petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-06--Ahold Delhaize Cuts Suppliers Using Monkeys’ Lifelong Hard Labor Following PETA Video Exposé

Salisbury , N.C. – International grocery giant Ahold Delhaize—which operates a U.S. headquarters in Salisbury and has 2,000 stores and distribution centers nationwide , including Giant Food , Food Lion , Stop & Shop , and Hannaford—has committed to not stocking or selling any coconut products sourced from suppliers that use monkey labor .
The move follows PETA Asia ’ s first-ever undercover investigation of Thailand ’ s coconut industry , which revealed that monkeys are chained , confined to cramped cages , and forced to climb trees and pick coconuts for coconut milk and other products sold by major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s eyewitnesses visited four “ monkey schools , ” eight farms , and one coconut-picking competition , in which chained monkeys—reportedly illegally captured as babies—were forced to climb palm trees and pick coconuts for export around the world .
When not being forced to pick coconuts , the animals were kept tethered , chained to old tires , or confined to cages barely larger than their bodies .
At the facilities , monkeys displayed stereotypic repetitive behavior indicative of extreme stress .
One monkey in a cage on a truck bed shook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ futile attempt to escape , and a screaming monkey on a rope frantically tried to run away from a handler .
An investigator learned that if monkeys try to defend themselves , their canine teeth may be pulled out .
“ These curious , highly intelligent animals are denied mental stimulation , companionship , freedom , and everything else that would make their lives worth living , all so that they can be used to pick coconuts , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA believes virtually all coconuts from Thailand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling on kind people to buy coconut products that are sourced elsewhere.
” Ahold Delhaize has made the same commitment for its 889 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands .
Additionally , Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed not to stock Aroy-D or Chaokoh products or sell any own-brand coconut food or drink products of Thai origin in its 9,277 Walgreens and 250 Duane Reade stores in the U.S. and its 2,758 Boots stores in the U.K. and Thailand .
Bed Bath & Beyond ‘ s Cost Plus World Market—which has 276 stores nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped buying coconut products from Chaokoh .
Photos from the investigation are available here , and broadcast-quality footage is available upon request .
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 .

Locally Based Grocery Company Takes Action After PETA Asia Investigation Reveals Suffering Monkeys Forced to Pick Coconuts
For Immediate Release:
July 6, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Salisbury, N.C. – International grocery giant Ahold Delhaize—which operates a U.S. headquarters in Salisbury and has 2,000 stores and distribution centers nationwide, including Giant Food, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford—has committed to not stocking or selling any coconut products sourced from suppliers that use monkey labor. The move follows PETA Asia’s first-ever undercover investigation of Thailand’s coconut industry, which revealed that monkeys are chained, confined to cramped cages, and forced to climb trees and pick coconuts for coconut milk and other products sold by major brands like Chaokoh and Aroy-D.
PETA Asia’s eyewitnesses visited four “monkey schools,” eight farms, and one coconut-picking competition, in which chained monkeys—reportedly illegally captured as babies—were forced to climb palm trees and pick coconuts for export around the world. When not being forced to pick coconuts, the animals were kept tethered, chained to old tires, or confined to cages barely larger than their bodies. At the facilities, monkeys displayed stereotypic repetitive behavior indicative of extreme stress. One monkey in a cage on a truck bed shook the cage repeatedly in a desperate, futile attempt to escape, and a screaming monkey on a rope frantically tried to run away from a handler. An investigator learned that if monkeys try to defend themselves, their canine teeth may be pulled out.
“These curious, highly intelligent animals are denied mental stimulation, companionship, freedom, and everything else that would make their lives worth living, all so that they can be used to pick coconuts,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA believes virtually all coconuts from Thailand are picked by abused monkeys and is calling on kind people to buy coconut products that are sourced elsewhere.”
Ahold Delhaize has made the same commitment for its 889 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. Additionally, Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed not to stock Aroy-D or Chaokoh products or sell any own-brand coconut food or drink products of Thai origin in its 9,027 Walgreens and 250 Duane Reade stores in the U.S. and its 2,758 Boots stores in the U.K. and Thailand. Bed Bath & Beyond‘s Cost Plus World Market—which has 276 stores nationwide as well as an online store—has also stopped buying coconut products from Chaokoh.
Photos from the investigation are available here, and broadcast-quality footage is available upon request. 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.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-06--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals

Los Angeles County , Calif. – Because the Soledad fire is threatening areas of Los Angeles County and evacuations are @ @ @ @ @ kept indoors and will die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and @ @ @ @ @ indoors and avoid all outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility @ @ @ @ @ , smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees @ @ @ @ @ unable to help , should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses @ @ @ @ @ t outrun wildfires .
They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in @ @ @ @ @ flee .
PETA has released a featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also offers a @ @ @ @ @ during fires .
For more information , visit .

For Immediate Release:
July 5, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles County, Calif. – Because the Soledad fire is threatening areas of Los Angeles County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-06--Breaking: Monkeys Chained, Abused for Coconut Milk

PETA Asia investigators visited eight farms where monkeys are forced to pick coconuts—including those for Thailand ’ s major coconut milk producers , Aroy-D and Chaokoh—as well as several monkey-training facilities and a coconut-picking competition .
At each one , they documented that these sensitive animals were abused and exploited .
After being alerted to the situation by PETA , Cost Plus World Market made the decision to stop selling the Chaokoh brand of coconut milk , and Ahold Delhaize and its family of brands ( including Giant Food , Food Lion , Stop & Shop , and Hannaford in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Netherlands ) , some of which had been selling Aroy-D and Chaokoh brand coconut milk , have pledged to stop knowingly stocking and selling any products obtained from suppliers that use monkey labor .
After hearing from PETA , Walgreens Boots Alliance has committed to not stock Aroy-D or Chaokoh , and not knowingly sell any own-brand coconut food and drink products of Thai origin in their 9,277 Walgreens and 250 Duane Reade stores in the U.S. and 2,758 Boots stores in the U.K. and Thailand , and Morrisons has suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and Ocado , Waitrose , and Co-op have committed to never knowingly stocking any products from suppliers that use monkey labour .
Following PETA Asia ’ s investigation , more than 15,000 stores will no longer purchase these brands ’ products , with the majority also no longer buying any coconut products sourced from Thailand monkey labor .
Many monkeys are illegally abducted from their families and homes when they ’ re just babies .
They ’ re fitted with rigid metal collars and kept chained or tethered for extended periods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ socialize with others , or do anything else that is important to them , these intelligent animals slowly lose their minds .
Driven to desperation , they pace and circle endlessly on the barren , trash-strewn patches of dirt where they ’ re chained .

In 2019, PETA Asia investigators visited eight farms where monkeys are forced to pick coconuts—including those for one of Thailand’s major coconut milk producers, Chaokoh—as well as several monkey-training facilities and a coconut-picking competition. At each one, they documented that these sensitive animals were abused and exploited. Since being alerted to this situation nearly a year ago, Chaokoh and the Thai government have failed to take meaningful action to end the use of forced monkey labor. They are relying on a misleading and inadequate audit system instead of going directly to inspect the farms themselves. This allows them to remain willfully ignorant of the extent of forced monkey labor in their coconut supply chain.
In 2020, a new PETA Asia investigation found that monkeys are still being used at many farms and that monkey schools are still in operation and coconut-picking competitions using monkeys are still taking place. Even though many retailers around the world have stopped purchasing Thai coconut products, the Thai coconut industry, including Chaokoh and the Thai Food Processors Association, and Thailand’s ambassador to the U.S. are all actively attempting to mislead global retailers and consumers about the continued use of monkey labor.
Reportedly, many monkeys are illegally abducted from their families when they’re just babies. They’re fitted with rigid metal collars and kept chained or tethered for extended periods.
Denied the freedom to move around, socialize with others, or do anything else that is important to them, these intelligent animals slowly lose their minds. Driven to desperation, they pace and circle endlessly on the barren, trash-strewn patches of dirt where they’re chained.
Following PETA Asia’s investigations, nearly 40,000 stores, including Albertsons, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart, and Wegmans, stopped purchasing this brand’s products, and the majority will no longer buy any coconut products derived from Thai monkey labor.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--11 Reasons Why Sheep Hate the Wool Industry (and Why You Should, Too)

In her book Animalkind , PETA President Ingrid Newkirk shares discoveries about animals that will help anyone be more compassionate .
These sheep facts facts are just a few examples showing the intelligence and relationships of animals .
Grab a copy of Animalkind to continue learning more about the surprising ways we can relate to our fellow animals .
1 .
Sheep Just Want to Have Fun Lambs use a special signal when they want to play—they kick their back legs into the air !
Playful lambs chase and head-butt each other .
They also love to cuddle with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re Picky Eaters Who Only Eat Their Vegetables Only the best vegetation is good enough for sheep .
These picky eaters use a groove in their upper lip called a philtrum to help them pick out their favorite plants .
Isolation can cause depression in many animals , including sheep .
Studies have shown that sheep ’ s heart rates increase when they can ’ t find their family or are approached by strangers .
That ’ s why sheep like to stick with their flock .
They also leap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see their friends and family .
They can remember about 50 faces for more than two years !
Sheep aren ’ t afraid to stand up for their friends or young in dangerous situations .
They also have excellent eyesight , with a 270- to 320-degree field of vision .
This advantage allows them to see predators sneaking up on them .
5 .
For Sheep , Love Wants What Love Wants Did you know that 8 % of domestic rams prefer other male partners ?
They ’ re one of a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Female sheep ( aka “ ewes ” ) usually stay in their maternal groups for life .
Male sheep sometimes join flocks with other males .
6 .
How Does That Make Ewe Feel ?
Not only can sheep express emotions such as happiness , boredom , and sadness , they also feel complex combinations of emotions .
It ’ s been proved that they respond to their environment with a variety of emotional responses because of the way their brains are organized .
They can also detect anxiety in another sheep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Being a Natural ‘ Pharmacist ’ Runs in the Family When sheep in their natural habitat of hilly plains are sick , they seek out plants to make themselves feel better .
They can tell if they ’ re deficient in a nutrient by “ smelling ” with their eyes and feet , and they ’ re able to find plants that can treat specific ailments or prevent disease .
Sheep even teach their young this ability , so you could say that being a “ pharmacist ” runs in the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their young in nursery flocks with five to 100 total members .
Lambs recognize their mothers after only one day , and they can identify each other by their individual bleats .
Meanwhile , as noted above , male sheep live in bachelor flocks .
They spend their time challenging each other for higher social ranks—it ’ s the ultimate fight club .
9 .
Sheep Can Be Optimistic Even When Things Look Bleak The grass is always greener on the other side !
Sheep have swum across lakes and rivers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have powerful memories , they ’ ve been shown to be optimistic even after stressful or scary situations .
Because of today ’ s breeding and farming , sheep grow much more wool than they would naturally—which would be just enough to protect them from the weather .
When farmers shear sheep prematurely , they frequently cause them to freeze to death .
Their unnaturally thick coats in the summer can also cause many to die of heat exhaustion .
11 .
Sheep Die for Wool—and Some Die on Their Way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected wounds , flystrike , and other conditions .
And the remaining sheep are always slaughtered .
Why ?
Because once they ’ re no longer producing enough wool to be profitable , they ’ re killed .
Every year , millions of sheep are exported from Australia to the Middle East and North Africa .
They ’ re forced to endure weeks in cramped , unsanitary quarters aboard ships .
According to the Australian government , it ’ s acceptable for around 2 % of sheep to die in transit .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journeys , and in 2018 , around 2,400 died on filthy ships , many of heatstroke .
These Facts About Sheep Should Make You Hate the Wool Industry , Too Although Australia is the largest exporter of wool in the world , PETA and our international affiliates have published 13 exposés of 116 wool operations on four continents .
During these undercover investigations , eyewitnesses have caught workers punching sheep in the face and throwing them to the ground .
Violence runs rampant on farms , including when workers stomp on sheep ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stitch up gaping wounds without providing them with any pain relief .
Clothes made of wool sold at stores such as Forever 21 come from places like the one shown above , which separate families , force sheep into barren holding pens , and traumatize them for their entire lives before violently killing them—all for a quick buck .
Ways to Help Sheep in the Wool Industry • Take action by urging companies such as Forever 21 to ban wool .
• Make sure you always check the tags on sweaters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like rugs and couches , and don ’ t purchase them if they contain any wool .
• Keep wool out of your wardrobe .
Instead , choose items made of warm , soft , and stylish vegan materials available everywhere .
• Get some copies of Animalkind for your friends so that they can learn more about sheep and other animals , too .
Note : PETA participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program , an affiliate advertising program designed to provide websites with a means to earn advertising fees by @ @ @ @ @ @

In her book Animalkind, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk shares discoveries about animals that will help anyone be more compassionate. These sheep facts are just a few examples showing the intelligence and relationships of animals. Grab a copy of Animalkind to continue learning more about the surprising ways we can relate to our fellow animals.
1. Sheep Just Want to Have Fun
Lambs use a special signal when they want to play—they kick their back legs into the air! Playful lambs chase and head-butt each other. They also love to cuddle with other sheep and their favorite toys.
2. They’re Picky Eaters Who Only Eat Their Vegetables
Only the best vegetation is good enough for sheep. These picky eaters use a groove in their upper lip called a philtrum to help them pick out their favorite plants.
3. Sheep of a Feather Flock Together
Isolation can cause depression in many animals, including sheep. Studies have shown that sheep’s heart rates increase when they can’t find their family or are approached by strangers. That’s why sheep like to stick with their flock. They also leap into the air with excitement when they see their friends and family. They can remember about 50 faces for more than two years!
4. Are Sheep Secretly Ninja Warriors?
Sheep aren’t afraid to stand up for their friends or young in dangerous situations. They also have excellent eyesight, with a 270- to 320-degree field of vision. This advantage allows them to see predators sneaking up on them.
5. For Sheep, Love Wants What Love Wants
Did you know that 8% of domestic rams prefer other male partners? They’re one of a few known species that have lifelong same-sex preferences. Female sheep (aka “ewes”) usually stay in their maternal groups for life. Male sheep sometimes join flocks with other males.
6. How Does That Make Ewe Feel?
Not only can sheep express emotions such as happiness, boredom, and sadness, they also feel complex combinations of emotions. It’s been proved that they respond to their environment with a variety of emotional responses because of the way their brains are organized. They can also detect anxiety in another sheep by looking at their face.
7. Being a Natural ‘Pharmacist’ Runs in the Family
When sheep in their natural habitat of hilly plains are sick, they seek out plants to make themselves feel better. They can tell if they’re deficient in a nutrient by “smelling” with their eyes and feet, and they’re able to find plants that can treat specific ailments or prevent disease. Sheep even teach their young this ability, so you could say that being a “pharmacist” runs in the family.
8. Mama Sheep Are Great at Running Nurseries
In nature, female sheep live with their young in nursery flocks with five to 100 total members. Lambs recognize their mothers after only one day, and they can identify each other by their individual bleats. Meanwhile, as noted above, male sheep live in bachelor flocks. They spend their time challenging each other for higher social ranks—it’s the ultimate fight club.
9. Sheep Can Be Optimistic Even When Things Look Bleak
The grass is always greener on the other side! Sheep have swum across lakes and rivers to seek out greener pastures. And although they have powerful memories, they’ve been shown to be optimistic even after stressful or scary situations.
10. Their Wool Doesn’t Naturally Need Shearing
Because of today’s breeding and farming, sheep grow much more wool than they would naturally—which would be just enough to protect them from the weather. When farmers shear sheep prematurely, they frequently cause them to freeze to death. Their unnaturally thick coats in the summer can also cause many to die of heat exhaustion.
11. Sheep Die for Wool—and Some Die on Their Way to Slaughter
Sheep on farms can die from infected wounds, flystrike, and other conditions. And the remaining sheep are always slaughtered. Why? Because once they’re no longer producing enough wool to be profitable, they’re killed. Every year, millions of sheep are exported from Australia to the Middle East and North Africa. They’re forced to endure weeks in cramped, unsanitary quarters aboard ships. According to the Australian government, it’s acceptable for around 2% of sheep to die in transit. In 2012, 19,407 sheep died during live-export journeys, and in 2018, around 2,400 died on filthy ships, many of heatstroke.
12. Sheep Bond Over Stressful Experiences
A recent study revealed that sheep, like humans, bond over stressful experiences. For sheep, these include being sheared, driven in a trailer, or rounded up by a dog. They prefer to be with other sheep who have endured the same intense situations, using facial and scent recognition to find and stand close to each other. This shared companionship may even reduce and relieve sheep’s stress, and it’s one more reason for speciesist humans to stop exploiting them.
These Facts About Sheep Should Make You Hate the Wool Industry, Too
Although Australia is the largest exporter of wool in the world, PETA and our international affiliates have published 13 exposés of 116 wool operations on four continents. During these undercover investigations, eyewitnesses have caught workers punching sheep in the face and throwing them to the ground. Violence runs rampant on farms, including when workers stomp on sheep’s heads, twist their necks, and stitch up gaping wounds without providing them with any pain relief.
Clothes made of wool sold at stores such as Forever 21 come from places like the one shown above, which separate families, force sheep into barren holding pens, and traumatize them for their entire lives before violently killing them—all for a quick buck.
Ways to Help Sheep in the Wool Industry
Take action by urging companies such as Forever 21 to ban wool.
Make sure you always check the tags on sweaters, socks, hats, and other items like rugs and couches, and don’t purchase them if they contain any wool.
Keep wool out of your wardrobe. Instead, choose items made of warm, soft, and stylish vegan materials available everywhere.
Get some copies of Animalkind for your friends so that they can learn more about sheep and other animals, too.
As an Amazon Associate, PETA earns from qualifying purchases. If you buy something after clicking the Amazon links on this page, a percentage of the qualifying purchase will be donated to PETA and help us protect more animals from exploitation.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals

Douglas County , Nev.— – Because the Numbers fire is threatening Douglas County and evacuations are underway , animals must @ @ @ @ @ die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep @ @ @ @ @ outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 @ @ @ @ @ the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and @ @ @ @ @ should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses and other animals can @ @ @ @ @ They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way , unable @ @ @ @ @ never be left behind .
Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for @ @ @ @ @ PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to @ @ @ @ @ companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also @ @ @ @ @ animal companions safe during fires .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 7, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Douglas County, Nev.— – Because the Numbers fire is threatening Douglas County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--Local Restaurant Wins Award for Revolutionizing Its Menu

Mozzarella Fellas Recognized for Responding to COVID-19 by Switching From Meat , Eggs , and Dairy to All Vegan Foods Winston-Salem , N.C. – A Vegan Business Award is on its way from PETA to local Italian restaurant Mozzarella Fellas for unveiling a new eco- and animal-friendly all-vegan menu amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ In light of everything going down with coronavirus and not knowing if I was going to have a business , I figured I ’ d go out on my own terms if I do not make it , ” says owner Brian Ricciardi , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I ’ m passionate about , so I ’ m taking a leap of faith.
” The new menu features vegan takes on Italian-American classics , including “ mozzarella ” sticks , “ chicken ” Parmesan , and penne carbonara ( with cashew cream sauce , hot Italian vegan sausage , and fresh veggies ) , plus decadent vegan nachos , mac and “ cheese , ” Buffalo cauliflower , and much more .
“ In the face of a deadly pandemic that is linked to confining and killing animals for food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the curb , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is recognizing this trailblazing business and its delicious cuisine for showing that the future of dining is vegan.
” The novel coronavirus originated in a “ wet market ” —one where live and dead animals are sold for human consumption .
Health authorities confirm that influenza viruses and coronaviruses are zoonotic ( transmissible from other animals to humans ) —and filthy farms and markets crammed full of stressed animals are breeding grounds for such deadly maladies .
Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of nearly 200 animals each year ; reduces their own risk of suffering from heart disease , cancer , strokes , and numerous other health conditions ; and significantly reduces their carbon footprint , as the meat and dairy industries are leading producers of the greenhouse gases driving the worst effects of the climate crisis .
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 .

Mozzarella Fellas Recognized for Responding to COVID-19 by Switching From Meat, Eggs, and Dairy to All Vegan Foods
For Immediate Release:
July 7, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Winston-Salem, N.C. – A Vegan Business Award is on its way from PETA to local Italian restaurant Mozzarella Fellas for unveiling a new eco- and animal-friendly all-vegan menu amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In light of everything going down with coronavirus and not knowing if I was going to have a business, I figured I’d go out on my own terms if I do not make it,” says owner Brian Ricciardi, a longtime vegan. “It’s what I’m passionate about, so I’m taking a leap of faith.”
The new menu features vegan takes on Italian-American classics, including “mozzarella” sticks, “chicken” Parmesan, and penne carbonara (with cashew cream sauce, hot Italian vegan sausage, and fresh veggies), plus decadent vegan nachos, mac and “cheese,” Buffalo cauliflower, and much more.
“In the face of a deadly pandemic that is linked to confining and killing animals for food, Mozzarella Fellas decided to kick meat to the curb,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is recognizing this trailblazing business and its delicious cuisine for showing that the future of dining is vegan.”
The novel coronavirus originated in a “wet market”—one where live and dead animals are sold for human consumption. Health authorities confirm that influenza viruses and coronaviruses are zoonotic (transmissible from other animals to humans)—and filthy farms and markets crammed full of stressed animals are breeding grounds for such deadly maladies.
Every person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals each year; reduces their own risk of suffering from heart disease, cancer, strokes, and numerous other health conditions; and significantly reduces their carbon footprint, as the meat and dairy industries are leading producers of the greenhouse gases driving the worst effects of the climate crisis.
Mozzarella Fellas will receive a framed certificate.
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.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--Police Nab PETA Award for Saving Dog From Hot Car

Dog 's Guardian Charged With Cruelty to Animals After Rescue South Euclid , Ohio – A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the South Euclid Police Department after Auxiliary Officer Matt Arko rescued a small dog from a parked car on June 30 , when the temperature outside was 86 degrees .
When Arko spotted the dog , who was trying to jump out of the car ’ s window , he ran the vehicle ’ s license plate and attempted to find the owner in nearby businesses , but he didn ’ t receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bodycam footage shows , he removed the dog from the hot car by pulling him out through the window .
“ The dog was severely dehydrated and chugged the water the officers gave him , ” Public Information Officer Joe Di Lillo tells PETA .
Officers took the dog back to the station and found his guardian , whom they charged with cruelty to animals .
“ We do not tolerate animal abuse of any kind in this area , ” says Di Lillo .
“ A parked car can become a death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of minutes , even if the windows are rolled down , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ PETA hopes this story will inspire people everywhere to act immediately to save dogs just like this one from horrific , preventable deaths.
” On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to between 100 and 120 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Six dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ causes—and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
The group offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations .
The police department will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit @ @

Dog's Guardian Charged With Cruelty to Animals After Rescue
For Immediate Release:
July 7, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
South Euclid, Ohio – A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the South Euclid Police Department after Auxiliary Officer Matt Arko rescued a small dog from a parked car on June 30, when the temperature outside was 86 degrees.
When Arko spotted the dog, who was trying to jump out of the car’s window, he ran the vehicle’s license plate and attempted to find the owner in nearby businesses, but he didn’t receive a response. So, as his bodycam footage shows, he removed the dog from the hot car by pulling him out through the window. “The dog was severely dehydrated and chugged the water the officers gave him,” Public Information Officer Joe Di Lillo tells PETA. Officers took the dog back to the station and found his guardian, whom they charged with cruelty to animals. “We do not tolerate animal abuse of any kind in this area,” says Di Lillo.
“A parked car can become a death trap for a dog in a matter of minutes, even if the windows are rolled down,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “PETA hopes this story will inspire people everywhere to act immediately to save dogs just like this one from horrific, preventable deaths.”
On a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 99 degrees in 20 minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in just 10 minutes. Six dogs have already died this year from heat-related causes—and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths. The group offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
The police department will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--Why Is PETA U.K. Filling the Streets of Pamplona With Color?

To mark the cancellation of this year ’ s Running of the Bulls , members of PETA and Spanish animal protection group AnimaNaturalis – some with bulls painted on their chests , others dressed in all-white running outfits – gathered in Pamplona today .
The activists simultaneously broke “ banderillas ” containing multi-coloured powdered paint above their heads to signal what they hope is a new era in Spain – one without bullfighting or bull runs .
Banners read , “ No More Deaths .
End Bullfighting.
” What Is the Running of the Bulls – and Why Is It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what would ’ ve been the first day of the infamous bull runs , during which terrified bulls are chased through the city streets to the bullring .
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak , the event planned for 2020 isn ’ t going ahead , which means the bulls who would have been stabbed to death in the bullring won ’ t be put through the usual ritualistic slaughter .
If things had gone according to plan , after today ’ s run , the bulls would have been held in the arena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d have been tormented and killed in a bullfight .
This process would ’ ve been repeated for nine days , and around 54 bulls would ’ ve died in agony for some people ’ s sick sense of entertainment .
Year after year , Brits flock to the Running of the Bulls along with other tourists , all seemingly oblivious to the fact that every single one of the terrified animals they chase through the cobbled streets will be dead a few hours later , after being tormented in a bullfight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ activists represent the vast majority of people around the world – including those in Spain – whose tolerance of the vicious spectacle that is bullfighting ran out long ago .
More than 80 % of Spanish people oppose the blood sport , and approximately 56 % fewer official bullfights took place in 2018 than in 2007 , but these sick displays are able to continue in large part because of tourist money .
Thrill-seekers fail to realise that running with the bulls means participating in a festival in which animals are tormented and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-needed change – it ’ s time that Pamplona stopped allowing terrified bulls to be stabbed to death for this barbaric event .
What You Can Do to Help Bulls Many tourists who attend a bullfight are horrified by what they see and would never have bought a ticket if they ’ d known how violent it would be .
By that point , though , it ’ s too late : the bullfighting industry has already pocketed the money , and the bull has endured a torturous , ritualistic death that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only way to shut down this abusive industry is by refusing to support it in any way if it continues in the future .
Please call for a permanent end to the Running of the Bulls , and never attend a bullfight .

To mark the cancellation of this year’s Running of the Bulls, members of PETA and Spanish animal protection group AnimaNaturalis – some with bulls painted on their chests, others dressed in all-white running outfits – gathered in Pamplona today.
The activists simultaneously broke “banderillas” containing multi-coloured powdered paint above their heads to signal what they hope is a new era in Spain – one without bullfighting or bull runs. Banners read, “No More Deaths. End Bullfighting.”
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What Is the Running of the Bulls – and Why Is It Cruel?
The protest took place on what would’ve been the first day of the infamous bull runs, during which terrified bulls are chased through the city streets to the bullring. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the event planned for 2020 isn’t going ahead, which means the bulls who would have been stabbed to death in the bullring won’t be put through the usual ritualistic slaughter.
If things had gone according to plan, after today’s run, the bulls would have been held in the arena until the evening, when they’d have been tormented and killed in a bullfight. This process would’ve been repeated for nine days, and around 54 bulls would’ve died in agony for some people’s sick sense of entertainment.
Year after year, Brits flock to the Running of the Bulls along with other tourists, all seemingly oblivious to the fact that every single one of the terrified animals they chase through the cobbled streets will be dead a few hours later, after being tormented in a bullfight.
What Spanish People Think About Bullfighting
The activists represent the vast majority of people around the world – including those in Spain – whose tolerance of the vicious spectacle that is bullfighting ran out long ago.
More than 80% of Spanish people oppose the blood sport, and approximately 56% fewer official bullfights took place in 2018 than in 2007, but these sick displays are able to continue in large part because of tourist money. Thrill-seekers fail to realise that running with the bulls means participating in a festival in which animals are tormented and killed.
This year should usher in much-needed change – it’s time that Pamplona stopped allowing terrified bulls to be stabbed to death for this barbaric event.
What You Can Do to Help Bulls
Many tourists who attend a bullfight are horrified by what they see and would never have bought a ticket if they’d known how violent it would be. By that point, though, it’s too late: the bullfighting industry has already pocketed the money, and the bull has endured a torturous, ritualistic death that no amount of remorse can undo.
The only way to shut down this abusive industry is by refusing to support it in any way if it continues in the future. Please call for a permanent end to the Running of the Bulls, and never attend a bullfight.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-07--Vegan Cream Cheese Brands for the Ultimate Breakfast

Remember back in the day—like five years ago—when vegans had to substitute hummus , smashed avocado , or peanut butter for cream cheese ?
Yikes .
Luckily , that would never happen these days , because many companies offer delectable vegan cream cheese options that make bagels worth eating again !
PETA and logic suggest avoiding dairy-based cream cheese , because cows are forced to produce up to 25 gallons of milk ( that ’ s 400 glasses ) every day .
To do so , each one drinks the equivalent of a bathtub full of water and consumes around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unsustainable—and exploiting and slaughtering gentle beings is unethical .
Cows love getting back massages and have best friends who lower their stress levels .
💕 Between consuming dairy and being vegan , the choice is obvious .
The real challenge is deciding which vegan cream cheese option you like best !
Most of these brands are available at major grocery store chains and can also be ordered online , and a few are regional .
After trying any of them , you ’ ll vow to cut out all dairy-based cream cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen milk of exploited mothers—and you ’ ll never look back .
DIY is often cost-effective and even allows you to unleash your creative side .
Make some bespoke cream cheese by adding cilantro , garlic , chipotle , chives , strawberries , mangoes , or any combination you like .
It ’ s hard to beat a one-of-a-kind cream cheese tailored to your taste !
Bagels are cool , but spreading cream cheese cheer doesn ’ t have to stop there .
Check out these cream-cheesy ideas and recipes to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love : Want more breakfast ideas to go with your vegan bagel and shmear ?
Peep these mind-blowing egg-free recipes :

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Tangy, creamy, and super-versatile, vegan cream cheese is a staple you should have on hand to create countless delectable dishes. Luckily, there are so many brands to choose from these days that you’re sure to find a favorite.
PETA and logic suggest avoiding dairy-based cream cheese anyway, because cows are forced to produce up to 25 gallons of milk (that’s 400 glasses) every day. To do so, each one drinks the equivalent of a bathtub full of water and consumes around 100 pounds of food daily. This is unsustainable—and exploiting and slaughtering gentle beings is unethical.
Cows love getting back massages and have best friends who lower their stress levels. Between consuming dairy and being vegan, the choice is obvious. The real challenge is deciding which vegan cream cheese option you like best!
Store-Bought Vegan Cream Cheese Options
Most of these brands are available at major grocery store chains and can also be ordered online, and a few are regional. After trying any of them, you’ll vow to cut out all dairy-based cream cheese brands like Philadelphia—which is made with the stolen milk of exploited mothers—and you’ll never look back.
Oatly Cream Cheese (Plain and Chive & Onion)
Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Cream Cheese
Kite Hill (Everything, Garden Veggie, Plain)
Miyoko’s Cultured Organic Vegan Cream Cheese (Cinnamon Raisin, Classic Plain, Everything, Fish-Free Lox, Savory Scallion)
Violife Just Like Cream Cheese (Cheddar, Garlic & Herbs, Original)
WayFare Cream Cheese (Original and Onion & Chive)
Go Veggie Plant-Based Cream Cheese (Original and Chive & Garlic)
Spero Foods (Original, Herb, Smoked Salmon, Strawberry, and Pumpkin)
Treeline Dairy-Free Cream Cheese (Plain, Chive & Onion, Everything, and Strawberry)
Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative
Simple Truth Organic Plant Based Non-Dairy Cream Cheese
Credo Foods Cashew Cream Cheese (Plain, Chive & Onion, and Strawberry)
Edible Peace Vegan Macadamia Nut Cream Cheese (Big Island Macnut, Green Goddess, Hot Hawaiian, and Big Island Pesto Schmear)
(Only available in Hawaii on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu)
Monty’s Plant Based Cream Cheese (Original, Scallion, Truffle Rosemary Cloud, Scallion Cloud, and Original Cloud)
Easy Vegan Cream Cheese Recipes
DIY is often cost-effective and even allows you to unleash your creative side. Make some bespoke cream cheese by adding cilantro, garlic, chipotle, chives, strawberries, mangoes, or any combination you like. It’s hard to beat a one-of-a-kind cream cheese tailored to your taste!
More Fun With Vegan Cream Cheese
Bagels are cool, but spreading cream cheese cheer doesn’t have to stop there. Check out these cream-cheesy ideas and recipes to make the most out of your little tub of love:
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Want more breakfast ideas to go with your vegan bagel and shmear? Peep these mind-blowing egg-free recipes:
11 Delicious Ways to Enjoy ‘Eggs’ Without Hurting Chickens


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Criminal Probe Sought: Cows Shot Repeatedly in Head

Lynchburg , Va. – PETA has obtained U.S. Department of Agriculture reports revealing recent violations of law at Seven Hills Abattoir in Lynchburg .
In response , we sent a letter this morning calling on the Lynchburg Commonwealth ’ s attorney to review the matter and , as appropriate , file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the facility and the workers responsible for violations made on June 5 and 12 .
Inspectors documented that a metal bolt was lodged in one conscious cow ’ s skull , another animal who had been ineffectively shot in the head was hanging upside down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a third suffered from a head wound after being shot until a worker shot the animal a second time .
“ These disturbing reports show that these cows experienced prolonged , agonizing deaths at Seven Hills Abattoir , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ PETA is calling for a criminal investigation on behalf of the cows who suffered at this facility and urging all compassionate members of the public who are disturbed by this cruelty to go vegan and help prevent more animals from suffering in slaughterhouses.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
The group notes that cows , bulls , sheep , pigs , chickens , and other animals feel pain and fear and value their lives , just as humans do , and that the only way to help prevent them from suffering in slaughterhouses is not to eat them .
PETA ’ s letter to Lynchburg Commonwealth ’ s Attorney Bethany A.S. Harrison follows .
I hope this letter finds you well .
I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the proper local law enforcement agency , as you deem appropriate ) investigate and file suitable criminal charges against Seven Hills Abattoir and the worker ( s ) responsible for repeatedly shooting three cows in the head on June 5 and June 12 at its slaughterhouse located at 1803 Holiday St. in Lynchburg .
The botched shots left a metal bolt lodged in one animal ’ s skull , another animal hanging upside down while conscious , and a third with a hole in his or her head .
The U.S. Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspection Service ( FSIS ) documented the incidents in the attached reports , which state the following : June 12 , 2020 : “ IPP [ Inspection Program Personnel ] watched the employee moving his hand around while holding a 25-caliber hand-held captive bolt device ( HHCB ) in an attempt to stun [ a bovine ] .
The employee rendered a stun with the captive bolt gun , but the animal did not drop .
The animal remained standing with no vocalization but remained agitated .
A second employee came up into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reloaded the captive bolt and attempted a second time to knock the animal .
The second employee successfully rendered the animal unconscious with the 2nd stun using the same HHCB .
After the animal ’ s head had been removed and skinned , IPP noted that there were two ( 2 ) penetrating wounds ; one hole located low and to the right of the ideal stunning location ( there was bruising of the surrounding tissue , and the hole did not appear to penetrate as deep as the second hole ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position for stunning .
IPP confirmed with the second employee that the incorrectly placed hole was a result of the first ineffective stun attempt.
” 1 June 8 , 2020 : “ At approximately 8:50am on June 5 , 2020 … IPP … observed a conscious animal on the rail .
IPP observed a heifer that had been stunned , shackled , and hoisted , but which had not yet been stuck for bleeding .
IPP observed the heifer breathing , exhibiting tracking eye movement , and lifting its head as if attempting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflex ) .
At this time , the associate immediately reloaded the 25-caliber … HHCB … and delivered an effective stun to the back of the head/poll .
Following the incident , IPP confirmed that the heifer had been stunned initially using the HHCB , but the stun placement was incorrect ( i.e .
to the left of center on the skull ) .
… At approximately 11:15am … IPP observed an establishment employee attempt to stun a beef cow using the 25-caliber HHCB .
Following the initial stun attempt , the bolt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skull of the cow and the cow remained standing .
After attempts to dislodge the HHCB from the cow ’ s skull , the employee asked if he should use the shotgun to re-stun the cow , and IPP instructed the employee to do so .
The employee retrieved the backup 20-gauge shotgun and immediately administered an effective second stun , rendering the animal unconscious.
” 2 This conduct appears to violate Va. Code § 3.2-6570 .
Importantly , FSIS action does not preempt criminal liability under state law for slaughterhouse workers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let us know what we might do to assist you .
Thank you for your consideration and for the difficult work that you do .
[ 1 ] FSIS District 80 Manager Todd Furey , Notice of Reinstatement of Suspension , Seven Hills Abattoir , Est .
M46877 ( June 12 , 2020 ) https : //www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f0fb898e-763a-4ecd-b912-e9db4a71e87a/m46877-noros-06122020.pdf ?
MOD=AJPERES .
3See Nat ’ l .
Meat Assoc .
v. Harris , 132 S. Ct. 965 , 974 n.10 ( 2012 ) ( “ .
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States may exact civil or criminal penalties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also violates the [ Federal Meat Inspection Act ( FMIA ) ] .
See [ 21 U.S.C . ]
§678 ; cf .
Bates v. Dow Agrosciences , LLC , 544 U.S. 431 , 447 ( 2005 ) ( holding that a preemption clause barring state laws ‘ in addition to or different ’ from a federal Act does not interfere with an ‘ equivalent ’ state provision ) .
Although the FMIA preempts much state law involving slaughterhouses , it thus leaves some room for the States to regulate.
” ) .

For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Lynchburg, Va. – PETA has obtained U.S. Department of Agriculture reports revealing recent violations of law at Seven Hills Abattoir in Lynchburg. In response, we sent a letter this morning calling on the Lynchburg Commonwealth’s attorney to review the matter and, as appropriate, file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the facility and the workers responsible for violations made on June 5 and 12. Inspectors documented that a metal bolt was lodged in one conscious cow’s skull, another animal who had been ineffectively shot in the head was hanging upside down while conscious and lifting her head, and a third suffered from a head wound after being shot until a worker shot the animal a second time.
“These disturbing reports show that these cows experienced prolonged, agonizing deaths at Seven Hills Abattoir,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “PETA is calling for a criminal investigation on behalf of the cows who suffered at this facility and urging all compassionate members of the public who are disturbed by this cruelty to go vegan and help prevent more animals from suffering in slaughterhouses.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. The group notes that cows, bulls, sheep, pigs, chickens, and other animals feel pain and fear and value their lives, just as humans do, and that the only way to help prevent them from suffering in slaughterhouses is not to eat them.
For more information, visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany A.S. Harrison follows.
July 8, 2020
The Honorable Bethany A.S. Harrison
Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney
Dear Ms. Harrison,
I hope this letter finds you well. I would like to request that your office (and the proper local law enforcement agency, as you deem appropriate) investigate and file suitable criminal charges against Seven Hills Abattoir and the worker(s) responsible for repeatedly shooting three cows in the head on June 5 and June 12 at its slaughterhouse located at 1803 Holiday St. in Lynchburg. The botched shots left a metal bolt lodged in one animal’s skull, another animal hanging upside down while conscious, and a third with a hole in his or her head. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) documented the incidents in the attached reports, which state the following:
June 12, 2020: “IPP [Inspection Program Personnel] watched the employee moving his hand around while holding a 25-caliber hand-held captive bolt device (HHCB) in an attempt to stun [a bovine]. The employee rendered a stun with the captive bolt gun, but the animal did not drop. The animal remained standing with no vocalization but remained agitated. A second employee came up into the knock box area to assist and reloaded the captive bolt and attempted a second time to knock the animal. The second employee successfully rendered the animal unconscious with the 2nd stun using the same HHCB. After the animal’s head had been removed and skinned, IPP noted that there were two (2) penetrating wounds; one hole located low and to the right of the ideal stunning location (there was bruising of the surrounding tissue, and the hole did not appear to penetrate as deep as the second hole) and a second hole located in the correct position for stunning. IPP confirmed with the second employee that the incorrectly placed hole was a result of the first ineffective stun attempt.”1
June 8, 2020: “At approximately 8:50am on June 5, 2020 … IPP … observed a conscious animal on the rail. IPP observed a heifer that had been stunned, shackled, and hoisted, but which had not yet been stuck for bleeding. IPP observed the heifer breathing, exhibiting tracking eye movement, and lifting its head as if attempting to stand (i.e. the righting reflex). At this time, the associate immediately reloaded the 25-caliber … HHCB … and delivered an effective stun to the back of the head/poll. Following the incident, IPP confirmed that the heifer had been stunned initially using the HHCB, but the stun placement was incorrect (i.e. to the left of center on the skull). … At approximately 11:15am … IPP observed an establishment employee attempt to stun a beef cow using the 25-caliber HHCB. Following the initial stun attempt, the bolt of the HHCB became lodged in the skull of the cow and the cow remained standing. After attempts to dislodge the HHCB from the cow’s skull, the employee asked if he should use the shotgun to re-stun the cow, and IPP instructed the employee to do so. The employee retrieved the backup 20-gauge shotgun and immediately administered an effective second stun, rendering the animal unconscious.”2
This conduct appears to violate Va. Code § 3.2-6570. Importantly, FSIS action does not preempt criminal liability under state law for slaughterhouse workers who perpetrate acts of cruelty to animals.3
Please let us know what we might do to assist you. Thank you for your consideration and for the difficult work that you do.
Sincerely,
Colin Henstock
Assistant Manager of Investigations
[1]FSIS District 80 Manager Todd Furey, Notice of Reinstatement of Suspension, Seven Hills Abattoir, Est. M46877 (June 12, 2020) https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/f0fb898e-763a-4ecd-b912-e9db4a71e87a/m46877-noros-06122020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.
2FSIS District 80 Manager Todd Furey, Revised Notice of Suspension, Seven Hills Abattoir, Est. M46877 (June 8, 2020) https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6bf248e3-d3a1-44b3-87a9-3f1aba60c569/m46877-rnos-06082020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.
3See Nat’l. Meat Assoc. v. Harris, 132 S. Ct. 965, 974 n.10 (2012) (“. . . States may exact civil or criminal penalties for animal cruelty or other conduct that also violates the [Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA)]. See [21 U.S.C.] §678; cf. Bates v. Dow Agrosciences, LLC, 544 U.S. 431, 447 (2005) (holding that a preemption clause barring state laws ‘in addition to or different’ from a federal Act does not interfere with an ‘equivalent’ state provision). Although the FMIA preempts much state law involving slaughterhouses, it thus leaves some room for the States to regulate.”).


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Update: UNA Says It’ll Keep Solitary Lion; No Sanctuary for Leo III

Florence , Ala. – The University of North Alabama ( UNA ) has rejected PETA ’ s recent offer to help place Leo III , a lion used as a live mascot by the school , in an accredited sanctuary following the death of his sister in June .
In response , PETA sent the university a follow-up letter today pointing out that keeping a highly social lion in solitary confinement is cruel and renewing the call for UNA to end its archaic live-animal mascot program and retire Leo .
“ Leo III deserves to spend the rest of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his kind rather than as a living toy , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet .
“ PETA believes it ’ s high time that UNA joined the scores of universities that have swapped their live-animal mascots for crowd-pleasing costumed humans and gave this lone lion a chance at a real life.
” PETA also urged UNA not to acquire a new lion , as such a move would likely support the captive lion–breeding industry , in which backyard breeders and roadside zoos—like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Netflix docuseries Tiger King—churn out litters of big-cat cubs to exploit in photo ops and cub-petting operations .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Florence, Ala. – The University of North Alabama (UNA) has rejected PETA’s recent offer to help place Leo III, a lion used as a live mascot by the school, in an accredited sanctuary following the death of his sister in June. In response, PETA sent the university a follow-up letter today pointing out that keeping a highly social lion in solitary confinement is cruel and renewing the call for UNA to end its archaic live-animal mascot program and retire Leo.
“Leo III deserves to spend the rest of his days in a vast habitat with others of his kind rather than as a living toy,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet. “PETA believes it’s high time that UNA joined the scores of universities that have swapped their live-animal mascots for crowd-pleasing costumed humans and gave this lone lion a chance at a real life.”
PETA also urged UNA not to acquire a new lion, as such a move would likely support the captive lion–breeding industry, in which backyard breeders and roadside zoos—like that of “Joe Exotic” in the Netflix docuseries Tiger King—churn out litters of big-cat cubs to exploit in photo ops and cub-petting operations.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Since Dogs Can Detect COVID-19, Here Are 19 Reasons to Protect Them

Do you ever catch your dog barking , pacing , and frantically sniffing for seemingly no reason ?
You may respond by saying , “ Relax , Dave , there ’ s nothing there.
” Well , perhaps it ’ s time we stopped gaslighting Dave , hmm ?
Because as it turns out , there ’ s a big chance he ’ s sensing something that humans simply can ’ t pick up on !
Dogs ’ noses are so sensitive that they can detect COVID-19 .
How ?
A human ’ s olfactory center is about the size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog ’ s can be as large as a handkerchief—and certain diseases are known to have distinct odors .
Yellow fever , for example , is said to smell like raw meat .
COVID-19 seems to have a certain smell , too , even if humans can ’ t pick up on it .
Dogs may be cute and cuddly , but they ’ re also brilliant in their abilities .
Here are 19 reasons to be completely in awe of them ( and to let them spend more time sniffing when taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can detect COVID-19 through their sense of smell .
1 .
Not only have dogs shown that they can detect COVID-19 , they ’ ve also been extremely accurate in detecting breast cancer and the onset of epileptic seizures .
2 .
Dogs can detect explosives , weapons , and drugs , and they can track and find lost humans and animals .
3 .
Certain dog breeds are able to locate a subject ’ s trail , which consists of scents like breath , sweat vapor , and dead or dying skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses—whereas humans have only about 6 million .
To put the difference in perspective , in two Olympic-size swimming pools , these sweeties can detect the presence of just one spoonful of sugar .
It really does take one to know one .
🤗 5 .
Dogs have been known to “ smell trouble , ” saving their families from gas leaks , fires , and even drowning .
The least humans can do is not breed them to have crippling diseases , confine them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tell Texas A & M University to Stop Experimenting on Dogs 6 .
Dogs take the world in through smell .
Just from sniffing , they can figure out the age , sex , size , health condition , and stress level of other dogs who ’ ve passed through an area—and maybe even what mood they were in !
7 .
To compare humans ’ and dogs ’ sniffing abilities , if you made an analogy to sight , what we could see at around a third of a mile , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
8 .
They have not only an unfathomably powerful sense of smell but also a sense of hearing that puts humans to shame .
Humans can hear sounds up to 20,000 hertz , while some dogs can hear sounds as high as 65,000 hertz .
9 .
At the end of the Beatles ’ song “ A Day in the Life , ” Paul McCartney gives a shout-out to his pup by playing a high-pitched dog whistle .
Dogs have it all : speed , smarts , sense of direction , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Night vison goggles ?
Dogs don ’ t need them—they ’ re able to see in the dark .
But this doesn ’ t mean they want to risk their lives pulling sleds day and night in a frozen tundra so that their sled driver can compete for a cash prize .
Speak Up for Dogs Exploited and Killed for the Iditarod 11 .
Dogs are usually the first to know about an impending earthquake , tsunami , or tornado .
They can detect changes in barometric pressure , a possible indication of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialists believe that they can hear seismic activity underground seconds in advance .
12 .
Dogs are so sensitive that they can even feel the vibrations created by a nearby truck long before we can see it .
13 .
When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his or her business , it ’ s because they prefer to poop in alignment with the Earth ’ s magnetic field .
14 .
Dogs are physically gifted as well : A greyhound can beat a cheetah in a long-distance race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t mix , because animals aren ’ t ours to use for entertainment .
Take Action for Greyhounds Exploited for Racing 15 .
They ’ re also bilingual .
On average , dogs understand more than 300 human words without being taught—although some know 1,000 .
( Your dog could be eavesdropping on you ! )
👀 16 .
But your secret is safe : Dogs ’ pack animal nature means they can develop strong bonds with those they perceive as members of their pack and are extremely loyal .
17 .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dogs can genuinely get jealous when they see their guardian show affection to another animal .
18 .
You can ease their stress by petting them and gazing into their eyes , which releases oxytocin ( the “ love hormone ” ) in both you and your pup .
💕 19 .
Dogs are indeed members of the family .
An estimated 1 million dogs in the U.S. have been named the primary beneficiary in their guardian ’ s will .
Learn How to Take Action for Neglected Dogs in Your Neighborhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their miraculous abilities , so the next time you take yours for a walk , let them sniff !
To them , it ’ s like reading the newspaper or opening wee-mails .
This is how they get much of their mental stimulation and enrichment , and your pup deserves the very best .
Yet despite how wonderful dogs are , humans ruthlessly exploit and kill them .
Dogs are often abused by the very people they have to depend on for care .
Many are used for experiments , such as for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depraved muscular dystrophy experiments ; for entertainment , including the wickedly cruel and deadly Iditarod race ; and even for clothing .
It ’ s time humans came to their senses and took action to help save dogs .

Do you ever catch your dog barking, pacing, and frantically sniffing for seemingly no reason? You may respond by saying, “Relax, Dave, there’s nothing there.” Well, perhaps it’s time we stopped gaslighting Dave, hmm? Because as it turns out, there’s a big chance he’s sensing something that humans simply can’t pick up on! Dogs’ noses are so sensitive that they can detect COVID-19.
How? A human’s olfactory center is about the size of a postage stamp, whereas a dog’s can be as large as a handkerchief—and certain diseases are known to have distinct odors. Yellow fever, for example, is said to smell like raw meat. COVID-19 seems to have a certain smell, too, even if humans can’t pick up on it.
Dogs may be cute and cuddly, but they’re also brilliant in their abilities. Here are 19 reasons to be completely in awe of them (and to let them spend more time sniffing when taking them on walks!):
Dogs can detect COVID-19 through their sense of smell.
1. Not only have dogs shown that they can detect COVID-19, they’ve also been extremely accurate in detecting breast cancer and the onset of epileptic seizures.
2. Dogs can detect explosives, weapons, and drugs, and they can track and find lost humans and animals.
3. Certain dog breeds are able to locate a subject’s trail, which consists of scents like breath, sweat vapor, and dead or dying skin cells.
4. They have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses—whereas humans have only about 6 million. To put the difference in perspective, in two Olympic-size swimming pools, these sweeties can detect the presence of just one spoonful of sugar. It really does take one to know one. 🤗
5. Dogs have been known to “smell trouble,” saving their families from gas leaks, fires, and even drowning. The least humans can do is not breed them to have crippling diseases, confine them to laboratory kennels, and kill them.
Tell Texas A&M University to Stop Experimenting on Dogs
6. Dogs take the world in through smell. Just from sniffing, they can figure out the age, sex, size, health condition, and stress level of other dogs who’ve passed through an area—and maybe even what mood they were in!
7. To compare humans’ and dogs’ sniffing abilities, if you made an analogy to sight, what we could see at around a third of a mile, a dog could see more than 3,000 miles away.
Dogs can hear things humans can’t.
8. They have not only an unfathomably powerful sense of smell but also a sense of hearing that puts humans to shame. Humans can hear sounds up to 20,000 hertz, while some dogs can hear sounds as high as 65,000 hertz.
9. At the end of the Beatles’ song “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney gives a shout-out to his pup by playing a high-pitched dog whistle.
Dogs have it all: speed, smarts, sense of direction, and just plain sensitivity.
10. Night vison goggles? Dogs don’t need them—they’re able to see in the dark. But this doesn’t mean they want to risk their lives pulling sleds day and night in a frozen tundra so that their sled driver can compete for a cash prize.
Speak Up for Dogs Exploited and Killed for the Iditarod
11. Dogs are usually the first to know about an impending earthquake, tsunami, or tornado. They can detect changes in barometric pressure, a possible indication of bad weather to come, and some specialists believe that they can hear seismic activity underground seconds in advance.
12. Dogs are so sensitive that they can even feel the vibrations created by a nearby truck long before we can see it.
13. When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his or her business, it’s because they prefer to poop in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field.
14. Dogs are physically gifted as well: A greyhound can beat a cheetah in a long-distance race. But dogs and racetracks don’t mix, because animals aren’t ours to use for entertainment.
Take Action for Greyhounds Exploited for Racing
15. They’re also bilingual. On average, dogs understand more than 300 human words without being taught—although some know 1,000. (Your dog could be eavesdropping on you!) 👀
16. But your secret is safe: Dogs’ pack animal nature means they can develop strong bonds with those they perceive as members of their pack and are extremely loyal.
17. Just don’t go breaking their hearts. Dogs can genuinely get jealous when they see their guardian show affection to another animal.
18. You can ease their stress by petting them and gazing into their eyes, which releases oxytocin (the “love hormone”) in both you and your pup. 💕
19. Dogs are indeed members of the family. An estimated 1 million dogs in the U.S. have been named the primary beneficiary in their guardian’s will.
Learn How to Take Action for Neglected Dogs in Your Neighborhood
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Dogs have saved countless human lives with their miraculous abilities, so the next time you take yours for a walk, let them sniff! To them, it’s like reading the newspaper or opening wee-mails. This is how they get much of their mental stimulation and enrichment, and your pup deserves the very best.
Yet despite how wonderful dogs are, humans ruthlessly exploit and kill them. Dogs are often abused by the very people they have to depend on for care. Many are used for experiments, such as for Texas A&M University’s depraved muscular dystrophy experiments; for entertainment, including the wickedly cruel and deadly Iditarod race; and even for clothing. It’s time humans came to their senses and took action to help save dogs.
Take Rapid Action for Dogs


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Leave Animals in Hot Cars

York County , Va. – Following recent reports that two cats died and 12 others along with a dog had to be rescued after being left in a hot truck in York County , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles .
Ten animals have already died this year from heat-related causes , and since dogs are being taken to protests and COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Cats and dogs—who can ’ t cool themselves by sweating—can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country , this reminder is especially important for dogs , who need to rehydrate frequently and may quickly overheat and burn their paws on hot pavement .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep animals indoors , and leave them at home when it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and an animal trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car .
PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations .
• Avoid hot pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , it may be too late to save them .
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
York County, Va. – Following recent reports that two cats died and 12 others along with a dog had to be rescued after being left in a hot truck in York County, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles. Ten animals have already died this year from heat-related causes, and since dogs are being taken to protests and COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
On a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 99 degrees in 20 minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in just 10 minutes. Cats and dogs—who can’t cool themselves by sweating—can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty. As protests are currently sweeping the country, this reminder is especially important for dogs, who need to rehydrate frequently and may quickly overheat and burn their paws on hot pavement.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and an animal trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and an animal trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. for help with intervening in life-or-death situations. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--‘Meat Shame’ Protest Planned Outside Local Grocery Store

PETA Will Also Praise Shoppers Who Save Animals and Protect Slaughterhouse Workers by Buying Vegan Foods Milwaukee – PETA will kick off Slaughterhouse Shame Month on Thursday with a protest outside Pick ‘ n Save , where the activists will stand with paper bags over their heads that read , “ Meat Shame , ” and shirts that say , “ I Bought Meat and a Slaughterhouse Worker Died From COVID-19 ” or “ I Bought Meat and an Animal Was Killed for It.
” Other PETA supporters will offer shoppers a choice of two bags : a nice tote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Animals and Workers .
I Buy Vegan Foods ” or a paper bag that states , “ I Don ’ t Care About Animals or Workers .
I Buy Meat.
” The group notes that confining and killing animals for food has been linked to SARS , swine flu , bird flu , and COVID-19—and a new strain of swine flu with “ pandemic potential ” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China .
“ Anyone who is still supporting slaughterhouses , where animals ’ throats are slit and more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should be ashamed , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging everyone to practice compassion by choosing only delicious , healthy , and versatile vegan foods that never caused a pandemic.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Will Also Praise Shoppers Who Save Animals and Protect Slaughterhouse Workers by Buying Vegan Foods
For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Milwaukee – PETA will kick off Slaughterhouse Shame Month on Thursday with a protest outside Pick ‘n Save, where the activists will stand with paper bags over their heads that read, “Meat Shame,” and shirts that say, “I Bought Meat and a Slaughterhouse Worker Died From COVID-19” or “I Bought Meat and an Animal Was Killed for It.”
When: Thursday, July 9, 12 noon
Where: Pick ‘n Save, 605 E. Lyon St., Milwaukee
Other PETA supporters will offer shoppers a choice of two bags: a nice tote sporting the words “I Care About Animals and Workers. I Buy Vegan Foods” or a paper bag that states, “I Don’t Care About Animals or Workers. I Buy Meat.” The group notes that confining and killing animals for food has been linked to SARS, swine flu, bird flu, and COVID-19—and a new strain of swine flu with “pandemic potential” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China.
“Anyone who is still supporting slaughterhouses, where animals’ throats are slit and more than 10,000 workers have tested positive for COVID-19, should be ashamed,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging everyone to practice compassion by choosing only delicious, healthy, and versatile vegan foods that never caused a pandemic.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--‘Eating Us Got You Into This Mess,’ Say Animals in Edgy New Ad

Columbus , Ohio – As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Ohio , PETA has placed a billboard within chewing distance of a McDonald ’ s and several other fast-food restaurants , making the case that raising and killing animals for food is the source of a litany of deadly diseases , including COVID-19 , avian flu , swine flu , SARS , MERS , and even Ebola .
The ad shows animals who are commonly raised and killed for food urging people to stay safe by going vegan and letting them live .
“ It ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were confined in their own filth on factory farms puts everyone at risk of another pandemic , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is offering free vegan starter kits , free vegan mentor services , and free tips on animal-friendly eating to help people save lives , including their own.
” PETA notes that a new strain of swine flu with “ pandemic potential ” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75 % of recently emerged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals .
U.S. factory farms and slaughterhouses are as filthy as China ’ s “ wet markets , ” their floors covered with blood , urine , feces , and offal—and meat supply chain disruptions don ’ t mean a food shortage , because no one needs to eat meat and the vegan food supply is strong .
The billboard is located at 1980 N. High St. ( near E. 18th Avenue ) , next to a McDonald ’ s and near a Wendy ’ s and several other fast-food restaurants .
Resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starter kits , its one-on-one Vegan Mentor Program , and a list of vegan-friendly restaurant chains .
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 .

Anti-Pandemic, Pro-Vegan PETA Billboard Rises Near Fast-Food Outlets
For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Columbus, Ohio – As the number of COVID-19 cases rises in Ohio, PETA has placed a billboard within chewing distance of a McDonald’s and several other fast-food restaurants, making the case that raising and killing animals for food is the source of a litany of deadly diseases, including COVID-19, avian flu, swine flu, SARS, MERS, and even Ebola. The ad shows animals who are commonly raised and killed for food urging people to stay safe by going vegan and letting them live.
“It’s a fact: Eating meat from animals who were confined in their own filth on factory farms puts everyone at risk of another pandemic,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is offering free vegan starter kits, free vegan mentor services, and free tips on animal-friendly eating to help people save lives, including their own.”
PETA notes that a new strain of swine flu with “pandemic potential” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75% of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals. U.S. factory farms and slaughterhouses are as filthy as China’s “wet markets,” their floors covered with blood, urine, feces, and offal—and meat supply chain disruptions don’t mean a food shortage, because no one needs to eat meat and the vegan food supply is strong.
The billboard is located at 1980 N. High St. (near E. 18th Avenue), next to a McDonald’s and near a Wendy’s and several other fast-food restaurants.
Resources on PETA’s website include vegan starter kits and a list of vegan-friendly restaurant chains. 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.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Don’t Sweat It: Secret Deodorant Joins PETA’s Cruelty-Free List

Cincinnati – Secret Deodorant has joined PETA ’ s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program .
As the latest Procter & Gamble brand to be added to the group ’ s list of companies and brands that don ’ t test on animals , Secret will soon feature PETA ’ s cruelty-free bunny logo on its website and eventually on its packaging .
Secret ’ s parent company , Procter & Gamble , has collaborated with PETA for many years to help end animal testing in the beauty industry across the world .
The company is also working with PETA scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals in deadly toxicity testing .
“ As a pioneer in animal testing alternatives , we are thrilled to add Secret to the list of P & G brands that are part of PETA ’ s Global Beauty Without Bunnies program , ” says Kelly Vanasse , Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer , Procter & Gamble Global Beauty , Grooming and Health Care .
“ Being cruelty-free is important for Secret .
It provides people with the assurance they ’ ve come to rely on when choosing their personal-care products.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good while they feel and smell good can now find Secret on PETA ’ s trusted list of brands that do not test on animals , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo .
“ Procter & Gamble is committed to ending all animal testing , and PETA encourages other industry giants to follow its lead in embracing modern non-animal research methods.
” Procter & Gamble ’ s work with the PETA International Science Consortium includes co-authoring a paper describing non-animal approaches to assess respiratory toxicity and participating in a consortium that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to gain regulatory acceptance for non-animal tests .
Last year , Procter & Gamble ’ s Aussie and Herbal Essences brands were added to PETA ’ s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program .
The company will continue to work with PETA to ban animal testing globally .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or Secret.com .
Secret was the first antiperspirant brand designed specifically for women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it has been in the forefront of women ’ s lives , leading with innovation designed to provide superior odor and wetness protection .
Through the years , the brand has proudly supported women ’ s advancement and equality through its campaigns and communications .
Its latest campaign , “ All Strength , No Sweat , ” is a continuation of this commitment to women , celebrating those who boldly challenge the status quo , push through barriers , and stand up for what they believe in , without “ sweating ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Secret challenges women everywhere to be all strength , no sweat .

Famous Procter & Gamble Brand Is Latest to Earn PETA's Recognition
For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Cincinnati – Secret Deodorant has joined PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program. As the latest Procter & Gamble brand to be added to the group’s list of companies and brands that don’t test on animals, Secret will soon feature PETA’s cruelty-free bunny logo on its website and eventually on its packaging.
Secret’s parent company, Procter & Gamble, has collaborated with PETA for many years to help end animal testing in the beauty industry across the world. The company is also working with PETA scientists on ways to replace the use of animals in deadly toxicity testing.
“As a pioneer in animal testing alternatives, we are thrilled to add Secret to the list of P&G brands that are part of PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies program,” says Kelly Vanasse, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Procter & Gamble Global Beauty, Grooming and Health Care. “Being cruelty-free is important for Secret. It provides people with the assurance they’ve come to rely on when choosing their personal-care products.”
“Compassionate consumers who want to do good while they feel and smell good can now find Secret on PETA’s trusted list of brands that do not test on animals,” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo. “Procter & Gamble is committed to ending all animal testing, and PETA encourages other industry giants to follow its lead in embracing modern non-animal research methods.”
Procter & Gamble’s work with the PETA International Science Consortium includes co-authoring a paper describing non-animal approaches to assess respiratory toxicity and participating in a consortium that works with the Food & Drug Administration to gain regulatory acceptance for non-animal tests.
Last year, Procter & Gamble’s Aussie and Herbal Essences brands were added to PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program.
The company will continue to work with PETA to ban animal testing globally.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or Secret.com.
About Secret
Secret was the first antiperspirant brand designed specifically for women, and for the past 60 years, it has been in the forefront of women’s lives, leading with innovation designed to provide superior odor and wetness protection. Through the years, the brand has proudly supported women’s advancement and equality through its campaigns and communications. Its latest campaign, “All Strength, No Sweat,” is a continuation of this commitment to women, celebrating those who boldly challenge the status quo, push through barriers, and stand up for what they believe in, without “sweating” the obstacles that may come their way. Secret challenges women everywhere to be all strength, no sweat.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--PETA Statement: China’s Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Norfolk , Va. – Please see the following statement from Amanda Nordstrom , Company Liaison for PETA ’ s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program , Regarding China ’ s Animal Testing for Cosmetics : We ’ re cautiously optimistic that ultimately , China ’ s just-released Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation will lead to an end to many tests on animals for cosmetics products .
However , it doesn ’ t ban any tests right now .
Instead , the regulation instructs China ’ s National Medical Products Association to formulate specific details for the testing requirements under the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forthcoming rules will allow the sale of some imported cosmetics that won ’ t have to be tested on animals .
If this is the case , we ’ ll celebrate the progress , as we have with every new measure that has spared animals poisoning tests in Chinese laboratories .
In 2012 , PETA first exposed that cosmetics companies were quietly paying for tests on animals in order to sell their products in China , where these cruel and deadly tests are required .
We ’ ve worked since then to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the training of Chinese scientists in non-animal methods .
As testing regulations have relaxed , PETA has worked with iconic brands that sell their products in China , including Dove and Herbal Essences , to ban all animal tests .

For Immediate Release:
July 7, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – Please see the following statement from Amanda Nordstrom, Company Liaison for PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies Program, Regarding China’s Animal Testing for Cosmetics:
We’re cautiously optimistic that ultimately, China’s just-released Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation will lead to an end to many tests on animals for cosmetics products. However, it doesn’t ban any tests right now. Instead, the regulation instructs China’s National Medical Products Association to formulate specific details for the testing requirements under the law. It’s expected that the forthcoming rules will allow the sale of some imported cosmetics that won’t have to be tested on animals. If this is the case, we’ll celebrate the progress, as we have with every new measure that has spared animals poisoning tests in Chinese laboratories.
In 2012, PETA first exposed that cosmetics companies were quietly paying for tests on animals in order to sell their products in China, where these cruel and deadly tests are required. We’ve worked since then to end the poisoning tests, including by paying for the training of Chinese scientists in non-animal methods. As testing regulations have relaxed, PETA has worked with iconic brands that sell their products in China, including Dove and Herbal Essences, to ban all animal tests.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-08--Animals Towering Over McDonald’s Exclaim, ‘Eating Us Got You Into This Mess’

Cases of COVID-19 continue to spike around the country , and scientists recently found a new version of the swine flu with pandemic potential .
It ’ s no mystery that eating animals got us into this mess—and vegan eating will prevent new pandemics .
That ’ s why PETA placed a billboard overlooking a McDonald ’ s restaurant in Ohio ( where the numbers of COVID-19 cases are rising , as they are elsewhere across the country ) pointing out that raising and killing animals for food is the source of deadly diseases .
The solution ?
Go vegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald ’ s location ?
Currently , McDonald ’ s offers almost no vegan options .
Even the French fries are cooked with beef flavoring .
Millions of animals die every year for the chain ’ s menu items .
If anyone needs to hear our message , it ’ s McDonald ’ s customers .
As long as humans confine animals in their own filth on factory farms and at meat markets , they risk starting another pandemic .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other animals .
Mad cow disease , swine flu , avian flu , SARS , HIV , hoof-and-mouth disease , and other zoonotic diseases have all stemmed from capturing or farming animals .
The novel coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese live-animal market—but when it comes to spawning dangerous pathogens , animal markets and slaughterhouses are one and the same the world over .
We ’ ll be better off as a species once we start viewing pigs as fellow living beings who love to play games and cuddle their babies—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Like many other animals , cows have best friends , can solve critical-thinking problems , and enjoy the company of kind humans .
All animals value their lives and will do whatever they can to live free from harm .
Once we finally acknowledge the complex lives of animals , we ’ ll be saving not only them but also ourselves .
There ’ s no excuse to keep using animals for food—PETA has everything you need to go vegan .
Right here , right now .
Meat supply chain disruptions don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because no one needs to eat meat and the vegan food supply is strong .
PETA offers free vegan starter kits , free vegan mentor services , and information on eco- and animal-friendly eating to help people stay healthy and put an end to slaughterhouses and other virus hotspots .
Best of all , you ’ ll spare nearly 200 animals a year a terrifying death simply by not eating them !
Click on the button below to kick off your vegan journey .

Cases of COVID-19 continue to spike around the country, and scientists recently found a new version of the swine flu with pandemic potential. It’s no mystery that eating animals got us into this mess—and vegan eating will prevent new pandemics.
That’s why PETA placed a billboard overlooking a McDonald’s restaurant in Ohio (where the numbers of COVID-19 cases are rising, as they are elsewhere across the country) pointing out that raising and killing animals for food is the source of deadly diseases. The solution? Go vegan!
Why place our ad near a McDonald’s location? Currently, McDonald’s offers almost no vegan options. Even the French fries are cooked with beef flavoring. Millions of animals die every year for the chain’s menu items. If anyone needs to hear our message, it’s McDonald’s customers.
As long as humans confine animals in their own filth on factory farms and at meat markets, they risk starting another pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75% of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals.
Mad cow disease, swine flu, avian flu, SARS, HIV, hoof-and-mouth disease, and other zoonotic diseases have all stemmed from capturing or farming animals. The novel coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese live-animal market—but when it comes to spawning dangerous pathogens, animal markets and slaughterhouses are one and the same the world over.
We’ll be better off as a species once we start viewing pigs as fellow living beings who love to play games and cuddle their babies—and chickens as the caring mothers they are. Like many other animals, cows have best friends, can solve critical-thinking problems, and enjoy the company of kind humans.
All animals value their lives and will do whatever they can to live free from harm. Once we finally acknowledge the complex lives of animals, we’ll be saving not only them but also ourselves.
There’s no excuse to keep using animals for food—PETA has everything you need to go vegan. Right here, right now.
Meat supply chain disruptions don’t mean a food shortage, because no one needs to eat meat and the vegan food supply is strong.
PETA offers free vegan starter kits and information on eco- and animal-friendly eating to help people stay healthy and put an end to slaughterhouses and other virus hotspots. Best of all, you’ll spare nearly 200 animals a year a terrifying death simply by not eating them! Click on the button below to kick off your vegan journey.