biggest stars in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pals Alan Cumming and Edie Falco , our virtual event was attended by thousands of supporters from dozens of countries around the world who celebrated 40 years of landmark victories for animals , including a shift in public opinion and the scientific community against animal testing , the shutdown of Ringling Bros .
Circus , the skyrocketing interest in vegan food , and the demise of the fur , angora , and other skins industries .
If you weren ’ t able to join us for the event , check out the recap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s most memorable moments !
All we wanted for Christmas was for Mariah Carey to come to our party … and she did !
The famous diva presented her close friend and proud vegan Jermaine Dupri ( or “ J.D.
, ” as she calls him ) with PETA ’ s Humanitarian Award , which he graciously accepted from his hit-making studio in Atlanta .
PETA gifted the world a 9 to 5 reunion when country queen Dolly Parton presented her former costar Lily Tomlin with PETA ’ s Humanitarian Award .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminded guests that PETA has always had a sense of humor and presented a short segment highlighting all the times that we have collaborated with famous comedians to help animals .
Sports fans rejoiced seeing Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes present his teammate Tyrann Mathieu with his much-deserved PETA Humanitarian Award , which he received for speaking up for dogs suffering in extreme weather .
Did we mention that these two won the Super Bowl this year ?
Bill Maher ’ s 40th Anniversary “ New Rule : Listen to PETA ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nightmarish experiments .
He reiterated , “ Ending experiments on animals isn ’ t rocket science .
It ’ s just good science.
” Joaquin Phoenix ; his wonderful mom , Heart ; and his siblings Liberty , Rain , and Summer led viewers in a heartfelt moment , presenting an investigator who went undercover to expose violence in the wool industry with the River Phoenix Activist Award .
An activist in her own right , Kat Graham invited viewers to change the world and end speciesism by changing what we eat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live .
Filmed at Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Atlanta , she had help from some energetic rescued goats and sheep when accepting her PETA Humanitarian Award and delivering her crucial message .
Brother and sister duo Jesse & Joy gave viewers a reason to get off the couch and dance when they performed their hit song “ Love ” all the way from Mexico City .
And they had the most adorable introduction from young actor Vivien Lyra Blair , whose PETA campaign basically broke the internet .
Edie Falco walked us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her hometown of New York City , including our strategic work on Wall Street buying stock in companies that support animal abuse , such as SeaWorld and slaughterhouses , to advocate for animals from the inside .
Fashion icon Tim Gunn also joined us from the Big Apple , in front of fashion designer Stella McCartney ’ s SoHo shop , to share PETA ’ s work in getting top designers to adopt animal-friendly fashion in their collections .
Oscar winner Casey Affleck donned a tux for the occasion to show everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t always understand what they ’ re telling us .
He also introduced NBA legend and longtime vegan John Salley , who reminded everyone while accepting his award that tofu never caused a pandemic .
PETA supporters were very excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary with their animal companions : When influencer Eva Gutowski accepted her award , she urged viewers to speak up for what they believe in , no matter how big or small their platform may be .
It was a true punk-rock moment when Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA ’ s major vivisection victories and present her “ favorite rock star ” Iggy Pop with his PETA Humanitarian Award .
James Cromwell led us on a trip down memory lane by counting down PETA ’ s “ Greatest Vegan Hits , ” starting with our first-ever vegetarian commercial in 1990 starring k.d .
lang .
The “ Meat Stinks ” PSA actually got the singer ’ s record banned from country radio ( but her album eventually went gold—so you ’ re welcome , k.d.
! )
.
Anjelica Huston had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to honor the work of PETA ’ s fieldworkers , highlighted in the documentary Breaking the Chain , which the Oscar winner executive produced .
She also presented a retrospective of all the top athletes who have joined PETA to speak up for animals .
Things got dramatic when Kate del Castillo showed up on screen sharing a story from PETA history that almost seems too absurd to be true … almost .
Jillian Michaels and her horse JB joined us to celebrate our many victories for animals used in entertainment , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reforms to keeping real animals safely off television and film sets .
George Lopez reiterated what many animal advocates know to be so true : We don ’ t rescue animals—they rescue us .
Alongside one of his rescued Chihuahuas , the famous comedian introduced PETA President Ingrid Newkirk , who reminded us that humans are just one animal among many .
Honorary PETA Directors Alan Cumming and Edie Falco dazzled audiences with their kindness and closed the show with their impressive singing skills .
Cheers to all who tuned in to celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the animals we help thank you for your compassion .

PETA has been working harder than ever for animals in 2020—and we’ve got the star-studded 40th anniversary extravaganza to prove it! To celebrate our many animal rights victories and honor some of the celebrities who helped make them happen, we invited people around the world to party with us from the comfort and safety of their own homes. And while we would have loved to toast victories for animals in person, we’ll admit that we’re not mad about hanging out with some of the world’s biggest stars in our sweats.
Cohosted by longtime PETA pals Alan Cumming and Edie Falco, our virtual event was attended by thousands of supporters from dozens of countries around the world who celebrated 40 years of landmark victories for animals, including a shift in public opinion and the scientific community against animal testing, the shutdown of Ringling Bros. Circus, the skyrocketing interest in vegan food, and the demise of the fur, angora, and other skins industries.
If you weren’t able to join us for the event, check out the highlight reel and recap below to relive some of the evening’s most memorable moments!
All we wanted for Christmas was for Mariah Carey to come to our party … and she did! The famous diva presented her close friend and proud vegan Jermaine Dupri (or “J.D.,” as she calls him) with PETA’s Humanitarian Award, which he graciously accepted from his hit-making studio in Atlanta.
These two music geniuses have collaborated on dozens of hits and now they're teaming up to help animals ✨ So excited to be joined by the chart-topping @MariahCarey to honor her friend and vegan activist @JermaineDupri with a #PETA40 Humanitarian Award. pic.twitter.com/tswHo6QboE — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
PETA gifted the world a 9 to 5 reunion when country queen Dolly Parton presented her former costar Lily Tomlin with PETA’s Humanitarian Award. Self-proclaimed “cause queen” Tomlin also reminded guests that PETA has always had a sense of humor and presented a short segment highlighting all the times that we have collaborated with famous comedians to help animals.
There’s no issue @LilyTomlin will stay silent on — she has worked with us to fight against #SeaWorld, the #Iditarod, animal experimentation, fur clothing, and more! That’s why we’re honoring her with our Humanitarian Award! Thank you for all that you do Lily 💙 #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/7a6jnmzbBM — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Sports fans rejoiced seeing Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes present his teammate Tyrann Mathieu with his much-deserved PETA Humanitarian Award, which he received for speaking up for dogs suffering in extreme weather. Did we mention that these two won the Super Bowl this year?
#SuperBowl champions @PatrickMahomes and @Mathieu_Era are tough on the field… but did you know how tough Tyrann is on animal abusers? 🏈 Patrick joins us to help announce teammate Tyrann’s #PETA40 award. pic.twitter.com/BRKabVYCO6 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
PETA’s 40th Anniversary Swag Bag
Bill Maher’s 40th Anniversary “New Rule: Listen to PETA” segment highlighted our victories in ending many nightmarish experiments. He reiterated, “Ending experiments on animals isn’t rocket science. It’s just good science.”
RETWEET if you stand with @billmaher and PETA and want to shut down all cruel experiments on animals! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/4Jay28lCLE — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
This man is a legendary musician and a legendary vegetarian too. Throughout our 40 years, #Beatles legend @PaulMcCartney has been by our side in our fight for animal liberation! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/jd2yXif3Zb — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Joaquin Phoenix; his wonderful mom, Heart; and his siblings Liberty, Rain, and Summer led viewers in a heartfelt moment, presenting an investigator who went undercover to expose violence in the wool industry with the River Phoenix Activist Award.
“Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow.” -River Phoenix ❤ So honored to have Joaquin and the entire Phoenix Family help us celebrate 40 years of animal rights activism by presenting The River Phoenix Award 🙏 #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/TrFV7oHRU4 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
An activist in her own right, Kat Graham invited viewers to change the world and end speciesism by changing what we eat, what we wear, and how we live. Filmed at Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Atlanta, she had help from some energetic rescued goats and sheep when accepting her PETA Humanitarian Award and delivering her crucial message.
Congratulations to the beautiful and compassionate @KatGraham for being recognized with PETA's Humanitarian Award! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/ZdxPwFviOr — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Brother and sister duo Jesse & Joy gave viewers a reason to get off the couch and dance when they performed their hit song “Love” all the way from Mexico City. And they had the most adorable introduction from young actor Vivien Lyra Blair, whose PETA campaign basically broke the internet.
Animals are not ours to abuse in any way 🙌 And these three superstars know it! The cutest animal rights advocate @vivienlyrablair presents Grammy-winning brother-sister duo @jesseyjoy with a PETA Humanitarian award to honor their dedication to animal liberation! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/sqJGsWAtek — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Edie Falco walked us through some of PETA’s victories in her hometown of New York City, including our strategic work on Wall Street buying stock in companies that support animal abuse, such as SeaWorld and slaughterhouses, to advocate for animals from the inside.
Fashion icon Tim Gunn also joined us from the Big Apple, in front of fashion designer Stella McCartney’s SoHo shop, to share PETA’s work in getting top designers to adopt animal-friendly fashion in their collections.
Style icon @TimGunn has been “gunning” hard for animals for years. His voice and influence have been essential in creating many major changes for animals in the fashion industry! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/fuQ44td3eW — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Oscar winner Casey Affleck donned a tux for the occasion to show everyone that animals have a voice—even if we can’t always understand what they’re telling us. He also introduced NBA legend and longtime vegan John Salley, who reminded everyone while accepting his award that tofu never caused a pandemic.
You heard the #Oscar-award winner 🗣 Inspiring words from Casey Affleck at #PETA40! pic.twitter.com/zGcXELsF8F — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
PETA supporters were very excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary with their animal companions:
When influencer Eva Gutowski accepted her award, she urged viewers to speak up for what they believe in, no matter how big or small their platform may be.
Yes! @lifeaseva is so right 👊 Never be silent and always speak up when you see injustice. #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/fsakjy8fGv — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
It was a true punk-rock moment when Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde took us to London to celebrate PETA’s major vivisection victories and present her “favorite rock star” Iggy Pop with his PETA Humanitarian Award.
Yes, @IggyPop! If you’re with us, you’re with animals 😉 Thank you for using your talents to speak up for animals 🎶 #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/83z9HrL7m2 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
James Cromwell led us on a trip down memory lane by counting down PETA’s “Greatest Vegan Hits,” starting with our first-ever vegetarian commercial in 1990 starring k.d. lang. The “Meat Stinks” PSA actually got the singer’s record banned from country radio (but her album eventually went gold—so you’re welcome, k.d.!).
So much love to actor and activist @JamesoCromwell for being a part of so many important campaigns for animal liberation over the past few decades! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/KRdpUvIxDY — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Anjelica Huston had some help from her playful feline friends to honor the work of PETA’s fieldworkers, highlighted in the documentary Breaking the Chain, which the Oscar winner executive produced. She also presented a retrospective of all the top athletes who have joined PETA to speak up for animals.
We're honored to work closely with the woman who does it all — direct, produce, act, write, and serve as the executive producer of #BreakingTheChain, @anjelicahuston! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/4EiARBblI6 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Things got dramatic when Kate del Castillo showed up on screen sharing a story from PETA history that almost seems too absurd to be true … almost.
You’re not going to believe this 😳 ¡Ay, dios mío! @katedelcastillo’s story about a #SeaWorld spy trying to stop PETA members from speaking up for animals is CRAZY but totally TRUE! #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/77I0T99nH1 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
Jillian Michaels and her horse JB joined us to celebrate our many victories for animals used in entertainment, from pushing racetrack owners to adopt massive drug reforms to keeping real animals safely off television and film sets.
For 40 years, PETA has worked to help animals exploited in the entertainment industry on every level. Couldn’t think of a better duo to speak on this progress than @JillianMichaels and her horse. #PETA40 pic.twitter.com/7or3XNpvr3 — PETA (@peta) December 13, 2020
George Lopez reiterated what many animal advocates know to be so true: We don’t rescue animals—they rescue us. Alongside one of his rescued Chihuahuas, the famous comedian introduced PETA President Ingrid Newkirk, who reminded us that humans are just one animal among many.
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Honorary PETA Directors Alan Cumming and Edie Falco dazzled audiences with their kindness and closed the show with their impressive singing skills.
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Cheers to all who tuned in to celebrate and support our work! Our staff and the animals we help thank you for your compassion.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Atlanta’s Jermaine Dupri, Kat Graham Honored at PETA’s 40th Anniversary Event

Atlanta – Last night , PETA ’ s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group ’ s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who helped make them happen with Humanitarian Awards .
The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming and Edie Falco—with special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney , Patrick Mahomes , Iggy Pop , Joaquin Phoenix , Dolly Parton , and others—and its honorees included Jermaine Dupri and Kat Graham .
Mariah Carey presented the prize to her longtime pal Dupri , who was featured in PETA ’ s “ Feel the Beets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hosted a vegan Thanksgiving for people in need in Atlanta last year .
“ I ’ ve known Jermaine for a long time , and he is one of a kind .
Not only is he a genius at producing music , he ’ s also a vocal animal rights advocate , why is why we are joined here today .
I am most proud to see how Jermaine has become a powerful voice in PETA ’ s vegan campaign , ” she said .
“ J.D.
, keep doing what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.
” Accepting his award from his studio in Atlanta , Dupri said , “ Here in Atlanta , it ’ s been amazing to be a part of the growing vegan community .
I became vegan for my own health , but the longer I ’ ve been at it , the more it became about others : the animals , food justice for our community , and the health of our planet .
I urge you all to get involved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community.
” Graham , whose PETA videos encourage everyone to go vegan and fight speciesism , the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will , was also recognized .
Joined by rescued animals at Georgia ’ s Full Circle Farm Sanctuary , where she gave her acceptance speech , Graham—who moved to the state after filming The Vampire Diaries there—said , “ We can all change the world by leading by example , and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully.… [ Sheep ] are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mice aren ’ t lab equipment .
They feel .
They understand .
And they ’ re not ours to dominate.
” She proclaimed , “ Let ’ s change the world .
Let ’ s change the way we eat .
Let ’ s change what we wear .
Let ’ s change how we live.
” The event also featured a segment highlighting the numerous superstars who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals over the years , including former Falcons player Tony Gonzalez , who posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s iconic “ I ’ d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur ” campaign .
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Atlanta – Last night, PETA’s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group’s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who helped make them happen with Humanitarian Awards. The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming and Edie Falco—with special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney, Patrick Mahomes, Iggy Pop, Joaquin Phoenix, Dolly Parton, and others—and its honorees included Jermaine Dupri and Kat Graham.
Mariah Carey presented the prize to her longtime pal Dupri, who was featured in PETA’s “Feel the Beets, Lose the Meats” vegan campaign and hosted a vegan Thanksgiving for people in need in Atlanta last year.
“I’ve known Jermaine for a long time, and he is one of a kind. Not only is he a genius at producing music, he’s also a vocal animal rights advocate, why is why we are joined here today. I am most proud to see how Jermaine has become a powerful voice in PETA’s vegan campaign,” she said. “J.D., keep doing what you do. And PETA, I can’t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.”
Accepting his award from his studio in Atlanta, Dupri said, “Here in Atlanta, it’s been amazing to be a part of the growing vegan community. I became vegan for my own health, but the longer I’ve been at it, the more it became about others: the animals, food justice for our community, and the health of our planet. I urge you all to get involved and start building a vegan movement in your community.”
Graham, whose PETA videos encourage everyone to go vegan and fight speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will, was also recognized. Joined by rescued animals at Georgia’s Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, where she gave her acceptance speech, Graham—who moved to the state after filming The Vampire Diaries there—said, “We can all change the world by leading by example, and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully.… [Sheep] are not sweaters. Cows aren’t burgers. Mice aren’t lab equipment. They feel. They understand. And they’re not ours to dominate.” She proclaimed, “Let’s change the world. Let’s change the way we eat. Let’s change what we wear. Let’s change how we live.”
The event also featured a segment highlighting the numerous superstars who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals over the years, including former Falcons player Tony Gonzalez, who posed with his wife for the group’s iconic “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign.
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Patrick Mahomes Honors Tyrann Mathieu at PETA’s 40th Anniversary Party

Los Angeles – Last night , PETA ’ s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group ’ s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who have helped make them happen .
The event included special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney , Mariah Carey , Jermaine Dupri , and others—and its honorees included two sports icons : Super Bowl–winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes presented his pal and teammate Tyrann Mathieu with a PETA Humanitarian Award in honor of his efforts to save dogs from dying of heatstroke inside parked cars in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Being in the NFL has given me some amazing opportunities , but the most important one is using my platform for positive change .
I have a teammate who is doing just that .
I am so proud of the videos he ’ s done for PETA , working to get animals out there treated with respect .
He is not only an asset to our team but to animals who need protection , ” said Mahomes in his presentation .
Mathieu , who went to Louisiana State University and played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Growing up in New Orleans and playing football in Arizona and Kansas City , I ’ ve known sweltering heat and bitter cold .
I also know how dangerous extreme temperatures can be for dogs .
When PETA showed me what they see in the field , I was shocked by how poorly ‘ man ’ s best friend ’ was being treated .
It broke my heart , and I had something to say .
Defending is my kind of my thing , after all .
PETA , thank you for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also received an award presented by Casey Affleck in celebration of his vegan advocacy , which has included hosting PETA ’ s Veggie Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill ( the group ’ s annual answer to a meat industry event ) .
Salley said , “ This award means so much to me .
It ’ s about standing up for a cause that is close to my heart .
… I ’ ve been a vegan for over a decade now .
… And it ’ s all about building a kinder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can .
And you know what ?
Help the planet.
” The event also featured a segment highlighting the numerous sports superstars who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals over the years , including Patriots quarterback Cam Newton , World Cup champions Alex Morgan and Christen Press , former NBA champion Metta World Peace , and WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker .
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Last night, PETA’s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group’s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who have helped make them happen. The event included special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, and others—and its honorees included two sports icons:
Super Bowl–winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes presented his pal and teammate Tyrann Mathieu with a PETA Humanitarian Award in honor of his efforts to save dogs from dying of heatstroke inside parked cars in the summer and freezing in backyards in the winter.
“Being in the NFL has given me some amazing opportunities, but the most important one is using my platform for positive change. I have a teammate who is doing just that. I am so proud of the videos he’s done for PETA, working to get animals out there treated with respect. He is not only an asset to our team but to animals who need protection,” said Mahomes in his presentation.
Mathieu, who went to Louisiana State University and played for the Cardinals, said, “Growing up in New Orleans and playing football in Arizona and Kansas City, I’ve known sweltering heat and bitter cold. I also know how dangerous extreme temperatures can be for dogs. When PETA showed me what they see in the field, I was shocked by how poorly ‘man’s best friend’ was being treated. It broke my heart, and I had something to say. Defending is my kind of my thing, after all. PETA, thank you for this honor.”
Retired NBA star John Salley also received an award presented by Casey Affleck in celebration of his vegan advocacy, which has included hosting PETA’s Veggie Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill (the group’s annual answer to a meat industry event). Salley said, “This award means so much to me. It’s about standing up for a cause that is close to my heart. … I’ve been a vegan for over a decade now. … And it’s all about building a kinder world for animals, feeling the best you can. And you know what? Help the planet.”
The event also featured a segment highlighting the numerous sports superstars who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals over the years, including Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, World Cup champions Alex Morgan and Christen Press, former NBA champion Metta World Peace, and WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker.
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Jermaine Dupri, Tyrann Mathieu, Kat Graham, John Salley, and Others Honored at PETA’s 40th Anniversa

Jermaine Dupri, Tyrann Mathieu, Kat Graham, John Salley, and Others Honored at PETA’s 40th Anniversary Party

Los Angeles – Last night , PETA ’ s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group ’ s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who helped make them happen .
The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming and Edie Falco—with special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney , Joaquin Phoenix , Alec Baldwin , Iggy Pop , Dolly Parton , and others—and its PETA Humanitarian Award honorees included the following : • Jermaine Dupri , who starred in PETA ’ s “ Feel the Beets , Lose the Meats ” vegan campaign and hosted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , was honored and introduced by his pal Mariah Carey .
She said , “ I ’ ve known Jermaine for a long time , and he is one of a kind .
Not only is he a genius at producing music , he ’ s also a vocal animal rights advocate , which is why we are joined here today .
… J.D.
, keep doing what you do .
And PETA , I can ’ t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.
” Accepting his award from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ I became vegan for my own health , but the longer I ’ ve been at it , the more it became about others : the animals , food justice for our community , and the health of our planet .
I urge you all to get involved and start building a vegan movement in your community.
” • Super Bowl winner Tyrann Mathieu was honored for his efforts to save dogs from dying of heatstroke in parked cars in the summer and freezing in backyards in the winter .
Presenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said , “ I am so proud of the videos he has done for PETA , working to get animals out there treated with respect .
He is not only an asset to our team but to animals who need protection.
” Mathieu said , “ When PETA showed me what they see in the field , I was shocked by how poorly ‘ man ’ s best friend ’ was being treated .
It broke my heart , and I had something to say .
Defending is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
PETA , thank you for this honor.
” • Actress Kat Graham , whose PETA videos encourage everyone to go vegan and fight speciesism , the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will , was also honored .
Accepting her award at a farmed-animal sanctuary , where she was surrounded by rescued goats , Graham said , “ We can all change the world by leading by example , and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully .
… [ A ] nimals … are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burgers .
Mice aren ’ t lab equipment .
They feel .
They understand .
And they ’ re not ours to dominate.
” • Retired NBA star John Salley was honored in celebration of his vegan advocacy , which has included hosting PETA ’ s Veggie Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill—the group ’ s annual answer to a meat industry event .
“ This award means so much to me .
It ’ s about standing up for a cause that is close to my heart .
… I ’ ve been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
… And it ’ s all about building a kinder world for animals , feeling the best you can … [ helping ] the planet , ” said Salley .
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Last night, PETA’s all-virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party celebrated the group’s four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who helped make them happen. The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming and Edie Falco—with special appearances by Sir Paul McCartney, Joaquin Phoenix, Alec Baldwin, Iggy Pop, Dolly Parton, and others—and its PETA Humanitarian Award honorees included the following:
Jermaine Dupri , who starred in PETA’s “Feel the Beets, Lose the Meats” vegan campaign and hosted a vegan Thanksgiving for people in need last year, was honored and introduced by his pal Mariah Carey . She said, “I’ve known Jermaine for a long time, and he is one of a kind. Not only is he a genius at producing music, he’s also a vocal animal rights advocate, which is why we are joined here today. … J.D., keep doing what you do. And PETA, I can’t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.” Accepting his award from his studio in Atlanta, Dupri said, “I became vegan for my own health, but the longer I’ve been at it, the more it became about others: the animals, food justice for our community, and the health of our planet. I urge you all to get involved and start building a vegan movement in your community.”
, who starred in PETA’s “Feel the Beets, Lose the Meats” vegan campaign and hosted a vegan Thanksgiving for people in need last year, was honored and introduced by his pal . She said, “I’ve known Jermaine for a long time, and he is one of a kind. Not only is he a genius at producing music, he’s also a vocal animal rights advocate, which is why we are joined here today. … J.D., keep doing what you do. And PETA, I can’t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.” Accepting his award from his studio in Atlanta, Dupri said, “I became vegan for my own health, but the longer I’ve been at it, the more it became about others: the animals, food justice for our community, and the health of our planet. I urge you all to get involved and start building a vegan movement in your community.” Super Bowl winner Tyrann Mathieu was honored for his efforts to save dogs from dying of heatstroke in parked cars in the summer and freezing in backyards in the winter. Presenting the prize to his teammate, Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said, “I am so proud of the videos he has done for PETA, working to get animals out there treated with respect. He is not only an asset to our team but to animals who need protection.” Mathieu said, “When PETA showed me what they see in the field, I was shocked by how poorly ‘man’s best friend’ was being treated. It broke my heart, and I had something to say. Defending is kind of my thing, after all. PETA, thank you for this honor.”
was honored for his efforts to save dogs from dying of heatstroke in parked cars in the summer and freezing in backyards in the winter. Presenting the prize to his teammate, Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback said, “I am so proud of the videos he has done for PETA, working to get animals out there treated with respect. He is not only an asset to our team but to animals who need protection.” Mathieu said, “When PETA showed me what they see in the field, I was shocked by how poorly ‘man’s best friend’ was being treated. It broke my heart, and I had something to say. Defending is kind of my thing, after all. PETA, thank you for this honor.” Actress Kat Graham , whose PETA videos encourage everyone to go vegan and fight speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will, was also honored. Accepting her award at a farmed-animal sanctuary, where she was surrounded by rescued goats, Graham said, “We can all change the world by leading by example, and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully. … [A]nimals … are not sweaters. Cows aren’t burgers. Mice aren’t lab equipment. They feel. They understand. And they’re not ours to dominate.”
, whose PETA videos encourage everyone to go vegan and fight speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will, was also honored. Accepting her award at a farmed-animal sanctuary, where she was surrounded by rescued goats, Graham said, “We can all change the world by leading by example, and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully. … [A]nimals … are not sweaters. Cows aren’t burgers. Mice aren’t lab equipment. They feel. They understand. And they’re not ours to dominate.” Retired NBA star John Salley was honored in celebration of his vegan advocacy, which has included hosting PETA’s Veggie Dog Lunch on Capitol Hill—the group’s annual answer to a meat industry event. “This award means so much to me. It’s about standing up for a cause that is close to my heart. … I’ve been a vegan for over a decade now. … And it’s all about building a kinder world for animals, feeling the best you can … [helping] the planet,” said Salley.
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Alan Cumming, Lily Tomlin, Tim Gunn, and Jillian Michaels Celebrate PETA’s 40th Anniversary

Los Angeles – Last night , several gay icons took part in PETA ’ s virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party , which celebrated four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who have helped make them happen .
The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming—with special appearances by Tim Gunn , Jillian Michaels , and others—and its honorees included Lily Tomlin .
Cumming , a PETA honorary director—who appeared virtually from his native Scotland— quipped , “ 1980 was a very fruitful year : CNN debuted .
It was the dawn of Pac Man and of fax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1980 made it to 2020 , but PETA did , so let ’ s party !
” Dolly Parton presented a PETA Humanitarian Award to her 9 to 5 costar and longtime pal Tomlin , whose many campaigns for PETA have included a video spoof in which her legendary feisty phone operator character , Ernestine , fields complaint calls at SeaWorld , “ where everybody has a whale of a time—except for the whales.
” Accepting her award , Tomlin said , “ As a cause queen , I care about many issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals , PETA is one-stop shopping .
I ’ ve worked with them to fight against the Iditarod , against animal experiments , to free animals from circuses and marine parks .
In my first PETA ad , I urged people to remove the unsightly hair from their back : their fur coats .
Now PETA has got people shedding their skins , from leather to exotics.
” During the show , Michaels highlighted PETA ’ s progress in ending the use of animals in entertainment and Gunn praised PETA ’ s work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban fur and exotic skins , as dozens have done over the last few decades .
Cumming closed the evening with a piano rendition of the traditional Scottish song “ We ’ re No Awa ’ Tae Bide Awa ’ .
” Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Last night, several gay icons took part in PETA’s virtual 40th Anniversary and Holiday Party, which celebrated four decades of victories for animals and honored the celebrities who have helped make them happen. The event was cohosted by Alan Cumming—with special appearances by Tim Gunn, Jillian Michaels, and others—and its honorees included Lily Tomlin.
Cumming, a PETA honorary director—who appeared virtually from his native Scotland— quipped, “1980 was a very fruitful year: CNN debuted. It was the dawn of Pac Man and of fax machines. OK, not everything from 1980 made it to 2020, but PETA did, so let’s party!”
Dolly Parton presented a PETA Humanitarian Award to her 9 to 5 costar and longtime pal Tomlin, whose many campaigns for PETA have included a video spoof in which her legendary feisty phone operator character, Ernestine, fields complaint calls at SeaWorld, “where everybody has a whale of a time—except for the whales.”
Accepting her award, Tomlin said, “As a cause queen, I care about many issues, but when it comes to helping animals, PETA is one-stop shopping. I’ve worked with them to fight against the Iditarod, against animal experiments, to free animals from circuses and marine parks. In my first PETA ad, I urged people to remove the unsightly hair from their back: their fur coats. Now PETA has got people shedding their skins, from leather to exotics.”
During the show, Michaels highlighted PETA’s progress in ending the use of animals in entertainment and Gunn praised PETA’s work in the fashion sector persuading designers to ban fur and exotic skins, as dozens have done over the last few decades. Cumming closed the evening with a piano rendition of the traditional Scottish song “We’re No Awa’ Tae Bide Awa’.”
Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Dolly Parton Celebrates ‘9 to 5’ and PETA 40th Anniversaries by Awarding Costar Lily Tomlin at Holid

Dolly Parton Celebrates ‘9 to 5’ and PETA 40th Anniversaries by Awarding Costar Lily Tomlin at Holiday Party

Nashville – Last night , Dolly Parton appeared virtually from her Tennessee home to present a PETA Humanitarian Award to Lily Tomlin .
Said Dolly , “ [ G ] reetings from Nashville !
I ’ m joining [ you all ] to celebrate the anniversary of two cultural game changers that debuted 40 years ago .
In December of 1980 , 9 to 5 premiered and became one of the most successful comedy films of all time .
Now that same year , PETA was founded and went on to become the most successful animal rights organization in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s biggest supporters over the years has been none other than my wonderful 9 to 5 costar Lily Tomlin.
” Accepting the award , Tomlin , whose many efforts for PETA include a video as her iconic feisty phone operator Ernestine fielding complaint calls at SeaWorld , “ where everybody has a whale of a time—except for the whales , ” said , “ In my first PETA ad , I urged people to remove the unsightly hair from their back : their fur coats .
Now PETA has got people shedding their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She also said , “ I ’ ve worked with them to fight against the Iditarod , against animal experiments , to free animals from circuses and marine parks , ” and “ As a cause queen , I care about many issues , but when it comes to helping animals , PETA is one-stop shopping.
” Other celebrities who took part in the event to celebrate the group ’ s four decades of victories for animals were Mariah Carey , Paul McCartney , Iggy Pop , Chrissie Hynde , and Belinda Carlisle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information about the event is available here .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Nashville – Last night, Dolly Parton appeared virtually from her Tennessee home to present a PETA Humanitarian Award to Lily Tomlin. Said Dolly, “[G]reetings from Nashville! I’m joining [you all] to celebrate the anniversary of two cultural game changers that debuted 40 years ago. In December of 1980, 9 to 5 premiered and became one of the most successful comedy films of all time. Now that same year, PETA was founded and went on to become the most successful animal rights organization in the world. And one of PETA’s biggest supporters over the years has been none other than my wonderful 9 to 5 costar Lily Tomlin.”
Accepting the award, Tomlin, whose many efforts for PETA include a video as her iconic feisty phone operator Ernestine fielding complaint calls at SeaWorld, “where everybody has a whale of a time—except for the whales,” said, “In my first PETA ad, I urged people to remove the unsightly hair from their back: their fur coats. Now PETA has got people shedding their skins, from leather to exotics.” She also said, “I’ve worked with them to fight against the Iditarod, against animal experiments, to free animals from circuses and marine parks,” and “As a cause queen, I care about many issues, but when it comes to helping animals, PETA is one-stop shopping.”
Other celebrities who took part in the event to celebrate the group’s four decades of victories for animals were Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Chrissie Hynde, and Belinda Carlisle. Video clips are available here and more information about the event is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-13--Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Joaquin Phoenix, George Lopez, Other Luminaries Celebrate PETA’s 40th An

Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Joaquin Phoenix, George Lopez, Other Luminaries Celebrate PETA’s 40th Anniversary at Virtual Event

Los Angeles – Last night , PETA marked its 40th anniversary with a virtual , star-studded party to celebrate its landmark victories for animals and honor the many celebrities who have helped make them happen .
Cohosted by Alan Cumming in Scotland and Edie Falco in New York , the group toasted “ Godfather of Punk ” Iggy Pop , rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri , Emmy Award winner Lily Tomlin , actor and singer Kat Graham , and other stars with Humanitarian Awards .
Additional celebrities who made special appearances include Sir Paul McCartney , Mariah Carey , Dolly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Alec Baldwin , Anjelica Huston , James Cromwell , Casey Affleck , Chrissie Hynde , Belinda Carlisle , Bill Maher , Pamela Anderson , Jackie Chan , Tim Gunn , Jillian Michaels , Kate del Castillo , George Lopez , and Vivien Lyra Blair .
Jesse & Joy performed their hit song “ Love ” all the way from Mexico , and Joaquin Phoenix and his family presented the River Phoenix Activist Award to one of PETA ’ s intrepid investigators , who went undercover to expose violence in the wool industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carey presented a Humanitarian Award to her frequent collaborator Dupri for starring in numerous PETA campaigns promoting vegan eating .
Accepting it from his Atlanta studio , he said , “ I became vegan for my own health , but the longer I ’ ve been at it , the more it became about others : the animals , food justice for our community , and the health of our planet.
” In Nashville , Parton bestowed the prize on Tomlin exactly 40 years after they starred together in the classic film 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts for PETA have included a video condemning SeaWorld as her iconic Laugh-In character Ernestine , said , “ As a cause queen , I care about many issues , but when it comes to helping animals , PETA is one-stop shopping.
” Pop donated his song “ Free ” to PETA for a video shining a spotlight on monkeys suffering in medical laboratories and collected his award from his longtime friend Hynde .
He said , “ Once you reach a certain age , people start giving you lifetime achievement awards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this one .
It means I ’ ve helped PETA fight back against … [ animal ] abusers .
That ’ s something I ’ m really proud of.
” Graham , whose PETA video encourages everyone to fight speciesism , the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will , was also recognized .
Accepting the award alongside some feisty rescued goats at a farmed animal sanctuary , she said , “ We can all change the world by leading by example , and that is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … The animals like the ones around me right now are not sweaters .
Cows aren ’ t burgers .
Mice aren ’ t lab equipment .
They feel .
They understand .
And they ’ re not ours to dominate.
” Maher made a special “ New Rule ” for the occasion called “ Listen to PETA , ” and Huston ( and her cat companions ) previewed the documentary she executive produced about the PETA fieldworkers helping backyard dogs in Virginia , Breaking the Chain .
Cumming closed the show with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re No Awa ’ Tae Bide Awa ’ ” on the piano .
“ Forty years ago , car companies used pigs as crash-test dummies and people thought a vegan was someone from Las Vegas , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ Today , animals in laboratories are being replaced with supercomputers and organs-on-chips , fur is dead , elephants are out of the circus , and the ‘ Tiger King ’ is in jail.
” PETA ’ s motto reads , “ Animals are not ours to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use for entertainment , or abuse in any other way.
” For more information , please visit or follow the group on , , or .

For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Last night, PETA marked its 40th anniversary with a virtual, star-studded party to celebrate its landmark victories for animals and honor the many celebrities who have helped make them happen. Cohosted by Alan Cumming in Scotland and Edie Falco in New York, the group toasted “Godfather of Punk” Iggy Pop, rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri, Emmy Award winner Lily Tomlin, actor and singer Kat Graham, and other stars with Humanitarian Awards.
Additional celebrities who made special appearances include Sir Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Patrick Mahomes, Gillian Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Anjelica Huston, James Cromwell, Casey Affleck, Chrissie Hynde, Belinda Carlisle, Bill Maher, Pamela Anderson, Jackie Chan, Tim Gunn, Jillian Michaels, Kate del Castillo, George Lopez, and Vivien Lyra Blair. Jesse & Joy performed their hit song “Love” all the way from Mexico, and Joaquin Phoenix and his family presented the River Phoenix Activist Award to one of PETA’s intrepid investigators, who went undercover to expose violence in the wool industry. Video clips are available here.
Carey presented a Humanitarian Award to her frequent collaborator Dupri for starring in numerous PETA campaigns promoting vegan eating. Accepting it from his Atlanta studio, he said, “I became vegan for my own health, but the longer I’ve been at it, the more it became about others: the animals, food justice for our community, and the health of our planet.”
In Nashville, Parton bestowed the prize on Tomlin exactly 40 years after they starred together in the classic film 9 to 5. Tomlin, whose many efforts for PETA have included a video condemning SeaWorld as her iconic Laugh-In character Ernestine, said, “As a cause queen, I care about many issues, but when it comes to helping animals, PETA is one-stop shopping.”
Pop donated his song “Free” to PETA for a video shining a spotlight on monkeys suffering in medical laboratories and collected his award from his longtime friend Hynde. He said, “Once you reach a certain age, people start giving you lifetime achievement awards, which is nice and everything. I like this one. It means I’ve helped PETA fight back against … [animal] abusers. That’s something I’m really proud of.”
Graham, whose PETA video encourages everyone to fight speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will, was also recognized. Accepting the award alongside some feisty rescued goats at a farmed animal sanctuary, she said, “We can all change the world by leading by example, and that is what PETA has always done so beautifully. … The animals like the ones around me right now are not sweaters. Cows aren’t burgers. Mice aren’t lab equipment. They feel. They understand. And they’re not ours to dominate.”
Maher made a special “New Rule” for the occasion called “Listen to PETA,” and Huston (and her cat companions) previewed the documentary she executive produced about the PETA fieldworkers helping backyard dogs in Virginia, Breaking the Chain. Cumming closed the show with a performance of the traditional Scottish song “We’re No Awa’ Tae Bide Awa’” on the piano.
“Forty years ago, car companies used pigs as crash-test dummies and people thought a vegan was someone from Las Vegas,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “Today, animals in laboratories are being replaced with supercomputers and organs-on-chips, fur is dead, elephants are out of the circus, and the ‘Tiger King’ is in jail.”


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-14--PETA Demands End to German Military’s Pig Mutilations

Live Trauma Training Appears to Violate German and EU Law : Military Must Switch to Realistic Human Simulators , Says Group Berlin – This morning , PETA and PETA Germany sent a joint letter to German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer , calling for the German armed forces to stop mutilating and killing pigs in outdated training exercises immediately .
The groups have also sent a letter to the licensing authority calling for the revocation of the military ’ s permit .
The groups note that using live pigs to imitate treating human war injuries appears to violate the German Animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only permit animal tests if no other means are available .
In 2017 , the German Federal Ministry of Defence promised to stop using animals for training “ as soon as suitable simulation models are available , ” and in 2019 , the ministry assured PETA that it would pursue a “ thorough examination ” of non-animal models .
But even though studies show that human-relevant models—which are already used for training by more than 70 % of all NATO countries—are superior to animal-based exercises , the German military has yet to prohibit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gentle pigs as disposable tools and inflicting massive injuries to mimic human war wounds is an indefensible and inferior training method , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is calling on the German Federal Ministry of Defence to join the majority of NATO countries in ending this practice and switching to superior human-simulation technology.
” The anatomy of pigs differs from that of humans , which makes these exercises unrealistic .
State-of-the-art , high-tech simulations of human bodies that can “ breathe ” and “ bleed ” as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ethical , and economical .
In 2010 , PETA and PETA Germany persuaded German regulators to deny the U.S. Army Europe ’ s applications to conduct similar training with U.S. troops in Europe on the grounds that it would violate the German Animal Welfare Act .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

Live Trauma Training Appears to Violate German and EU Law: Military Must Switch to Realistic Human Simulators, Says Group
For Immediate Release:
December 14, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Berlin – This morning, PETA and PETA Germany sent a joint letter to German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, calling for the German armed forces to stop mutilating and killing pigs in outdated training exercises immediately. The groups have also sent a letter to the licensing authority calling for the revocation of the military’s permit.
The groups note that using live pigs to imitate treating human war injuries appears to violate the German Animal Welfare Act and Directive 2010/63/EU, which only permit animal tests if no other means are available. In 2017, the German Federal Ministry of Defence promised to stop using animals for training “as soon as suitable simulation models are available,” and in 2019, the ministry assured PETA that it would pursue a “thorough examination” of non-animal models. But even though studies show that human-relevant models—which are already used for training by more than 70% of all NATO countries—are superior to animal-based exercises, the German military has yet to prohibit the use of animals.
“Using gentle pigs as disposable tools and inflicting massive injuries to mimic human war wounds is an indefensible and inferior training method,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on the German Federal Ministry of Defence to join the majority of NATO countries in ending this practice and switching to superior human-simulation technology.”
The anatomy of pigs differs from that of humans, which makes these exercises unrealistic. State-of-the-art, high-tech simulations of human bodies that can “breathe” and “bleed” as well as virtual reality technology are more effective, ethical, and economical.
In 2010, PETA and PETA Germany persuaded German regulators to deny the U.S. Army Europe’s applications to conduct similar training with U.S. troops in Europe on the grounds that it would violate the German Animal Welfare Act.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-14--PETA Honors the Bright Spots of 2020: ‘Support + Feed’ and Tabitha Brown

Los Angeles – In the face of a global pandemic that originated in a Chinese “ wet market ” and has left millions of Americans sick , hundreds of thousands dead , and millions out of work , two vegan Los Angeles institutions are being recognized for helping people face the challenges of 2020 vegan-style : Charity Support + Feed and influencer Tabitha Brown are PETA ’ s 2020 Company of the Year and 2020 Person of the Year , respectively .
Brown , who creates mega-popular 60-second vegan cooking tutorials , posted her first TikTok in March , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her enthusiasm and memorable catchphrases ( “ that ’ s our business ” and “ like so , like that ” ) soon earned her millions of followers ( 4.5 million on TikTok alone ) , appearances on talk shows , and a New York Times profile that praised her videos for offering viewers “ a few seconds in which they can focus on themselves rather than the all-consuming anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic.
” And Brown is showing millions how easy it is to cook delicious vegan food—as she has said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try a vegan lifestyle , the more animal lives I save in the process !
” Support + Feed is a pandemic-era creation .
Founded by actor and screenwriter Maggie Baird—the mother of previous PETA awardee Billie Eilish—it funds and coordinates food deliveries from vegan restaurants to organizations serving people with food insecurity , feeding two birds with one scone by supporting the restaurant industry and vulnerable people alike .
“ Support + Feed and Tabitha Brown are both changing the world , one delicious vegan meal at a time , ” says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is honoring them both for being glimmers of vegan hope and joy in the weirdest year ever !
” Previous Person of the Year winners include Joaquin Phoenix , Pope Francis , Oprah Winfrey , and Anjelica Huston , and previous Company of the Year awardees include Save the Duck , WeWork , Netflix , and Beyond Meat .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

For Immediate Release:
December 14, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – In the face of a global pandemic that originated in a Chinese “wet market” and has left millions of Americans sick, hundreds of thousands dead, and millions out of work, two vegan Los Angeles institutions are being recognized for helping people face the challenges of 2020 vegan-style: Charity Support + Feed and influencer Tabitha Brown are PETA’s 2020 Company of the Year and 2020 Person of the Year, respectively.
Brown, who creates mega-popular 60-second vegan cooking tutorials, posted her first TikTok in March, just as COVID-19 was picking up steam. Her enthusiasm and memorable catchphrases (“that’s our business” and “like so, like that”) soon earned her millions of followers (4.5 million on TikTok alone), appearances on talk shows, and a New York Times profile that praised her videos for offering viewers “a few seconds in which they can focus on themselves rather than the all-consuming anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic.” And Brown is showing millions how easy it is to cook delicious vegan food—as she has said, “The more people I get to try a vegan lifestyle, the more animal lives I save in the process!”
Support + Feed is a pandemic-era creation. Founded by actor and screenwriter Maggie Baird—the mother of previous PETA awardee Billie Eilish—it funds and coordinates food deliveries from vegan restaurants to organizations serving people with food insecurity, feeding two birds with one scone by supporting the restaurant industry and vulnerable people alike.
“Support + Feed and Tabitha Brown are both changing the world, one delicious vegan meal at a time,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is honoring them both for being glimmers of vegan hope and joy in the weirdest year ever!”
Previous Person of the Year winners include Joaquin Phoenix, Pope Francis, Oprah Winfrey, and Anjelica Huston, and previous Company of the Year awardees include Save the Duck, WeWork, Netflix, and Beyond Meat.
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--2020-12-14--PETA Puts Its Philosophy on Display in Chicago

Chicago – PETA has chosen the city known as the “ hog butcher for the world ” as the launching pad for a nationwide anti-speciesism ad campaign .
Speciesism is the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will , and the billboards are up near meat-heavy restaurants and grocery stores .
“ These ads challenge Chicagoans to move away from meat , ditch dairy , and reinvent the city as an animal rights hub , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ This holiday season and beyond , PETA is encouraging everyone to opt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little peace on Earth to all.
” The number of vegan Americans has increased by 600 % in three years , according to research firm GlobalData .
That ’ s not surprising , considering that each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals a year ; drastically shrinks their carbon footprint ; reduces their risk of developing heart disease , cancer , and diabetes ; and helps prevent future pandemics , as SARS , swine flu , bird flu , and COVID-19 all stemmed from confining or killing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information about the ads : • An ad featuring a dog , a chicken , and a pig urging people to go vegan in order to help end speciesism is located at 417 N. Milwaukee Ave. ( near The Swill Inn , Chit Chat , and Perilla Korean American Fare ) .
• An ad showing a cute and cozy block of tofu pointing out that the versatile vegan food has never caused a pandemic is located at 800 W. Huron St. ( near Wendy ’ s , EggHolic , and Jerk Jamaican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chicken ’ s face and the words “ I Want You to Change—Go Vegan ” is located on the corner of N. Kingsbury and W. Blackhawk streets ( facing north , on the wall of The iO Theater ) .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
December 14, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Chicago – PETA has chosen the city known as the “hog butcher for the world” as the launching pad for a nationwide anti-speciesism ad campaign. Speciesism is the human-supremacist worldview that animals are ours to exploit and kill at will, and the billboards are up near meat-heavy restaurants and grocery stores.
“These ads challenge Chicagoans to move away from meat, ditch dairy, and reinvent the city as an animal rights hub,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “This holiday season and beyond, PETA is encouraging everyone to opt for delicious vegan food, which gives a little peace on Earth to all.”
The number of vegan Americans has increased by 600% in three years, according to research firm GlobalData. That’s not surprising, considering that each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals a year; drastically shrinks their carbon footprint; reduces their risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and diabetes; and helps prevent future pandemics, as SARS, swine flu, bird flu, and COVID-19 all stemmed from confining or killing animals for food.
Here is some information about the ads:
An ad featuring a dog, a chicken, and a pig urging people to go vegan in order to help end speciesism is located at 417 N. Milwaukee Ave . (near The Swill Inn, Chit Chat, and Perilla Korean American Fare).
(near The Swill Inn, Chit Chat, and Perilla Korean American Fare). An ad showing a cute and cozy block of tofu pointing out that the versatile vegan food has never caused a pandemic is located at 800 W. Huron St. (near Wendy’s, EggHolic, and Jerk Jamaican BBQ).
An ad featuring a chicken’s face and the words “I Want You to Change—Go Vegan” is located on the corner of N. Kingsbury and W. Blackhawk streets (facing north, on the wall of The iO Theater).
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-12-16--Cat Rescued by PETA Takes His Walkies Very Seriously

Anyone can tell at a glance that this seriously cute fluffball isn ’ t a dog , but don ’ t tell him that .
Judging by his behavior , Marvin thinks he ’ s more Siberian husky than Himalayan feline .
Just like a dog , he ’ s always ready to roll over onto his back for a relaxing tummy rub .
Many dogs like to climb onto people ’ s laps ( the better to cuddle and lick their faces ) .
What a coincidence—so does Marvin !
Playful dogs love romping with other dogs .
Playful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walkies ?
Yep , he ’ s is a fan of those , as well .
Just like a dog , he loves his trusty harness and leash .
Eight-year-old Marvin came to PETA after his young family became overwhelmed with time commitments and expenses and could no longer give him the care that he needs and deserves .
Now he ’ s searching for a special human to give him a new “ leash ” on life .
Would you rather be marvelous than Marvin-less ?
Sit , stay , and e-mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn how you can give this very good boy a new home .
Learn More About Marvin And Other Adoptable Animals

Anyone can tell at a glance that this seriously cute fluffball isn’t a dog, but don’t tell him that. Judging by his behavior, Marvin thinks he’s more Siberian husky than Himalayan feline.
Just like a dog, he’s always ready to roll over onto his back for a relaxing tummy rub.
Many dogs like to climb onto people’s laps (the better to cuddle and lick their faces). What a coincidence—so does Marvin!
Playful dogs love romping with other dogs. Playful Marvin does, too! Amazeballs.
Walkies? Yep, he’s is a fan of those, as well. Just like a dog, he loves his trusty harness and leash.
Eight-year-old Marvin came to PETA after his young family became overwhelmed with time commitments and expenses and could no longer give him the care that he needs and deserves. Now he’s searching for a special human to give him a new “leash” on life.
Would you rather be marvelous than Marvin-less? Sit, stay, and e-mail us at [email protected] to learn how you can give this very good boy a new home.