petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Ohio Failed Nearly 2 Million Hens Exploited for Their Eggs—Here’s How You Can Help

Ohio won ’ t help nearly 2 million suffering birds at Trillium Farm Holdings , so it ’ s up to people like you !
A new mobile PETA billboard calls on kind humans to help hens imprisoned at Trillium Farm Holdings in Licking County after the Ohio Department of Agriculture ( ODA ) purportedly turned up no violations of law .
The billboard will be driven past the Hartford Township , Ohio , farm and—because the farm ’ s eggs are sold widely under Walmart ’ s “ Great Value ” brand—a local Walmart store to convey the message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trillium of the inspection before visiting one of its sites .
The ODA ’ s visit came just a day after a PETA undercover investigation revealed widespread , severe abuse of laying hens there .
Workers repeatedly pulled on and twisted the birds ’ heads in failed attempts to break their necks .
Farm staff worked to clean the sheds for almost two weeks ahead of ODA officials ’ announced July 16 inspection of the site .
An inspector visited only three of the 16 sheds , which hold 1.8 million hens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” By contrast , in just 18 days at Trillium , PETA ’ s investigator found hundreds of dead hens .
Chickens are caring mothers—a hen will “ talk ” to her chicks in the shell before they ’ ve hatched in order to teach them to recognize her voice in a flock .
They have likes , dislikes , and needs that make their lives just as interesting as ours .
However , at Trillium , their existence is reduced to squalor and constant misery so that the farm can profit from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to decompose alongside the survivors inside small , cramped cages .
In one incident documented on video , PETA ’ s investigator found a severely injured hen still alive in a trash bin .
A supervisor had clumsily attempted but failed to kill the bird and then had let her languish for two more days before another worker finally killed her .
Birds had no place to stand , sit , or lie down except on the bare wire flooring of the cages .
Many of them were missing feathers , often the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as each one had less than a square foot of space .
A deafeningly loud leaf blower was used to remove loose feathers and dust , causing the trapped birds to panic and crash against the wire walls of the cages .
Imagine being roasted alive or gassed on this nightmare farm .
PETA ’ s investigation into the farm followed verified reports by a whistleblower that 260,000 hens had been killed in December by closing off the ventilation in sheds and raising the temperature to at least 104 degrees , essentially roasting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers violently 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 crudely gassed with carbon dioxide , an extremely painful process .
Hens Need You to Help Stop This !
PETA is calling on you to take action for hens used for their eggs by going vegan .
With so many delicious , healthy vegan options , it ’ s never been easier to leave animal-derived foods off your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walmart take immediate , decisive action to spare these animals even one more day of agony just to prop up the billion-dollar company ’ s bottom line .

Update: September 22, 2020
If someone left an injured dog in a garbage bin to suffer for days, they’d be prosecuted.
When it comes to experiencing fear, loneliness, and feeling pain, a dog is no different from a human or a hen. So why have Ohio officials failed to prosecute Licking County–based Trillium Farm Holdings?
On September 21, PETA ran a full-page advertisement in the print edition of The Newark Advocate calling on kind people to help some 2 million hens suffering at Trillium by refusing to buy eggs.
The ad highlights the need for a prosecution in order to abate cruelty to hens at Trillium, where a PETA undercover investigation revealed widespread, severe abuse. In one incident, the investigator found a severely injured bird still alive in a trash bin. A supervisor had clumsily attempted but failed to kill the hen and then let her languish for two days before another worker finally killed her.
Read more below about the horrific findings at Trillium and what you can do as an activist to end workers’ blatant abuse of hens:
Originally published September 10, 2020.
Ohio won’t help nearly 2 million suffering birds at Trillium Farm Holdings, so it’s up to people like you!
A new mobile PETA billboard calls on kind humans to help hens imprisoned at Trillium Farm Holdings in Licking County after the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) purportedly turned up no violations of law.
The billboard will be driven past the Hartford Township, Ohio, farm and—because the farm’s eggs are sold widely under Walmart’s “Great Value” brand—a local Walmart store to convey the message that buying eggs kills.
Authorities informed Trillium of the inspection before visiting one of its sites.
The ODA’s visit came just a day after a PETA undercover investigation revealed widespread, severe abuse of laying hens there. Workers repeatedly pulled on and twisted the birds’ heads in failed attempts to break their necks.
Farm staff worked to clean the sheds for almost two weeks ahead of ODA officials’ announced July 16 inspection of the site. An inspector visited only three of the 16 sheds, which hold 1.8 million hens, and concluded, “No violations found.”
By contrast, in just 18 days at Trillium, PETA’s investigator found hundreds of dead hens.
Chickens are caring mothers—a hen will “talk” to her chicks in the shell before they’ve hatched in order to teach them to recognize her voice in a flock. They have likes, dislikes, and needs that make their lives just as interesting as ours.
However, at Trillium, their existence is reduced to squalor and constant misery so that the farm can profit from their eggs.
Workers left many hens to decompose alongside the survivors inside small, cramped cages. In one incident documented on video, PETA’s investigator found a severely injured hen still alive in a trash bin. A supervisor had clumsily attempted but failed to kill the bird and then had let her languish for two more days before another worker finally killed her.
Birds had no place to stand, sit, or lie down except on the bare wire flooring of the cages. Many of them were missing feathers, often the result of stress-induced self-mutilation or fighting, as each one had less than a square foot of space.
A deafeningly loud leaf blower was used to remove loose feathers and dust, causing the trapped birds to panic and crash against the wire walls of the cages.
Imagine being roasted alive or gassed on this nightmare farm.
PETA’s investigation into the farm followed verified reports by a whistleblower that 260,000 hens had been killed in December by closing off the ventilation in sheds and raising the temperature to at least 104 degrees, essentially roasting them alive.
In late June, workers violently 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 crudely gassed with carbon dioxide, an extremely painful process.
Hens Need You to Help Stop This!
PETA is calling on you to take action for hens used for their eggs by going vegan. With so many delicious, healthy vegan options, it’s never been easier to leave animal-derived foods off your plate.
In addition, demand that Walmart take immediate, decisive action to spare these animals even one more day of agony just to prop up the billion-dollar company’s bottom line.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--PETA Calls for State Audit of UNC–Chapel Hill After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School 's COVID-19 Response Plans , Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers Chapel Hill , N.C. – Today , PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space by the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill ( UNC–Chapel Hill ) for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic .
This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school ’ s laboratories .
In its letter , PETA notes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the university received $ 543 million in state appropriations , some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled .
In March , UNC–Chapel Hill told its experimenters that “ [ a ] ny lab-based research or core activity that is not approved as ‘ critical research activity ’ is expected to be ramped down , curtailed , suspended , or delayed ” and urged them to “ indicate which of their rodent cages are priority and are critical to maintain.
” These directives likely led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals the school deemed extraneous .
PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential .
“ UNC–Chapel Hill ’ s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel , and apparently not even the school can justify them , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.
” Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives , as more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans .
( Please read under “ Lack of benefit for humans ” here . )
And 95 % of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here .

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School's COVID-19 Response Plans, Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Today, PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space by the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (UNC–Chapel Hill) for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school’s laboratories.
In its letter, PETA notes that in the last fiscal year, the university received $543 million in state appropriations, some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled. In March, UNC–Chapel Hill told its experimenters that “[a]ny lab-based research or core activity that is not approved as ‘critical research activity’ is expected to be ramped down, curtailed, suspended, or delayed” and urged them to “indicate which of their rodent cages are priority and are critical to maintain.” These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals the school deemed extraneous. PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential.
“UNC–Chapel Hill’s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel, and apparently not even the school can justify them,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.”
Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives, as more than 90% of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans. (Please read under “Lack of benefit for humans” here.) And 95% of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals

Butte County , Calif. – Because the North Complex fire is threatening areas across Butte County and evacuation warnings are in place , animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 miles , smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help , should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrun wildfires .
They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way , unable to flee .
Animals must never be left behind .
Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted .
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires .
For more information , @ @ @

For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Butte County, Calif. – Because the North Complex fire is threatening areas across Butte County and evacuation warnings are in place, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--The Cocinita Miami Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Arepas and Choripánes in the U.S. Miami – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the nationwide—and The Cocinita Miami has secured a spot on the list .
A former food truck that recently became a brick-and-mortar restaurant , The Cocinita Miami offers Latin American specialties such as burritos , choripánes—that is , vegan sausage with chimichurri on a baguette—and tacos , including the vegan beef Cowly Taco and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh guacamole ( pictured above ) .
Hungry yet ?
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for a coconut plantain arepa , a dairy-free cachapa , or a delicious slice of cheesecake , The Cocinita Miami has a super-tasty vegan dish for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ The restaurants on PETA Latino ’ s top 10 list put vegan spins on Latin American classics that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA Latino—whose motto reads , in part , that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ —notes that going vegan is a move for social justice , as slaughterhouse workers , who are disproportionally Latinx , are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan-friendly restaurants like The Cocinita Miami , making the switch is easier than ever .
Other honorees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mama ’ s International Tamales in Los Angeles , and Nuno ’ s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Arepas and Choripánes in the U.S.
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Miami – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and The Cocinita Miami has secured a spot on the list.
A former food truck that recently became a brick-and-mortar restaurant, The Cocinita Miami offers Latin American specialties such as burritos, choripánes—that is, vegan sausage with chimichurri on a baguette—and tacos, including the vegan beef Cowly Taco and the Portobello Chimichurri Taco, both served with fresh guacamole (pictured above). Hungry yet?
“Whether you’re in the mood for a coconut plantain arepa, a dairy-free cachapa, or a delicious slice of cheesecake, The Cocinita Miami has a super-tasty vegan dish for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan spins on Latin American classics that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA Latino—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is a move for social justice, as slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx, are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan-friendly restaurants like The Cocinita Miami, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio, Mama’s International Tamales in Los Angeles, and Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--PETA Calls for State Audit of CUNY After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School 's COVID-19 Response Plans , Group Questions Why Unnecessary Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers New York – Today , PETA sent a letter to the state comptroller urging an audit of the use of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space by the City University of New York ( CUNY ) for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic .
This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school ’ s laboratories .
In its letter , PETA notes that in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.1 billion in appropriations from the state and the city of New York , some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled .
CUNY urged its experimenters to “ [ suspend ] projects and not start new projects requiring on-site activities ” and informed them that “ [ o ] rders for additional animals should be minimized.
” These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals whom the school deemed extraneous .
PETA questions why state funds were wasted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of New York ’ s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel , and apparently not even the school can justify them , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.
” Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives , as more than 90 % of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of benefit for humans ” here . )
And 95 % of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here .

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School's COVID-19 Response Plans, Group Questions Why Unnecessary Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Amanda Tumbleson 202-483-7382
New York – Today, PETA sent a letter to the state comptroller urging an audit of the use of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space by the City University of New York (CUNY) for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school’s laboratories.
In its letter, PETA notes that in the last fiscal year, the university received $2.1 billion in appropriations from the state and the city of New York, some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled. CUNY urged its experimenters to “[suspend] projects and not start new projects requiring on-site activities” and informed them that “[o]rders for additional animals should be minimized.” These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals whom the school deemed extraneous. PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential.
“The City University of New York’s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel, and apparently not even the school can justify them,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.”
Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives, as more than 90% of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans. (Please read under “Lack of benefit for humans” here.) And 95% of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--1 Year Later, How Have PETA Scientists Helped the EPA End Tests on Mammals?

One year ago today , the nation cheered when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) announced its historic decision to stop funding and requesting toxicity tests on mammals by 2035 .
Meeting this goal will take a major overhaul of—and greatly improve—the old ways of testing chemicals .
This is where PETA scientists have stepped in .
Here ’ s how PETA scientists have spent the last 365 days helping the EPA get closer to achieving its goal sooner than 2035 while also working to eliminate tests on all animals : After collaborating with PETA scientists , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of birds from dying in toxicity tests each year .
Birds are ( obviously ) not mammals , but their lives are just as important !
Data analysis conducted by the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd. and the EPA showed that a test in which birds are fed pesticide-laced food for days before being killed doesn ’ t help protect the environment .
PETA scientists are working to phase out horrific pesticide tests on rabbits .
The Science Consortium is working with the EPA to replace the use of live rabbits in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruel test developed in 1944 , substances are applied directly to the eyes of live rabbits .
A publication on this topic will be available in the coming year , and additional analyses are underway .
PETA scientists and the EPA are developing a new approach for predicting whether a chemical will cause cancer .
The current unreliable test to predict whether a chemical will cause cancer involves pumping the substance into the stomach of mice and rats .
These animals are forced to endure painful tests for their entire lives ( 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To no one ’ s surprise , the results aren ’ t even relevant to human health .
When finalized , the new approach will spare thousands of animals each year in the U.S. alone .
PETA scientists continue to provide researchers with opportunities to learn more about non-animal testing .
The Science Consortium teamed up with the EPA and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to organize virtual presentations on approaches for testing chemicals without using animals .
Each of the first six presentations in this series has reached hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are planned .
We ’ re already witnessing the EPA ’ s commitment to non-animal testing .
Since announcing its goal , the agency has already relied on cruelty-free methods instead of testing chemicals for skin allergy in mice or for inhalation toxicity in rats .
It also released a new policy that will reduce the number of fish used in certain pesticide tests by as many as 240 each year .
Supporting its commitment to end tests on mammals by 2035 , the EPA published a work plan in June , outlining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of non-animal test methods to evaluate chemicals while protecting human health and the environment .
We ’ re making progress , but there is still a lot to do .
PETA scientists will keep working until no animal suffers in pesticide tests .
Here ’ s How You Can Help End Animal Testing Today Conscious , feeling animals would never choose to be pumped full of deadly chemicals or forced to inhale hazardous gases .
They have their own desires , needs , and complex lives .
Animals aren ’ t ours to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and PETA has the answer .
Using the form below , please send a polite e-mail to your members of Congress urging them to mandate that we stop throwing away taxpayer money on cruel , useless animal experiments and instead focus on modern , non-animal research methods .

One year ago today, the nation cheered when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its historic decision to stop funding and requesting toxicity tests on mammals by 2035.
Meeting this goal will take a major overhaul of—and greatly improve—the old ways of testing chemicals. This is where PETA scientists have stepped in.
© iStock.com/Viorel Sims
Here’s how PETA scientists have spent the last 365 days helping the EPA get closer to achieving its goal sooner than 2035 while also working to eliminate tests on all animals:
After collaborating with PETA scientists, the EPA finalized a policy that will prevent hundreds of birds from dying in toxicity tests each year.
Birds are (obviously) not mammals, but their lives are just as important! Data analysis conducted by the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd. and the EPA showed that a test in which birds are fed pesticide-laced food for days before being killed doesn’t help protect the environment.
PETA scientists are working to phase out horrific pesticide tests on rabbits.
The Science Consortium is working with the EPA to replace the use of live rabbits in tests for pesticide products. In this cruel test developed in 1944, substances are applied directly to the eyes of live rabbits. A publication on this topic will be available in the coming year, and additional analyses are underway.
PETA scientists and the EPA are developing a new approach for predicting whether a chemical will cause cancer.
© iStock.com/Fabio Roberto
The current unreliable test to predict whether a chemical will cause cancer involves pumping the substance into the stomach of mice and rats. These animals are forced to endure painful tests for their entire lives (18 months and two years, respectively). To no one’s surprise, the results aren’t even relevant to human health. When finalized, the new approach will spare thousands of animals each year in the U.S. alone.
PETA scientists continue to provide researchers with opportunities to learn more about non-animal testing.
The Science Consortium teamed up with the EPA and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to organize virtual presentations on approaches for testing chemicals without using animals. Each of the first six presentations in this series has reached hundreds of scientists and regulators, and more presentations are planned.
We’re already witnessing the EPA’s commitment to non-animal testing.
Since announcing its goal, the agency has already relied on cruelty-free methods instead of testing chemicals for skin allergy in mice or for inhalation toxicity in rats. It also released a new policy that will reduce the number of fish used in certain pesticide tests by as many as 240 each year.
Supporting its commitment to end tests on mammals by 2035, the EPA published a work plan in June, outlining a detailed strategy for increasing the use of non-animal test methods to evaluate chemicals while protecting human health and the environment.
We’re making progress, but there is still a lot to do. PETA scientists will keep working until no animal suffers in pesticide tests.
Here’s How You Can Help End Animal Testing Today
Conscious, feeling animals would never choose to be pumped full of deadly chemicals or forced to inhale hazardous gases. They have their own desires, needs, and complex lives. Animals aren’t ours to experiment on.
Humanity must do better, and PETA has the answer.
Using the form below, please send a polite e-mail to your members of Congress urging them to mandate that we stop throwing away taxpayer money on cruel, useless animal experiments and instead focus on modern, non-animal research methods.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Bar Bombón Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Empanadas and Nachos in the U.S. Philadelphia – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the nationwide—and Bar Bombón has secured a spot on the list .
As the restaurant ’ s website explains , “ At Bar Bombón , we take authentic Puerto Rican recipes and add a twist ( not just of lime ) .
” Menu standouts include the Spanish Meatballs—drenched with romesco , topped with mojo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bread—and the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos , dressed with avocado , cilantro , black beans , and white onion .
And don ’ t miss brunch—Bar Bombón also serves up a mean egg-free torta , stuffed with smoked tempeh , vegan gouda , and peppers and onions .
Hungry yet ?
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for street corn smothered with chipotle crema or a fish-free ceviche packed with veggies , Bar Bombón has a super-tasty vegan dish for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top 10 list put vegan spins on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —notes that going vegan is an important way to stand up for slaughterhouse workers , who are disproportionally Latinx and are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Bar Bombón , making the switch is easier than ever .
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio , Mama ’ s International Tamales in Los Angeles , and Nuno ’ s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Empanadas and Nachos in the U.S.
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Philadelphia – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Bar Bombón has secured a spot on the list.
As the restaurant’s website explains, “At Bar Bombón, we take authentic Puerto Rican recipes and add a twist (not just of lime).” Menu standouts include the Spanish Meatballs—drenched with romesco, topped with mojo verde, and served with herb grilled bread—and the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos, dressed with avocado, cilantro, black beans, and white onion. And don’t miss brunch—Bar Bombón also serves up a mean egg-free torta, stuffed with smoked tempeh, vegan gouda, and peppers and onions. Hungry yet?
“Whether you’re in the mood for street corn smothered with chipotle crema or a fish-free ceviche packed with veggies, Bar Bombón has a super-tasty vegan dish for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan spins on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is an important way to stand up for slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx and are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Bar Bombón, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio, Mama’s International Tamales in Los Angeles, and Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Viva Vegeria Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Tacos Al Pastor in the U.S. San Antonio – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Viva Vegeria has secured a spot on the list .
The restaurant is known for its nachos—available in Classic , del Picadillo , and Luchadora varieties—and its daily specials , including Tacos Al Carbon ( served with guacamole and papas rancheras ) and Tacos Al Pastor ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hungry yet ?
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for sweet , spicy , or savory taquitos or fiery ancho and cascabel cauliflower wings , Viva Vegeria has a super-tasty vegan dish for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ The restaurants on PETA Latino ’ s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —notes that going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for social justice , as slaughterhouse workers , who are disproportionally Latinx , are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Viva Vegeria , making the switch is easier than ever .
Other honorees include Mama ’ s International Tamales in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Vegmex Grill in Dallas , and Miami Nice in Portland , Oregon .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Tacos Al Pastor in the U.S.
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
San Antonio – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Viva Vegeria has secured a spot on the list.
The restaurant is known for its nachos—available in Classic, del Picadillo, and Luchadora varieties—and its daily specials, including Tacos Al Carbon (served with guacamole and papas rancheras) and Tacos Al Pastor (served with rice and beans). Hungry yet?
“Whether you’re in the mood for sweet, spicy, or savory taquitos or fiery ancho and cascabel cauliflower wings, Viva Vegeria has a super-tasty vegan dish for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is an important way to stand up for social justice, as slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx, are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Viva Vegeria, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Mama’s International Tamales in Los Angeles, Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas, and Miami Nice in Portland, Oregon.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--PETA Calls for State Audit of UAB After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School 's COVID-19 Response Plans , Group Questions Why Extraneous Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers Montgomery , Ala. – Today , PETA sent a letter to the state chief examiner of public accounts urging an audit of the use of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space by the University of Alabama–Birmingham ( UAB ) for animal experiments that were deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic , apparently resulting in the euthanasia of animals in the school ’ s laboratories .
In its letter , PETA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the university received $ 253 million in state appropriations , some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled .
In March , UAB asked its staff to “ limit operations to essential research , ” instructed them to mark “ priority cages ” of animals , and forbade starting new experiments .
These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals whom the school deemed extraneous .
PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals were undoubtedly cruel , and apparently not even the school can justify them , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.
” Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives , as more than 90 % of highly promising results from basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans .
( Please read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” here . )
And 95 % of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials .
PETA ’ s letter to Alabama Chief Examiner Rachel Riddle is available upon request .
The group—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here .

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School's COVID-19 Response Plans, Group Questions Why Extraneous Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Montgomery, Ala. – Today, PETA sent a letter to the state chief examiner of public accounts urging an audit of the use of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space by the University of Alabama–Birmingham (UAB) for animal experiments that were deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, apparently resulting in the euthanasia of animals in the school’s laboratories.
In its letter, PETA notes that in the last fiscal year, the university received $253 million in state appropriations, some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled. In March, UAB asked its staff to “limit operations to essential research,” instructed them to mark “priority cages” of animals, and forbade starting new experiments. These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals whom the school deemed extraneous. PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential.
“The University of Alabama–Birmingham’s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel, and apparently not even the school can justify them,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.”
Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives, as more than 90% of highly promising results from basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans. (Please read under “Lack of benefit for humans” here.) And 95% of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA’s letter to Alabama Chief Examiner Rachel Riddle is available upon request. The group—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Calaveritas Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Homemade Taco Platters in the U.S. Atlanta – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Calaveritas has secured a spot on the list .
Owner Mayra Peralta ’ s goal is to “ make super delicious food that is vegan and authentic like when grandma makes it.
” Everything from the shredded jackfruit to the pico de gallo to the tortillas is handmade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its tacos ( which are available with vegan carnitas , chorizo , or al pastor ) , shredded jackfruit tostadas ( topped with dairy-free cheese and sour cream ) , and signature mini flan dessert .
Hungry yet ?
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for super-tasty tacos heaped with vegan goodness or a creamy , deluxe dessert , Calaveritas is the place for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ The restaurants on PETA Latino ’ s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA Latino—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —notes that going vegan is an important way to stand up for social justice , as slaughterhouse workers , who are disproportionally Latinx , are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 .
U.S , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Calaveritas , making the switch is easier than ever .
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio , Mama ’ s International Tamales in Los Angeles , and Nuno ’ s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Homemade Taco Platters in the U.S.
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Atlanta – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Calaveritas has secured a spot on the list.
Owner Mayra Peralta’s goal is to “make super delicious food that is vegan and authentic like when grandma makes it.” Everything from the shredded jackfruit to the pico de gallo to the tortillas is handmade from scratch. Calaveritas is known for its tacos (which are available with vegan carnitas, chorizo, or al pastor), shredded jackfruit tostadas (topped with dairy-free cheese and sour cream), and signature mini flan dessert. Hungry yet?
“Whether you’re in the mood for super-tasty tacos heaped with vegan goodness or a creamy, deluxe dessert, Calaveritas is the place for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA Latino—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is an important way to stand up for social justice, as slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx, are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19. U.S, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Calaveritas, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio, Mama’s International Tamales in Los Angeles, and Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-10--Mama’s International Tamales Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up 'the Best Tamales in the U.S.' Los Angeles – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Mama ’ s International Tamales has secured a spot on the list .
Owned and operated by Claudia Lopez , Mama ’ s International Tamales dishes up a wide variety of homemade tamales in flavors such as Sweet Corn , Cheezy Jalapeno , and Jackfruit Verde .
Other offerings include fried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and veggie fajitas , burritos , and enchiladas with the works—plus a full vegan breakfast menu .
Hungry yet ?
“ If you ’ re in the mood for a tasty , hot tamale , Mama ’ s International Tamales is the spot for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ The restaurants on PETA Latino ’ s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA Latino—whose motto reads , in part , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” —notes that going vegan is a move for social justice , as slaughterhouse workers , who are disproportionally Latinx , are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Mama ’ s International Tamales , making the switch is easier than ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berkeley , California ; Miami Nice in Portland , Oregon ; and Nuno ’ s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up 'the Best Tamales in the U.S.'
For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and Mama’s International Tamales has secured a spot on the list.
Owned and operated by Claudia Lopez, Mama’s International Tamales dishes up a wide variety of homemade tamales in flavors such as Sweet Corn, Cheezy Jalapeno, and Jackfruit Verde. Other offerings include fried corn empanadas, hearts of palm ceviche, and veggie fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas with the works—plus a full vegan breakfast menu. Hungry yet?
“If you’re in the mood for a tasty, hot tamale, Mama’s International Tamales is the spot for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan twists on classic Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA Latino—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is a move for social justice, as slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx, are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like Mama’s International Tamales, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Bar Bombón in Berkeley, California; Miami Nice in Portland, Oregon; and Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--Snapchat Saved This Cat, With a Little Help From PETA

What happened on Snapchat didn ’ t stay on Snapchat , thanks to a conscientious person who called PETA ’ s 24-hour emergency line after seeing a disturbing video on the social media platform showing a young person viciously beating a cat named Oreo .
We immediately set about getting Oreo out of the hands of his abuser by calling the local police department , providing vital evidence , and guiding a kind officer through the process of seizing the cat and transporting him to a veterinarian to be treated at PETA ’ s expense .
Oreo had been so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been mortally wounded , but this tough cookie wasn ’ t ready to crumble just yet .
The little feline superhero made it through .
The only telltale sign of the horrors that he endured is the permanent scarring and disfigurement of his left ear .
No one knows how many beatings he was subjected to off camera .
Once Oreo got a clean bill of health from the veterinarian , PETA staffers drove 16 hours roundtrip to bring him back to the Sam Simon Center—our Norfolk , Virginia , headquarters—and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free of pain and fear .
At first , Oreo showed symptoms of emotional trauma and was prone to darting under the furniture at the slightest noise—and who could blame him ?
But after a few days surrounded by kind people who never raised their voices , much less their fists , he decided that humans aren ’ t such a bad species after all .
Now that he knows he ’ s safe , he has revealed the sweet center under that initially crunchy exterior .
A “ social climber ” who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his cat tree , he ’ s especially fond of having his chin scratched , rewarding the scratch provider with a gentle purr .
We know someone out there must have a craving for giving this sweetie the happily-ever-after that he deserves .
If that someone is you , send us an e-mail at [ email protected ] and you ’ ll find out why everyone loves Oreo .
Learn More About Oreo and Other Adoptable Animals

Update (May 26, 2021): Oreo is as sweet as his name and not one to hold a grudge, but everyone who saw the helpless cat being treated like a punching bag in a disturbing video posted on Snapchat will be relieved to learn that his alleged abuser has been charged with cruelty to animals.
Immediately after his rescue, Oreo went to a foster home with a PETA staffer, who—inspired by the cat’s unbreakable spirit—decided to take the plunge (er, dunk?) and make him a permanent member of the family. He may have had a bitter beginning, but everyone’s favorite cookie is living the sweet life now with his feline siblings and doting “cat dad.”
Originally published on September 11, 2020:
What happened on Snapchat didn’t stay on Snapchat, thanks to a conscientious person who called PETA’s 24-hour emergency line after seeing a disturbing video on the social media platform showing a young person viciously beating a cat named Oreo.
We immediately set about getting Oreo out of the hands of his abuser by calling the local police department, providing vital evidence, and guiding a kind officer through the process of seizing the cat and transporting him to a veterinarian to be treated at PETA’s expense.
Oreo had been so savagely beaten that we feared he must’ve been mortally wounded, but this tough cookie wasn’t ready to crumble just yet. The little feline superhero made it through. The only telltale sign of the horrors that he endured is the permanent scarring and disfigurement of his left ear. No one knows how many beatings he was subjected to off camera.
Once Oreo got a clean bill of health from the veterinarian, PETA staffers drove 16 hours roundtrip to bring him back to the Sam Simon Center—our Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters—and get him started on a new life free of pain and fear.
At first, Oreo showed symptoms of emotional trauma and was prone to darting under the furniture at the slightest noise—and who could blame him? But after a few days surrounded by kind people who never raised their voices, much less their fists, he decided that humans aren’t such a bad species after all. Now that he knows he’s safe, he has revealed the sweet center under that initially crunchy exterior. A “social climber” who eagerly greets visitors from his perch atop his cat tree, he’s especially fond of having his chin scratched, rewarding the scratch provider with a gentle purr.
We know someone out there must have a craving for giving this sweetie the happily-ever-after that he deserves. If that someone is you, send us an e-mail at [email protected] and you’ll find out why everyone loves Oreo.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--PETA Statement: Study About Muscle-Mass Drug Tested in Space

Washington – Below , please find a statement from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk in response to reports that mice were @ @ @ @ @ drug in space : Genetically modified mice , like the ones who were rocketed into @ @ @ @ @ muscle-mass drug , are one of science ’ s great failures .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t good stand-ins for humans .
Tinker with their genetic code and they @ @ @ @ @ for other mice , let alone humans .
Humans may go to space if they @ @ @ @ @ animals here on Earth .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals @ @ @ @ @ on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit @ @

For Immediate Release:
September 10, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Washington – Below, please find a statement from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk in response to reports that mice were used to test a muscle-mass drug in space:
Genetically modified mice, like the ones who were rocketed into outer space to test a muscle-mass drug, are one of science’s great failures. It’s already been shown that mice aren’t good stand-ins for humans. Tinker with their genetic code and they aren’t even models for other mice, let alone humans. Humans may go to space if they choose, but leave the animals here on Earth.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Leave Dogs Outdoors in the Heat

Montgomery County , Ohio – Following recent reports that a dog died after being left outside in the heat in Montgomery County , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles .
Thirty-one animals have died this year from heat-related causes .
On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Dogs , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves only by panting , can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep animals indoors , and leave them at home when it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Avoid hot pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , it may be too late to save them .
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Montgomery County, Ohio – Following recent reports that a dog died after being left outside in the heat in Montgomery County, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles. Thirty-one animals have died this year from heat-related causes.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and 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. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Leave Dogs in Hot Cars

Darlington County , S.C. – Following recent reports that three dogs died after being left inside a hot car in Darlington County , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles .
Thirty-one animals have died this year from heat-related causes .
On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Dogs , who don ’ t sweat and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep animals indoors , and leave them at home when it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , it may be too late to save them .
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more @ @ @ @ @

For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Darlington County, S.C. – Following recent reports that three dogs died after being left inside a hot car in Darlington County, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles. Thirty-one animals have died this year from heat-related causes.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and 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. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--New PETA Ad Seeks Cruelty Charges in Bear-Neglect Case

Group Ups the Ante to Hold Dillan the Bear 's Abusers Accountable for Causing Him Years of Suffering Liverpool , Pa. – As part of its campaign in behalf of Dillan , the Asiatic black bear who suffered for years at the Union County Sportsmen ’ s Club before he was rescued earlier this year , PETA has just placed a giant billboard near the roadside zoo calling on Governor Tom Wolf to ensure that cruelty-to-animals charges are filed against Dillan ’ s abusers .
A new PETA video reveals that Dillan was suffering from morbid obesity and painful , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Wild Animal Sanctuary ( TWAS ) in Colorado in January , after PETA ’ s months-long campaign finally led to his rescue .
Since July 2017 , the U.S. Department of Agriculture had repeatedly cited the roadside zoo for Dillan ’ s dental issues , obesity , and continuous abnormal rocking ( which typically indicates extreme physical and/or psychological distress ) —but the facility took no meaningful action .
“ The Union County Sportsmen ’ s Club let this bear suffer for years , and unless Pennsylvania has somehow opted out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conduct is a violation , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet .
“ PETA is calling on Gov .
Wolf to ask why Dillan ’ s abusers have not yet been charged and to make sure that it happens.
” TWAS Executive Director Pat Craig stated that in his 40 years of rescuing captive wildlife , Dillan ’ s dental disease was the most severe and advanced that he has ever seen and that he was , by far , the most obese bear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescued .
Happily , Dillan now enjoys roaming , eating fresh fruits and vegetables , and spending time with his new best friend—another rescued bear named Lily .
The billboard is located on Route 11/15 , south of Liverpool .
PETA is also placing another billboard near Wolf ’ s mansion in Harrisburg .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Group Ups the Ante to Hold Dillan the Bear's Abusers Accountable for Causing Him Years of Suffering
For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Liverpool, Pa. – As part of its campaign in behalf of Dillan, the Asiatic black bear who suffered for years at the Union County Sportsmen’s Club before he was rescued earlier this year, PETA has just placed a giant billboard near the roadside zoo calling on Governor Tom Wolf to ensure that cruelty-to-animals charges are filed against Dillan’s abusers.
A new PETA video reveals that Dillan was suffering from morbid obesity and painful, life-threatening dental disease when he arrived at The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) in Colorado in January, after PETA’s months-long campaign finally led to his rescue. Since July 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had repeatedly cited the roadside zoo for Dillan’s dental issues, obesity, and continuous abnormal rocking (which typically indicates extreme physical and/or psychological distress)—but the facility took no meaningful action.
“The Union County Sportsmen’s Club let this bear suffer for years, and unless Pennsylvania has somehow opted out of obeying and enforcing state laws, that conduct is a violation,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet. “PETA is calling on Gov. Wolf to ask why Dillan’s abusers have not yet been charged and to make sure that it happens.”
TWAS Executive Director Pat Craig stated that in his 40 years of rescuing captive wildlife, Dillan’s dental disease was the most severe and advanced that he has ever seen and that he was, by far, the most obese bear of the more than 300 the organization has rescued. Happily, Dillan now enjoys roaming, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and spending time with his new best friend—another rescued bear named Lily.
The billboard is located on Route 11/15, south of Liverpool. PETA is also placing another billboard near Wolf’s mansion in Harrisburg.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals in Oregon

Norfolk , Va. – Because the Beachie Creek and Riverside fires could merge and are threatening Clackamas and Multnomah counties and evacuations are underway , animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 miles , smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help , should note their locations and alert authorities immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t outrun wildfires .
They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way , unable to flee .
Animals must never be left behind .
Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted .
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires .
For more @ @ @ @ @

For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – Because the Beachie Creek and Riverside fires could merge and are threatening Clackamas and Multnomah counties and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--Video: Nicole Williams-English’s Makeup Tutorial Takes a Deadly Turn

WAGS Star Demonstrates the Dangers of Leaving Dogs in Parked Cars—Even for Just a Minute—in New PETA Video Los Angeles – In the wake of a new heat record , WAGS star Nicole Williams-English is putting herself in a dog ’ s place for a new PETA video that reveals what happens to the dozens of animals who suffer from heatstroke and die after being left in parked cars every summer .
The video starts off as a makeup tutorial—but the parked car that she ’ s in quickly grows too hot for Williams-English to continue , and she starts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and panic when she realizes that she ’ s trapped inside .
“ You may think a 70-degree day feels cool , but the temperature inside a car can soar to 99 degrees in less than 20 minutes , ” she explains in the video .
“ And it can take even less time than that for animals to sustain brain damage or even die of heatstroke .
It does not matter if you ’ re parked in the shade , leave the windows cracked , or are only gone for five minutes.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ primarily cool themselves by panting , so they ’ re at greater risk of suffering from heatstroke than humans are .
Twenty-seven animals have died this year from heat-related causes , and those are only the deaths that have been reported—most aren ’ t .
Williams-English is part a long list of celebrities—including Joanna Krupa , Bethenny Frankel , Adriana de Moura , and Tinsley Mortimer—who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals .
The group—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

WAGS Star Demonstrates the Dangers of Leaving Dogs in Parked Cars—Even for Just a Minute—in New PETA Video
For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – In the wake of a new heat record, WAGS star Nicole Williams-English is putting herself in a dog’s place for a new PETA video that reveals what happens to the dozens of animals who suffer from heatstroke and die after being left in parked cars every summer.
The video starts off as a makeup tutorial—but the parked car that she’s in quickly grows too hot for Williams-English to continue, and she starts to sweat, gasp for air, and panic when she realizes that she’s trapped inside.
“You may think a 70-degree day feels cool, but the temperature inside a car can soar to 99 degrees in less than 20 minutes,” she explains in the video. “And it can take even less time than that for animals to sustain brain damage or even die of heatstroke. It does not matter if you’re parked in the shade, leave the windows cracked, or are only gone for five minutes.”
Dogs can’t sweat and primarily cool themselves by panting, so they’re at greater risk of suffering from heatstroke than humans are. Twenty-seven animals have died this year from heat-related causes, and those are only the deaths that have been reported—most aren’t.
Williams-English is part a long list of celebrities—including Joanna Krupa, Bethenny Frankel, Adriana de Moura, and Tinsley Mortimer—who have teamed up with PETA to promote kindness to animals. The group—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--PETA Statement: Dog-Abusing CEO

PETA Statement: Dog-Abusing CEO

Los Angeles – Below , please find a statement from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk regarding the CEO of a Los @ @ @ @ @ EBI Consulting , who was caught on camera hitting his dog and yanking the animal @ @ @ @ @ is pushing for a vigorous prosecution of this abuser , including a lifelong ban on @ @ @ @ @ the rescue of this poor dog .
We want everyone to remember Jeffrey Previte ’ @ @ @ @ @ because no one with an ounce of respect for animals or love for a dog @ @ @ @ @ of business to a man who shoots and kills animals for fun when he ’ @ @ @ @ @ at home .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not @ @ @ @ @ way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
More information about the @ @ @ @ @ cruel to animals pose to the community is available here .

For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Below, please find a statement from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk regarding the CEO of a Los Angeles environmental consulting firm, EBI Consulting, who was caught on camera hitting his dog and yanking the animal off the ground:
PETA is pushing for a vigorous prosecution of this abuser, including a lifelong ban on keeping animals, and for the rescue of this poor dog. We want everyone to remember Jeffrey Previte’s name and face, because no one with an ounce of respect for animals or love for a dog should ever give a cent of business to a man who shoots and kills animals for fun when he’s not tormenting his dog at home.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. More information about the dangers that people who are cruel to animals pose to the community is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-11--The Earthy Kitchen Wins Spot on PETA’s List of Top 10 Latinx-Owned Vegan Restaurants

For National Hispanic Heritage Month , Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Sandwiches and Quesitos in the U.S. Orlando , Fla. – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month ( September 15 to October 15 ) , PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the nationwide—and The Earthy Kitchen has secured a spot on the list .
Owned and operated by Javier Muniz , The Earthy Kitchen dishes up all-vegan versions of classic Puerto Rican fare .
Standouts include its Tripleta , Pernil , and Cubano sandwiches stuffed with roasted “ jackpork ” ; loaded Papas Locas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dessert .
Hungry yet ?
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for a savory sandwich or a delicious dessert , The Earthy Kitchen has a super-tasty vegan dish for you , ” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo .
“ The restaurants on PETA Latino ’ s top 10 list put vegan twists on Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —notes that going vegan is a move for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are disproportionally Latinx , are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19 , which originated in a meat market .
Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like The Earthy Kitchen , making the switch is easier than ever .
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio , Mama ’ s International Tamales in Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vegmex Grill in Dallas .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com .

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Local Eatery Celebrated for Dishing Up Some of the Best Sandwiches and Quesitos in the U.S.
For Immediate Release:
September 11, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Orlando, Fla. – In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), PETA and PETA Latino are highlighting the top 10 Latinx-owned vegan restaurants nationwide—and The Earthy Kitchen has secured a spot on the list.
Owned and operated by Javier Muniz, The Earthy Kitchen dishes up all-vegan versions of classic Puerto Rican fare. Standouts include its Tripleta, Pernil, and Cubano sandwiches stuffed with roasted “jackpork”; loaded Papas Locas fries; and Quesitos with Guava for dessert. Hungry yet?
“Whether you’re in the mood for a savory sandwich or a delicious dessert, The Earthy Kitchen has a super-tasty vegan dish for you,” says PETA Latino Senior Manager Alicia Aguayo. “The restaurants on PETA Latino’s top 10 list put vegan twists on Latin dishes that are as taste bud–friendly as they are animal-friendly.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is a move for social justice, as slaughterhouse workers, who are disproportionally Latinx, are facing a practically unchecked spread of COVID-19, which originated in a meat market. Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year and combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them—and thanks to delicious vegan restaurants like The Earthy Kitchen, making the switch is easier than ever.
Other honorees include Viva Vegeria in San Antonio, Mama’s International Tamales in Los Angeles, and Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill in Dallas.
For more information, please visit PETA.org or PETALatino.com.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-12--CEO Beats Puppy—Ask That the Dog Be Turned Over Now!

CEO Beats Puppy—Ask That the Dog Be Turned Over Now !
Media outlets have shared shocking security footage that shows Jeffrey Previte , the CEO of nationwide consulting agency EBI Consulting , abusing a puppy , violently jerking her about and lifting her off the floor by the ears—all apparently because she could n't hold her bladder .
According to reports , Previte had previously posted a photo of a deer he had shot to his social media account with a caption mocking the animal , calling the deer Bambi .
Anyone who abuses animals can ’ t simply wink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ounce of respect for animals or love for a dog should ever do business with a man who shoots and kills animals for fun when he 's not tormenting his dog at home .
PETA is calling on Previte and his family to do the right thing and immediately surrender Bici so that she can receive the care that she needs and remain safe from future violence .
EBI Consulting has removed Previte 's name from its website , and now PETA is requesting that it pressure him to surrender Bici .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , California , with the puppy , who is in danger of being at the receiving end of another violent outburst .
Urge Previte 's family , who owns the company he works for , to get Bici to safety immediately .

Media outlets have shared shocking security footage that shows Jeffrey Previte, the CEO of nationwide consulting agency EBI Consulting, abusing a puppy, violently jerking her about and lifting her off the floor by the ears—all apparently because she couldn’t hold her bladder. According to reports, Previte had previously posted a photo of a deer he had shot to his social media account with a caption mocking the animal with the name “Bambi.” Recent news articles report that Previte has “apologized” for abusing his puppy Bici, but that’s too little, too late.
A dog only urinates indoors out of fear, neglect, or an infection—and it’s just as abominable to beat animals for losing control of their bladders as it is children. Previte’s initial attitude was reportedly that he did nothing wrong, so it’s hard to imagine that he’s remorseful, except perhaps for losing business. His “apology” is meaningless to traumatized Bici, who has no way of understanding it and who needs to be rescued as soon as possible.
Felony charges are in order! Security footage caught a CEO mercilessly beating and yanking his crying puppy. No-one with a heart should give this man one cent of business; when he’s not tormenting his puppy, he kills other animals for fun. https://t.co/k23vsNprR8 — PETA (@peta) September 11, 2020
No one with an ounce of respect for animals or love for a dog should ever do business with a man who shoots and kills animals for fun when he’s not tormenting his dog at home.
And it would seem that the “loving family” that Previte has purportedly found for Bici may be his own! On September 11, the Daily Mail quoted his brother as assuring coworkers via e-mail that Bici is “happy, comfy and full on my couch right now.”
PETA is calling on Previte and his family to do the right thing by immediately surrendering Bici so that she can receive the care that she needs and not face future violence, and we urge everyone to join us in that call.
Please feel free to use our sample letter, but remember that using your own words is always more effective.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-12--Update From PETA: CEO’s ‘Apology’ Is Too Little, Too Late

Los Angeles – Below , please find a statement from PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch in response to reports that Los Angeles CEO Jeffrey Previte has “ apologized ” after being caught on camera beating his dog for urinating on the rug and has reportedly found her a new home : A dog only urinates indoors out of fear , neglect , or an infection—regardless , it ’ s just as abominable to beat animals for losing control of their bladders as it is children .
Jeffrey Previte is a violent man who kills animals for fun and mocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal “ Bambi , ” so it ’ s hard to imagine that he ’ s truly remorseful , except perhaps about any possible loss of business .
His “ apology ” —which a traumatized Bici has no way of understanding—is too little , too late , and PETA is calling on him to hand her over to authorities now .
Previte should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and prohibited from ever owning an animal again .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
More information about the dangers posed by people who are cruel to animals is available here .

For Immediate Release:
September 12, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – Below, please find a statement from PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch in response to reports that Los Angeles CEO Jeffrey Previte has “apologized” after being caught on camera beating his dog for urinating on the rug and has reportedly found her a new home:
A dog only urinates indoors out of fear, neglect, or an infection—regardless, it’s just as abominable to beat animals for losing control of their bladders as it is children. Jeffrey Previte is a violent man who kills animals for fun and mocked a deer he shot, calling the animal “Bambi,” so it’s hard to imagine that he’s truly remorseful, except perhaps about any possible loss of business. His “apology”—which a traumatized Bici has no way of understanding—is too little, too late, and PETA is calling on him to hand her over to authorities now. Previte should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and prohibited from ever owning an animal again.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. More information about the dangers posed by people who are cruel to animals is available here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-14--Appalling Visitor Reviews These Roadside Zoos Don’t Want You to See

Roadside zoos are among the most fun-sucking , depressing facilities on Earth .
But you don ’ t have to take our word for it .
Every year , numerous patrons regret ever setting foot in these places that neglect and abuse animals for profit .
And thanks to the internet , they have the chance to voice their grievances in the hope of preventing others from regrettably supporting these animal prisons .
Check out what these reviewers had to say about their visits to horrific roadside zoos : Speak Up for Animals Trapped at Waccatee Tell This Fake Sanctuary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s How You Can Help Save These Bears Help Us Rescue Animals From Solitary Confinement at Tregembo Urge Zootastic to Retire the Animals to Reputable Sanctuaries !
We must work harder than ever to shut down roadside zoos .
By their very nature , places that exploit animals are rife with potential for abuse and neglect .
No tiger , bear , or any other animal would choose living in a cramped , dingy cage at a roadside zoo over playing , swimming , and being with their families .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts , needs , likes , dislikes , and even culture .
Roadside zoos ignore all of that and reduce an animal ’ s existence to the amount of money they can generate .
Don ’ t pass a few hours at a place where animals will languish in misery long after you ’ ve gone home .
Please don ’ t buy a ticket .
Instead , explain to your friends and family why you stand against this cruelty .

Roadside zoos are among the most fun-sucking, depressing facilities on Earth. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Every year, numerous patrons regret ever setting foot in these places that neglect and abuse animals for profit. And thanks to the internet, they have the chance to voice their grievances in the hope of preventing others from regrettably supporting these animal prisons.
Check out what these reviewers had to say about their visits to horrific roadside zoos:
Waccatee Zoological Farm, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation, Oroville, California
Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Newberry, Michigan
Tregembo Animal Park, Wilmington, North Carolina
Zootastic Park, Troutman, North Carolina
Cherokee Bear Zoo, Cherokee, North Carolina
*****
We must work harder than ever to shut down roadside zoos.
By their very nature, places that exploit animals are rife with potential for abuse and neglect. No tiger, bear, or any other animal would choose living in a cramped, dingy cage at a roadside zoo over playing, swimming, and being with their families. Just like humans, animals have their own thoughts, needs, likes, dislikes, and even culture. Roadside zoos ignore all of that and reduce an animal’s existence to the amount of money they can generate.
Don’t pass a few hours at a place where animals will languish in misery long after you’ve gone home. Please don’t buy a ticket. Instead, explain to your friends and family why you stand against this cruelty.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-14--Urgent From PETA Cruel—and Criminal—to Abandon Animals in Alabama During Hurricane Sally

Mobile , Ala. – As Hurricane Sally approaches—and because a hurricane warning is now in effect for the Mobile area—never leave dogs tethered or penned outside and always to take animal companions with you if you have to evacuate .
Believe it or not , every time there ’ s a natural disaster , many dogs and other companion animals are left outside to fend for themselves and even left behind when humans evacuate .
Dogs kept tethered will swim to exhaustion and drown—and there are tethered dogs everywhere .
PETA ’ s Animal Rescue Team has witnessed firsthand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to face floodwaters and flying debris .
During previous storms , we have found dogs dead .
We have also found them up to their necks in water , unable to sit or lie down , and in almost-submerged crates inside houses and seen animals who have been flung around by high winds .
And of course , animals are petrified in these kinds of weather conditions .
PETA has released a natural disaster–preparedness PSA featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the safety of their animal companions long before evacuating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

For Immediate Release:
September 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Mobile, Ala. – As Hurricane Sally approaches—and because a hurricane warning is now in effect for the Mobile area—never leave dogs tethered or penned outside and always to take animal companions with you if you have to evacuate.
Believe it or not, every time there’s a natural disaster, many dogs and other companion animals are left outside to fend for themselves and even left behind when humans evacuate. Dogs kept tethered will swim to exhaustion and drown—and there are tethered dogs everywhere. PETA’s Animal Rescue Team has witnessed firsthand the trauma that animals endure when left behind to face floodwaters and flying debris. During previous storms, we have found dogs dead. We have also found them up to their necks in water, unable to sit or lie down, and in almost-submerged crates inside houses and seen animals who have been flung around by high winds. And of course, animals are petrified in these kinds of weather conditions.
PETA has released a natural disaster–preparedness PSA featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of their animal companions long before evacuating. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-14--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Abandon Animals in Mississippi During Hurricane Sally

Biloxi , Miss .
– As Hurricane Sally approaches—and because a hurricane warning is now in effect for the Biloxi area—never leave dogs tethered or penned outside and always to take animal companions with you if you have to evacuate .
Believe it or not , every time there ’ s a natural disaster , many dogs and other companion animals are left outside to fend for themselves and even left behind when humans evacuate .
Dogs kept tethered will swim to exhaustion and drown—and there are tethered dogs everywhere .
PETA ’ s Animal Rescue Team has witnessed firsthand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind to face floodwaters and flying debris .
During previous storms , we have found dogs dead .
We have also found them up to their necks in water , unable to sit or lie down , and in almost-submerged crates inside houses and seen animals who have been flung around by high winds .
And of course , animals are petrified in these kinds of weather conditions .
PETA has released a natural disaster–preparedness PSA featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the safety of their animal companions long before evacuating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
September 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Biloxi, Miss. – As Hurricane Sally approaches—and because a hurricane warning is now in effect for the Biloxi area—never leave dogs tethered or penned outside and always to take animal companions with you if you have to evacuate.
Believe it or not, every time there’s a natural disaster, many dogs and other companion animals are left outside to fend for themselves and even left behind when humans evacuate. Dogs kept tethered will swim to exhaustion and drown—and there are tethered dogs everywhere. PETA’s Animal Rescue Team has witnessed firsthand the trauma that animals endure when left behind to face floodwaters and flying debris. During previous storms, we have found dogs dead. We have also found them up to their necks in water, unable to sit or lie down, and in almost-submerged crates inside houses and seen animals who have been flung around by high winds. And of course, animals are petrified in these kinds of weather conditions.
PETA has released a natural disaster–preparedness PSA featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of their animal companions long before evacuating. For more information, please visit PETA.org.