petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-22--Paw Protection Alert! PETA to Pass Out Free Dog Booties to Prevent Burns

Sizzling Hot Pavement Can Burn Spot 's Feet ; Group Offers Other Tips for Keeping Dogs Safe Los Angeles – Guardians wearing shoes often don ’ t notice that while their dogs are prancing along , each step on the sizzling pavement is burning their paws .
So on Thursday , PETA supporters will be on the Venice Beach Boardwalk to pass out protective gear for dogs in order to help prevent paw-pad burns on super-hot days .
Free Poochy Pawz will be given to animal guardians who come to the sign that will proclaim , “ The Sidewalk Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : At the intersection of Windward Avenue and Ocean Front Walk , Venice PETA notes that even a few minutes of contact with hot pavement can seriously injure dogs ’ paws .
On an 87-degree day , asphalt temperatures can reach 140 degrees—hot enough to cause permanent damage after just a minute or two of contact .
Sidewalks also reflect heat onto dogs ’ bodies , increasing their risk of suffering from deadly heatstroke .
Like walking on grass , booties can be a life- or limb-saver .
“ On scalding surfaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA suggests taking simple steps to protect your best friend when walking them—and reminds guardians that dogs don ’ t sweat , so keeping their paw pads cool and panting are the only ways they can avoid heat stress.
” PETA advises all canine guardians to test the pavement with a hand before setting out , avoid asphalt and other dark surfaces , walk their dogs on grass and early in the cool of morning or late at night , carry water and give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaks in shady spots , and never make dogs wear muzzles that restrict their breathing or panting .
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 .

Sizzling Hot Pavement Can Burn Spot's Feet; Group Offers Other Tips for Keeping Dogs Safe
For Immediate Release:
July 22, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Guardians wearing shoes often don’t notice that while their dogs are prancing along, each step on the sizzling pavement is burning their paws. So on Thursday, PETA supporters will be on the Venice Beach Boardwalk to pass out protective gear for dogs in order to help prevent paw-pad burns on super-hot days. Free Poochy Pawz will be given to animal guardians who come to the sign that will proclaim, “The Sidewalk Is Too Hot for Spot!”
When: Thursday, July 23, 12 noon
Where: At the intersection of Windward Avenue and Ocean Front Walk, Venice
PETA notes that even a few minutes of contact with hot pavement can seriously injure dogs’ paws. On an 87-degree day, asphalt temperatures can reach 140 degrees—hot enough to cause permanent damage after just a minute or two of contact. Sidewalks also reflect heat onto dogs’ bodies, increasing their risk of suffering from deadly heatstroke. Like walking on grass, booties can be a life- or limb-saver.
“On scalding surfaces, dogs’ sensitive paw pads can fry,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA suggests taking simple steps to protect your best friend when walking them—and reminds guardians that dogs don’t sweat, so keeping their paw pads cool and panting are the only ways they can avoid heat stress.”
PETA advises all canine guardians to test the pavement with a hand before setting out, avoid asphalt and other dark surfaces, walk their dogs on grass and early in the cool of morning or late at night, carry water and give it to dogs liberally, take frequent breaks in shady spots, and never make dogs wear muzzles that restrict their breathing or panting.
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--2020-07-22--‘Debeaked Chicken’ to ‘Peck’ Peoria Walmart Over Filthy, Cruel Egg Supplier

Company Urged to Reconsider Ties to Egg Factory Farm After Release of Shocking PETA Investigative Video Peoria , Ill. – On Thursday , a “ debeaked chicken ” will lead PETA supporters in a spirited protest outside a local Walmart to urge the company to reconsider its relationship with supplier Trillium Farm Holdings , whose eggs Walmart sells under its Great Value brand .
The protest comes after a PETA undercover investigation of one of Trillium ’ s farms in Ohio revealed widespread , severe abuse of laying hens .
Protesters will hold signs proclaiming , “ Hens Crammed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Decapitated .
Left for Dead , ” along with images from the investigation .
Where : Walmart , 8915 N. Allen Rd .
( at the intersection with Walton Road ) , Peoria The investigation documented hundreds of dead hens , many of whom were left to decompose alongside the survivors in small , cramped cages .
In one incident , PETA ’ s investigator found a severely injured hen still alive in a trash bin .
A supervisor had clumsily attempted but failed to kill the hen then let her languish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally killed her .
Yet another worker was seen pulling a live hen ’ s head off .
Birds had no place to stand , sit , or lie down except on the bare wire flooring of the cages , and many were missing feathers , often the result of stress-induced self-mutilation or fighting , as each bird had less than a square foot of space .
“ Chickens are curious individuals who have distinct personalities , but most importantly , they feel pain and fear just as intensely as any human does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ PETA is calling on Walmart to reconsider ties with this supplier and asking kind people to choose vegan foods that no animal suffered for.
” In late June , workers killed more than 100,000 unwanted “ spent ” hens , yanking them from their cages and stuffing and slamming them by the dozens into metal boxes , in which they were smothered and gassed with carbon dioxide .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit PETA.org .

Company Urged to Reconsider Ties to Egg Factory Farm After Release of Shocking PETA Investigative Video
For Immediate Release:
July 22, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Peoria, Ill. – On Thursday, a “debeaked chicken” will lead PETA supporters in a spirited protest outside a local Walmart to urge the company to reconsider its relationship with supplier Trillium Farm Holdings, whose eggs Walmart sells under its Great Value brand. The protest comes after a PETA undercover investigation of one of Trillium’s farms in Ohio revealed widespread, severe abuse of laying hens. Protesters will hold signs proclaiming, “Hens Crammed in With Rotting Corpses” and “Gassed. Decapitated. Left for Dead,” along with images from the investigation.
When: Thursday, July 23, 12 noon
Where: Walmart, 8915 N. Allen Rd. (at the intersection with Walton Road), Peoria
The investigation documented hundreds of dead hens, many of whom were left to decompose alongside the survivors in small, cramped cages. In one incident, PETA’s investigator found a severely injured hen still alive in a trash bin. A supervisor had clumsily attempted but failed to kill the hen then let her languish for two more days before another worker finally killed her. Yet another worker was seen pulling a live hen’s head off. Birds had no place to stand, sit, or lie down except on the bare wire flooring of the cages, and many were missing feathers, often the result of stress-induced self-mutilation or fighting, as each bird had less than a square foot of space.
“Chickens are curious individuals who have distinct personalities, but most importantly, they feel pain and fear just as intensely as any human does,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “PETA is calling on Walmart to reconsider ties with this supplier and asking kind people to choose vegan foods that no animal suffered for.”
In late June, workers killed more than 100,000 unwanted “spent” hens, yanking them from their cages and stuffing and slamming them by the dozens into metal boxes, in which they were smothered and gassed with carbon dioxide.
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--2020-07-22--Choose: ‘Meat Shame’ or ‘Vegan’—Free Bags at Star Market

PETA Demonstrators in Unusual Outfits Will Engage With Shoppers Over Animal Welfare and Worker Safety Boston – Slaughterhouse Shame Month continues on Thursday with an entertaining PETA protest outside a Star Market , where supporters will stand with paper bags over their heads and wear shirts that read , “ I Bought Meat and a Slaughterhouse Worker Died From COVID-19 ” or “ I Bought Meat and an Animal Was Killed for It.
” Lively conversations are bound to ensue .
Other demonstrators will offer shoppers a choice of two free shopping bags : a nice tote sporting the words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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 are 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 .
“ We ’ re giving shoppers food for thought in an interesting way , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think before they choose a bag and to buy vegan foods that are delicious and healthy and 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 Demonstrators in Unusual Outfits Will Engage With Shoppers Over Animal Welfare and Worker Safety
For Immediate Release:
July 22, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Boston – Slaughterhouse Shame Month continues on Thursday with an entertaining PETA protest outside a Star Market, where supporters will stand with paper bags over their heads and wear shirts that read, “I Bought Meat and a Slaughterhouse Worker Died From COVID-19” or “I Bought Meat and an Animal Was Killed for It.” Lively conversations are bound to ensue. Other demonstrators will offer shoppers a choice of two free shopping 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.”
When: Thursday, July 23, 1–2:30 p.m.
Where: Star Market, 53 Huntington Ave., Boston
The group notes that confining and killing animals for food are 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.
“We’re giving shoppers food for thought in an interesting way,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA urges everyone to think before they choose a bag and to buy vegan foods that are delicious and healthy and 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--2020-07-22--Burned Tiger Corpse, Flystrike—Jeff Lowe Cited Over Animal Welfare Issues

Decomposing bodies , flystrike—a newly released inspection report reveals just how awfully Tiger King ‘ s Jeff Lowe treats animals imprisoned at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park ( G.W .
Zoo ) .
An inspection of Lowe ’ s facility by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) just became publicly available .
On June 22 , the agency found several animals in need of veterinary care , including one young lion who required immediate help , and the decomposing bodies of others , which were contributing to the flystrike issues seen on many animals there .
PETA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing suffering and neglect at G.W .
Zoo , including just last month when a whistleblower provided us with photos and video footage of juvenile lions suffering from severe flystrike .
Among the citations Lowe received is a critical violation for not contacting a veterinarian regarding the health of a 17-year-old tiger .
Lowe claimed that he died of renal failure , but he had not been examined by a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment .
Even though Lowe stated that the tiger had not been drinking as he should , he and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until he died .
The USDA also cited Lowe for leaving a partially-burned tiger carcass and other dead tiger in a large pile of debris .
The decomposing bodies caused a foul odor and attracted flies .
The USDA stated that flystrike has been an issue at the facility and that it had resulted in “ large patches of painful ulceration on the ears , and legs on numerous tigers , lions , and wolves.
” All the animals still held at G.W .
Zoo are complex individuals who value their own lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotions , and they all feel pain .
No animal wants to languish with flystrike and other ailments .
G.W .
Zoo ’ s animal neglect is so severe that it stopped the USDA in its tracks .
The agency had to halt its inspection and instruct the facility to obtain immediate veterinary care for a lion cub , stating , “ ‘ Nala ’ an approximately 16 week-old lion cub was lethargic , depressed , and thin and would not get up out of the mud from a sitting position even after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of purulent nasal discharge hanging from her right nostril and had an accumulation of green discharge in her eyes.
” This cub had been treated six days prior for ear wounds and toenail issues .
He ’ s also a defendant in PETA ’ s lawsuit against his former business partner Tim Stark .
A federal court in Indiana recently ordered Lowe to give PETA records on four juvenile lions at his roadside zoo and to sit for a new deposition .
He had stormed out of a prior deposition after complaining that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation counsel to call him out on one of his many falsehoods .
In early June , a federal court in Oklahoma ordered Lowe to vacate the G.W .
Zoo land within 120 days and hand over the zoo to longtime foe Carole Baskin—an animal welfare advocate and the CEO of accredited wildlife sanctuary Big Cat Rescue .
The judge stated , “ Vacation of premises shall also require removal of all zoo animals from the zoo land.
” The state of Oklahoma is also suing Lowe over delinquent sales taxes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 50,274.01 and injunctive relief , including that the park cease operation .
And because Lowe has continued to operate and collect revenue , even though his sales tax application was denied , he also faces criminal penalties of up to $ 5,000 in fines and up to one year in the county jail .
Help Big Cats Like the Ones Suffering at G.W .
Zoo You don ’ t have to be a roadside zoo whistleblower to help animals trapped at highway hellholes like G.W .
Zoo—you just have to care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or exhibits .

Update: December 24, 2021
Yesterday, the judge in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against notorious animal exhibitor Jeff Lowe; his wife, Lauren Lowe; and associated businesses approved an agreement that permanently bars the Lowes from ever again exhibiting animals to the public and from regaining custody of the dozens of animals who were confiscated by the DOJ, including tigers, lemurs, and numerous additional species.
The court also entered a default judgment against the Lowes’ associated businesses, declaring that the corporations violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA) based on the DOJ’s complaint allegations, which included prematurely removing big cat cubs and lemur pups from their mothers, failing to provide ESA-protected animals with adequate veterinary care, failing to provide ESA-protected animals with an adequate diet, failing to maintain sanitary conditions, and failing to maintain adequate and safe enclosures.
The DOJ has ensured that Jeff and Lauren Lowe’s days of exploiting big cats are over, and it seems that no more wild or exotic animals remain in their clutches. PETA is celebrating today’s judgment and urges the public to help put other Tiger King–style villains out of business by avoiding cruel cub-petting operations like animals’ lives depend on it, because they do. —PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet
The DOJ’s lawsuit relied on arguments from and precedent set by PETA’s victorious ESA lawsuit against Jeff Lowe’s former business partner Tim Stark, which resulted in PETA’s confiscation of three lions (including Nala below) from Lowe’s custody who are now thriving at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
Update: August 19, 2021
Relief appears to be on the way for 61 animals—including a porcupine, bobcats, lemurs, raccoons, and a camel—left behind at the seemingly abandoned Tiger King Park in Oklahoma. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that infamous Tiger King player Jeff Lowe and his partner, Lauren Lowe, have “abandoned their right, title, and interest in the animals remaining” at the facility. This progress follows years of campaigning by PETA and other animal protection groups that have advocated for big cats and other species suffering at roadside zoos. PETA had previously provided evidence that helped the DOJ seize 69 big cats from this facility.
It’s anticipated that the DOJ will pick up the animals remaining at Tiger King Park by Friday, August 20.
Update: June 6, 2021
Just weeks after officials from the U.S. Department of Justice seized 69 big cats (protected under the Endangered Species Act) from Tiger King Park, operated by Jeff and Lauren Lowe—based in part on evidence provided by PETA—the two were reportedly arrested by Oklahoma City police and taken into custody in the early morning of June 5 on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Both were allegedly seen driving by police. Reports indicate that they were slurring their speech and that Jeff failed a field sobriety test before the couple was taken into custody. These actions are just one more entry on the laundry list of legal issues for the Lowes. Read about how PETA is working to shut down this industry and take action for big cats below.
Update: May 21, 2021
It’s official: There are no tigers left at Tiger King Park. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials seized 69 protected big cats—lions, tigers, lion-tiger hybrids, and a jaguar—from the Thackerville, Oklahoma, roadside zoo owned by Lauren and Jeff Lowe, the latter of whom became infamous after Netflix’s 2020 Tiger King docuseries. Feds citied “ongoing Endangered Species Act (ESA) violations” as the reason for the seizure—just in time for Endangered Species Day, today.
How PETA Played a Role in These Big Cats’ Removal
The DOJ’s search and seizure warrant was based in part on evidence obtained by PETA’s lawyers in January 2021, including admissions that we elicited regarding ongoing big-cat breeding (in violation of a court order) and the “neurotic behavior” of a jaguar; testimony we elicited from Jeff Lowe that he housed big-cat cubs and juveniles in his home and let employees take big-cat cubs home with them; and evidence regarding the condition of lions we rescued from him last September.
And if PETA has our way, every Tiger King villain will lose all other animals in their custody, too.
Keep scrolling to learn about how, for years, PETA repeatedly alerted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the ongoing suffering and neglect at the hands of the Lowes (including with telling whistleblower photos and video footage)—and to help big cats still languishing at other roadside zoos.
Update: September 1, 2020
Earlier this month, just some days after it suspended Jeff Lowe’s license for at least three weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed an Animal Welfare Act (AWA) complaint alleging dozens of willful violations of federal regulations by Lowe and his wife at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (aka “G.W. Zoo”) – a roadside zoo that became a household name thanks to Netflix’s Tiger King.
The USDA is asking the court to consider assessing all warranted civil penalties, as well as permanent revocation of Lowe’s license and permanent disqualification of his wife, Lauren Lowe, from obtaining an AWA license. Read more below for information on just a few of the apparent violations that prompted this enforcement action.
Update: August 19, 2020
Despite reports that the notorious Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (aka “G.W. Zoo”) is closing to the public, the animals imprisoned at the roadside zoo currently operated by Jeff Lowe will remain there for now.
What Happened to Jeff Lowe Since ‘Tiger King’?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended his federal Animal Welfare Act exhibitor’s license. Lowe cannot exhibit big cats, bears, primates, or other USDA-regulated species at the G.W. Zoo or any other property, including his reportedly forthcoming new roadside zoo in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
This rare step of a license suspension follows an unprecedented move by the USDA: In June, it halted its inspection of the facility and ordered Lowe to seek immediate veterinary care for a juvenile lion named Nala, who was lying in mud, lethargic, depressed, and thin. (Read more about her and the appalling conditions that Lowe kept other big cats in below.)
In another recent inspection, agents found a geriatric wolf, with little more than hay on a concrete floor for bedding, reluctant to rise. A fisher cat, who had been identified as lame and suffering from hair loss during a previous inspection, still had not been examined or treated by the attending veterinarian. Agents also found decaying food, apparently intended for the animals, inside a dysfunctional refrigeration truck. And a juvenile lion was able to access the top of her enclosure fencing, where she could have easily escaped or fallen to her death.
PETA applauds the USDA’s decision and urges it to pursue permanent license revocation. We look forward to seeing every one of the long-suffering animals at the G.W. Zoo transferred to an appropriate facility where it won’t take federal intervention for a sick cat to receive veterinary care.
Originally published on July 22, 2020:
Decomposing bodies, flystrike—a newly released inspection report reveals just how awfully Jeff Lowe of Tiger King treats animals imprisoned at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (G.W. Zoo).
An inspection of Lowe’s facility by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just became publicly available. On June 22, the agency found several animals in need of veterinary care, including one young lion who required immediate help, and the decomposing bodies of others, which were contributing to the flystrike issues seen on many animals there.
PETA has repeatedly alerted the USDA to the ongoing suffering and neglect at G.W. Zoo, including just last month when a whistleblower provided us with photos and video footage of juvenile lions suffering from severe flystrike.
Among the citations Lowe received is a critical violation for not contacting a veterinarian regarding the health of a 17-year-old big cat. Lowe claimed that he died of renal failure, but he had not been examined by a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.
Even though Lowe stated that the tiger had not been drinking as he should, he and his staff left the big cat untreated until he died.
The USDA also cited Lowe for leaving a partially-burned big cat carcass and other dead tiger in a large pile of debris.
The decomposing bodies caused a foul odor and attracted flies. The USDA stated that flystrike has been an issue at the facility and that it had resulted in “large patches of painful ulceration on the ears, and legs on numerous tigers, lions, and wolves.”
All the animals still held at G.W. Zoo are complex individuals who value their own lives. They all have unique personalities and emotions, and they all feel pain. No animal wants to languish with flystrike and other ailments.
G.W. Zoo’s animal neglect is so severe that it stopped the USDA in its tracks.
The agency had to halt its inspection and instruct the facility to obtain immediate veterinary care for a lion, stating, “‘Nala’…was lethargic, depressed, and thin and would not get up out of the mud from a sitting position even after prompting. … She had a string of purulent nasal discharge hanging from her right nostril and had an accumulation of green discharge in her eyes.”
This cub had been treated six days prior for ear wounds and toenail issues.
Lowe’s shoddy operations continue to crumble.
He’s also a defendant in PETA’s lawsuit against his former business partner Tim Stark. A federal court in Indiana recently ordered Lowe to give PETA records on four juvenile lions at his roadside zoo and to sit for a new deposition. He had stormed out of a prior deposition after complaining that it was “bullsh*t” for PETA Foundation counsel to call him out on one of his many falsehoods.
In early June, a federal court in Oklahoma ordered Lowe to vacate the G.W. Zoo land within 120 days and hand over the zoo to longtime foe Carole Baskin—an animal welfare advocate and the CEO of accredited wildlife sanctuary Big Cat Rescue.
The judge stated, “Vacation of premises shall also require removal of all zoo animals from the zoo land.”
The state of Oklahoma is also suing Lowe over delinquent sales taxes. The state is seeking repayment of at least $50,274.01 and injunctive relief, including that the park cease operation.
And because Lowe has continued to operate and collect revenue, even though his sales tax application was denied, he also faces criminal penalties of up to $5,000 in fines and up to one year in the county jail.
Learn More About Jeff Lowe, Joe Exotic, and ‘Tiger King’
Tiger King is a docuseries from Netflix that sheds light on the story of Joe Exotic, a notorious abuser convicted for a murder-for-hire plot and wildlife-crimes, and other animal abusers such as Jeff Lowe and Tim Stark. The series also stars Brittany Peet, Deputy General Counsel for the PETA Foundation, who sheds light on PETA’s years-long campaign to help the animals abused by Joe Exotic.
Help Big Cats Like the Ones Suffering at G.W. Zoo
You don’t have to be a roadside zoo whistleblower to help animals trapped at highway hellholes like G.W. Zoo—you just have to care. Please, never support abusive animal shows or exhibits.
Fast Facts About Tigers
Tigers love water and enjoy bathing in rivers and lakes. They’re happy introverts who prefer spending the day on their own, except when there are cubs at home to raise. When they’re socializing, tigers will chuff or blow air out of their noses in short bursts to greet others.
Dive into even more fascinating facts and inspiring stories about animals and pick up Animalkind, the book that’s got readers and even celebs like Anjelica Huston and Alec Baldwin raving.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-22--Beauty Without Bunnies Welcomes Kesha Rose Beauty to the Party

Fierce pop icon Kesha launched her vegan beauty line with both “ Animals ” ( her fans ) and animals in mind .
The Kesha Rose Beauty collection features high-quality makeup that ’ s completely cruelty-free ( animal test–free and vegan ) .
That means no sensitive rabbits , mice , or any other animals were harmed for these bold makeup looks .
PETA ’ s Global Beauty Without Bunnies database has proudly welcomed the Kesha Rose brand .
The Kesha Rose collection was inspired by the singer ’ s own approach to life— “ embracing who you are while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” With its celestial desert–themed packaging , the collection includes products to help you achieve dreamy , festival-inspired looks .
This stunning eyeshadow palette is the rock star of the collection .
The 12 bold , metallic shades come in a gorgeous circular case with a burgundy tassel and a half-moon and cloud design .
Raising Hell red lipstick goes on matte and can be layered with the lip gloss in this set to add shine .
The color was inspired by a lipstick that Kesha ’ s grandmother wore and was named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Raising Hell.
” The Kesha lip gloss can also be worn on its own and features plumping ingredients and a formula that changes color depending on your pH levels .
For your perfect cat-eye look , this double-sided wand set comes in Cowboy Blues and Stay Gold shades .
Kesha encourages creativity , suggesting that these can also be used on the lips or to draw temporary tattoos .
Companies and brands that ban tests on animals help prevent animals from being confined to cages and subjected to excruciating tests in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re supporting are truly cruelty-free by buying vegan products and searching our Global Beauty Without Bunnies database .

July 22, 2020 by Rebecca Maness Last Updated July 23, 2020. Publishedby
Fierce pop icon Kesha launched her vegan beauty line with both “Animals” (her fans) and animals in mind. The Kesha Rose Beauty collection features high-quality makeup that’s completely cruelty-free (animal test–free and vegan). That means no sensitive rabbits, mice, or any other animals were harmed for these bold makeup looks. PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies database has proudly welcomed the Kesha Rose brand.
The Kesha Rose collection was inspired by the singer’s own approach to life—“embracing who you are while standing fearlessly together to celebrate our differences.” With its celestial desert–themed packaging, the collection includes products to help you achieve dreamy, festival-inspired looks.
This stunning eyeshadow palette is the rock star of the collection. The 12 bold, metallic shades come in a gorgeous circular case with a burgundy tassel and a half-moon and cloud design.
© Kesha Rose Beauty
Raising Hell red lipstick goes on matte and can be layered with the lip gloss in this set to add shine. The color was inspired by a lipstick that Kesha’s grandmother wore and was named after the singer’s latest single, “Raising Hell.” The Kesha lip gloss can also be worn on its own and features plumping ingredients and a formula that changes color depending on your pH levels.
© Kesha Rose Beauty
For your perfect cat-eye look, this double-sided wand set comes in Cowboy Blues and Stay Gold shades. Kesha encourages creativity, suggesting that these can also be used on the lips or to draw temporary tattoos.
© Kesha Rose Beauty
Companies and brands that ban tests on animals help prevent animals from being confined to cages and subjected to excruciating tests in labs. Always make sure the brands you’re supporting are truly cruelty-free by buying vegan products and searching our Global Beauty Without Bunnies database.
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--ALDI Nabs ‘Top Grocer’ Award for Consumer-Conscious Vegan Choices

Chicago – Today , as reported by Eat This , Not That !
, PETA bestowed its on the grocery store chain ALDI for its wide variety of signature-brand vegan food offerings .
Its bountiful vegan options range from veggie burgers , hot dogs , meatless meatballs , vegetable pot stickers , and eggplant ravioli to an array of dairy-free cheeses , healthy plant-based milks , and even vegan ice cream .
“ ALDI recognizes that consumers today care about animal welfare , their own health , and the impact that a meat- and dairy-heavy diet has on the environment—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers a host of tasty vegan foods , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ These are times when consumers are contemplating numerous changes in their lives , and many of them , especially young people , do not want their money to support slaughterhouses and factory farms.
” PETA ( whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” ) notes that each person who goes vegan reduces their own risk of suffering from heart disease , cancer , strokes , and many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200 animals every year .
In today ’ s non-vegan food industries , piglets ’ tails are clipped without painkillers , chickens ’ throats are cut while they ’ re still conscious , cows are forcibly separated from their beloved calves , and fish are cut open while they ’ re still alive .
In addition , 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 spreading from pigs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Recognizes Chain for Plentiful Options, Including Meatless Meatballs, Eggplant Ravioli, and Dairy-Free Ice Cream
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Chicago – Today, as reported by Eat This, Not That!, PETA bestowed its Top Grocer Award on the grocery store chain ALDI for its wide variety of signature-brand vegan food offerings. Its bountiful vegan options range from veggie burgers, hot dogs, meatless meatballs, vegetable pot stickers, and eggplant ravioli to an array of dairy-free cheeses, healthy plant-based milks, and even vegan ice cream.
“ALDI recognizes that consumers today care about animal welfare, their own health, and the impact that a meat- and dairy-heavy diet has on the environment—and it deserves to be recognized for offering shoppers a host of tasty vegan foods,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “These are times when consumers are contemplating numerous changes in their lives, and many of them, especially young people, do not want their money to support slaughterhouses and factory farms.”
PETA (whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”) notes that each person who goes vegan reduces their own risk of suffering from heart disease, cancer, strokes, and many other health issues—and saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year. In today’s non-vegan food industries, piglets’ tails are clipped without painkillers, chickens’ throats are cut while they’re still conscious, cows are forcibly separated from their beloved calves, and fish are cut open while they’re still alive.
In addition, 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 spreading from pigs to humans in China.
ALDI will receive a framed certificate .
PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--The Scoop on New Vegan Options at Chain Restaurants

Feeling hungry ?
For years , PETA has been pressuring restaurant chains to meet the ever-increasing demand for vegan fare—and they ’ re stepping up their game , big time .
There are so many new mouthwatering vegan options popping up on menus every day that it can be hard to decide where to eat first .
Not to worry—we ’ ve got you covered with this list of the latest and greatest offerings from chain restaurants across the country .
Every vegan meal you order spares sensitive , intelligent animals and shows businesses that kindness belongs on every menu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieved global popularity above and beyond anyone ’ s wildest dreams , as restaurants across the country are scrambling to offer its tasty vegan meats to customers .
Denny ’ s expanded its offering of the Beyond Burger , making it available at more than 1,700 locations .
Order it without cheese and All-American sauce to make it vegan .
Hardee ’ s and Carl ’ s Jr. are serving Beyond Sausage breakfast burritos and Beyond Burgers for lunch and dinner .
To make the burger vegan , hold the cheese and mayo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hardee ’ s .
Request no eggs and no cheese for the breakfast burrito .
By choosing vegan meat and cheese , you ’ ll help spare gentle , nurturing cows who simply want to live in peace .
Don ’ t you dare forget Dunkin ’ s vegan options !
Its Beyond Sausage Sandwich is available at more than 9,000 of its restaurants ( hold the egg and cheese to make it vegan ) , and you can wash it down with a creamy dairy-free latte made with oat or almond milk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customizable Beyond Burger at all Bad Daddy ’ s locations , and at UNO Pizzeria , you can be a numero uno friend to animals by purchasing Beyond Burgers and pizzas with vegan cheese .
Plenty of chains offer other tasty veggie burgers , too .
Mooyah now has a Dr. Praeger ’ s Black Bean burger patty , and White Castle serves vegan black bean sliders .
Blaze Pizza has vegan cheese and spicy vegan chorizo .
MOD Pizza doesn ’ t charge per topping , so you can add all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pie .
At Boston ’ s Pizza , you can order the Cheezburger Pizza on a cauliflower crust with Beyond Meat crumbles , topped with Daiya vegan mozzarella .
Oath Pizza offers vegan cheese and Beyond Meatballs , and you can build your own vegan creation from scratch .
Two Boots has a huge variety of animal-friendly pizzas—with catchy names like V Is for Vegan and Earth Mother—and it offers vegan chicken , vegan sausage , and vegan cheese .
Fired Pie—which has vegan cheese—recently added vegan chorizo to its menu .
Rumor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has launched a vegan menu , featuring Beyond Meat Italian Sausage and Daiya Mozzarella , at many of its locations in Florida and Illinois .
Need another reason to make every day Taco Tuesday ?
Beyond Meat is now on the menu at all Taco Del Mar and Taco Cabana locations , while Salsarita ’ s Fresh Mexican Grill offers BOCA Veggie Ground Crumbles and El Pollo Loco made its new chickenless pollo vegan .
fresh & co added Beyond Meat sausage to its breakfast menu .
( Hold the egg and cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . )
It also offers vegan cheese as well as plenty of salads , soups , and desserts that feature only kind ingredients .
Just Salad now has Beyond Beef Meatballs at dozens of its locations and has removed cow ’ s flesh from its menu , stating concerns about its environmental footprint .
The chain is even considering going completely meat-free within five years .
Next time you drop in for a vegan meal , let the management know what a great idea that is for both animals and the planet !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 170 locations of Pita Pit .
Enjoy flavorful Beyond Beef crumbles in a pita or salad .
Pollo Tropical also offers Beyond Beef in its wraps , bowls , and other dishes .
The Hummus & Pita Co. has added vegan shawarma to its menu , complementing its other compassionate offerings of falafel , vegan meatballs , and tasty salads .
Large chains are diversifying their dessert options and catering to customers who know that there ’ s no good reason to impregnate a cow forcibly and steal her beloved babies just so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queen launched a vegan Dilly Bar—made with smooth coconut cream—across the U.S. Baskin-Robbins has added a third vegan ice cream flavor to its lineup : Coffee Caramel Chunk—a bold blend of espresso , chocolate chunks , and velvety caramel—joining existing flavors Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Extreme .
Want More Vegan Options at Chain Restaurants ?
It ’ s never been easier to eat compassionately at restaurant chains , but a few are still dragging their feet on vegan options .
Send some well-known chains a firm but friendly message that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers—and gain some new ones—they need to start catering to compassion : Ask McDonald ’ s , Applebee ’ s , Sonic , and Others to Add Vegan Options

Published July 23, 2020 by PETA . Last Updated November 16, 2020.
Feeling hungry? For years, PETA has been pressuring restaurant chains to meet the ever-increasing demand for vegan fare—and they’re stepping up their game, big time. There are so many new mouthwatering vegan options popping up on menus every day that it can be hard to decide where to eat first. Not to worry—we’ve got you covered with this list of the latest and greatest offerings from chain restaurants across the country. Every vegan meal you order spares sensitive, intelligent animals and shows businesses that kindness belongs on every menu. Bon appétit!
Burgers ‘Beyond’ Delicious
Beyond Meat has achieved global popularity above and beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, as restaurants across the country are scrambling to offer its tasty vegan meats to customers. Denny’s expanded its offering of the Beyond Burger, making it available at more thhan 1,700 locations. Order it without cheese and All-American sauce to make it vegan.
Carl’s Jr. is serving Beyond Sausage breakfast burritos and Beyond Burgers for lunch and dinner. To make the burger vegan, hold the cheese and mayo. Request no eggs and no cheese for the breakfast burrito. By choosing vegan meat and cheese, you’ll help spare gentle, nurturing cows who simply want to live in peace.
© PIZZERIA UNO CORPORATION
Don’t you dare forget Dunkin’s vegan options! Its Beyond Sausage Sandwich is available at more than 9,000 of its restaurants (hold the egg and cheese to make it vegan), and you can wash it down with a creamy dairy-free latte made with oat or almond milk. Compassionate customers can also enjoy a customizable Beyond Burger at all Bad Daddy’s locations, and at UNO Pizzeria, you can be a numero uno friend to animals by purchasing Beyond Burgers and pizzas with vegan cheese.
Plenty of chains offer other tasty veggie burgers, too. Mooyah now has a Dr. Praeger’s Black Bean burger patty, and White Castle serves vegan black bean sliders.
Pizza Pie Perfection
Blaze Pizza has vegan cheese and spicy vegan chorizo. MOD Pizza doesn’t charge per topping, so you can add all the veggies you want to your vegan cheese pie.
At Boston’s Pizza, you can order the Cheezburger Pizza on a cauliflower crust with Beyond Meat crumbles, topped with Daiya vegan mozzarella. Oath Pizza offers vegan cheese and Beyond Meatballs, and you can build your own vegan creation from scratch.
Two Boots has a huge variety of animal-friendly pizzas—with catchy names like V Is for Vegan and Earth Mother—and it offers vegan chicken, vegan sausage, and vegan cheese. Fired Pie—which has vegan cheese—recently added vegan chorizo to its menu.
Rumor has it that Sarpino’s Pizzeria has launched a vegan menu, featuring Beyond Meat Italian Sausage and Daiya Mozzarella, at many of its locations in Florida and Illinois.
Big-Hearted Burritos and Superb Salads
Need another reason to make every day Taco Tuesday? Beyond Meat is now on the menu at all Taco Del Mar and Taco Cabana locations, while Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill offers BOCA Veggie Ground Crumbles and El Pollo Loco made its new chickenless pollo vegan.
fresh&co added Beyond Meat sausage to its breakfast menu. (Hold the egg and cheese to start the day the humane way.) It also offers vegan cheese as well as plenty of salads, soups, and desserts that feature only kind ingredients.
Just Salad now has Beyond Beef Meatballs at dozens of its locations and has removed cow’s flesh from its menu, stating concerns about its environmental footprint. The chain is even considering going completely meat-free within five years. Next time you drop in for a vegan meal, let the management know what a great idea that is for both animals and the planet!
Peaceful Pitas and Wonderful Wraps
You can find vegan meat at all 170 locations of Pita Pit. Enjoy flavorful Beyond Beef crumbles in a pita or salad. Pollo Tropical also offers Beyond Beef in its wraps, bowls, and other dishes. The Hummus & Pita Co. has added vegan shawarma to its menu, complementing its other compassionate offerings of falafel, vegan meatballs, and tasty salads.
Dairy-Free Desserts
Large chains are diversifying their dessert options and catering to customers who know that there’s no good reason to impregnate a cow forcibly and steal her beloved babies just so humans can eat ice cream. Dairy Queen launched a vegan Dilly Bar—made with smooth coconut cream—across the U.S. Baskin-Robbins has added a third vegan ice cream flavor to its lineup: Coffee Caramel Chunk—a bold blend of espresso, chocolate chunks, and velvety caramel—joining existing flavors Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Extreme.
Want More Vegan Options at Chain Restaurants?
It’s never been easier to eat compassionately at restaurant chains, but a few are still dragging their feet on vegan options. Send some well-known chains a firm but friendly message that if they want to hold on to their customers—and gain some new ones—they need to start catering to compassion:
Ask McDonald’s, Applebee’s, Sonic, and Others to Add Vegan Options


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--Urgent From PETA: Hot-Weather Survival Tips for Animals in Minnesota

Minneapolis , Minn. – With an excessive-heat watch in effect for the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas , animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—are at risk .
Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather : • Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog 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 .
• Keep animals indoors .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be too late to save them .
PETA has released a warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Minneapolis, Minn. – With an excessive-heat watch in effect for the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—are at risk. Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog 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 a dog 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. Keep animals indoors. 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. 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 warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--Urgent From PETA: Hot-Weather Survival Tips for Animals in North Dakota

Fargo , N.D. – With an excessive-heat watch in effect for the Fargo area , animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—are at risk .
Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog 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 .
• Keep animals indoors .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , so even brief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save them .
PETA has released a warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Fargo, N.D. – With an excessive-heat watch in effect for the Fargo area, animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—are at risk. Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog 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 a dog 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. Keep animals indoors. 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. 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 warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--‘Killing Animals Is Killing Us All’: PETA and Artist Choice Bison Collaborate

Killing animals is killing us all !
PETA and talented artist Choice Bison are driving home this vital message on a bold new mural in Brooklyn .
We ’ re reminding folks that going vegan is a move for social justice .
Check out the provocative ad below : In slaughterhouses , workers stand shoulder to shoulder as they slit animals ’ throats .
The fast line speeds and close-quartered working conditions make it easy for diseases , including COVID-19 , to pass quickly from person to person .
The number of slaughterhouse workers who are known to have tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35,000 .
Nearly 90 % of them are Black , Latinx , or Asian , according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) report .
The CDC has recorded that slaughterhouse workers face an infection rate that ’ s nine times higher than the overall U.S. infection rate .
As COVID-19 continues to infect these workers and their families , PETA , Choice Bison , and other compassionate activists are spreading the message that it ’ s time to go vegan , for everyone ’ s sake .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Free Vegan Mentor Confining and killing animals for food has been linked to SARS , swine flu , bird flu , and COVID-19 .
A recently discovered strain of swine flu with “ pandemic potential ” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China .
That ’ s why everyone must remember : It ’ s not only animals who suffer in the meat industry .
Every bite of meat supports an industry that also breeds diseases fatal to humans .
The mural is located at 48 Morgan Ave. in East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ wet markets , ” in which live animals are slaughtered on site for customers , are a hotspot for diseases .
These live-animal markets don ’ t only exist overseas—there are more than 80 such businesses operating in New York City alone .
Join PETA ’ s call and help get them shut down .
It takes less than a minute to take action .
What are you waiting for ?
Help Close Live-Animal Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Killing animals is killing us all! PETA and talented artist Choice Bison are driving home this vital message on a bold new mural in Brooklyn. We’re reminding folks that going vegan is a move for social justice. Check out the provocative ad below:
© Mary Cahill
In slaughterhouses, workers stand shoulder to shoulder as they slit animals’ throats. The fast line speeds and close-quartered working conditions make it easy for diseases, including COVID-19, to pass quickly from person to person.
The number of slaughterhouse workers who are known to have tested positive for COVID-19 has already climbed above 35,000. Nearly 90% of them are Black, Latinx, or Asian, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
© Mary Cahill
The CDC has recorded that slaughterhouse workers face an infection rate that’s nine times higher than the overall U.S. infection rate. As COVID-19 continues to infect these workers and their families, PETA, Choice Bison, and other compassionate activists are spreading the message that it’s time to go vegan, for everyone’s sake.
Confining and killing animals for food has been linked to SARS, swine flu, bird flu, and COVID-19. A recently discovered strain of swine flu with “pandemic potential” is now spreading from pigs to humans in China. That’s why everyone must remember: It’s not only animals who suffer in the meat industry. Every bite of meat supports an industry that also breeds diseases fatal to humans.
© Chris Brunt
The mural is located at 48 Morgan Ave. in East Williamsburg.
What You Can Do
Filthy “wet markets,” in which live animals are slaughtered on site for customers, are a hotspot for diseases. These live-animal markets don’t only exist overseas—there are more than 80 such businesses operating in New York City alone. Join PETA’s call and help get them shut down. It takes less than a minute to take action. What are you waiting for?


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--‘I’m ME, Not MEAT’ Billboard to Honor Cows Killed in Truck Crash

PETA Memorial Will Encourage People to Keep Animals out of Transport Vehicles by Going Vegan Mobile , Ala. – In honor of the dozens of cows who were injured and killed when a truck carrying them overturned on I-10 near the George Wallace Tunnel on July 16 , PETA plans to place a billboard near the crash site that proclaims , “ See the Individual .
Go Vegan.
” “ Dozens of gentle cows faced a terrifying death on the highway , and those who survived were rounded up and presumably taken to slaughter , ” says PETA Executive Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ad encourages anyone disturbed by the thought of animals suffering on the side of the road or facing the slaughterhouse knife to go vegan.
” Cows in the meat industry are often confined to cramped , filthy feedlots without protection from the elements .
Calves are torn away from their mothers within hours of birth and are castrated and branded without pain relief .
At the slaughterhouse , workers shoot cows in the head with a captive-bolt gun , hang them up by one leg , and cut their throat—often while they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel pain .
PETA 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 ” has been spreading from pigs to humans in China .
The meat industry has also allowed slaughterhouse workers to face a nearly unchecked spread of the novel coronavirus , with more than 36,000 cases among workers recorded so far .
PETA notes that there were more than 100 crashes in 2019 involving trucks carrying animals used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the start of 2020 .
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 Memorial Will Encourage People to Keep Animals out of Transport Vehicles by Going Vegan
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Mobile, Ala. – In honor of the dozens of cows who were injured and killed when a truck carrying them overturned on I-10 near the George Wallace Tunnel on July 16, PETA plans to place a billboard near the crash site that proclaims, “See the Individual. Go Vegan.”
“Dozens of gentle cows faced a terrifying death on the highway, and those who survived were rounded up and presumably taken to slaughter,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA’s ad encourages anyone disturbed by the thought of animals suffering on the side of the road or facing the slaughterhouse knife to go vegan.”
Cows in the meat industry are often confined to cramped, filthy feedlots without protection from the elements. Calves are torn away from their mothers within hours of birth and are castrated and branded without pain relief. At the slaughterhouse, workers shoot cows in the head with a captive-bolt gun, hang them up by one leg, and cut their throat—often while they’re still conscious and able to feel pain.
PETA 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” has been spreading from pigs to humans in China. The meat industry has also allowed slaughterhouse workers to face a nearly unchecked spread of the novel coronavirus, with more than 36,000 cases among workers recorded so far.
PETA notes that there were more than 100 crashes in 2019 involving trucks carrying animals used for food—and there have already been 55 since the start of 2020.
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--2020-07-23--Will Austin Fight COVID-19 by Going Vegan?

PETA Sends Mayor a Box of Vegan Chocolates , Asks for Help Encouraging Residents to Choose Healthy , Humane Meat-Free Meals Austin , Texas – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Austin , PETA sent a letter this morning asking the city ’ s mayor , Steve Adler , to encourage all residents to help prevent future pandemics , safeguard their own health , and save animals ’ lives by going vegan .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of delicious vegan chocolates shaped like chickens , frogs , and bats , noting that these “ animals ” can be eaten without risking another pandemic .
COVID-19 apparently originated in a Chinese “ wet market , ” in which animals are sold for human consumption .
Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America , and most residents would never dream of eating the city ’ s 1.5 million bats—so PETA is encouraging them to extend that compassion to all other animals , including chickens and cows .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bird flu , or COVID-19 outbreak will be just around the corner as long as people keep eating animals , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA stands ready with free vegan starter kits and mentors to help everyone boost their immune system and help prevent future pandemics by eating delicious , humane vegan meals.
” PETA notes that going vegan has never been easier .
Several popular Austin eateries , such as Counter Culture , The Beer Plant , and Citizen Eatery , serve tasty plant-based fare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA.org .
Greetings from PETA .
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Austin , putting public health at risk , I ’ m writing with a lifesaving suggestion : Encourage all residents to eat vegan .
PETA stands ready to help them make the switch by offering resources such as our free vegan starter kits and our free vegan mentor services .
We ’ ll also be sending you a box of dairy-free chocolates in the shapes of chickens , frogs , and bats—the only kind of “ animals ” that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , swine flu , avian flu , mad cow disease , SARS , Ebola , and AIDS are all linked to the production or consumption of meat , and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75 % of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals .
As long as animals are bred , confined in their own filth , and slaughtered , it ’ s not a matter of if another pandemic will occur but when .
Fruits , vegetables , whole grains , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally low in saturated fat , and high in fiber and other nutrients , and they can even prevent—and in some cases , reverse—life-threatening diseases as well as boost immunity .
In fact , Corinne Bush , science director of the American Nutrition Association and a representative of the Personalized Nutrition & COVID-19 Task Force , advises people to eat plenty of produce in order to boost their immune system and ward off COVID-19 and other health problems .
Dr. Mehmet Oz agrees , pointing out that fruits and vegetables “ enhance your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antioxidant-rich smoothie recipes on TODAY .
We ’ re ready to help Austin residents turn over a healthy new vegan leaf , so please let us know how we can be of assistance .
We look forward to hearing from you .
Tracy Reiman Executive Vice President People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

PETA Sends Mayor a Box of Vegan Chocolates, Asks for Help Encouraging Residents to Choose Healthy, Humane Meat-Free Meals
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Austin, Texas – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Austin, PETA sent a letter this morning asking the city’s mayor, Steve Adler, to encourage all residents to help prevent future pandemics, safeguard their own health, and save animals’ lives by going vegan.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—is also sending the mayor a box of delicious vegan chocolates shaped like chickens, frogs, and bats, noting that these “animals” can be eaten without risking another pandemic. COVID-19 apparently originated in a Chinese “wet market,” in which animals are sold for human consumption. Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, and most residents would never dream of eating the city’s 1.5 million bats—so PETA is encouraging them to extend that compassion to all other animals, including chickens and cows.
“The next SARS, swine flu, bird flu, or COVID-19 outbreak will be just around the corner as long as people keep eating animals,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA stands ready with free vegan starter kits and mentors to help everyone boost their immune system and help prevent future pandemics by eating delicious, humane vegan meals.”
PETA notes that going vegan has never been easier. Several popular Austin eateries, such as Counter Culture, The Beer Plant, and Citizen Eatery, serve tasty plant-based fare. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Adler follows.
July 23, 2020
The Honorable Steve Adler
Mayor of Austin
Dear Mayor Adler,
Greetings from PETA. As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Austin, putting public health at risk, I’m writing with a lifesaving suggestion: Encourage all residents to eat vegan. PETA stands ready to help them make the switch by offering resources such as our free vegan starter kits and our free vegan mentor services. We’ll also be sending you a box of dairy-free chocolates in the shapes of chickens, frogs, and bats—the only kind of “animals” that can be eaten compassionately and safely.
COVID-19, swine flu, avian flu, mad cow disease, SARS, Ebola, and AIDS are all linked to the production or consumption of meat, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75% of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals. As long as animals are bred, confined in their own filth, and slaughtered, it’s not a matter of if another pandemic will occur but when.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other wholesome vegan foods are cholesterol-free, generally low in saturated fat, and high in fiber and other nutrients, and they can even prevent—and in some cases, reverse—life-threatening diseases as well as boost immunity. In fact, Corinne Bush, science director of the American Nutrition Association and a representative of the Personalized Nutrition & COVID-19 Task Force, advises people to eat plenty of produce in order to boost their immune system and ward off COVID-19 and other health problems. Dr. Mehmet Oz agrees, pointing out that fruits and vegetables “enhance your immune response,” and he shared antioxidant-rich smoothie recipes on TODAY.
We’re ready to help Austin residents turn over a healthy new vegan leaf, so please let us know how we can be of assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Tracy Reiman
Executive Vice President
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--Curtain Closed: There Are No More Chimpanzees in Hollywood

A decade ago , there were at least a dozen chimpanzees working in Hollywood .
Now there are none .
And it ’ s all thanks to campaigns like PETA ’ s to get live great apes out of entertainment—and to the dedication of animal rights activists .
There are officially no more chimpanzees in Hollywood !
Last year , notorious exhibitor Steve Martin ’ s Working Wildlife dumped the last chimpanzees forced to appear in commercials and other Hollywood productions , including Eli and Susie , at Wildlife Waystation , a now-defunct pseudo-sanctuary near Los Angeles .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d grown too large .
Although Eli and Susie were free from frightening sound stages and the behind-the-scenes beatings that they undoubtedly endured as “ actors , ” Wildlife Waystation ( which in 2017 received an official warning from the feds after four chimpanzees escaped ) wasn ’ t much better .
But then the sham sanctuary shut down , and a search began for good homes for Eli , Susie , and the dozens of other chimpanzees left there .
Currently , there isn ’ t enough space available at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is where Lincoln Park Zoo ( LPZ ) , an accredited facility in Chicago , came in .
On June 26 , LPZ announced that it had welcomed Eli ( pictured above ) and Susie ( pictured below ) as permanent lifetime residents .
There , the pair will receive the highest-quality care and have the opportunity to integrate into a larger social group of chimpanzees .
They ’ ll live in an enriching habitat that provides for their species-specific needs and receive excellent veterinary care .
LPZ ’ s Project ChimpCARE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked hard to raise awareness of the plight of chimpanzees used in entertainment , including by leading specific campaigns in Eli and Susie ’ s behalf .
LPZ ’ s chimpanzee experts conducted survey studies and conclusively found that the public has misperceptions about chimpanzees ’ endangered status because great apes frequently appear alongside humans ( often dressed in clothing ) in movies , television shows , and advertisements .
These studies helped push advocacy efforts—including our own—forward and persuaded corporations to pull scenes with chimpanzees and pledge never to use great apes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that chimpanzees are more closely related to humans than Asian elephants are to African elephants ?
What about that baby chimpanzees stay by their mothers ’ sides for four to five years ?
Or that males never leave the group they ’ re born into ?
Chimpanzees are truly fascinating animals .
But as with all animals , that doesn ’ t make it OK to exploit them .
Learn more about great apes , which include chimpanzees , and ways to show them compassion in one of the “ best Animal Behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
PETA campaigned against productions that used Eli and Susie , too , and scored multiple victories for the duo and other exploited chimpanzees .
In 2015 , after we sent a letter to MasterChef Junior ’ s judge and executive producer , Gordon Ramsay , explaining that chimpanzee “ actors ” are removed from their highly protective mothers shortly after birth , Ramsay agreed to pull footage featuring Eli from upcoming episodes of the hit cooking show .
In 2016 , GEICO ’ s ad agency signed our Great Ape Humane Pledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its advertising .
GEICO ’ s ad agency and MasterChef Junior both worked with Steve Martin ’ s Working Wildlife—an outfit that has been cited numerous times by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) for violating the federal Animal Welfare Act , including for failing to provide animals with adequate veterinary care and locking chimpanzees and orangutans in night housing for up to 18 hours a day .
In 2013 , Bonobos removed from its website an ad that showed Susie cavorting in swim trunks—in its place , the swimwear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featuring Anjelica Huston speaking up for great apes .
Similarly , after hearing from us about troubling chimpanzee-training methods that can include abuse delivered via fists , sticks , and clubs , Dodge pulled its own ad in which Susie appeared .
Within the same month , two other companies pulled or altered ads with great apes in them , too , after being contacted by PETA .
Help us score more victories for chimpanzees !
There may be no more chimpanzees in Hollywood , but many are still being exploited at roadside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for example—who was stolen from his mother , shipped across the country when he was 6 months old to become a “ pet , ” and then sent to live in servitude to a notorious circus family known as the Rosaires—is still being used in a demeaning show at Big Cat Habitat , a pseudo-sanctuary that has also been cited by the USDA .
Click below to urge the Rosaires to retire Chance to an accredited sanctuary , where he will never be forced to perform again and can get the care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rosaires to Give Chance a Chance !
Next , ask American Greetings to stop using demeaning , clownish images of chimpanzees and other great apes on its greeting cards .
Chimpanzees and orangutans , the apes featured most frequently on the company ’ s cards , are currently at risk of extinction—wild populations are dwindling because of habitat loss and the illegal pet trade .
Just like Hollywood productions , greeting cards featuring great apes dressed in silly costumes and making funny faces promote disrespect for them and mislead the public into believing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when , in fact , they ’ re endangered .
Urge American Greetings to join top stock-image agencies like Getty Images , Shutterstock , and Dreamstime in banning unnatural images of primates :

A decade ago, there were at least a dozen chimpanzees working in Hollywood. Now there are none. And it’s all thanks to campaigns like PETA’s to get live great apes out of entertainment—and to the dedication of animal rights activists.
There are officially no more chimpanzees in Hollywood!
Last year, notorious exhibitor Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife dumped the last chimpanzees forced to appear in commercials and other Hollywood productions, including Eli and Susie, at Wildlife Waystation, a now-defunct pseudo-sanctuary near Los Angeles. The pair were considered useless to the industry after they’d grown too large.
© Lincoln Park Zoo
Although Eli and Susie were free from frightening sound stages and the behind-the-scenes beatings that they undoubtedly endured as “actors,” Wildlife Waystation (which in 2017 received an official warning from the feds after four chimpanzees escaped) wasn’t much better. But then the sham sanctuary shut down, and a search began for good homes for Eli, Susie, and the dozens of other chimpanzees left there. Currently, there isn’t enough space available at accredited, reputable sanctuaries for these chimpanzees—and this is where Lincoln Park Zoo (LPZ), an accredited facility in Chicago, came in.
On June 26, LPZ announced that it had welcomed Eli (pictured above) and Susie (pictured below) as permanent lifetime residents. There, the pair will receive the highest-quality care and have the opportunity to integrate into a larger social group of chimpanzees. They’ll live in an enriching habitat that provides for their species-specific needs and receive excellent veterinary care.
© Lincoln Park Zoo
LPZ’s Project ChimpCARE, PETA, and accredited chimpanzee sanctuaries worked hard to raise awareness of the plight of chimpanzees used in entertainment, including by leading specific campaigns in Eli and Susie’s behalf. LPZ’s chimpanzee experts conducted survey studies and conclusively found that the public has misperceptions about chimpanzees’ endangered status because great apes frequently appear alongside humans (often dressed in clothing) in movies, television shows, and advertisements. These studies helped push advocacy efforts—including our own—forward and persuaded corporations to pull scenes with chimpanzees and pledge never to use great apes in future productions.
Chimpanzee Fun Facts Did you know that chimpanzees are more closely related to humans than Asian elephants are to African elephants? What about that baby chimpanzees stay by their mothers’ sides for four to five years? Or that males never leave the group they’re born into? Chimpanzees are truly fascinating animals. But as with all animals, that doesn’t make it OK to exploit them. Learn more about great apes, which include chimpanzees, and ways to show them compassion in one of the “best Animal Behavior books of all time,” Animalkind.
PETA campaigned against productions that used Eli and Susie, too, and scored multiple victories for the duo and other exploited chimpanzees. In 2015, after we sent a letter to MasterChef Junior ’s judge and executive producer, Gordon Ramsay, explaining that chimpanzee “actors” are removed from their highly protective mothers shortly after birth, Ramsay agreed to pull footage featuring Eli from upcoming episodes of the hit cooking show. In 2016, GEICO’s ad agency signed our Great Ape Humane Pledge , agreeing to leave great apes out of its advertising. GEICO’s ad agency and MasterChef Junior both worked with Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife—an outfit that has been cited numerous times by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for violating the federal Animal Welfare Act, including for failing to provide animals with adequate veterinary care and locking chimpanzees and orangutans in night housing for up to 18 hours a day.
In 2013, Bonobos removed from its website an ad that showed Susie cavorting in swim trunks—in its place, the swimwear and clothing company substituted a PETA video featuring Anjelica Huston speaking up for great apes. Similarly, after hearing from us about troubling chimpanzee-training methods that can include abuse delivered via fists, sticks, and clubs, Dodge pulled its own ad in which Susie appeared. Within the same month, two other companies pulled or altered ads with great apes in them, too, after being contacted by PETA.
Help us score more victories for chimpanzees!
There may be no more chimpanzees in Hollywood, but many are still being exploited at roadside zoos and other seedy operations. Chance, for example—who was stolen from his mother, shipped across the country when he was 6 months old to become a “pet,” and then sent to live in servitude to a notorious circus family known as the Rosaires—is still being used in a demeaning show at Big Cat Habitat, a pseudo-sanctuary that has also been cited by the USDA. Click below to urge the Rosaires to retire Chance to an accredited sanctuary, where he will never be forced to perform again and can get the care that he desperately needs:
Next, ask American Greetings to stop using demeaning, clownish images of chimpanzees and other great apes on its greeting cards. Chimpanzees and orangutans, the apes featured most frequently on the company’s cards, are currently at risk of extinction—wild populations are dwindling because of habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Just like Hollywood productions, greeting cards featuring great apes dressed in silly costumes and making funny faces promote disrespect for them and mislead the public into believing that they’re prevalent in nature when, in fact, they’re endangered. Urge American Greetings to join top stock-image agencies like Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Dreamstime in banning unnatural images of primates:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--They Paved Tiger Truck Stop to Put Up a Parking Lot

The infamous Tiger Truck Stop—where a tiger named Tony suffered inside a cramped , barren cage on hard concrete for nearly 17 years until his death—has finally done away with using and abusing animals as cheap novelties !
Tony , an endangered Siberian tiger , was euthanized because of failing health in 2017 .
After his death , the Grosse Tête , Louisiana , truck stop acquired a camel named Caspar , a mini horse , goats , two coatimundis , and a red kangaroo .
However , new leadership stepped in to relocate all the remaining animals , reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area into a gravel parking lot .
It ’ s a proper end to such a sideshow nightmare .
Patrons would tease and taunt the suffering animals while the truck stop raked in money .
For decades , the Tiger Truck Stop confined and bred exotic animals and used them as roadside attractions .
We fought to free them for just as long .
PETA , our friends at the Animal Legal Defense Fund ( ALDF ) , and countless other animal advocates worked to get Tony moved to a reputable sanctuary for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Department of Agriculture , offered to cover all costs of sending Tony to a reputable sanctuary , and stood behind the ALDF ’ s lawsuits in his behalf .
Tony often paced back and forth as humans gawked at him .
For 17 years , noxious fumes and loud noises compromised his welfare .
Most of his life took place inside that small jail cell .
He never got the chance to swim , climb , or choose a mate .
He died as a roadside spectacle .
After Tony ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous owner , Michael Sandlin , said that he planned to have him “ stuffed , mounted and displayed.
” Last year , a story about the truck stop briefly went viral after news broke that a woman—who had sneaked into an enclosure to retrieve her dog—bit Casper the camel ’ s testicles in an attempt to escape from the animal , who felt threatened .
Police cited the woman and her husband for allowing their dog to run at large and for criminal trespassing—but we all know that the real outrage is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live at a gas station in the first place .
In Tony ’ s Memory , We Must Ban the Ownership of Big Cats Immediately Urge your representatives to support the Big Cat Public Safety Act , which would end private ownership of exotic cats .
Not only will this legislation help countless neglected animals languishing inside enclosures , on chains , and at roadside zoos across the country , it will also safeguard communities from potential escapes and attacks .

The infamous Tiger Truck Stop—where a tiger named Tony suffered inside a cramped, barren cage on hard concrete for nearly 17 years until his death—has finally done away with using and abusing animals as cheap novelties!
Tony, an endangered Siberian tiger, was euthanized because of failing health in 2017. After his death, the Grosse Tête, Louisiana, truck stop acquired a camel named Caspar, a mini horse, goats, two coatimundis, and a red kangaroo.
However, new leadership stepped in to relocate all the remaining animals, reportedly demolish the cages, and convert the area into a gravel parking lot. It’s a proper end to such a sideshow nightmare.
Patrons would tease and taunt the suffering animals while the truck stop raked in money.
For decades, the Tiger Truck Stop confined and bred exotic animals and used them as roadside attractions. We fought to free them for just as long. PETA, our friends at the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), and countless other animal advocates worked to get Tony moved to a reputable sanctuary for years.
© Big Cat Rescue
PETA lodged complaints with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offered to cover all costs of sending Tony to a reputable sanctuary, and stood behind the ALDF’s lawsuits in his behalf.
Tony often paced back and forth as humans gawked at him. For 17 years, noxious fumes and loud noises compromised his welfare. Most of his life took place inside that small jail cell. He never got the chance to swim, climb, or choose a mate. He died as a roadside spectacle.
After Tony’s death, the gas station’s previous owner, Michael Sandlin, said that he planned to have him “stuffed, mounted and displayed.”
Last year, a story about the truck stop briefly went viral after news broke that a woman—who had sneaked into an enclosure to retrieve her dog—bit Casper the camel’s testicles in an attempt to escape from the animal, who felt threatened.
"The camel did nothing wrong": Woman bites creature "in his private area" after it sits on her at truck stop zoo https://t.co/ZwUl8FRKqS — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 23, 2019
Police cited the woman and her husband for allowing their dog to run at large and for criminal trespassing—but we all know that the real outrage is that a camel was being forced to live at a gas station in the first place.
In Tony’s Memory, We Must Ban the Ownership of Big Cats Immediately
Urge your representatives to support the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which would end private ownership of exotic cats. Not only will this legislation help countless neglected animals languishing inside enclosures, on chains, and at roadside zoos across the country, it will also safeguard communities from potential escapes and attacks.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--Aldi Awarded ‘Top Grocer’ for Consumer-Conscious Vegan Choices

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

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


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-23--Simon (Cowell) Says: ‘Don’t Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car!’

San Antonio – Because San Antonio is one of the hottest cities in the U.S. , PETA will run its public service announcement ( PSA ) featuring Simon Cowell on local radio stations on Friday .
It advises listeners never to leave dogs behind in parked cars , as delays happen and temperatures inside cars quickly rise in the summer , even with the windows rolled down a bit .
Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat-related causes—and since COVID-19 is extending store wait times and prolonging errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Far be it from me to be critical , but I find it really appalling that this year , thousands of dogs will die of heatstroke inside parked cars , ” Cowell says in the PSA .
“ Never , ever leave your dog inside a parked car .… In warm weather , keep him safe at home.
” PETA offers the following tips to help keep companion animals safe in hot weather : • Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
• Keep animals indoors .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , it may be too late to save them .
The PSA will run on 28 spots—two spots per hour , four on each station—from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday , July 24 , on KAJA-FM , KQXT-FM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KZEP-FM , and WOAI-AM .
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 .

PETA Public Service Announcement to Hit Local Airwaves With Lifesaving Summertime Reminder
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
San Antonio – Because San Antonio is one of the hottest cities in the U.S., PETA will run its public service announcement (PSA) featuring Simon Cowell on local radio stations on Friday. It advises listeners never to leave dogs behind in parked cars, as delays happen and temperatures inside cars quickly rise in the summer, even with the windows rolled down a bit.
Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat-related causes—and since COVID-19 is extending store wait times and prolonging errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot car–related animal deaths.
“Far be it from me to be critical, but I find it really appalling that this year, thousands of dogs will die of heatstroke inside parked cars,” Cowell says in the PSA. “Never, ever leave your dog inside a parked car .… In warm weather, keep him safe at home.”
PETA offers the following tips to help keep companion animals safe in hot weather:
Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog 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 a dog 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. Keep animals indoors. 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. 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. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
The PSA will run on 28 spots—two spots per hour, four on each station—from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 24, on KAJA-FM, KQXT-FM, KRPT-FM, KTKR-AM, KXXM-FM, KZEP-FM, and WOAI-AM.
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--2020-07-23--‘Boycott SeaWorld Day’ to Draw Protesters

Beleaguered Abusement Park to Face Spirited PETA Protest in Campaign to End Dolphin- and Whale-Breeding Programs Orlando , Fla. – On “ Boycott SeaWorld ” Day ( July 24 ) , a group of PETA members holding dolphin-shaped signs proclaiming , “ Dolphins Drugged and Sexually Abused Here ” and “ SeaWorld : 300+ Dead Dolphins and Whales , ” will descend on the park ’ s main entrance to urge people to stay away .
Where : SeaWorld main entrance , 7007 Sea World Dr. ( at the intersection with Central Florida Parkway ) , Orlando The protest follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign against the company ’ s dolphin- and whale-breeding programs , in which SeaWorld staff masturbate male dolphins and remove females from the water , sometimes drugging them so that they can ’ t fight back , and shove tubes of semen into their uteruses .
PETA has successfully pushed SeaWorld to end its sordid orca-breeding program and stop allowing trainers to stand on dolphins ’ faces and surf on their backs .
“ It ’ s inexcusable for SeaWorld to be creating new generations of captive animals who would be imprisoned in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA urges everyone to steer clear of this abusive place until it sends the animals to seaside sanctuaries and embraces non-animal entertainment.
” 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 .

Beleaguered Abusement Park to Face Spirited PETA Protest in Campaign to End Dolphin- and Whale-Breeding Programs
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Orlando, Fla. – On “Boycott SeaWorld” Day (July 24), a group of PETA members holding dolphin-shaped signs proclaiming, “Dolphins Drugged and Sexually Abused Here” and “SeaWorld: 300+ Dead Dolphins and Whales,” will descend on the park’s main entrance to urge people to stay away.
When: Friday, July 24, 12 noon
Where: SeaWorld main entrance, 7007 Sea World Dr. (at the intersection with Central Florida Parkway), Orlando
The protest follows the launch of PETA’s newest campaign against the company’s dolphin- and whale-breeding programs, in which SeaWorld staff masturbate male dolphins and remove females from the water, sometimes drugging them so that they can’t fight back, and shove tubes of semen into their uteruses. PETA has successfully pushed SeaWorld to end its sordid orca-breeding program and stop allowing trainers to stand on dolphins’ faces and surf on their backs.
“It’s inexcusable for SeaWorld to be creating new generations of captive animals who would be imprisoned in its small concrete tanks for decades,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA urges everyone to steer clear of this abusive place until it sends the animals to seaside sanctuaries and embraces non-animal entertainment.”
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--2020-07-23--Whistleblower Video Reveals Suffering, Filth, Death at Local Dairy Farm

PETA Releases Footage of Cows and Their Calves Suffering From Injuries and Infections at Ferme Ste-Sophie Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard , Québec – A whistleblower has provided PETA with video footage showing cows suffering from illnesses , injuries , and infected wounds at Ferme Ste-Sophie , a farm that uses more than 1,000 cows for dairy production and reportedly has plans to double in size .
The Ministère de l ’ Agriculture , des Pêcheries et de l ’ Alimentation du Québec claims to have investigated the whistleblower ’ s allegations but won ’ t release records related to any investigation it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the farm to make the investigation ’ s findings public and share what corrective actions have been taken , if any , to address the cows ’ suffering and prevent them from enduring further harm .
The whistleblower ’ s video shows a calf who was so sick that she was trembling uncontrollably .
Another injured , apparently downed cow is shown trapped in a quicksand-like pit of dung , where she reportedly had lain for two days before being shot and killed .
Infections and wounds were allegedly common .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t bear weight on her painfully infected hoof but was still regularly forced to stand for daily milking .
Another cow allegedly gave birth and bled profusely for days—the farm ’ s owner eventually shot her in the head .
Dead calves and cows were allegedly left to decompose among live animals for days .
“ This video shows cows left to suffer with serious injuries and oozing infections while mired in their own waste , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ This is the misery behind every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s milk .
PETA encourages everyone to stand against cruelty to animals by going vegan.
” The whistleblower also told PETA that three workers at the farm had kicked a cow who was in labor while her calf was hanging out of her and that another worker had forcefully and repeatedly struck a lame cow with a garden hoe .
As a result of the filthy conditions , a diarrhea-inducing parasite allegedly ran rampant in the calf population , and as many as 12 afflicted calves were shot in a single day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that “ animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Releases Footage of Cows and Their Calves Suffering From Injuries and Infections at Ferme Ste-Sophie
For Immediate Release:
July 23, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard, Québec – A whistleblower has provided PETA with video footage showing cows suffering from illnesses, injuries, and infected wounds at Ferme Ste-Sophie, a farm that uses more than 1,000 cows for dairy production and reportedly has plans to double in size. The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec claims to have investigated the whistleblower’s allegations but won’t release records related to any investigation it may have conducted. PETA has now called on the farm to make the investigation’s findings public and share what corrective actions have been taken, if any, to address the cows’ suffering and prevent them from enduring further harm.
The whistleblower’s video shows a calf who was so sick that she was trembling uncontrollably. Another injured, apparently downed cow is shown trapped in a quicksand-like pit of dung, where she reportedly had lain for two days before being shot and killed. Infections and wounds were allegedly common. According to the whistleblower, one cow couldn’t bear weight on her painfully infected hoof but was still regularly forced to stand for daily milking. Another cow allegedly gave birth and bled profusely for days—the farm’s owner eventually shot her in the head. Dead calves and cows were allegedly left to decompose among live animals for days.
“This video shows cows left to suffer with serious injuries and oozing infections while mired in their own waste,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “This is the misery behind every bite of cheese or sip of cow’s milk. PETA encourages everyone to stand against cruelty to animals by going vegan.”
The whistleblower also told PETA that three workers at the farm had kicked a cow who was in labor while her calf was hanging out of her and that another worker had forcefully and repeatedly struck a lame cow with a garden hoe. As a result of the filthy conditions, a diarrhea-inducing parasite allegedly ran rampant in the calf population, and as many as 12 afflicted calves were shot in a single day.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.