petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-21--Reward of Up to $5,000 Offered for Help Nabbing Dog Killer(s)

PETA Joins Sheriff 's Office in Search for Culprit ( s ) Who Shot and Abandoned Two Dogs Near Sunset Falls Campground Skamania County , Wash. – PETA is offering a reward of up to $ 5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the person ( s ) who shot two dogs and abandoned them around May 10 .
A good Samaritan reported finding the dogs off Forest Service Road 42 , approximately 6.4 miles east of Sunset Falls Campground .
The two Rottweilers—a male and a female , approximately 2 to 3 years old—had multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died , and the female was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic , where she had to be euthanized because of the extent of her injuries .
So far , the Skamania County Sheriff ’ s Office has no leads in its investigation .
“ These dogs were left in agony , bleeding from gunshot wounds , alone in the woods , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange .
“ Whoever tortured them is a danger to the entire community , and PETA joins the sheriff ’ s office in urging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come forward immediately.
” Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Skamania County Sheriff ’ s Office at 509-427-9490 , extension 0 , and reference case # 20-03096 .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Joins Sheriff's Office in Search for Culprit(s) Who Shot and Abandoned Two Dogs Near Sunset Falls Campground
For Immediate Release:
May 21, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Skamania County, Wash. – PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the person(s) who shot two dogs and abandoned them around May 10.
A good Samaritan reported finding the dogs off Forest Service Road 42, approximately 6.4 miles east of Sunset Falls Campground. The two Rottweilers—a male and a female, approximately 2 to 3 years old—had multiple gunshot wounds. The male had already died, and the female was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, where she had to be euthanized because of the extent of her injuries. So far, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office has no leads in its investigation.
“These dogs were left in agony, bleeding from gunshot wounds, alone in the woods,” says PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange. “Whoever tortured them is a danger to the entire community, and PETA joins the sheriff’s office in urging anyone with information about this case to come forward immediately.”
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office at 509-427-9490, extension 0, and reference case #20-03096.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-21--5 Reasons NEVER to Buy a Snake

5 Reasons NEVER to Buy a Snake

Some years ago , I heard a loud , rather frantic knocking at my door .
I rushed to open it and found my next-door neighbor standing on my doorstep with gloves on and a pillowcase in hand .
He had stopped by to warn me that his “ pet ” python had escaped the tank in which he kept him confined and was now on the loose .
As if this weren ’ t alarming enough , he admitted that he had been out of town for “ a couple weeks ” and wasn ’ t exactly sure when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to make a break for it .
Could I keep an eye out ?
Well , I slept with one eye open until Bruno was found—weeks later , emaciated and dead , behind the dryers in the apartment building ’ s laundry room .
I was appalled when my careless neighbor blithely announced his intentions to buy a “ replacement.
” It was only after the other tenants protested that his plan was derailed .
Unfortunately , many novelty pets meet the same ghastly end as Bruno .
There are no good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are many reasons not to : Breeders sell animals en masse , and most reptiles are stolen from their native habitats for a lucrative industry that treats sensitive and fragile animals with little more care than car parts .
During a PETA investigation of a California dealer called Global Captive Breeders , snakes and other reptiles were so neglected that , in many cases , even their deaths went unnoticed .
Enclosures were filled with rotting carcasses teeming with maggots .
Even though dealers looking to make a profit may minimize what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and precise diets .
They shun contact with humans , and being held , touched , petted , or passed around is stressful and leaves them prone to illness and injury .
And since snakes don ’ t whine , yelp , or flinch , injuries may go unnoticed and untreated .
Snakes eat rabbits , mice , and crickets , animals you ’ ll have to purchase at a pet store , further bolstering the industry .
Rather than exploring lush jungles and swamps and experiencing all the sensory pleasures that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captive snakes are relegated to aquariums in which they can ’ t even stretch out to full length , much less move around or climb .
A study published by the U.K. ’ s Royal Society of Biology found that at least 75 percent of pet snakes , lizards , tortoises , and turtles die within one year in a human home .
It ’ s believed that most of these newly acquired animals die from stress related to captivity .
“ Must-have pets ” become inconvenient burdens very quickly .
Most snakes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark basements or garages .
And many are simply tossed outside like trash , left to starve or die of exposure or predation—and those who survive may wreak havoc on local ecosystems .
Please , never buy a snake or any animal from a pet store and ask friends and family not to support this deadly industry , either .

May 21, 2020 by Michelle Feinberg Last Updated March 13, 2023. Publishedby
Are you thinking of buying a snake? First things first—it’s never OK to buy or sell another sentient being. It’s one thing to adopt a homeless animal who depends on humans, but that’s not usually the case with snakes. Many reptiles sold as “pets” are captured in their natural homes and then shipped to other continents and sold by an industry that handles these sensitive and fragile animals as if they were car parts. Others are bred in massive mills where their needs are disregarded and their instincts to engage in natural behavior are thwarted.
There are no good reasons for buying a snake, but here are nine good ones not to:
1. The pet trade is abysmal.
Snakes sold as “pets” come from places like U.S. Global Exotics (USGE), which—at the time of PETA’s investigation—was the nation’s largest global supplier of exotic animals to the pet trade, including intermediaries with ties to Petco and PetSmart. USGE confined tens of thousands of animals in its facility, where only a few staff members were employed to “care” for them. Many of the snakes were caught in nature and shipped from all over the world to USGE, where they were kept in shoebox-size containers or extremely crowded troughs. PETA revealed that every day, many perished from untreated illnesses, infections, or injuries and that many experienced seizures. They were confined to severely crowded and filthy enclosures and denied the most basic necessities, including food, heat, adequate space, and even water. Workers put hundreds of snakes in a freezer and left them to die.
The suffering at USGE is not an anomaly. During a PETA investigation into a California dealer called Global Captive Breeders (GCB), snakes and other reptiles were so neglected that workers rarely noticed when they had died. Enclosures—little more than plastic shoeboxes—were filled with rotting carcasses teeming with maggots.
PETA’s investigation led to the seizure of more than 600 reptiles and nearly 16,000 rats from this hellhole, but many other pet-trade operations still profit from animal exploitation and suffering just like this.
2. No captive environment can compare to snakes’ natural habitats.
In their natural habitats, these complex animals warm themselves in the sun, burrow underground, swim, climb trees, and travel long distances. They mate when they want to and go solo when they feel like it. All these natural types of behavior are impossible to engage in inside cramped, solitary glass terrariums, like the too-small, almost barren ones peddled by Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc., and other companies and sold in retail pet stores.
3. Snakes aren’t “starter pets.”
While the captive-reptile industry—Zoo Med included—continues to market snakes inaccurately as “beginner companions” or “starter pets,” in reality, they are high-maintenance animals who deserve respect and compassion. You can start by leaving them alone.
There are 3,000 species of snakes in the world, and it’s estimated that over a million snakes are kept captive as “pets” in the U.S. Experts believe that more than 70% of snakes and other exotic animals in the pet trade die before they even reach stores. According to one study, 75% of “pet” reptiles, including snakes, die within one year—many from stress related to captivity. This shows how difficult it is to meet their complex needs in captivity.
4. Snakes have specific needs that are nearly impossible to meet in captivity.
Even though snake dealers looking to make a profit may downplay the many needs of captive reptiles, snakes require spectrum lighting, specific temperatures and humidity levels, precise diets and feeding schedules, and lots of space. Taking adequate care of a snake is a nearly impossible and very expensive endeavor. In one survey, veterinarians estimated that 47% of the exotic “pets” (including snakes) brought to them didn’t have their needs met and 89% of those surveyed said that these animals most often lack a suitable environment.
Snakes won’t be receptive to your affection—they’re wary animals who don’t like being held, touched, petted, or passed around. It’s stressful for them and puts them at risk of illness and injury, and because they don’t whine or yelp, you may not realize that they’re hurt. (See reason number 7.)
5. Buying small animals to feed a snake supports the cruel pet trade, even if you adopt a snake.
Even if you adopt a snake, there’s no getting around the fact that they eat rabbits, rats, mice, and other small animals who are typically bought from pet stores. Multiple PETA investigations into Petco and PetSmart suppliers uncovered horrors, including that live rats were stuffed into plastic bags and put in a freezer, where they were left to suffocate and freeze to death slowly—even as some frantically tried to claw their way out.
Many of these animals were later sold as food for snakes and other reptiles. During nearly three months at one facility, PETA’s observer found hundreds of small animals dead, often in bins, where no water was available.
6. Having a snake doesn’t make you look edgy—just foolish.
Salmonella, which can result in septicemia (blood poisoning), and other bacteria that can cause disease in humans are commonly found in snakes and other reptiles. Your snake can pass along botulism (which can lead to paralysis and death), campylobacteriosis (bowel infection), trichinellosis (muscle, nervous system, heart, and lungs disease), and leptospirosis (liver disease). It’s not edgy to get diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, or life-threatening illnesses from a reptile you chose to have contact with for no good reason.
Relegating a snake to a glass prison cell isn’t impressive. Learning to play an instrument, making your own vegan cheese, or speaking another language—that’s impressive.
7. Not only can snakes make you sick, you can also make them sick.
It’s not uncommon for “pet” snakes to suffer from infectious stomatitis (mouth rot), internal and external parasites, skin infections, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, inclusion body disease, regurgitation, vomiting, organ swelling, anemia, weight loss, respiratory disease, or septicemia. Do you know what symptoms to look out for? Will you be able to afford treatment?
8. Snakes have feelings.
Many species of snakes are protective mothers, and some don’t let their young out of their sight for three weeks after they’re born or hatched, even though baby snakes are fully capable of hunting and defending themselves.
Imagine being forced to spend your life in a tank that’s shorter than the length of your body. When snakes are kept this way, it causes them anguish and trauma. Just like humans and other animals, they need to be able to stretch out to their full length—at the bare minimum—and they need exercise and room to move.
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9. Snakes have rights.
Animals don’t want to be your “pet.” They are conscious, free-willed individuals who can form meaningful relationships, and they have thoughts, preferences, memories, and problem-solving skills. Putting your desire to “own” a snake above their need for freedom is speciesist. Every animal has the right to live free from human exploitation.
Animal companions must be treated with respect and be allowed to lead a fulfilling and dignified life in which all their needs are met—and that means not buying snakes or other animals to keep as “pets.”
You can help snakes and other reptiles.
Never buy a snake or any other animal from a pet store or breeder, and ask friends and family not to support this deadly industry, either.
Help Snakes and Other Reptiles Exploited in the Exotic-Animal Trade
If you were misled into purchasing a habitat for a snake or another reptile that didn’t meet their most basic needs—such as being able to stretch out, burrow, or climb—please contact us.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-21--Urge J.Crew Group to Ban Wool and Cashmere

J.Crew Group , which operates the J.Crew and Madewell brands , has filed for bankruptcy , and PETA is urging it to make the compassionate and business-savvy decision to ban cruelly obtained wool and cashmere .
PETA and our international affiliates have released 13 exposés of more than 100 sheep farms on four continents , revealing that sheep are beaten , kicked , punched , and mutilated in the wool industry , as this is the industry norm .
In the cashmere industry in Mongolia and China ( countries that supply 90 % of the world 's cashmere ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as workers pinned them down and ripped the hair out of their sensitive skin with sharp metal combs , leaving them with bloody wounds—and all for a cashmere sweater or scarf .
Just like us , sheep and goats experience pain , fear , and stress but also joy and companionship .
Sheep recognize faces even after years have passed , and even a photograph of a good friend can calm them .
Goats also recognize their friends , and they rival dogs in their ability to read human emotions .
These animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own choices and follow their instincts .
However , in the wool and cashmere industries , they 're deprived of all that is natural and important to them .
J.Crew Group claims that it 's committed to animal welfare and that it puts the customer first .
If that 's true , now would be the perfect time to prove it since consumers today are looking for brands that act responsibly toward animals and the planet .
Supporting cruelty to animals is never responsible .
Tell J.Crew Group to stop profiting from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wool and cashmere and switch to sustainable vegan fabrics .

Urge J.Crew Group to Ban Wool and Cashmere
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J.Crew has announced its adoption of a “good” cashmere standard—which is textbook humane washing—the practice of making misleading claims about animal welfare to benefit a company’s image.
Among numerous other failures, the standard allows untrained farmers to kill baby goats through blunt force trauma; doesn’t require the certification of off-farm slaughter sites, which could include those similar to the slaughterhouses where PETA Asia eyewitnesses found workers hitting goats on the head with a hammer and slitting their throats; allows for workers to rip out goats’ hair with sharp metal combs—a terrifying and violent ordeal that can be seen in PETA Asia’s investigation—and only requires 10% of “certified” farms to be annually audited.
Don’t let J.Crew get away with humane washing its brand—take action below!
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J.Crew Group, which operates the J.Crew and Madewell brands, has filed for bankruptcy, and PETA is urging it to make the compassionate and business-savvy decision to ban cruelly obtained wool and cashmere.
PETA and our international affiliates have released 14 exposés of more than 100 sheep farms on four continents, revealing that sheep are beaten, kicked, punched, and mutilated in the wool industry, as this is the industry norm.
In the cashmere industry in Mongolia and China (countries that supply 90% of the world's cashmere), PETA Asia revealed goats screaming in terror as workers pinned them down and ripped the hair out of their sensitive skin with sharp metal combs, leaving them with bloody wounds—and all for a cashmere sweater or scarf.
Just like us, sheep and goats experience pain, fear, and stress but also joy and companionship. Sheep recognize faces even after years have passed, and even a photograph of a good friend can calm them. Goats also recognize their friends, and they rival dogs in their ability to read human emotions. These animals want to be free to make their own choices and follow their instincts. However, in the wool and cashmere industries, they're deprived of all that is natural and important to them.
J.Crew Group claims that it's committed to animal welfare and that it puts the customer first. If that's true, now would be the perfect time to prove it since consumers today are looking for brands that act responsibly toward animals and the planet. Supporting cruelty to animals is never responsible.
Tell J.Crew Group to stop profiting from the suffering and deaths of animals used for wool and cashmere and switch to sustainable vegan fabrics.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-21--Jon Kortajarena’s Birthday Plea: ‘Adopt, Never Buy’

International Top Model and the Dog He Rescued 12 Years Ago Star in New PETA Campaign Los Angeles – Cuddling up with his rescued dog , Ator , top model Jon Kortajarena stars in a new PETA ad campaign that proclaims , “ Adoption Is Love.
” Kortajarena on his birthday to encourage his millions of followers to support PETA ’ s lifesaving work for animals .
Kortajarena personally rescued Ator over a decade ago .
“ I was walking with my grandpa in the countryside , and we saw this guy hitting a litter of dogs , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them , and when we took him to the vet , he was really bad … .
But with lots of care and love , he survived and he became the smartest dog I ever had .
Somehow , he knew we saved him , and he has been grateful and loyal for these 12 years .
He is an amazing companion .
Sometimes , he just looks at me and I believe he can understand how I feel .
Hugging him at night is the best therapy.
” Millions of animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and countless others struggle to survive on the streets .
PETA encourages everyone always to adopt and never buy from pet stores or breeders , which contributes to the homeless-animal overpopulation crisis .
Known for his high-profile ad campaigns with Versace , Armani , Guess , Tom Ford , and other brands—as well as his performance in A Single Man—Kortajarena joins Kim Basinger , Marisa Miller , Penélope Cruz , Eva Mendes , Charlize Theron , and many other celebrities who ’ ve teamed up with PETA or its affiliates to promote kindness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

International Top Model and the Dog He Rescued 12 Years Ago Star in New PETA Campaign
For Immediate Release:
May 21, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Cuddling up with his rescued dog, Ator, top model Jon Kortajarena stars in a new PETA ad campaign that proclaims, “Adoption Is Love.” Kortajarena debuted the ad on Instagram on his birthday to encourage his millions of followers to support PETA’s lifesaving work for animals.
Kortajarena personally rescued Ator over a decade ago. “I was walking with my grandpa in the countryside, and we saw this guy hitting a litter of dogs,” he tells PETA. “Ator was one of them, and when we took him to the vet, he was really bad …. But with lots of care and love, he survived and he became the smartest dog I ever had. Somehow, he knew we saved him, and he has been grateful and loyal for these 12 years. He is an amazing companion. Sometimes, he just looks at me and I believe he can understand how I feel. Hugging him at night is the best therapy.”
Millions of animals end up in shelters every year, and countless others struggle to survive on the streets. PETA encourages everyone always to adopt and never buy from pet stores or breeders, which contributes to the homeless-animal overpopulation crisis.
Known for his high-profile ad campaigns with Versace, Armani, Guess, Tom Ford, and other brands—as well as his performance in A Single Man—Kortajarena joins Kim Basinger, Marisa Miller, Penélope Cruz, Eva Mendes, Charlize Theron, and many other celebrities who’ve teamed up with PETA or its affiliates to promote kindness to animals.
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--2020-05-21--Gillian Anderson Calls for Controversial Thai Zoo to Shut Down

Actor Says It 's Time to Send Suffering Animals at Department Store Zoo to Sanctuaries Following Fire Bangkok – Just weeks after a fire broke out at the in Bangkok , Thailand , actor Gillian Anderson has sent the zoo ’ s owner a letter on behalf of PETA Asia asking him to close the exotic-animal menagerie in the Pata Department Store and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries .
“ In these trying days , we are all experiencing the challenges of seclusion , ” writes the X-Files and Sex Education star .
“ I can ’ t help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pata Zoo , who have experienced the same loneliness and isolation for years or even decades .
In light of the recent fire that broke out at the zoo , I am writing to ask you to reflect honestly on what life is like for animals there and to come to the decision to close it.
” Animals at the Pata Zoo include Kat , an orangutan imprisoned with little opportunity for psychological stimulation or physical exercise , and Bua Noi , a gorilla who has been alone and behind bars since 1983 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer all the animals there to a sanctuary , where they would have trees to climb , grass to roll on , and many other animals to play with .
“ As you surely know , the Pata Zoo has been called one of the saddest places in the world , ” concludes Anderson .
“ By making the decision to close the zoo and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries with the help of my friends at PETA , you can end the growing controversy and show the world that animals deserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kanit Sermsirimongkol , the owner of the Pata Zoo , is .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit .

Actor Says It's Time to Send Suffering Animals at Department Store Zoo to Sanctuaries Following Fire
For Immediate Release:
May 21, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Bangkok – Just weeks after a fire broke out at the Pata Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, actor Gillian Anderson has sent the zoo’s owner a letter on behalf of PETA Asia asking him to close the exotic-animal menagerie in the Pata Department Store and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries.
“In these trying days, we are all experiencing the challenges of seclusion,” writes the X-Files and Sex Education star. “I can’t help but think about the animals in the Pata Zoo, who have experienced the same loneliness and isolation for years or even decades. In light of the recent fire that broke out at the zoo, I am writing to ask you to reflect honestly on what life is like for animals there and to come to the decision to close it.”
Animals at the Pata Zoo include Kat, an orangutan imprisoned with little opportunity for psychological stimulation or physical exercise, and Bua Noi, a gorilla who has been alone and behind bars since 1983. PETA Asia has offered to help transfer all the animals there to a sanctuary, where they would have trees to climb, grass to roll on, and many other animals to play with.
“As you surely know, the Pata Zoo has been called one of the saddest places in the world,” concludes Anderson. “By making the decision to close the zoo and send the animals to reputable sanctuaries with the help of my friends at PETA, you can end the growing controversy and show the world that animals deserve mercy.”
Anderson’s letter to Kanit Sermsirimongkol, the owner of the Pata Zoo, is available here .


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-21--Tofu Giveaway Will Offer Reality Check Amid National ‘Meat Shortage’

PETA Billboard Points Out That Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic Cedar Rapids , Iowa – Wearing masks emblazoned with the message “ Meat Markets Are Breeding Grounds for Disease—Go Vegan ” and observing social-distancing protocols , a group of PETA supporters will pass out free boxes of tofu outside the Fareway grocery store on 16th Avenue on Thursday .
The protest will be held across from a new PETA billboard that just went up urging people to choose versatile vegan foods like tofu instead of paying for what comes out of offal- , waste- , and blood-splattered slaughterhouses and factory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where : Outside Fareway , 4220 16th Ave. S.W .
( near the intersection with Wiley Boulevard S.W . )
, Cedar Rapids “ With hundreds of thousands dead from a pandemic linked to eating animals , the national ‘ meat shortage ’ is cause for celebration , not complaint , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ Tasty vegan foods like tofu are the key to preventing deadly zoonotic diseases , and PETA stands ready to help people make the switch with our free vegan mentors , vegan recipes , tips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —wants the U.S. “ meat shortage ” solved— not by the reopening of slaughterhouses like the Waterloo Tyson Foods pig plant , where more than 1,000 workers contracted COVID-19 , but by many individual decisions to go vegan .
The group offers a variety of delicious tofu-based recipes on its website , such as General Tso ’ s Tofu and Buffalo Tofu-Scramble Breakfast Tacos .
PETA opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please @ @ @

PETA Billboard Points Out That Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic
For Immediate Release:
May 20, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Wearing masks emblazoned with the message “Meat Markets Are Breeding Grounds for Disease—Go Vegan” and observing social-distancing protocols, a group of PETA supporters will pass out free boxes of tofu outside the Fareway grocery store on 16th Avenue on Thursday. The protest will be held across from a new PETA billboard that just went up urging people to choose versatile vegan foods like tofu instead of paying for what comes out of offal-, waste-, and blood-splattered slaughterhouses and factory farms, where animal-borne diseases thrive.
When: Thursday, May 21, 12 noon
Where: Outside Fareway, 4220 16th Ave. S.W. (near the intersection with Wiley Boulevard S.W.), Cedar Rapids
“With hundreds of thousands dead from a pandemic linked to eating animals, the national ‘meat shortage’ is cause for celebration, not complaint,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “Tasty vegan foods like tofu are the key to preventing deadly zoonotic diseases, and PETA stands ready to help people make the switch with our free vegan mentors, vegan recipes, tips, and more.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—wants the U.S. “meat shortage” solved— not by the reopening of slaughterhouses like the Waterloo Tyson Foods pig plant, where more than 1,000 workers contracted COVID-19, but by many individual decisions to go vegan. The group offers a variety of delicious tofu-based recipes on its website, such as General Tso’s Tofu and Buffalo Tofu-Scramble Breakfast Tacos.
PETA opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-22--‘Pandemic Pig’ to Give Away Toilet Paper Outside Pike Place

PETA Will Point Out That Animal Markets , Transport , and Slaughter Are Linked to Fatal Viruses—and the Solution Is to Go Vegan Seattle – In the time of this novel coronavirus , PETA ’ s “ Pandemic Pig ” is heading to Pike Place Market to pass out free rolls of toilet paper to shoppers , along with the message that the way to save animals and prevent the spread of deadly diseases is to go vegan .
Accompanied by PETA supporters—all standing 6 feet apart and holding pro-vegan signs—the “ pig ” will also offer a hands-free virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for shoppers .
Where : 1501 First Ave. ( near the intersection with Pike Street ) , Seattle “ Filthy factory farms , slaughterhouses , and meat markets threaten the health of every human being on the planet by providing a breeding ground for coronavirus , SARS , bird flu , swine flu , and other viruses , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA ’ s ‘ pig ’ is hoofing it to Pike Place with a hot commodity as well as a plea to food shoppers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus originated in a Chinese “ wet market , ” 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 ) .
Previous influenza viruses originated in pigs and chickens .
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 Point Out That Animal Markets, Transport, and Slaughter Are Linked to Fatal Viruses—and the Solution Is to Go Vegan
For Immediate Release:
May 22, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Seattle – In the time of this novel coronavirus, PETA’s “Pandemic Pig” is heading to Pike Place Market to pass out free rolls of toilet paper to shoppers, along with the message that the way to save animals and prevent the spread of deadly diseases is to go vegan. Accompanied by PETA supporters—all standing 6 feet apart and holding pro-vegan signs—the “pig” will also offer a hands-free virtual vegan starter kit via a QR code for shoppers.
When: Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m.
Where: 1501 First Ave. (near the intersection with Pike Street), Seattle
“Filthy factory farms, slaughterhouses, and meat markets threaten the health of every human being on the planet by providing a breeding ground for coronavirus, SARS, bird flu, swine flu, and other viruses,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA’s ‘pig’ is hoofing it to Pike Place with a hot commodity as well as a plea to food shoppers to avoid meat like the plague.”
The coronavirus originated in a Chinese “wet market,” 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). Previous influenza viruses originated in pigs and chickens.
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--2020-05-22--This Is How Vegans Are Helping Out During the COVID-19 Crisis

People are in need of help , and vegans have been answering the call .
The economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis has already affected many people in life-altering ways , as one in five American workers have filed for unemployment since March .
Essential healthcare workers have also been striving tirelessly to save those who have contracted the disease , get others tested , and stop the spread of the virus .
Many vegan restaurant owners , who are feeling the pain themselves , have been giving vegan donations and organizing food banks to help support their communities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can help cut off the next pandemic at its source , so it ’ s important that more people are learning how tasty and healthy vegan food can be .
Here are just a few of the ways vegans are having a positive impact on their communities : Our Vegans for the Vulnerable initiative is asking supporters to pick up an extra vegan pantry staple with their groceries to donate to their local food bank in order to help out those in need , since food banks are struggling to keep up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Chipotle and Baskin-Robbins to donate vegan burritos and vegan ice cream , respectively , to frontline hospital workers at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista , California .
The hospital , which has been hard hit , is caring for COVID-19 patients from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border .
The Support + Feed program donates vegan meals to essential workers and food banks while supporting local vegan businesses .
Founded by Maggie Baird ( the mother of vegan Billie Eilish and her wonderful brother Finneas ) , Support + Feed allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and connects those restaurants to organizations that assist people who have been affected by the crisis .
For more information and to donate , visit the Support + Feed website .
Modern Love With Chilis on Wheels ( Brooklyn , New York ) Award-winning vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz and her Modern Love restaurant in Brooklyn have partnered with vegan food relief organization Chilis on Wheels to provide local residents in need with meals .
Every Thursday , Friday , and Saturday in May , the Modern Love Community Meals program will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Mac & Shews , Chickpea Cutlets & Gravy , burrito bowls , and lentil chili with cornbread .
Chilis on Wheels delivers free meals from Modern Love to surrounding communities on Fridays and Saturdays , while food can be purchased for $ 2 directly from the restaurant on Thursdays .
Vegan and gluten-free food truck Shimmy Shack is launching Michigan ’ s first 100 % vegan and gluten-free food pantry , Shimmy ’ s Cupboard .
The food pantry , which will open in Plymouth , will offer educational programs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members to access healthy food .
Visit the Shimmy ’ s Cupboard website to donate and help get the pantry off to a strong start .
This vegan restaurant and bakery has organized community support to deliver meals to healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines of the crisis .
Owners Audrey and Brian Dingeman , with support from their loyal customers , created the Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli Healthcare Helpers program , which allows people to purchase box lunches that are prepared and delivered to healthcare workers .
The deli partnered with Bayfront @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of April 28—560 boxes away from its goal of feeding all 1,700 staff members .
Golden Dinosaurs ’ lunch boxes are available to donate individually or in bulk and include a vegan sandwich , side , and house-made dessert .
For more information , visit the Golden Dinosaurs website .
Word of Mouth Truck , a Los Angeles–based food truck that offers vegan comfort food , teamed up with mobile food pantry Polo ’ s Pantry to help give a hearty vegan meal of a burger and fries to people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donate a meal , visit Word of Mouth Truck ’ s website .
Amy ’ s Kitchen donated more than 150,000 meals to food banks , hospitals , and organizations that serve the elderly and children in need .
It has also distributed 36,000 face masks to medical professionals in the company ’ s local communities and is offering free meals to first responders and healthcare professionals at its drive-through restaurant in Rohnert Park , California .
This vegan food bank in New York has been safely providing low-income communities with vegan groceries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have set up a system in which families can receive food without leaving their cars , to help maintain social distancing .
Honeybee Burger donated vegan burgers to frontline healthcare workers in the local community and is looking for more groups to help support during the crisis .
Vegan brewery Modern Times set up a coffee and pastry donation system to help treat frontline nurses in California and Oregon to a pick-me-up and to thank them for their hard work .
To donate a can of cold brew or a fresh vegan pastry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Going vegan is the best thing that you can do for all animals , including humans .
When you do so , you save the lives of nearly 200 animals every year .
You can also help PETA in its effort to shut down filthy slaughterhouses , where many workers have contracted COVID-19 and are exposed to other dangerous conditions .
PETA ’ s Vegan Mentor Program can help you make the transition and provide you with even more reasons to go vegan today :

May 22, 2020 by Rebecca Maness Last Updated April 29, 2021. Publishedby
People are in need of help, and vegans have been answering the call. The economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis has already affected many people in life-altering ways, as one in five American workers have filed for unemployment since March. Essential healthcare workers have also been striving tirelessly to save those who have contracted the disease, get others tested, and stop the spread of the virus. Many vegan restaurant owners, who are feeling the pain themselves, have been giving vegan donations and organizing food banks to help support their communities. Going vegan is a strong personal action that can help cut off the next pandemic at its source, so it’s important that more people are learning how tasty and healthy vegan food can be.
Here are just a few of the ways vegans are having a positive impact on their communities:
PETA
Our Vegans for the Vulnerable initiative is asking supporters to pick up an extra vegan pantry staple with their groceries to donate to their local food bank in order to help out those in need, since food banks are struggling to keep up with the demand.
PETA Latino partnered with Chipotle and Baskin-Robbins to donate vegan burritos and vegan ice cream, respectively, to frontline hospital workers at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista, California. The hospital, which has been hard hit, is caring for COVID-19 patients from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border.
Support + Feed (Los Angeles, New York City, and Philadelphia)
The Support + Feed program donates vegan meals to essential workers and food banks while supporting local vegan businesses. Founded by Maggie Baird (the mother of vegan Billie Eilish and her wonderful brother Finneas), Support + Feed allows customers to donate through their favorite vegan restaurants and connects those restaurants to organizations that assist people who have been affected by the crisis. For more information and to donate, visit the Support + Feed website.
Award-winning vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz and her Modern Love restaurant in Brooklyn have partnered with vegan food relief organization Chilis on Wheels to provide local residents in need with meals. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in May, the Modern Love Community Meals program will serve vegan food, including delicious dishes such as Mac & Shews, Chickpea Cutlets & Gravy, burrito bowls, and lentil chili with cornbread. Chilis on Wheels delivers free meals from Modern Love to surrounding communities on Fridays and Saturdays, while food can be purchased for $2 directly from the restaurant on Thursdays.
Vegan and gluten-free food truck Shimmy Shack is launching Michigan’s first 100% vegan and gluten-free food pantry, Shimmy’s Cupboard. The food pantry, which will open in Plymouth, will offer educational programs and a safe, welcoming space for community members to access healthy food. Visit the Shimmy’s Cupboard website to donate and help get the pantry off to a strong start.
This vegan restaurant and bakery has organized community support to deliver meals to healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines of the crisis. Owners Audrey and Brian Dingeman, with support from their loyal customers, created the Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli Healthcare Helpers program, which allows people to purchase box lunches that are prepared and delivered to healthcare workers. The deli partnered with Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and provided 1,100 boxes as of April 28—560 boxes away from its goal of feeding all 1,700 staff members. Golden Dinosaurs’ lunch boxes are available to donate individually or in bulk and include a vegan sandwich, side, and house-made dessert. For more information, visit the Golden Dinosaurs website.
Word of Mouth Truck, a Los Angeles–based food truck that offers vegan comfort food, teamed up with mobile food pantry Polo’s Pantry to help give a hearty vegan meal of a burger and fries to people in the homeless community in Los Angeles. To donate a meal, visit Word of Mouth Truck’s website.
Amy’s Kitchen donated more than 150,000 meals to food banks, hospitals, and organizations that serve the elderly and children in need. It has also distributed 36,000 face masks to medical professionals in the company’s local communities and is offering free meals to first responders and healthcare professionals at its drive-through restaurant in Rohnert Park, California.
Community Solidarity (multiple locations in New York)
This vegan food bank in New York has been safely providing low-income communities with vegan groceries during the COVID-19 crisis. Its volunteers have set up a system in which families can receive food without leaving their cars, to help maintain social distancing.
Honeybee Burger donated vegan burgers to frontline healthcare workers in the local community and is looking for more groups to help support during the crisis.
Modern Times Beer (San Diego, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon)
Vegan brewery Modern Times set up a coffee and pastry donation system to help treat frontline nurses in California and Oregon to a pick-me-up and to thank them for their hard work. To donate a can of cold brew or a fresh vegan pastry, visit the Modern Times website.
Going vegan is the best thing that you can do for all animals, including humans. When you do so, you save the lives of nearly 200 animals every year. You can also help PETA in its effort to shut down filthy slaughterhouses, where many workers have contracted COVID-19 and are exposed to other dangerous conditions.
Order Your FREE Vegan Starter Kit!


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-22--Can Cheese Come From Carrots or Cashews? Yes—Here’s How

Every day , more people ditch dairy to help keep families together and save cows from being milked until their bodies break down .
But those who are on the fence about going vegan are often saddled by one big question : “ How do I replace cheese ?
” These days , nearly every grocery store in America sells vegan cheese .
But your kitchen probably has many whole-food ingredients that you can use to make your own tasty cruelty-free cheese .
The number of vegan cheese recipes out there rivals the number of stars in the galaxy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , just try another !
Here are a few of our favorites to get you started .
Become a level 99 vegan by turning potatoes and carrots into “ cheese.
” These humble root veggies make for a great dairy-free cheese .
Seems impossible , we know—but try out this delicious Vegan Nacho Cheese recipe by hot for food .
It ’ ll certainly make you a believer .
Sweet potatoes can also be used to make “ cheese ” —like in this Sweet Potato Vegan Cheese Sauce recipe from Eat Plant-Based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Nacho Sweet Potato Cheese !
recipe .
For one of the best vegan mac and cheese recipes we ’ ve ever tried , we suggest picking up a copy of Jenné Claiborne ’ s Sweet Potato Soul cookbook .
Who knew that the best crunchy ice cream sundae topping ( that ’ s right—don ’ t @ us ) could also be transformed into a delectable “ cheese ” ?
There are plenty of recipes out there for it—Ambitious Kitchen claims to offer The Best Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d rather make a hard , sliceable cheese that ’ s perfect for putting on crackers or pairing with wine , try Loving It Vegan ’ s Sliceable Cashew Cheese recipe .
You can also use cashews to make vegan Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over dishes with this super-easy recipe from Simple Vegan Blog—it seriously takes less than five minutes .
Use tried and true tofu .
Unlike animal-derived foods , tofu has never caused a pandemic—but it is guilty of being one of the most versatile whole foods out there .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by That Was Vegan ?
for pizza and lasagna .
Simple Vegan Blog came up with this ingenious recipe for Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese .
But if you ’ re looking for a more spreadable option , try The Edgy Veg ’ s Tofu Cream Cheese recipe .
Sunflower seed cheese is like a ray of sunshine in your mouth .
Not everyone is into nuts , which is why 86 Eats created this Nut-Free Vegan Queso with Rotel recipe .
Also , try the Vegan Smoky Sunflower Cheddar , which is perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jenné Claiborne is allergic to cashews , which helped inspire her to concoct this spreadable Sunflower Seed Vegan Cheese .
You may have noticed that many of these recipes call for a healthy helping of nutritional yeast—or , as the cool kids call it , “ nooch.
” Nutritional yeast has a cheesy flavor , and sprinkling a handful of it on some popcorn or pasta—or anything , really—can satisfy a cheese craving .
Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning is probably the most popular brand of nooch , but sometimes you can also find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the baking aisle or in the bulk section .
No matter which “ cheese ” you choose , make sure it ’ s dairy-free .
No cow would choose to be forcibly impregnated over and over again just so humans can steal her milk before she ’ s sent to the slaughterhouse .
Cows have unique personalities and experience a wide range of emotions—just imagine the grief a mother cow must feel when her baby is stolen from her .
There are countless reports of mother cows who ’ ve continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies after they ’ ve been taken away and sold to veal or beef farms .
Cows are gentle giants who mourn the deaths of loved ones , sometimes shedding tears over their loss .
Please , let PETA help you and you loved ones go vegan today .
Order a free vegan starter kit .
Sign up for a free vegan mentor .
We have all the resources necessary to support folks who want to ditch meat , eggs , and dairy .
You can make a real difference and save nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eating them !
And if you want more whole-food , diary-free options , check out Whole-Foods , Plant-Based Butter for a Healthy Lifestyle

May 22, 2020 by Zachary Toliver Last Updated April 30, 2021. Publishedby
Every day, more people ditch dairy to help keep families together and save cows from being milked until their bodies break down. But those who are on the fence about going vegan are often saddled by one big question: “How do I replace cheese?”
These days, nearly every grocery store in America sells vegan cheese. But your kitchen probably has many whole-food ingredients that you can use to make your own tasty vegan cheese.
The number of vegan cheese recipes out there rivals the number of stars in the galaxy. So if you don’t like one, just try another! Here are a few of our favorites to get you started.
Become a level 99 vegan by turning potatoes and carrots into “cheese.”
These humble root veggies make for a great dairy-free cheese. Seems impossible, we know—but try out this delicious Vegan Nacho Cheese recipe by hot for food. It’ll certainly make you a believer.
Sweet potatoes can also be used to make “cheese”—like in this Sweet Potato Vegan Cheese Sauce recipe from Eat Plant-Based or Connoisseurus Veg’s tasty That’s Nacho Sweet Potato Cheese! recipe. For one of the best vegan mac and cheese recipes we’ve ever tried, we suggest picking up a copy of Jenné Claiborne’s Sweet Potato Soul cookbook.
There’s also cashew cheese—yes, we’re for real.
Who knew that the best crunchy ice cream sundae topping (that’s right—don’t @ us) could also be transformed into a delectable “cheese”? There are plenty of recipes out there for it—Ambitious Kitchen claims to offer The Best Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce You’ll Ever Eat.
If you’d rather make a hard, sliceable cheese that’s perfect for putting on crackers or pairing with wine, try Loving It Vegan’s Sliceable Cashew Cheese recipe.
You can also use cashews to make vegan Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over dishes with this super-easy recipe from Simple Vegan Blog—it seriously takes less than five minutes.
And for a delightful addition to any vegan charcuterie board, try Zardy Plants’ recipe for vegan brie—it’s sure to impress.
Use tried and true tofu.
Unlike animal-derived foods, tofu has never caused a pandemic—but it is guilty of being one of the most versatile whole foods out there. We love using this easy Tofu Ricotta recipe by That Was Vegan? for pizza and lasagna.
Simple Vegan Blog came up with this ingenious recipe for Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese. But if you’re looking for a more spreadable option, try The Edgy Veg’s Tofu Cream Cheese recipe.
Sunflower seed cheese is like a ray of sunshine in your mouth.
Not everyone is into nuts, which is why 86 Eats created this Nut-Free Vegan Queso with Rotel recipe. Also, try the Vegan Smoky Sunflower Cheddar, which is perfect for a cheese plate.
Vegan chef Jenné Claiborne is allergic to cashews, which helped inspire her to concoct this spreadable Sunflower Seed Vegan Cheese.
Let’s talk yeast.
You may have noticed that many of these recipes call for a healthy helping of nutritional yeast—or, as the cool kids call it, “nooch.” Nutritional yeast has a cheesy flavor, and sprinkling a handful of it on some popcorn or pasta—or anything, really—can satisfy a cheese craving.
Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning is probably the most popular brand of nooch, but sometimes you can also find stores’ own brand of nutritional yeast in the baking aisle or in the bulk section.
No matter which “cheese” you choose, make sure it’s dairy-free.
No cow would choose to be forcibly impregnated over and over again just so humans can steal her milk before she’s sent to the slaughterhouse. Cows have unique personalities and experience a wide range of emotions—just imagine the grief a mother cow must feel when her baby is stolen from her.
There are countless reports of mother cows who’ve continued to call out and search frantically for their babies after they’ve been taken away and sold to veal or beef farms. Cows are gentle giants who mourn the deaths of loved ones, sometimes shedding tears over their loss.
Please, let PETA help you and you loved ones go vegan today. Order a free vegan starter kit. We have all the resources necessary to support folks who want to ditch meat, eggs, and dairy. You can make a real difference and save nearly 200 animals a year simply by not eating them!
And if you want more whole-food, diary-free options, check out Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Butter for a Healthy Lifestyle


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-22--10 Horrible Things NIH Does to Monkeys With Your Tax Dollars

Want to know what ’ s wrong with conducting experiments on monkeys ?
PETA has obtained shocking video footage of so-called “ scientists , ” led by National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) experimenter Elisabeth Murray , terrifying captive monkeys with fake snakes and spiders .
These cruel and pointless tests on animals have cost U.S. taxpayers more than $ 36 million , yet not one single treatment or cure for human illnesses has come from them in 30 years .
Here Are 10 Things You Need to Know About These Twisted Experiments on Monkeys : 1 .
Murray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any given time .
These monkeys are deliberately terrified with realistic looking snakes and spiders .
They are also subject to another fear-inducing test called “ The Human Intruder Test , ” in which an unfamiliar , threatening human stares at the monkeys , deliberately terrifying them .
2 .
These monkeys are forced to endure multiple invasive surgeries , leaving them permanently brain damaged .
3 .
Many monkeys in this laboratory have “ head posts ” surgically implanted into their skulls using screws and cement .
This allows experimenters to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely still for hours at a time .
It takes a month for monkeys to heal from this surgery , but the head posts remain in their skulls for the rest of their lives .
4 .
Monkeys also have “ chambers ” ( holes ) cut into their skulls , so experimenters can inject drugs directly into their brains whenever they want .
Sometimes the experimenters accidentally hit a blood vessel , causing the monkeys ’ brains to bleed .
Experimenters must occasionally perform additional surgeries to scrape away bone that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Experimenters also inject toxins into the monkeys ’ brains , sometimes causing erratic heart beats or even respiratory arrest .
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Other monkeys have portions of their brains sucked out of their heads .
For some monkeys , the experimenters will damage multiple regions of their brain , requiring multiple surgeries .
Sometimes the experiments don ’ t damage the part of the brain they meant to , so the monkey must endure even more surgical procedures .
7 .
Murray forces many of her monkeys to live all alone , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychological harm .
She does this because the brain-damage she causes these monkeys makes it impossible for them to have normal social interactions with their peers .
8 .
For some experiments , the monkeys are forced to wear a collar and are strapped into a “ restraint chair , ” sometimes for hours , similar to the one seen below : Other monkeys in the laboratory are sometimes forced to lie awake , with their bodies and heads restrained , in an fMRI scanner for up to five hours at a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murray and her laboratory staff deprive the monkeys of water , so they will be thirsty enough to drink bitter tasting liquids like citric acid and quinine .
In other cruel and pointless tests , experimenters blow puffs of air into the monkeys ’ eyes to see how they react to “ aversive ” events .
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After torturing these monkeys for years , the experimenters in Murray ’ s laboratory kill them .
Then , they remove the monkeys ’ brains and dissect them .
You Can Help Stop Monkeys From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference for these animals .
Join the tens of thousands of compassionate people who ’ ve already taken action to demand that NIH stop experiments on monkeys and immediately shut down Murray ’ s lab .
This piece was co-written by PETA Neuroscientist Dr. Katherine Roe .

Want to know what’s wrong with conducting experiments on monkeys? PETA has obtained shocking video footage of so-called “scientists,” led by National Institutes of Health (NIH) experimenter Elisabeth Murray, terrifying captive monkeys with fake snakes and spiders. These cruel and pointless tests on animals have cost U.S. taxpayers more than $36 million, yet not one single treatment or cure for human illnesses has come from them in 30 years.
Here Are 10 Things You Need to Know About These Twisted Experiments on Monkeys:
1. Murray keeps nearly 100 monkeys in her laboratory at any given time.
These monkeys are deliberately terrified with realistic looking snakes and spiders. They are also subject to another fear-inducing test called “The Human Intruder Test,” in which an unfamiliar, threatening human stares at the monkeys, deliberately terrifying them.
2. These monkeys are forced to endure multiple invasive surgeries, leaving them permanently brain damaged.
Watch how Murray terrorized one of her victims, named Murphy:
3. Many monkeys in this laboratory have “head posts” surgically implanted into their skulls using screws and cement.
This allows experimenters to force the monkeys to keep their heads completely still for hours at a time. It takes a month for monkeys to heal from this surgery, but the head posts remain in their skulls for the rest of their lives.
4. Monkeys also have “chambers” (holes) cut into their skulls, so experimenters can inject drugs directly into their brains whenever they want.
Sometimes the experimenters accidentally hit a blood vessel, causing the monkeys’ brains to bleed. Experimenters must occasionally perform additional surgeries to scrape away bone that has grown into these chambers.
5. Experimenters also inject toxins into the monkeys’ brains, sometimes causing erratic heart beats or even respiratory arrest.
6. Other monkeys have portions of their brains sucked out of their heads.
For some monkeys, the experimenters will damage multiple regions of their brain, requiring multiple surgeries. Sometimes the experiments don’t damage the part of the brain they meant to, so the monkey must endure even more surgical procedures.
7. Murray forces many of her monkeys to live all alone, even though she knows this causes them extreme psychological harm.
She does this because the brain-damage she causes these monkeys makes it impossible for them to have normal social interactions with their peers.
8. For some experiments, the monkeys are forced to wear a collar and are strapped into a “restraint chair,” sometimes for hours, similar to the one seen below:
Other monkeys in the laboratory are sometimes forced to lie awake, with their bodies and heads restrained, in an fMRI scanner for up to five hours at a time.
9. For some experiments, Murray and her laboratory staff deprive the monkeys of water, so they will be thirsty enough to drink bitter tasting liquids like citric acid and quinine.
In other cruel and pointless tests, experimenters blow puffs of air into the monkeys’ eyes to see how they react to “aversive” events.
10. After torturing these monkeys for years, the experimenters in Murray’s laboratory kill them.
Then, they remove the monkeys’ brains and dissect them.
You Can Help Stop Monkeys From Suffering in Experiments
You can make a difference for these animals. Join the tens of thousands of compassionate people who’ve already taken action to demand that NIH stop experiments on monkeys and immediately shut down Murray’s lab.
This piece was co-written by PETA Neuroscientist Dr. Katherine Roe.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-22--Test Your Trivia Skills by Taking PETA’s Fascinating Animals Quiz

Animals have amazing abilities that we ’ re just beginning to understand .
So how well do you know them @ @ @ @ @ and see how much you know about the animals we share the planet with .

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


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-26--PETA Found All These Great Vegan Cheese Options at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe ’ s is always rolling out new vegan treasures , because it knows what the people want !
💁 In fact , there are so many innovative products coming our way that we wanted to make sure you ’ re making the most of the vegan cheese options at Trader Joe ’ s .
Why ?
Because after being forcibly inseminated over and over again , mother cows endure the heartache and panic of seeing workers drag their newborns away before their swollen , sensitive udders are pumped for milk .
If the baby is male , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for veal .
And eventually the mother will be slaughtered , too , once her body is too worn to carry on—usually when she ’ s reached only a quarter of her natural life expectancy .
So , dairy-free cheese , anyone ?
Use this list to make sure you ’ re taking full advantage of all the vegan cheese options at Trader Joe ’ s .
There are probably more than you think !
Who ’ d have thunk that you could get delicious queso made of organic cashews , potatoes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other veggies and seasonings ?
It ’ s vegan magic .
🌱✨ Pro tip : Up your queso game with some TJ ’ s vegan soy chorizo .
Simply crumble it into the dip , heat it all up , and go to town—figuratively .
Don ’ t actually leave your house … or have people come over .
It ’ s better that way .
Your guests would just eat all your queso .
Fiesta for one , please .
🕺🥔🥕🧅 This stuff is great for making pizza , sprinkling on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down your gullet when no one ’ s looking .
Miyoko ’ s products make shopping at Trader Joe ’ s even more worthwhile .
The brand ’ s shmear goes great on bagels , as you may have guessed .
But we encourage you to have some fun with it , like by dipping pretzel sticks into it … or , who knows , maybe spreading it onto some fancy crackers .
This is about “ un-loxing ” your dreams , people !
Don ’ t hold back .
Eat this instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salmon , like all other fish , can feel pain and fear and want to live in peace .
These intelligent animals learn from each other and can navigate nearly 2,500 miles to spawn in the same stream they hatched in , identifying one stream out of several thousand options .
About four-fifths of the salmon consumed in the U.S. are farm-raised by the millions in netted cages , and fish farmers often beat large ones to death with baseball bats .
It benefits you to skip eating fish , too , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is then absorbed by anyone who eats their flesh , which can lead to serious health problems .
It ’ s worth noting that fish consumption is the sole source of human exposure to this poison .
Trader Joe ’ s makes its own brand of nooch !
Nutritional yeast has a consistency similar to that of powdered Parmesan cheese and a cheesy flavor that ’ s great when making your own vegan dips and sauces—or you could just sprinkle it directly onto your food .
Nooch is a complete protein , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential amino acids that your body can ’ t make on its own .
It ’ s also commonly fortified with vitamin B .
A typical serving ( just 2 tablespoons ) contains 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber .
Vegan cream cheese can be used for making cheesecakes , dips , and creamy sauces .
Or you could slather it right on a toasty bagel and kick things up a notch by topping it off with some TJ ’ s raspberry fruit spread ( for a sweet sensation ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for pure savory satisfaction ) .
👌 TJ ’ s has all the nuts you need to make your own nut-based Parmesan .
Just toss some cashews , pistachios , almonds , nutritional yeast , salt , and garlic powder into a blender , pulsate for a few , and voilà .
You can store it in a mason jar in the fridge and it ’ ll last forever ( around two months ) .
You could also replace any of those nuts with macadamia nuts , Brazil nuts , or walnuts—basically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as pumpkin or sunflower , will do .
Just go nuts with it .
😏 Using a cup or so of TJ ’ s raw cashews ( soaked overnight ) , this recipe only requires equal parts cashews ( drained and rinsed ) and filtered water along with a splash of lemon juice and a dash of salt to taste .
Blend it all up , and it ’ ll last for up to a week in the fridge .
Pro tip : Add garlic , garlic powder , or garlic granules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flavor—or add nooch to make it taste cheesy !
The only limit to the flavors you infuse is your imagination .
By now , you ’ re probably like : Same .
And cows , who are known to get excited when they solve a puzzle , would likely also jump for joy knowing that you ’ re voting with your dollar not to harm them and their babies .
But before you arrive at the store ( by car , bicycle , or teleportation ) , we can ’ t stress it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few cheese products labeled “ soy , ” “ dairy-free ” or “ lactose-free ” that still contain casein—a milk protein sourced from abused cows .
Dr. T. Colin Campbell , author of The China Study , found casein to be “ the most relevant chemical carcinogen ever identified.
” And the casomorphin in casein attaches to the brain ’ s opiate receptors and triggers an addictive response comparable to heroin ’ s effects .
That ’ s why people sometimes feel like they “ can ’ t live without cheese.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t live if we eat ( dairy-based ) cheese .
So when shopping , always read ingredient labels .
There ’ s nothing worse than buying “ soy cheese ” only to realize later that there ’ s casein in it .
Check Out All the Vegan Cheese Options at Whole Foods

May 26, 2020 by Michelle Feinberg Last Updated July 13, 2020. Publishedby
Trader Joe’s is always rolling out new vegan treasures, because it knows what the people want! 💁 In fact, there are so many innovative products coming our way that we wanted to make sure you’re making the most of the vegan cheese options at Trader Joe’s.
Why? Because after being forcibly inseminated over and over again, mother cows endure the heartache and panic of seeing workers drag their newborns away before their swollen, sensitive udders are pumped for milk. If the baby is male, he’ll be isolated and then killed for veal. And eventually the mother will be slaughtered, too, once her body is too worn to carry on—usually when she’s reached only a quarter of her natural life expectancy.
© Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
So, dairy-free cheese, anyone? Use this list to make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the vegan cheese options at Trader Joe’s. There are probably more than you think!
Dairy Free Cheddar Style Slices (Cashew Cheese Alternative)
Trader Joe’s just rolled out brand-new vegan cheddar cheese slices that you can use in sandwiches and are also great for melting. But here’s the best part: They’re made from cashews, coconuts, and potatoes. They’re also gluten-free and soy-free, so they can be enjoyed by even the pickiest and most allergen-sensitive of mice. 🧀 🐭
Dairy Free Mozzarella Style Shreds (Cashew Cheese Alternative)
TJ’s is running with the cashew craze and has also rolled out some new and improved mozz shreds. What a great excuse to make pizza!
Organic Creamy Cashew Fiesta Dip
Who’d have thunk that you could get delicious queso made of organic cashews, potatoes, carrots, onions, and a few other veggies and seasonings? It’s vegan magic. 🌱✨
Pro tip: Up your queso game with some TJ’s vegan soy chorizo. Simply crumble it into the dip, heat it all up, and go to town—figuratively. Don’t actually leave your house … or have people come over. It’s better that way. Your guests would just eat all your queso. Fiesta for one, please. 🕺🥔🥕🧅
Trader Joe’s Vegan Mozzarella Style Shreds
This stuff is great for making pizza, sprinkling on top of vegan chili, or shoveling right down your gullet when no one’s looking.
Miyoko’s Un-Lox Your Dreams Cream Cheese
Miyoko’s products make shopping at Trader Joe’s even more worthwhile. The brand’s shmear goes great on bagels, as you may have guessed. But we encourage you to have some fun with it, like by dipping pretzel sticks into it … or, who knows, maybe spreading it onto some fancy crackers. This is about “un-loxing” your dreams, people! Don’t hold back.
Eat this instead of topping your bagel with smoked salmon—because salmon, like all other fish, can feel pain and fear and want to live in peace. These intelligent animals learn from each other and can navigate nearly 2,500 miles to spawn in the same stream they hatched in, identifying one stream out of several thousand options. About four-fifths of the salmon consumed in the U.S. are farm-raised by the millions in netted cages, and fish farmers often beat large ones to death with baseball bats. It benefits you to skip eating fish, too, as they ingest and absorb mercury—and the toxin is then absorbed by anyone who eats their flesh, which can lead to serious health problems. It’s worth noting that fish consumption is the sole source of human exposure to this poison.
Trader Joe’s Nutritional Yeast
Trader Joe’s makes its own brand of nooch! Nutritional yeast has a consistency similar to that of powdered Parmesan cheese and a cheesy flavor that’s great when making your own vegan dips and sauces—or you could just sprinkle it directly onto your food.
Nooch is a complete protein, meaning that it provides all nine of the essential amino acids that your body can’t make on its own. It’s also commonly fortified with vitamin B 12 . A typical serving (just 2 tablespoons) contains 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
Trader Joe’s Vegan Cream Cheese
Vegan cream cheese can be used for making cheesecakes, dips, and creamy sauces. Or you could slather it right on a toasty bagel and kick things up a notch by topping it off with some TJ’s raspberry fruit spread (for a sweet sensation) or Everything but the Bagel seasoning (for pure savory satisfaction). 👌
DIY Nut Parmesan
TJ’s has all the nuts you need to make your own nut-based Parmesan. Just toss some cashews, pistachios, almonds, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder into a blender, pulsate for a few, and voilà. You can store it in a mason jar in the fridge and it’ll last forever (around two months). You could also replace any of those nuts with macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, or walnuts—basically, any combo of nuts or seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower, will do. Just go nuts with it. 😏
DIY Cashew Cream
Using a cup or so of TJ’s raw cashews (soaked overnight), this recipe only requires equal parts cashews (drained and rinsed) and filtered water along with a splash of lemon juice and a dash of salt to taste. Blend it all up, and it’ll last for up to a week in the fridge.
Pro tip: Add garlic, garlic powder, or garlic granules for a more, well, garlicky flavor—or add nooch to make it taste cheesy! The only limit to the flavors you infuse is your imagination.
By now, you’re probably like:
Same. And cows, who are known to get excited when they solve a puzzle, would likely also jump for joy knowing that you’re voting with your dollar not to harm them and their babies.
But before you arrive at the store (by car, bicycle, or teleportation), we can’t stress it enough: Trader Joe’s has a few cheese products labeled “soy,” “dairy-free” or “lactose-free” that still contain casein—a milk protein sourced from abused cows. Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study, found casein to be “the most relevant chemical carcinogen ever identified.” And the casomorphin in casein attaches to the brain’s opiate receptors and triggers an addictive response comparable to heroin’s effects. That’s why people sometimes feel like they “can’t live without cheese.” But they can—it’s cows who can’t live if we eat (dairy-based) cheese. So when shopping, always read ingredient labels. There’s nothing worse than buying “soy cheese” only to realize later that there’s casein in it.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-26--Lone Orca’s Plight Prompts Call for Criminal Charges

PETA Urges Florida State Attorney to Charge Miami Seaquarium Over the Cruel Confinement of Far-Ranging Marine Mammal Miami – This morning , PETA fired off a letter to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle , calling on her to investigate and pursue cruelty-to-animals charges against the Miami Seaquarium over its abusive treatment of the orca Lolita , who ’ s been confined to what is thought to be the smallest orca tank in the world since she was taken from the ocean and her family 49 years ago .
In the letter , PETA points out that because Lolita is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barren concrete tank with no fellow orcas , she ’ s unable to engage in natural behavior , such as diving , swimming long distances , seeking shelter from the sun , feeling ocean currents , and forming social relationships with others of her own species .
She displays repetitive and abnormal behavior , which , according to marine mammal experts , indicates severe psychological trauma .
PETA contends that the Miami Seaquarium ’ s infliction of extreme stress , agitation , injury , and suffering—including its failure to provide her with relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s cruelty-to-animals law .
“ For decades , Lolita has languished in a tiny tank with no real life and no shelter from the blazing sun above her .
She ’ s attacked by dolphins and forced to perform tricks for rewards of dead fish , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is calling on state officials to charge the Miami Seaquarium for its cruelty to this highly intelligent animal in the hope of getting her out of there.
” For years , PETA—whose motto reads , in part , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use for entertainment ” —has pushed the Miami Seaquarium to send Lolita to a seaside sanctuary , where she could dive to great depths , swim long distances , and engage in all the natural behavior that she ’ s been deprived of for so long .
PETA opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Urges Florida State Attorney to Charge Miami Seaquarium Over the Cruel Confinement of Far-Ranging Marine Mammal
For Immediate Release:
May 26, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Miami – This morning, PETA fired off a letter to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, calling on her to investigate and pursue cruelty-to-animals charges against the Miami Seaquarium over its abusive treatment of the orca Lolita, who’s been confined to what is thought to be the smallest orca tank in the world since she was taken from the ocean and her family 49 years ago.
In the letter, PETA points out that because Lolita is held in a small, shallow, barren concrete tank with no fellow orcas, she’s unable to engage in natural behavior, such as diving, swimming long distances, seeking shelter from the sun, feeling ocean currents, and forming social relationships with others of her own species. She displays repetitive and abnormal behavior, which, according to marine mammal experts, indicates severe psychological trauma. PETA contends that the Miami Seaquarium’s infliction of extreme stress, agitation, injury, and suffering—including its failure to provide her with relief from the summer sun—violates the state’s cruelty-to-animals law.
“For decades, Lolita has languished in a tiny tank with no real life and no shelter from the blazing sun above her. She’s attacked by dolphins and forced to perform tricks for rewards of dead fish,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is calling on state officials to charge the Miami Seaquarium for its cruelty to this highly intelligent animal in the hope of getting her out of there.”
For years, PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—has pushed the Miami Seaquarium to send Lolita to a seaside sanctuary, where she could dive to great depths, swim long distances, and engage in all the natural behavior that she’s been deprived of for so long.
PETA opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-26--Criminal Probe Sought: Cow Repeatedly Shot in Head

Lima , Ohio – PETA has obtained a U.S. Department of Agriculture report revealing a recent violation of law at Keystone Meats , Inc. , outside Lima .
In response , we sent a letter this morning asking Lima Chief Prosecutor E. Richard Eddy to review the matter and , as appropriate , file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the facility and the “ inexperienced ” and “ untrained ” worker who botched two attempts to stun a cow with shots to the head , leaving the wounded animal looking around the room , before the plant manager approached and rendered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot .
“ This disturbing report shows that this cow—who had already been used up for the milk intended for her calves before the dairy industry discarded her for slaughter—experienced a prolonged , agonizing death at Keystone Meats , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ PETA is calling for a criminal investigation on behalf of the cow who suffered at this facility and is 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 , sheep , bulls , 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 , please visit PETA.org .
I hope this letter finds you well .
I would like to request that your office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency , as you deem appropriate ) investigate and file suitable criminal charges against Keystone Meats Inc. and the worker responsible for repeatedly shooting a cow in the head while the animal remained conscious and looking around the room on May 8 at its slaughterhouse located at 3585 Harding Hwy .
outside Lima .
The U.S. Department of Agriculture ’ s Food Safety and Inspection Service ( FSIS ) documented the incident in the attached report , which states the following : “ [ T ] he Consumer Safety Inspector ( CSI ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being trained to stun livestock , attempt to stun a dairy cow in the knock box with a captive bolt gun .
After the first stunning attempt … [ t ] he cow was in sternal recumbency with her head held up and was looking around and blinking .
The stunning operator conferred with the CSI and then climbed back up on the stunning platform and attempted a second captive bolt stun .
… [ A ] fter the second stunning attempt was administered , the CSI observed that the animal was still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up , and she was looking around and blinking .
At this point , the plant manager , who had been called to the area by the CSI , climbed into the knock box with the cow and shot her with a .22 caliber pistol … [ t ] he head was later examined , and three distinct holes in the skull were noted.
” 1 This conduct appears to violate Ohio Revised Code § 959.13 ( A ) ( 1 ) .
Importantly , FSIS action does not preempt criminal liability under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of cruelty to animals.2 Please let us know what we might do to assist you .
Thank you for your consideration and for the difficult work that you do .
1FSIS District 50 Acting District Manager Dr. Karnail Mudahar , Notice of Suspension , Keystone Meats Inc. ( May 8 , 2020 ) https : //www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6266e05a-b382-40ce-822b-215ef83ada11/M15826-NOS-05082020.pdf ?
MOD=AJPERES .
2See 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.
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For Immediate Release:
May 26, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Lima, Ohio – PETA has obtained a U.S. Department of Agriculture report revealing a recent violation of law at Keystone Meats, Inc., outside Lima. In response, we sent a letter this morning asking Lima Chief Prosecutor E. Richard Eddy to review the matter and, as appropriate, file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the facility and the “inexperienced” and “untrained” worker who botched two attempts to stun a cow with shots to the head, leaving the wounded animal looking around the room, before the plant manager approached and rendered her unconscious with a third and final shot.
“This disturbing report shows that this cow—who had already been used up for the milk intended for her calves before the dairy industry discarded her for slaughter—experienced a prolonged, agonizing death at Keystone Meats,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “PETA is calling for a criminal investigation on behalf of the cow who suffered at this facility and is 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, sheep, bulls, 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, please visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Eddy follows.
May 26, 2020
The Honorable E. Richard Eddy II
Chief Prosecutor
City of Lima
Dear Mr. Eddy,
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 Keystone Meats Inc. and the worker responsible for repeatedly shooting a cow in the head while the animal remained conscious and looking around the room on May 8 at its slaughterhouse located at 3585 Harding Hwy. outside Lima. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) documented the incident in the attached report, which states the following:
“[T]he Consumer Safety Inspector (CSI) observed an establishment employee, who was being trained to stun livestock, attempt to stun a dairy cow in the knock box with a captive bolt gun. After the first stunning attempt … [t]he cow was in sternal recumbency with her head held up and was looking around and blinking. The stunning operator conferred with the CSI and then climbed back up on the stunning platform and attempted a second captive bolt stun. … [A]fter the second stunning attempt was administered, the CSI observed that the animal was still in sternal recumbency with her head held up, and she was looking around and blinking. At this point, the plant manager, who had been called to the area by the CSI, climbed into the knock box with the cow and shot her with a .22 caliber pistol … [t]he head was later examined, and three distinct holes in the skull were noted.”1
This conduct appears to violate Ohio Revised Code § 959.13(A)(1). Importantly, FSIS action does not preempt criminal liability under state law for slaughterhouse workers who perpetrate acts of cruelty to animals.2
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
1FSIS District 50 Acting District Manager Dr. Karnail Mudahar, Notice of Suspension, Keystone Meats Inc. (May 8, 2020) https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/6266e05a-b382-40ce-822b-215ef83ada11/M15826-NOS-05082020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES.
2See 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--2020-05-27--Chained ‘Orca’ Will Protest SeaWorld’s Plan to Reopen

PETA Asks Families to Stay Away As Long As Marine Mammals Are Sentenced to Life in Cramped Concrete Prison Cells Orlando , Fla. – SeaWorld plans to reopen , so PETA protesters will descend on the park on Thursday with a chained inflatable orca and signs proclaiming , “ Life in a Concrete Box Is No Life , ” and urge families to find cruelty-free forms of entertainment .
“ Anyone who has felt trapped during this temporary lockdown hasn ’ t experienced even an ounce of the misery that orcas , bottlenose dolphins , and other animals have endured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SeaWorld , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA asks everyone to stay away from SeaWorld as long as marine mammals are imprisoned there.
” In nature , orcas work cooperatively to find food , forge intricate relationships , and traverse up to 140 miles of ocean every day .
But at SeaWorld , they ’ re packed into shallow tanks in which they can ’ t escape attacks from other frustrated and aggressive orcas .
PETA is calling on SeaWorld to develop a plan to move the orcas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mammals it holds captive to seaside sanctuaries .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit SeaWorldOfHurt.com .

PETA Asks Families to Stay Away As Long As Marine Mammals Are Sentenced to Life in Cramped Concrete Prison Cells
For Immediate Release:
May 27, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Orlando, Fla. – SeaWorld plans to reopen, so PETA protesters will descend on the park on Thursday with a chained inflatable orca and signs proclaiming, “Life in a Concrete Box Is No Life,” and urge families to find cruelty-free forms of entertainment.
When: Thursday, May 28, 12 noon
Where: SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr., Orlando
“Anyone who has felt trapped during this temporary lockdown hasn’t experienced even an ounce of the misery that orcas, bottlenose dolphins, and other animals have endured while being on lockdown for decades at SeaWorld,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA asks everyone to stay away from SeaWorld as long as marine mammals are imprisoned there.”
In nature, orcas work cooperatively to find food, forge intricate relationships, and traverse up to 140 miles of ocean every day. But at SeaWorld, they’re packed into shallow tanks in which they can’t escape attacks from other frustrated and aggressive orcas. PETA is calling on SeaWorld to develop a plan to move the orcas, bottlenose dolphins, and other marine mammals it holds captive to seaside sanctuaries.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview.
For more information, please visit SeaWorldOfHurt.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-05-27--‘Pandemic Pig’ in a Convertible to Lead Protest of Farmer John Slaughterhouse

With Fatal Viruses Linked to Meat , a Caravan of PETA Protesters Will Urge Smithfield-Owned Producer to Sell Only Vegan Pork Vernon , Calif. – On Thursday , PETA ’ s “ Pandemic Pig ” will lead a group of PETA supporters in a driving protest of Smithfield-owned Farmer John pig slaughterhouse—where 153 workers have tested positive for COVID-19—with signs saying , “ Slaughterhouses Risk Workers ’ Lives.
” The protesters will urge the slaughterhouse to close down for everyone ’ s sake—or reopen on the condition that it produce exclusively vegan pork , which its parent company already offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slaughterhouse , 3049 E. Vernon Ave. ( at the intersection with S. Soto Street ) , Vernon “ By providing breeding grounds for swine flu , SARS , avian flu , and other diseases , filthy slaughterhouses and meat markets threaten the health of every human on the planet , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging Farmer John to protect everyone by shutting down or reinventing itself as a producer of healthy and 100 % humane vegan pork.
” Swine flu began on a U.S. factory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a Chinese “ wet market , ” 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 ) .
Previous influenza viruses originated in pigs and chickens .
Vegan meat is already produced by Smithfield ’ s Pure Farmland , Tyson ’ s Raised & Rooted , Maple Leaf ’ s Field Roast , and other major meat companies , and it ’ s becoming more and more popular as people eat vegan because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare concerns .
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 .

With Fatal Viruses Linked to Meat, a Caravan of PETA Protesters Will Urge Smithfield-Owned Producer to Sell Only Vegan Pork
For Immediate Release:
May 27, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Vernon, Calif. – On Thursday, PETA’s “Pandemic Pig” will lead a group of PETA supporters in a driving protest of Smithfield-owned Farmer John pig slaughterhouse—where 153 workers have tested positive for COVID-19—with signs saying, “Slaughterhouses Risk Workers’ Lives.” The protesters will urge the slaughterhouse to close down for everyone’s sake—or reopen on the condition that it produce exclusively vegan pork, which its parent company already offers.
When: Thursday, May 28, 12 noon
Where: Outside the Farmer John slaughterhouse, 3049 E. Vernon Ave. (at the intersection with S. Soto Street), Vernon
“By providing breeding grounds for swine flu, SARS, avian flu, and other diseases, filthy slaughterhouses and meat markets threaten the health of every human on the planet,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging Farmer John to protect everyone by shutting down or reinventing itself as a producer of healthy and 100% humane vegan pork.”
Swine flu began on a U.S. factory farm, and the novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese “wet market,” 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). Previous influenza viruses originated in pigs and chickens.
Vegan meat is already produced by Smithfield’s Pure Farmland, Tyson’s Raised & Rooted, Maple Leaf’s Field Roast, and other major meat companies, and it’s becoming more and more popular as people eat vegan because of health, environmental, and animal welfare concerns.
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.