petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--Delle the Dolphin Says: Pronouns Are Important! (Grades K–2)

Hundreds of schoolchildren around the world are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “ dolphin , ” thanks to Edge Innovations ’ life-size robotic dolphin named Delle , whose larger-than-life personality and message of compassion are captivating—and empowering—young audiences .
Delle is an ambassador for all animals .
Her mission ?
To inspire kids to take care of our world while allowing wild animals to live free .
Her powerful presentation highlights the necessity of cultivating empathy for others and reminds students that animals are individuals with complex lives and families .
It ’ s also an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distinguishing between living , feeling beings and nonliving things and on using personal pronouns when referring to animals .
Use these resources to discuss with students the importance of acknowledging that all animals are individuals with thoughts and feelings and of choosing inclusive language when talking about them .
If you haven ’ t already covered the difference between living beings and nonliving things with your students , begin by explaining these concepts using a T-chart .
Label one of the columns “ Living ” and the other “ Nonliving.
” Then have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Note : If they provide plant examples for the “ Living ” category , divide the column into two sections to distinguish between plants and animals .
See the image below for reference . )
Make sure students suggest humans ( boy , girl , teacher , etc . )
as well as other animals , including fish and insects , for the “ Living ” column .
If necessary , pose questions like “ What about ants ?
Are ants living or nonliving ?
” If students are unsure , keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place them in the correct category after discussing the differences between living beings and nonliving things .
Once you ’ ve created a list of about 10 examples in each column , use the following talking points to discuss the characteristics of each group .
• Ask students what all the living beings on the T-chart have in common .
( Possible answers : All living beings grow and require an energy source—food in the case of animals and sunlight in the case of plants—as well as water and air .
All living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , animals seek warmth in the winter and avoid danger , while plants grow toward the sunlight and their roots seek water . )
• Ask students what all the nonliving things on the T-chart have in common .
If they struggle to generate responses , ask them to identify the differences between the living beings and the nonliving things on the chart ( e.g.
, Do the nonliving things grow ?
Do they require energy , water , or air ? )
• Remember to revisit any examples that students were uncertain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ category .
Next , above the “ Animal ” column , write the pronouns “ he , ” “ she , ” “ his , ” “ her , ” and “ him.
” Explain to students that we use these words when talking about living beings who are animals—and that humans are also animals .
Remind them that they probably refer to their animal companions at home as “ he ” or “ she , ” because they ’ re individuals with thoughts and feelings—not nonliving things—and that we should refer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an example ( e.g.
, Delle the dolphin likes to swim and explore .
She loves her family. )
.
Then , above the “ Plant ” and “ Nonliving ” columns , write the pronoun “ it.
” Explain to students that we use this word both when talking about nonliving things , which don ’ t have thoughts or feelings , and when talking about plants—because , although they ’ re alive and shouldn ’ t be harmed unnecessarily , they don ’ t have thoughts or feelings .
Provide examples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I threw it away .
The sunflower is tall , and it has yellow petals. )
.
Leave the T-chart available for students to refer to as they complete the activity packet below , and review and discuss the answers as a class .
Note : This activity focuses on using traditional singular personal pronouns .
Use your professional judgment to determine whether your students are ready to use “ they ” and “ them ” as singular personal pronouns to refer to individual animals whose sex is unknown .
Additionally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognize plants ’ advanced capabilities , and we now know that they experience a variety of sensations .
Whether it can be proved that they experience pain or not , a vegan lifestyle is the compassionate choice , because it requires the deaths of fewer animals and plants .
Learn more about plants and their advanced capabilities here .
The language that we use when talking about animals has the power either to combat speciesism or to reinforce this misguided and harmful belief that other animals are inferior to humans or even lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a permanent habit of referring to animals using personal pronouns by creating a classroom “ It ” Jar .
Every time someone slips and calls an animal “ it , ” drop a marble into the jar .
If you and your students can stay below a certain number of marbles during a predetermined length of time , reward yourselves for being considerate of animals !
TeachKind has several lessons , activities , and resources to teach students to use animal-friendly language .
Make these important lessons an integral part of your English @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compassion , and empathy for all sentient beings .
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Hundreds of schoolchildren around the world are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “dolphin,” thanks to Edge Innovations’ life-size robotic dolphin named Delle, whose larger-than-life personality and message of compassion are captivating—and empowering—young audiences. You can see her here in “Dolphin Adventure,” hosted by TeachKind and Edge Innovations:
Delle is an ambassador for all animals. Her mission? To inspire kids to take care of our world while allowing wild animals to live free. Her powerful presentation highlights the necessity of cultivating empathy for others and reminds students that animals are individuals with complex lives and families. It’s also an excellent springboard for the following lesson on distinguishing between living, feeling beings and nonliving things and on using personal pronouns when referring to animals. Use these resources to discuss with students the importance of acknowledging that all animals are individuals with thoughts and feelings and of choosing inclusive language when talking about them.
Edge Innovations
If you haven’t already covered the difference between living beings and nonliving things with your students, begin by explaining these concepts using a T-chart. Label one of the columns “Living” and the other “Nonliving.” Then have students provide examples for each group. (Note: If they provide plant examples for the “Living” category, divide the column into two sections to distinguish between plants and animals. See the image below for reference.) Make sure students suggest humans (boy, girl, teacher, etc.) as well as other animals, including fish and insects, for the “Living” column. If necessary, pose questions like “What about ants? Are ants living or nonliving?” If students are unsure, keep a running list of these examples and place them in the correct category after discussing the differences between living beings and nonliving things. Once you’ve created a list of about 10 examples in each column, use the following talking points to discuss the characteristics of each group.
Ask students what all the living beings on the T-chart have in common. (Possible answers: All living beings grow and require an energy source—food in the case of animals and sunlight in the case of plants—as well as water and air. All living beings respond to changes in their surroundings—e.g., animals seek warmth in the winter and avoid danger, while plants grow toward the sunlight and their roots seek water.)
Ask students what all the nonliving things on the T-chart have in common. If they struggle to generate responses, ask them to identify the differences between the living beings and the nonliving things on the chart (e.g., Do the nonliving things grow? Do they require energy, water, or air?)
Remember to revisit any examples that students were uncertain about and place them in the correct category.
Next, above the “Animal” column, write the pronouns “he,” “she,” “his,” “her,” and “him.” Explain to students that we use these words when talking about living beings who are animals—and that humans are also animals. Remind them that they probably refer to their animal companions at home as “he” or “she,” because they’re individuals with thoughts and feelings—not nonliving things—and that we should refer to all animals in this way. Provide an example (e.g., Delle the dolphin likes to swim and explore. She loves her family.).
Then, above the “Plant” and “Nonliving” columns, write the pronoun “it.” Explain to students that we use this word both when talking about nonliving things, which don’t have thoughts or feelings, and when talking about plants—because, although they’re alive and shouldn’t be harmed unnecessarily, they don’t have thoughts or feelings. Provide examples (e.g., The dish broke, so I threw it away. The sunflower is tall, and it has yellow petals.). Leave the T-chart available for students to refer to as they complete the activity packet below, and review and discuss the answers as a class.
Note: This activity focuses on using traditional singular personal pronouns. Use your professional judgment to determine whether your students are ready to use “they” and “them” as singular personal pronouns to refer to individual animals whose sex is unknown. Additionally, the scientific community is just beginning to recognize plants’ advanced capabilities, and we now know that they experience a variety of sensations. Whether it can be proved that they experience pain or not, a vegan lifestyle is the compassionate choice, because it requires the deaths of fewer animals and plants. Learn more about plants and their advanced capabilities here.
The language that we use when talking about animals has the power either to combat speciesism or to reinforce this misguided and harmful belief that other animals are inferior to humans or even lack feelings. Challenge your students—and yourself—to make a permanent habit of referring to animals using personal pronouns by creating a classroom “It” Jar. Every time someone slips and calls an animal “it,” drop a marble into the jar. If you and your students can stay below a certain number of marbles during a predetermined length of time, reward yourselves for being considerate of animals!
TeachKind has several lessons, activities, and resources to teach students to use animal-friendly language. Make these important lessons an integral part of your English language arts curriculum to promote inclusivity, compassion, and empathy for all sentient beings.
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--Delle the Dolphin Says: Animals Have Needs and Wants, Too! (Grades 3–5)

Hundreds of schoolchildren around the world are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “ dolphin , ” thanks to Edge Innovations ’ life-size robotic dolphin named Delle , whose larger-than-life personality and message of compassion are captivating—and empowering—young audiences .
Delle is an ambassador for all animals .
Her mission ?
To inspire kids to take care of our world while allowing wild animals to live free .
Her powerful presentation highlights the importance of having empathy for others and reminds students that animals are individuals with complex lives and families .
It ’ s also an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs and wants .
Use these resources to discuss with students the importance of acknowledging that all animals are individuals with thoughts and feelings—and the importance of considering not only animals ’ basic needs but also their unique wants .
It ’ s important for students to be able to distinguish between needs and wants for economic reasons so that they ’ ll grow into responsible consumers who understand that groceries , the water bill , and health insurance payments take priority over lavish vacations , expensive clothes , and dining out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is essential to our overall health and well-being , too , and that from time to time , it ’ s OK—and even vital—to spend money on things that we want .
For example , expenses such as a plane ticket home to visit family for the holidays or a membership to a yoga studio , though certainly not necessary to our immediate survival , should be budgeted for ( when possible ) if we want to live a long and fulfilling life .
This is an especially important lesson for students who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we must take into consideration the adverse childhood experiences our students may have had and use trauma-informed strategies to help them recover and succeed in school and beyond .
If you haven ’ t already covered the concepts of needs and wants with your students , begin by explaining them using a pyramid graphic organizer .
Draw a large triangle on the board and title it “ Pyramid of Needs and Wants , ” loosely based on Maslow ’ s hierarchy of needs .
Divide the pyramid into four levels .
From the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a short description , as follows .
If you can , use two different colors to distinguish between needs and wants .
( See the image below for reference . )
• Basic Needs : things we must have every day to survive • Next-Level Needs : things we must have regularly to survive and be healthy • Basic Wants : things we must have regularly to be happy • Next-Level Wants : things we would like to have that would make us happy Before filling in the pyramid , explain each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a need and a want .
Our needs must be met in order for us to survive .
Our wants aren ’ t necessary for our survival , but they can make us happy and healthy .
Fill in each section of the pyramid , recording student input as you go .
Keep in mind that this preliminary activity should be about the needs and wants of humans so that students can gain a basic understanding of these concepts .
Later in this lesson , they ’ ll discuss the needs and wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those of humans .
Use the following talking points to guide students ’ thinking .
• Basic Needs : Ask students what they need every day in order to survive .
( Answers : food , water , sleep , and a clean , safe place to live . )
Point out that this section of the pyramid is the largest of the four because we need these things every day—without them , we can become sick and even die .
• Next-Level Needs : Ask students what else they need in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Answers : regular visits to the doctor and dentist , family to take care of them and love them , exercise , freedom to move around , etc . )
Ask students to consider what would happen if one of these needs were neglected over time .
For example , if you never went to the doctor , you could become sick .
Or if you never exercised , you could become weak and unhealthy .
Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as often or as urgently as we need the ones in the first section .
• Basic Wants : Ask students to think of things they like to do that cost little to no money .
( Possible answers : playing outside with friends , reading , singing , spending quality time with family members , exploring nature , eating their favorite foods , or snuggling with their animal companion . )
Note that while we can survive without these things , they make us happy , some allow us to connect with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re good for our overall health and well-being .
Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because these things are not as essential as our basic needs and next-level needs .
• Next-Level Wants : Ask students to think of material items they like or things they like to do that cost money .
( Possible answers : videogames , skateboarding , toys , new clothes , cell phones , or candy . )
Explain that these things are like “ icing on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in excess , they may even cause us problems .
For example , if you spent all weekend playing videogames , you probably wouldn ’ t be meeting your next-level needs or fulfilling your basic wants , which , as discussed , are good for your health .
Point out that this is the smallest section of the pyramid because it ’ s best if we enjoy these things only occasionally or in small amounts .
Animals have wants , too , and just like us , they must be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their happiest and healthiest .
All animals have the ability to feel pain and suffer , love their families , and have a strong desire to live free from harm and human exploitation .
Use the following reading passage and activities to encourage students to see other animals—even those as seemingly different from humans as frogs—as individuals with both needs and wants .
Review and discuss the following answers in each category as a class .
• A frog ’ s needs : water , healthy food , a clean and safe place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • A frog ’ s wants : favorite foods , a home in nature , freedom to hop around and explore • My needs : water , healthy food , a clean and safe place to live , space to move around • My wants : Answers will vary based on students ’ experiences .
( Possible answers : time with friends and family , favorite foods , favorite toys ) • Imagine that all your basic needs were met but you could never see your family or friends again .
How would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vary based on students ’ experiences .
Possible answer : Even if I still had healthy food and water and were safe from danger , I ’ d miss my family and friends .
It would make me very sad never to see them again .
• We know that humans and frogs—and all other animals—can become sick and even die if their needs aren ’ t met .
But why is it important for us to have the things we want , too ?
Answer : It ’ s important to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us happy .
Being able to enjoy the things we want , like our favorite foods and activities , can actually make us healthier .
• Animals can ’ t tell us in words when they ’ re hurt or when they need help .
Imagine that you couldn ’ t use words to communicate these things to others .
How would that make you feel ?
Answers will vary based on students ’ experiences .
Possible answer : I ’ d feel frightened if I couldn ’ t tell someone when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ d be afraid that I wouldn ’ t be able to get the help that I needed .
When I ’ m hurt , it makes me feel better to tell someone how I ’ m feeling .
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Hundreds of schoolchildren around the world are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “dolphin,” thanks to Edge Innovations’ life-size robotic dolphin named Delle, whose larger-than-life personality and message of compassion are captivating—and empowering—young audiences. You can see her here in “Dolphin Adventure,” hosted by TeachKind and Edge Innovations:
Delle is an ambassador for all animals. Her mission? To inspire kids to take care of our world while allowing wild animals to live free. Her powerful presentation highlights the importance of having empathy for others and reminds students that animals are individuals with complex lives and families. It’s also an excellent springboard for the following lesson on needs and wants. Use these resources to discuss with students the importance of acknowledging that all animals are individuals with thoughts and feelings—and the importance of considering not only animals’ basic needs but also their unique wants.
Edge Innovations
It’s important for students to be able to distinguish between needs and wants for economic reasons so that they’ll grow into responsible consumers who understand that groceries, the water bill, and health insurance payments take priority over lavish vacations, expensive clothes, and dining out. But students must also learn that self-care is essential to our overall health and well-being, too, and that from time to time, it’s OK—and even vital—to spend money on things that we want. For example, expenses such as a plane ticket home to visit family for the holidays or a membership to a yoga studio, though certainly not necessary to our immediate survival, should be budgeted for (when possible) if we want to live a long and fulfilling life. This is an especially important lesson for students who have experienced trauma. As educators, we must take into consideration the adverse childhood experiences our students may have had and use trauma-informed strategies to help them recover and succeed in school and beyond.
If you haven’t already covered the concepts of needs and wants with your students, begin by explaining them using a pyramid graphic organizer. Draw a large triangle on the board and title it “Pyramid of Needs and Wants,” loosely based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Divide the pyramid into four levels. From the base up, label each section and provide a short description, as follows. If you can, use two different colors to distinguish between needs and wants. (See the image below for reference.)
Basic Needs: things we must have every day to survive
Next-Level Needs: things we must have regularly to survive and be healthy
Basic Wants: things we must have regularly to be happy
Next-Level Wants: things we would like to have that would make us happy
Before filling in the pyramid, explain each section. Point out the difference between a need and a want. Our needs must be met in order for us to survive. Our wants aren’t necessary for our survival, but they can make us happy and healthy.
Fill in each section of the pyramid, recording student input as you go. Keep in mind that this preliminary activity should be about the needs and wants of humans so that students can gain a basic understanding of these concepts. Later in this lesson, they’ll discuss the needs and wants of other animals and their similarities to those of humans. Use the following talking points to guide students’ thinking.
Basic Needs: Ask students what they need every day in order to survive. (Answers: food, water, sleep, and a clean, safe place to live.) Point out that this section of the pyramid is the largest of the four because we need these things every day—without them, we can become sick and even die.
Ask students what they need every day in order to survive. (Answers: food, water, sleep, and a clean, safe place to live.) Point out that this section of the pyramid is the largest of the four because we need these things every day—without them, we can become sick and even die. Next-Level Needs: Ask students what else they need in order to survive and be healthy. (Answers: regular visits to the doctor and dentist, family to take care of them and love them, exercise, freedom to move around, etc.) Ask students to consider what would happen if one of these needs were neglected over time. For example, if you never went to the doctor, you could become sick. Or if you never exercised, you could become weak and unhealthy. Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because we don’t need these things as often or as urgently as we need the ones in the first section.
Ask students what else they need in order to survive and be healthy. (Answers: regular visits to the doctor and dentist, family to take care of them and love them, exercise, freedom to move around, etc.) Ask students to consider what would happen if one of these needs were neglected over time. For example, if you never went to the doctor, you could become sick. Or if you never exercised, you could become weak and unhealthy. Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because we don’t need these things as often or as urgently as we need the ones in the first section. Basic Wants: Ask students to think of things they like to do that cost little to no money. (Possible answers: playing outside with friends, reading, singing, spending quality time with family members, exploring nature, eating their favorite foods, or snuggling with their animal companion.) Note that while we can survive without these things, they make us happy, some allow us to connect with those we love, and they’re good for our overall health and well-being. Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because these things are not as essential as our basic needs and next-level needs.
Ask students to think of things they like to do that cost little to no money. (Possible answers: playing outside with friends, reading, singing, spending quality time with family members, exploring nature, eating their favorite foods, or snuggling with their animal companion.) Note that while we can survive without these things, they make us happy, some allow us to connect with those we love, and they’re good for our overall health and well-being. Point out that this section of the pyramid is slightly smaller than the one below it because these things are not as essential as our basic needs and next-level needs. Next-Level Wants: Ask students to think of material items they like or things they like to do that cost money. (Possible answers: videogames, skateboarding, toys, new clothes, cell phones, or candy.) Explain that these things are like “icing on the cake”—we can survive without them, and in excess, they may even cause us problems. For example, if you spent all weekend playing videogames, you probably wouldn’t be meeting your next-level needs or fulfilling your basic wants, which, as discussed, are good for your health. Point out that this is the smallest section of the pyramid because it’s best if we enjoy these things only occasionally or in small amounts.
Animals have wants, too, and just like us, they must be allowed to satisfy them in order to be their happiest and healthiest. All animals have the ability to feel pain and suffer, love their families, and have a strong desire to live free from harm and human exploitation. Use the following reading passage and activities to encourage students to see other animals—even those as seemingly different from humans as frogs—as individuals with both needs and wants.
Review and discuss the following answers in each category as a class.
A frog’s needs: water, healthy food, a clean and safe place to live, space to hop around
water, healthy food, a clean and safe place to live, space to hop around A frog’s wants: favorite foods, a home in nature, freedom to hop around and explore
favorite foods, a home in nature, freedom to hop around and explore My needs: water, healthy food, a clean and safe place to live, space to move around
water, healthy food, a clean and safe place to live, space to move around My wants: Answers will vary based on students’ experiences. (Possible answers: time with friends and family, favorite foods, favorite toys)
Discussion Questions
Imagine that all your basic needs were met but you could never see your family or friends again. How would that make you feel?
Answers will vary based on students’ experiences. Possible answer: Even if I still had healthy food and water and were safe from danger, I’d miss my family and friends. It would make me very sad never to see them again.
We know that humans and frogs—and all other animals—can become sick and even die if their needs aren’t met. But why is it important for us to have the things we want, too?
Answer: It’s important to have the things we want because they make us happy. Being able to enjoy the things we want, like our favorite foods and activities, can actually make us healthier.
Animals can’t tell us in words when they’re hurt or when they need help. Imagine that you couldn’t use words to communicate these things to others. How would that make you feel?
Answers will vary based on students’ experiences. Possible answer: I’d feel frightened if I couldn’t tell someone when I was hurt or in need of help. I’d be afraid that I wouldn’t be able to get the help that I needed. When I’m hurt, it makes me feel better to tell someone how I’m feeling.
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--PETA to Expose Cruelty Behind Walmart Eggs on Roving Video Billboard

Group Calls On Company to Reconsider Ties With Abusive Egg Factory , Encourages Consumers to Take Action by Going Vegan Bentonville , Ark .
– “ Walmart Egg Supplier Exposed !
” That ’ s the message on a PETA video truck that will circle Walmart ’ s headquarters and its CEO ’ s home on Wednesday and broadcast PETA ’ s exposé of a Trillium Farm Holdings farm , whose eggs are sold under Walmart ’ s “ Great Value ” brand .
PETA ’ s exposé reveals widespread , severe abuse , including workers pulling on and twisting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed attempts to break their necks .
Trillium keeps up to 2.4 million hens in 16 massive sheds on the farm , and in just 18 days there , PETA ’ s investigator found hundreds of dead hens , many of whom were trapped by a leg , a wing , or their head in the filthy cages ’ wire mesh flooring and starved or were trampled to death .
Many were left to decompose right there .
“ Egg Farming Is Cruel , ” PETA ’ s video concludes .
“ Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , executives , and customers to see for themselves where Walmart eggs come from , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ The miserable deaths of hundreds of hens are on Walmart ’ s hands—and on the hands of anyone who ’ s still eating eggs.
” In one incident at Trillium , 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 more days before another worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was seen pulling a live hen ’ s head off .
Since July , PETA has protested outside Walmart stores across the U.S. and Canada to call on the company to reassess its relationship with Trillium .
PETA is asking its members and supporters to do the same .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
Broadcast-quality video footage of the group ’ s investigation is available here .
For more information , please visit @ @

Group Calls On Company to Reconsider Ties With Abusive Egg Factory, Encourages Consumers to Take Action by Going Vegan
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Bentonville, Ark. – “Walmart Egg Supplier Exposed!” That’s the message on a PETA video truck that will circle Walmart’s headquarters and its CEO’s home on Wednesday and broadcast PETA’s exposé of a Trillium Farm Holdings farm, whose eggs are sold under Walmart’s “Great Value” brand.
PETA’s exposé reveals widespread, severe abuse, including workers pulling on and twisting hens’ heads over and over in failed attempts to break their necks. Trillium keeps up to 2.4 million hens in 16 massive sheds on the farm, and in just 18 days there, PETA’s investigator found hundreds of dead hens, many of whom were trapped by a leg, a wing, or their head in the filthy cages’ wire mesh flooring and starved or were trampled to death. Many were left to decompose right there. “Egg Farming Is Cruel,” PETA’s video concludes. “Go Vegan.”
“PETA wants Walmart employees, executives, and customers to see for themselves where Walmart eggs come from,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “The miserable deaths of hundreds of hens are on Walmart’s hands—and on the hands of anyone who’s still eating eggs.”
In one incident at Trillium, 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 more days before another worker finally killed her. Yet another worker was seen pulling a live hen’s head off.
Since July, PETA has protested outside Walmart stores across the U.S. and Canada to call on the company to reassess its relationship with Trillium. PETA is asking its members and supporters to do the same.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. Broadcast-quality video footage of the group’s investigation is available here. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in Sonoma County

Sonoma County , Calif. – Because the Glass fire is threatening areas across Sonoma County and evacuations are underway , animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 miles , smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help , should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Sonoma County, Calif. – Because the Glass fire is threatening areas across Sonoma County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--PETA Offers Reward of Up to $5,000 in Dog-Abuse Case

Group Joins Police in Search for Culprit Who Threw Poodle out of a Vehicle on Market Street Paterson , N.J. – At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday , an eyewitness saw someone throw a poodle out of a car near 927 Market St.—and PETA is offering a reward of up to $ 5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of the person ( s ) responsible .
The dog , now named Bear , is receiving intensive veterinary care for his injuries , which include pelvic fractures , skin lesions , and a possible skull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we picked him up , we didn ’ t believe he would even make it to the hospital , ” Chief Animal Control Officer John DeCando tells PETA .
“ That ’ s how bad his condition is.
” Bear is older and unneutered and doesn ’ t have a microchip or a collar—he also is emaciated and has matted fur , which means that he has likely suffered from long-term neglect .
“ If this little dog had been taken to an animal shelter , he would have had a chance at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like he deserves—but instead , he was tossed out of a car like a piece of trash , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ PETA urgently needs the public ’ s help in solving this case , especially if this dog ’ s abuser has other animals at home.
” Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Detective Richard Martinez at 973-881-3640 .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information about the group , please visit PETA.org .

Group Joins Police in Search for Culprit Who Threw Poodle out of a Vehicle on Market Street
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Paterson, N.J. – At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, an eyewitness saw someone throw a poodle out of a car near 927 Market St.—and PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of the person(s) responsible.
The dog, now named Bear, is receiving intensive veterinary care for his injuries, which include pelvic fractures, skin lesions, and a possible skull fracture and herniated diaphragm. “When we picked him up, we didn’t believe he would even make it to the hospital,” Chief Animal Control Officer John DeCando tells PETA. “That’s how bad his condition is.” Bear is older and unneutered and doesn’t have a microchip or a collar—he also is emaciated and has matted fur, which means that he has likely suffered from long-term neglect.
“If this little dog had been taken to an animal shelter, he would have had a chance at finding a family who would love him like he deserves—but instead, he was tossed out of a car like a piece of trash,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “PETA urgently needs the public’s help in solving this case, especially if this dog’s abuser has other animals at home.”
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Detective Richard Martinez at 973-881-3640.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information about the group, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--Nordstrom Bans Fur; PETA Sets Its Sights on Urban Outfitters

Fresh Off a Victory in Nordstrom Campaign , an 'Alpaca ' Helps Group Kick Off New International Campaign Against Urban Outfitters Brands Philadelphia – After Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation—in which workers left crying alpacas with bloody wounds from rough shearing—activists and an “ alpaca ” blocked the entrance to the brand ’ s Philadelphia store today to demand that it stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals .
PETA supporters worldwide will hold similar protests this week .
The new campaign follows PETA ’ s victorious Nordstrom campaign , which started calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 1999 .
After 15 years of meetings with the group and a Nordstrom-targeted PETA exposé of the Russian fur industry , Nordstrom announced today that it will no longer sell fur or exotic skins .
“ Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people , but they ’ re missing the mark by selling fleece taken from animals who get beat up , cut up , and killed in the process , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA worked for over two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we ’ ll work just as tirelessly to push Urban Outfitters to sell only the stylish and sustainable vegan materials it already stocks.
” PETA ’ s investigation took place at the world ’ s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru , which is owned by the Michell Group , a supplier of major brands , including Anthropologie .
The disturbing footage shows that during shearing , workers hit , kicked , tied down , and mutilated screaming alpacas , who spit and vomited in fear .
The group is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Urban Outfitters , Anthropologie , and Free People—to drop wool , leather , cashmere , mohair , down , and silk , as each one is a product of extreme violence , cruelty , and fear .
PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing , workers hit , kick , and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool ; leave sensitive goats with bloody , gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations ; burn , electroshock , beat , and slaughter cows for leather ; yank out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fistful for down ; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to wear ” —opposes speciesism , the human-supremacist worldview that animals are nothing more than commodities .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Fresh Off a Victory in Nordstrom Campaign, an 'Alpaca' Helps Group Kick Off New International Campaign Against Urban Outfitters Brands
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Philadelphia – After Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation—in which workers left crying alpacas with bloody wounds from rough shearing—activists and an “alpaca” blocked the entrance to the brand’s Philadelphia store today to demand that it stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals. PETA supporters worldwide will hold similar protests this week.
The new campaign follows PETA’s victorious Nordstrom campaign, which started calling on the company to ban fur since at least 1999. After 15 years of meetings with the group and a Nordstrom-targeted PETA exposé of the Russian fur industry, Nordstrom announced today that it will no longer sell fur or exotic skins.
“Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people, but they’re missing the mark by selling fleece taken from animals who get beat up, cut up, and killed in the process,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA worked for over two decades to push Nordstrom to go fur-free, and we’ll work just as tirelessly to push Urban Outfitters to sell only the stylish and sustainable vegan materials it already stocks.”
PETA’s investigation took place at the world’s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru, which is owned by the Michell Group, a supplier of major brands, including Anthropologie. The disturbing footage shows that during shearing, workers hit, kicked, tied down, and mutilated screaming alpacas, who spit and vomited in fear.
The group is also urging all Urban Outfitters Inc. brands—including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People—to drop wool, leather, cashmere, mohair, down, and silk, as each one is a product of extreme violence, cruelty, and fear. PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing, workers hit, kick, and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool; leave sensitive goats with bloody, gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations; burn, electroshock, beat, and slaughter cows for leather; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are nothing more than commodities. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--Virtual Blessing of the Animals Set for Saint Francis’ Feast Day, Says PETA

Local Priest Will Offer Phone Hotline Blessings to Help Keep Animals , Guardians Safe and Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic Monterey , Calif. – The Emmy Awards and education are being done virtually these days , and now , for the second year , so is the Blessing of the Animals for St. Francis of Assisi ’ s Feast Day , courtesy of PETA ’ s Christian outreach division , LAMBS—which stands for “ Least Among My Brothers and Sisters ” from Matthew 25:40—and Father John Dear of the Diocese of Monterey .
Father Dear is offering a safe , physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Animals via a pre-recorded phone blessing that ’ s available to animal guardians across the country .
The phone number to call is 1-833-Assisi-1 ( 277-4741 ) .
“ Cats are particularly stressed by being carried to church , and dog fights have broken out , so recorded blessings may be the way of the future , ” says PETA Vice President Daniel Paden .
“ LAMBS also points out that both the 1918 pandemic and the current one are widely believed to have originated in live-animal markets and U.S. farms , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food by not eating them might just prevent the next pandemic.
” COVID-19 stemmed from confining and killing animals used for food in filthy conditions that would have appalled St. Francis , who loved all God ’ s creatures and embodied His mercy and compassion for all creation .
But in today ’ s food industry , animals are denied the opportunity to satisfy every God-given instinct that ’ s natural and important to them .
Chickens ’ throats are cut while they ’ re still conscious , piglets are castrated without painkillers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their beloved babies shortly after birth .
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year .
Father Dear is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and staff member of the Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service , a Franciscan-founded organization that promotes nonviolence .
He ’ s also the author of more than 35 books on peace and nonviolence .
LAMBS—whose motto , in a twist on PETA ’ s , is “ Animals are not ours .
They ’ re God ’ s ” —holds that being made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call to show benevolence , not dominance and violence .
For more information , please visit JohnDear.org , PETALambs.com , and PETA.org .

Local Priest Will Offer Phone Hotline Blessings to Help Keep Animals, Guardians Safe and Healthy During COVID-19 Pandemic
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Monterey, Calif. – The Emmy Awards and education are being done virtually these days, and now, for the second year, so is the Blessing of the Animals for St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, courtesy of PETA’s Christian outreach division, LAMBS—which stands for “Least Among My Brothers and Sisters” from Matthew 25:40—and Father John Dear of the Diocese of Monterey. Father Dear is offering a safe, physically distanced, and stress-free Blessing of the Animals via a pre-recorded phone blessing that’s available to animal guardians across the country. The phone number to call is 1-833-Assisi-1 (277-4741).
“Cats are particularly stressed by being carried to church, and dog fights have broken out, so recorded blessings may be the way of the future,” says PETA Vice President Daniel Paden. “LAMBS also points out that both the 1918 pandemic and the current one are widely believed to have originated in live-animal markets and U.S. farms, so extending our love to animals used for food by not eating them might just prevent the next pandemic.”
COVID-19 stemmed from confining and killing animals used for food in filthy conditions that would have appalled St. Francis, who loved all God’s creatures and embodied His mercy and compassion for all creation. But in today’s food industry, animals are denied the opportunity to satisfy every God-given instinct that’s natural and important to them. Chickens’ throats are cut while they’re still conscious, piglets are castrated without painkillers, and mother cows are separated from their beloved babies shortly after birth. Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals every year.
Father Dear is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and staff member of the Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service, a Franciscan-founded organization that promotes nonviolence. He’s also the author of more than 35 books on peace and nonviolence.
LAMBS—whose motto, in a twist on PETA’s, is “Animals are not ours. They’re God’s”—holds that being made in the image of God is a call to show benevolence, not dominance and violence. For more information, please visit JohnDear.org, PETALambs.com, and PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--‘Waiting for a Sign to Go Vegan?’ PETA’s Put Them All Over Town!

The Current Pandemic Came From a Meat Market , and the 1918 Pandemic Came From a Farm in U.S.—Christians Are Urged to Heed God 's Message and Stop Eating His Creation Sacramento , Calif. – A recent poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of American believers view COVID-19 as a message from God to change their behavior , prompting PETA ’ s Christian outreach arm , LAMBS ( which stands for “ Least Among My Brothers and Sisters ” from Matthew 25:40 ) to put up a billboard and place ads on benches near churches across the city .
The ads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of compassion and respect for all beings by leaving animals in peace and off the plate .
“ Lambs and all the other gentle animals used for food feel pain and fear , value their lives , and don ’ t want to die for someone ’ s fleeting taste , ” says PETA Vice President Daniel Paden .
“ LAMBS is serving up food for thought about our role as stewards of God ’ s creation—and about going vegan , something that we can do to help prevent the next pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not mentioned in Genesis 1:29 , which states that God provides “ every seed-bearing plant ” and “ every tree whose fruit contains seed ” as food for humans .
Yet because people eat animals regardless , chickens ’ throats are cut while they ’ re still conscious , piglets are castrated without painkillers , and mother cows are separated from their babies shortly after birth , all actions that cause immense suffering .
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals a year and can help ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts say is inevitable as long as humans continue to base their diet on the flesh of sick and stressed animals who are held in filthy , crowded sheds and markets .
Swine flu , bird flu , SARS , and COVID-19 have all come from confining and killing animals for food , and slaughterhouses are COVID-19 hotbeds .
LAMBS—whose motto , in a twist on PETA ’ s , is “ Animals are not ours .
They ’ re God ’ s ” —holds that being made in the image of God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mercy , not dominance and violence .
For more information , please visit PETALambs.com .
The billboard is located at 3632 Broadway , just 450 feet from T & R Taste of Texas BBQ and within a 1-mile radius of 11 churches , including Bethel Church of God in Christ , Oak Park United Methodist Church , and the New Direction Christian Center .
The bench ads are at the following locations : • 3969 14th , near the intersection with San Carlos Way and across the street from St. Paul Missionary Baptist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intersection with Bret Harte Court and just steps away from Oak Park United Methodist Church and Bethel Church of God in Christ • 2790 Muir Way , near the intersection with Vallejo Way and next to Riverside United Methodist Church • 3377 Freeport Blvd.
, near the intersection with College Avenue and just feet away from The Door Christian Fellowship Church • 3425 Martin Luther King Jr .
Blvd.
, near the intersection with Ninth Avenue and across the street from the Oak Park Community Center , just feet away from Friendship Baptist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church , and .4 miles from All Nations Church of God

The Current Pandemic Came From a Meat Market, and the 1918 Pandemic Came From a Farm in U.S.—Christians Are Urged to Heed God's Message and Stop Eating His Creation
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Sacramento, Calif. – A recent poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of American believers view COVID-19 as a message from God to change their behavior, prompting PETA’s Christian outreach arm, LAMBS (which stands for “Least Among My Brothers and Sisters” from Matthew 25:40) to put up a billboard and place ads on benches near churches across the city. The ads urge people to honor the Christian tenets of compassion and respect for all beings by leaving animals in peace and off the plate.
“Lambs and all the other gentle animals used for food feel pain and fear, value their lives, and don’t want to die for someone’s fleeting taste,” says PETA Vice President Daniel Paden. “LAMBS is serving up food for thought about our role as stewards of God’s creation—and about going vegan, something that we can do to help prevent the next pandemic and love our neighbors as ourselves.”
Animals are not mentioned in Genesis 1:29, which states that God provides “every seed-bearing plant” and “every tree whose fruit contains seed” as food for humans. Yet because people eat animals regardless, chickens’ throats are cut while they’re still conscious, piglets are castrated without painkillers, and mother cows are separated from their babies shortly after birth, all actions that cause immense suffering.
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals a year and can help ward off the next pandemic, which health experts say is inevitable as long as humans continue to base their diet on the flesh of sick and stressed animals who are held in filthy, crowded sheds and markets. Swine flu, bird flu, SARS, and COVID-19 have all come from confining and killing animals for food, and slaughterhouses are COVID-19 hotbeds.
LAMBS—whose motto, in a twist on PETA’s, is “Animals are not ours. They’re God’s”—holds that being made in the image of God is a call to show compassion and mercy, not dominance and violence. For more information, please visit PETALambs.com.
The billboard is located at 3632 Broadway, just 450 feet from T & R Taste of Texas BBQ and within a 1-mile radius of 11 churches, including Bethel Church of God in Christ, Oak Park United Methodist Church, and the New Direction Christian Center. The bench ads are at the following locations:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--100 PETA Radio Ads Seek Charges in Neglected-Bear Case

Group Saturates the Airways , Asking Gov .
Wolf to Hold Sportsmen 's Club Accountable for Dillan the Bear 's Years of Suffering Harrisburg , Pa. – The following message from PETA will run 100 times on Harrisburg radio stations over the next month : A bear named Dillan , who had painful and rotting teeth , suffered for years in a small cage at the Union County Sportsmen ’ s Club in Millmont .
Dillan was finally rescued and is now thriving at an accredited sanctuary .
Dillan ’ s abusers knew that he was suffering , but for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet they have not been charged .
Governor Wolf : It ’ s time to act .
To help Dillan , go to PETA.org/Dillan .
The radio ad blitz is the latest action in PETA ’ s campaign to see that justice is served and cruelty charges are pursued in Dillan ’ s case , which has also included a video and an appeal to Wolf to pursue charges on the six-month anniversary of Dillan ’ s rescue in July .
Alec Baldwin has written to the governor , and PETA billboards calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s behalf went up in early September .
“ The Union County Sportsmen ’ s Club allowed this bear to suffer needlessly for years , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet .
“ PETA wants Governor Wolf—and the district attorney , for that matter—to see and listen to our message : Unless Pennsylvania is no longer enforcing state law , Dillan ’ s abusers must be held accountable.
” Since July 2017 , the U.S. Department of Agriculture had repeatedly cited the Sportsmen ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues , obesity , and continuous abnormal rocking ( a recognized way of trying to cope with mental anguish ) —but the facility took no meaningful action .
When Dillan arrived at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado , the facility ’ s executive director stated that his dental disease was the most severe and advanced that he had ever seen and that Dillan was , by far , the most obese bear of the more than 300 the organization has rescued .
PETA ’ s radio ads are running on HOT 106.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next month .
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 Saturates the Airways, Asking Gov. Wolf to Hold Sportsmen's Club Accountable for Dillan the Bear's Years of Suffering
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Harrisburg, Pa. – The following message from PETA will run 100 times on Harrisburg radio stations over the next month:
A bear named Dillan, who had painful and rotting teeth, suffered for years in a small cage at the Union County Sportsmen’s Club in Millmont. Dillan was finally rescued and is now thriving at an accredited sanctuary. Dillan’s abusers knew that he was suffering, but for years they refused to take any action—and yet they have not been charged. Governor Wolf: It’s time to act. To help Dillan, go to PETA.org/Dillan.
The radio ad blitz is the latest action in PETA’s campaign to see that justice is served and cruelty charges are pursued in Dillan’s case, which has also included a video and an appeal to Wolf to pursue charges on the six-month anniversary of Dillan’s rescue in July. Alec Baldwin has written to the governor, and PETA billboards calling on Wolf to take action on Dillan’s behalf went up in early September.
“The Union County Sportsmen’s Club allowed this bear to suffer needlessly for years,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet. “PETA wants Governor Wolf—and the district attorney, for that matter—to see and listen to our message: Unless Pennsylvania is no longer enforcing state law, Dillan’s abusers must be held accountable.”
Since July 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had repeatedly cited the Sportsmen’s Club for Dillan’s dental issues, obesity, and continuous abnormal rocking (a recognized way of trying to cope with mental anguish)—but the facility took no meaningful action. When Dillan arrived at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, the facility’s executive director stated that his dental disease was the most severe and advanced that he had ever seen and that Dillan was, by far, the most obese bear of the more than 300 the organization has rescued.
PETA’s radio ads are running on HOT 106.7 and NASH 93.5 and will continue throughout the next month.
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--2020-09-29--PETA Makes Waves by Placing Fish Rights Billboard Near Marietta Fish Market

Ahead of National Seafood Month , New Billboard Urges People to See All Animals as Individuals and Go Vegan Marietta , Ga. – “ I ’ m ME , Not MEAT !
” That ’ s the message from a fish who appears on a new PETA billboard that just went up within sight of the Marietta Fish Market .
In advance of National Seafood Month , the ad gives people food for thought about eating aquatic animals .
“ Every fish on the menu at the Marietta Fish Market was an individual who felt pain and fear , valued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humans do ) , and didn ’ t want to die for the dinner plate , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA ’ s billboard encourages people to help spare sensitive fish the agony of being suffocated or cut open by simply choosing vegan meals.
” More fish are killed for food each year than all other animals combined , yet they have no legal protection from abuse .
They slowly suffocate or are crushed to death when they ’ re dragged out of the oceans in huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those who survive are cut open on the decks of fishing boats .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—offers a free vegan starter kit ( available here ) full of recipes , tips , and more .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .
The billboard is located at 3185 Canton Rd .

Ahead of National Seafood Month, New Billboard Urges People to See All Animals as Individuals and Go Vegan
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Marietta, Ga. – “I’m ME, Not MEAT!” That’s the message from a fish who appears on a new PETA billboard that just went up within sight of the Marietta Fish Market. In advance of National Seafood Month, the ad gives people food for thought about eating aquatic animals.
“Every fish on the menu at the Marietta Fish Market was an individual who felt pain and fear, valued his or her life (just like humans do), and didn’t want to die for the dinner plate,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA’s billboard encourages people to help spare sensitive fish the agony of being suffocated or cut open by simply choosing vegan meals.”
More fish are killed for food each year than all other animals combined, yet they have no legal protection from abuse. They slowly suffocate or are crushed to death when they’re dragged out of the oceans in huge nets, and the gills and abdomens of those who survive are cut open on the decks of fishing boats.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—offers a free vegan starter kit (available here) full of recipes, tips, and more. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
The billboard is located at 3185 Canton Rd.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--Fall Knitwear Goes Vegan With These Stylish Options

Cozy sweater season is upon us once again !
As the weather cools off , you might be looking to add some new knitwear to your wardrobe .
Not all of it is the same , however , as some kinds are made with materials that aren ’ t friendly to animals .
Wool , angora , cashmere , mohair , and other materials are taken from sheep , alpacas , rabbits , and other animals who experience pain , fear , love , and joy .
The industries that use these animals treat them like objects , not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you aren ’ t supporting this cruelty by choosing only vegan fall knits made from vegan fabrics such as cotton , hemp , microfiber , bamboo , and linen .
We ’ ve gathered these vegan fall knits to help you find your favorite : Get cozy-chic just in time for fall with Apparis ’ first-ever knitwear collection , featuring an assortment of bold , luxurious vegan cashmere pieces that are perfect for revamping your fall wardrobe .
Note that 5 % of the collection ’ s proceeds go to support PETA ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By choosing vegan materials in your wardrobe , you ’ ll be helping to save the lives of countless animals .
Going vegan is also the best personal change that you can make to help protect the environment and to improve your personal health .
For more information about vegan style , see our guide :

January 26, 2023 by Rebecca Maness Publishedby
Cozy sweater season is upon us once again, and you might be looking to add some new knitwear to your wardrobe. Not all of it is the same, however, as some kinds are made with materials that aren’t friendly to animals. Wool, angora, cashmere, mohair, and other materials are taken from sheep, alpacas, rabbits, and other animals who experience pain, fear, love, and joy. The industries that use these animals treat them like objects, not the individuals they actually are. Make sure you aren’t supporting this cruelty by choosing only vegan fall knits made from vegan fabrics such as cotton, hemp, microfiber, bamboo, and linen.
We’ve gathered these vegan knits to help you find your favorite:
Apparis Andi Cardigan
ASOS Daisy Street Relaxed High Neck Sweater in Space Knit
© ASOS
ASOS Topman Knit Crew Neck Sweater With Boucle Texture
© ASOS
© Everlane
Express Cable Knit Cardigan
© Express
Infantium Victoria Off-White WEGANOOL Hoodie
© Infantium Victoria
KD New York The Mock Neck Pullover
pact Airplane Cardigan
Torrid Vegan Cashmere Pullover Turtle Neck Sweater
© Torrid
Victoria’s Secret Cozy Knit Cropped Cardigan Sweater
© Victoria's Secret
Will’s Vegan Store Recycled Slouch Knit Mockneck
© Will's Vegan Store
And for an extra layer of wool-free warmth, check out MATT & NAT’s Evie Women’s Vegan Wool Coat.
By choosing vegan materials in your wardrobe, you’ll be helping to save the lives of countless animals. Going vegan is also the best personal change that you can make to help protect the environment and to improve your personal health. For more information about vegan style, see our guide:
How to Wear Vegan


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--Keep Animals Safe This Halloween With These Tips

Halloween shouldn ’ t be scary for animals—that ’ s why you should take these steps to ensure that the day is fun for everyone .
In addition to caring for your animal companions and keeping them safe and secure , make sure that your Halloween treats and decorations are animal-friendly as well .
That means choosing vegan treats that are free from animal flesh , cow ’ s milk , honey , and other animal-derived products .
Here are our simple tips for celebrating an animal-safe Halloween : 1 .
Keep your animal companions safe and calm .
Frequent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strangers at the door can cause animal companions stress and anxiety .
It can also increase the risk that a scared animal companion will escape .
Keep your cats and dogs in a secured room with soothing music or the TV on to help them stay calm .
Make sure that all your animal companions have ID tags and are microchipped , and walk easily overwhelmed dogs before the sun sets to avoid increased stress .
It ’ s never a good idea to let your cat roam around outdoors , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Free-roaming cats are vulnerable to many dangers , including cars , other animals , diseases , and cruel humans .
Before and during Halloween , these individuals often target black cats .
Always keep your cats indoors , where they can be safe and happy , and only take them out on supervised walks if they enjoy them .
Fake spider webs are surprisingly strong and create a hazard for wildlife , as animals—especially owls and other birds , insects , and small mammals—can become entangled in them .
Cats might also find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ material is ingested , it can cause vomiting and intestinal obstructions , just as tinsel does .
Natural materials such as pumpkins , gourds , corn stalks , hay , and leaves are animal-safe options for fall decorating .
Just keep corncobs away from your animal companions , as they can cause digestive problems such as intestinal blockages and upset stomach .
Make DIY candleholders from recyclables by decorating glass jars or metal cans .
( Just be sure to dispose of them properly after the holiday by placing lids on the jars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a recycling bin . )
Choose vegan candy—such as Smarties , Sour Patch Kids , or AirHeads—to hand out to trick-or-treaters .
Have fun with your food by making cute and creepy Halloween-themed recipes , or go the traditional route and make pumpkin everything .
Vegan soy-based candles or fire-safe LED candles are great options for lighting your jack-o-lanterns or decorating indoors .
Avoid those made from tallow , beeswax , and paraffin wax .
Beeswax stolen from beehives causes many bees to be killed or lose their wings or legs because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slaughterhouse product , and paraffin wax is a petroleum product associated with health risks .
8 .
Leave the dressing up to the humans .
Halloween costumes on animal companions can cause stress and be potential choking or tripping hazards .
They can also limit mobility and sight , leading to otherwise avoidable injuries .
A simple bandana or a Halloween-themed collar or harness are better options—or better yet , just leave dressing up to the humans .
9 .
Keep the candy away from animal companions .
Candy , especially chocolate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toxic to animal companions .
Keep it in a safe location , and don ’ t set out a bowl of candy as a centerpiece .
Candy wrappers should be properly disposed of , as ingestion can cause a dangerous bowel obstruction that may require surgery to correct .
10 .
Use your jack-o-lantern to advocate for animals .
PETA ’ s fun animal rights–themed stencils will help you carve a statement into your pumpkin .
After Halloween , leave your jack-o-lantern in the yard for the squirrels to enjoy .
( Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become moldy , and remove any wax remnants . )
Be sure to keep carved pumpkins away from animal companions , as they can quickly grow toxic mold and large chunks or rinds can become lodged in an animal ’ s intestinal tract .
When selecting holiday decorations , remember to take the safety of all animals into consideration .
For more tips on protecting your animal companions during the holidays , check out our guide to animal-safe holiday decor : How to Keep Animals Safe During the Holidays

September 30, 2020 by Rebecca Maness Last Updated February 14, 2023. Publishedby
Halloween shouldn’t be scary for animals—that’s why you should take these steps to ensure that the day is fun for everyone. In addition to caring for your animal companions and keeping them safe and secure, make sure that your Halloween treats and decorations are animal-friendly as well. That means choosing vegan treats that are free from animal flesh, cow’s milk, honey, and other animal-derived products. Here are our simple tips for celebrating an animal-safe Halloween:
1. Keep your animal companions safe and calm.
Frequent doorbell ringing and the commotion of numerous strangers at the door can cause animal companions stress and anxiety. It can also increase the risk that a scared animal companion will escape. Keep your cats and dogs in a secured room with soothing music or the TV on to help them stay calm. Make sure that all your animal companions have ID tags and are microchipped, and walk easily overwhelmed dogs before the sun sets to avoid increased stress.
2. Leave dogs at home.
Kids screaming, crowded sidewalks, people in costumes, flashing lights—all of these things might be fun for humans who know what to expect on Halloween, but for dogs it can overwhelming and truly frightening. A scared dog is also dangerous for trick or treaters as their behavior can become unpredictable and even the friendliest dog may bite if they feel vulnerable.
If you must bring your dog out on Halloween, make sure they are wearing a reflective or light up harness to make them visible to pedestrians and drivers. Keep an eye out for candy or chocolate on the ground, which could be deadly. It is also important to know your dog’s personality and limits when it comes to socialization and stimulation. Pay attention to their cues and bring them home before they’re completely tired out.
3. Never let cats roam outdoors unattended.
It’s never a good idea to let your cat roam around outdoors, but it’s especially dangerous around Halloween. Free-roaming cats are vulnerable to many dangers, including cars, other animals, diseases, and cruel humans. Before and during Halloween, these individuals often target black cats. Always keep your cats indoors, where they can be safe and happy, and only take them out on supervised walks if they enjoy them.
4. Skip the fake spider webs.
Fake spider webs are surprisingly strong and create a hazard for wildlife, as animals—especially owls and other birds, insects, and small mammals—can become entangled in them. Cats might also find spider webs enticing, and if the material is ingested, it can cause vomiting and intestinal obstructions, just as tinsel does.
5. Watch out for other dangerous decorations.
Be sure battery powered and electrical decorations are out of reach. Dogs, cats or other companion animals can get chemical burns or suffer intestinal blockage from chewing on batteries. They can suffer potentially fatal electric shocks from gnawing on cords. Other props such as rubber eyeballs can be a choking risk, and glow sticks and fake blood can be poisonous.
6. Instead, decorate with natural materials.
Natural materials such as pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, hay, and leaves are animal-safe options for fall decorating. Just keep corncobs away from your animal companions, as they can cause digestive problems such as intestinal blockages and upset stomach. Dogs should also be kept away from decorative corn that’s used year after year as it may have mycotoxin-producing mold or mildew, which can cause vomiting and neurological problems.
7. DIY.
Make DIY candleholders from recyclables by decorating glass jars or metal cans. (Just be sure to dispose of them properly after the holiday by placing lids on the jars or crushing cans prior to placing them in a recycling bin.)
8. Choose vegan Halloween treats.
Choose vegan candy—such as Smarties or AirHeads—to hand out to trick-or-treaters. Have fun with your food by making cute and creepy Halloween-themed recipes, or go the traditional route and make pumpkin everything.
9. Use vegan candles.
Vegan soy-based candles or fire-safe LED candles are great options for lighting your jack-o-lanterns or decorating indoors. Avoid those made from tallow, beeswax, and paraffin wax. Beeswax stolen from beehives causes many bees to be killed or lose their wings or legs because of haphazard handling. Tallow is a slaughterhouse product, and paraffin wax is a petroleum product associated with health risks.
10. Leave the dressing up to the humans.
Halloween costumes on animal companions can cause stress and be potential choking or tripping hazards. They can also limit mobility and sight, leading to otherwise avoidable injuries. A simple bandana or a Halloween-themed collar or harness are better options—or better yet, just leave dressing up to the humans.
11. Keep the candy away from animal companions.
Candy, especially chocolate and sugar-free varieties, contains ingredients that are toxic to animal companions. Keep it in a safe location, and don’t set out a bowl of candy as a centerpiece. Candy wrappers should be properly disposed of, as ingestion can cause a dangerous bowel obstruction that may require surgery to correct.
12. Use your jack-o-lantern to advocate for animals.
PETA’s fun animal rights–themed stencils will help you carve a statement into your pumpkin. After Halloween, leave your jack-o-lantern in the yard for the squirrels to enjoy. (Just make sure that it hasn’t become moldy, and remove any wax remnants.) Be sure to keep carved pumpkins away from animal companions, as they can quickly grow toxic mold and large chunks or rinds can become lodged in an animal’s intestinal tract. Don’t bleach your pumpkins either, as this is dangerous to wildlife if ingested.
You weren’t born purrfect—you’re not a cat, after all. So if you’d like some vital tips on keeping felines happy and healthy, get your paws on PETA President Ingrid Newkirk’s new cat book. Order your copy today to learn how to earn your (tabby) stripes.
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--City Council Asked to Honor Activist’s Life, Pass Horse-Drawn Trolley Ban

PETA Asks City Council to Recognize Hazel Mortensen 's Heart for Horses and Her Life 's Work Protecting Them by Keeping Horses off the Streets Solvang , Calif. – Longtime Solvang resident and PETA supporter Hazel Mortensen—who fought for years the city ’ s cruel horse-drawn carriage and trolley rides—has passed away at the age of 85 , prompting PETA to send a letter this morning to the city council asking it to honor her memory by banning the horse-drawn carriages that broke her heart .
“ Solvang is not remotely magical for the abused horses who are forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot sun , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews .
“ Hazel Mortensen loved this city and worked tirelessly to make it a kinder place for horses , so PETA hopes the council will honor her memory by consigning horse-drawn carriages to the history books.
” 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 .
PETA ’ s letter to the Solvang City Council follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of PETA regarding the passing of longtime Solvang resident , PETA member , and well-known animal advocate Hazel Mortensen on Saturday .
As the city council acknowledges her for her dedicated work in making Solvang a better place , we hope you ’ ll honor her by banning horse-drawn trolleys and carriages in the city—something she fought for up until her passing .
When the city council voted to renew Solvang Trolley & Carriage Company ’ s business license in July , Hazel called the carriage industry cruel , adding , “ Horses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and inhale car fumes for hours , especially during hot summer days .
Horse trolley as entertainment is not a Danish tradition.
” Her petition to ban the trade garnered nearly 700 signatures , and she spoke out against horse-drawn carriages in letters to the editor and to the council .
Following August 24 ’ s city council meeting—during which numerous attendees , ranging from local residents to tourists and experts , called for a ban—Hazel wrote to me that Solvang must “ accept practicing ethical tourism which is respecting animal rights.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want their city to be associated with this cruelty as well as from tourists across the country who will spend their money elsewhere .
When I visited the Danish-style town last March , my heart sank when I saw horses forced to pull tourist-filled trollies for hours on end with no shade from the sun .
Like many other tourists , the wonderful memories that I have of the city are tainted by the image of those suffering animals .
Hazel was a force to be reckoned with , spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights of all animals .
Will you please honor her decades of involvement in the city by banning horse-drawn trolleys and carriages ?
Very truly yours ,

PETA Asks City Council to Recognize Hazel Mortensen's Heart for Horses and Her Life's Work Protecting Them by Keeping Horses off the Streets
For Immediate Release:
September 30, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Solvang, Calif. – Longtime Solvang resident and PETA supporter Hazel Mortensen—who fought for years the city’s cruel horse-drawn carriage and trolley rides—has passed away at the age of 85, prompting PETA to send a letter this morning to the city council asking it to honor her memory by banning the horse-drawn carriages that broke her heart.
“Solvang is not remotely magical for the abused horses who are forced to pull heavy loads for hours in the hot sun,” says PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews. “Hazel Mortensen loved this city and worked tirelessly to make it a kinder place for horses, so PETA hopes the council will honor her memory by consigning horse-drawn carriages to the history books.”
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.
PETA’s letter to the Solvang City Council follows.
September 30, 2020
The Honorable Ryan Toussaint, Mayor of Solvang
Robert Clarke, Mayor Pro Tem of Solvang
Solvang City Council
Dear Mayor Toussaint, Mayor Pro Tem Clarke, and Council Members Djernaes, Waite, and Johnson,
I’m writing on behalf of PETA regarding the passing of longtime Solvang resident, PETA member, and well-known animal advocate Hazel Mortensen on Saturday. As the city council acknowledges her for her dedicated work in making Solvang a better place, we hope you’ll honor her by banning horse-drawn trolleys and carriages in the city—something she fought for up until her passing.
When the city council voted to renew Solvang Trolley & Carriage Company’s business license in July, Hazel called the carriage industry cruel, adding, “Horses are not meant to work on blacktop and inhale car fumes for hours, especially during hot summer days. Horse trolley as entertainment is not a Danish tradition.” Her petition to ban the trade garnered nearly 700 signatures, and she spoke out against horse-drawn carriages in letters to the editor and to the council. Following August 24’s city council meeting—during which numerous attendees, ranging from local residents to tourists and experts, called for a ban—Hazel wrote to me that Solvang must “accept practicing ethical tourism which is respecting animal rights.”
Your council has heard from residents who don’t want their city to be associated with this cruelty as well as from tourists across the country who will spend their money elsewhere. When I visited the Danish-style town last March, my heart sank when I saw horses forced to pull tourist-filled trollies for hours on end with no shade from the sun. Like many other tourists, the wonderful memories that I have of the city are tainted by the image of those suffering animals.
Hazel was a force to be reckoned with, spending her final months standing up for the rights of all animals. Will you please honor her decades of involvement in the city by banning horse-drawn trolleys and carriages?
Very truly yours,
Melanie Johnson
Assistant Manager
Animals in Entertainment


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--If PETA Can Make a CGI Primate, Why Can’t Ryan Murphy?

Group Sends Ratched Executive Producer a Message in a Video Featuring Queen Song ' I Want to Break Free' Los Angeles – To show that there ’ s no excuse for using wild animals in film and television , PETA has just sent Ryan Murphy—who used a live capuchin monkey in the Netflix series Ratched—a VFX breakdown of a video featuring a realistic computer-generated gorilla listening to Queen ’ s “ I Want to Break Free ” to remind the filmmaker of the humane alternatives that are available today .
The magnificent CGI silverback in PETA Germany ’ s video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If a nonprofit can create a lifelike gorilla using technology , then certainly Hollywood can , too , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange .
“ Forcing real animals to perform is as archaic as it is cruel , and PETA is calling on Ryan Murphy to do better by monkeys and switch to CGI.
” Primates used in the entertainment industry are typically taken away from their mothers as babies and frequently denied adequate psychological and social stimulation , proper exercise , and the opportunity to engage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loneliness and depression .
Moreover , when real monkeys appear in movies or TV shows , it can mislead audiences into thinking that these animals are happy in human environments , even inspiring viewers to acquire them as “ pets , ” thereby fueling the shady captive wild-animal trade .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—notes that primate advocates from Jane Goodall and Andy Serkis to Alan Cumming and Anjelica Huston have spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these animals for entertainment .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Group Sends Ratched Executive Producer a Message in a Video Featuring Queen Song 'I Want to Break Free'
For Immediate Release:
September 30, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – To show that there’s no excuse for using wild animals in film and television, PETA has just sent Ryan Murphy—who used a live capuchin monkey in the Netflix series Ratched—a VFX breakdown of a video featuring a realistic computer-generated gorilla listening to Queen’s “I Want to Break Free” to remind the filmmaker of the humane alternatives that are available today. The magnificent CGI silverback in PETA Germany’s video was created by Swedish animation studio FABLEfx.
“If a nonprofit can create a lifelike gorilla using technology, then certainly Hollywood can, too,” says PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange. “Forcing real animals to perform is as archaic as it is cruel, and PETA is calling on Ryan Murphy to do better by monkeys and switch to CGI.”
Primates used in the entertainment industry are typically taken away from their mothers as babies and frequently denied adequate psychological and social stimulation, proper exercise, and the opportunity to engage in natural behavior. Many suffer from debilitating loneliness and depression. Moreover, when real monkeys appear in movies or TV shows, it can mislead audiences into thinking that these animals are happy in human environments, even inspiring viewers to acquire them as “pets,” thereby fueling the shady captive wild-animal trade.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—notes that primate advocates from Jane Goodall and Andy Serkis to Alan Cumming and Anjelica Huston have spoken out about the cruelty inherent in using these animals for entertainment. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--Tewksbury Police Department Nabs PETA Award for Skunk Rescue

PETA Praises Police Officer Who Freed Stuck Animal , Urges Everyone to Replace Lids , Crush Cups and Cans Tewksbury , Mass .
– A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the Tewksbury Police Department after Officer Eric Hanley came to the aid of a distressed skunk whose head was stuck inside a container in the parking lot of the Tewksbury Country Club on Saturday morning .
“ [ The container ] was lodged on pretty tight , so it took a second attempt for me to be able to remove it , ” Hanley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to safety , and I ran the other !
” Video footage of the rescue is available here .
“ This struggling skunk could easily have starved to death if not for Officer Hanley ’ s compassion and quick action , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ Incidents like this are exactly why PETA reminds everyone to crush cans and cups before dropping them into the recycling bin.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with wildlife and properly disposing of trash , such as by crushing cans and cups and keeping all garbage in tightly sealed chew-proof containers .
The group also advises people to open empty cardboard and plastic containers so that small animals can ’ t get their faces or heads caught inside them and to rinse out aluminum cans and put the tops inside so that they can ’ t cut an animal ’ s tongue .
The Tewksbury Police Department will receive a framed certificate , a box of delicious vegan cookies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminding everyone to replace lids and crush all cans and containers .
PETA opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Praises Police Officer Who Freed Stuck Animal, Urges Everyone to Replace Lids, Crush Cups and Cans
For Immediate Release:
September 30, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Tewksbury, Mass. – A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the Tewksbury Police Department after Officer Eric Hanley came to the aid of a distressed skunk whose head was stuck inside a container in the parking lot of the Tewksbury Country Club on Saturday morning.
“[The container] was lodged on pretty tight, so it took a second attempt for me to be able to remove it,” Hanley told PETA. “He ran one way to safety, and I ran the other!” Video footage of the rescue is available here.
“This struggling skunk could easily have starved to death if not for Officer Hanley’s compassion and quick action,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “Incidents like this are exactly why PETA reminds everyone to crush cans and cups before dropping them into the recycling bin.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—offers tips for living in harmony with wildlife and properly disposing of trash, such as by crushing cans and cups and keeping all garbage in tightly sealed chew-proof containers. The group also advises people to open empty cardboard and plastic containers so that small animals can’t get their faces or heads caught inside them and to rinse out aluminum cans and put the tops inside so that they can’t cut an animal’s tongue.
The Tewksbury Police Department will receive a framed certificate, a box of delicious vegan cookies, and copies of PETA’s signs reminding everyone to replace lids and crush all cans and containers.
PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--Canada Goose to Face ‘Bloody’ PETA Protest

Chicago – Tomorrow , a pack of PETA protesters wearing fake Canada Goose coats will cry out in anguish as they lie in pools of “ blood ” outside the company ’ s downtown store to show passersby how geese and coyotes suffer for the retailer ’ s fur-and-feather jackets .
Where : 800 N. Michigan Ave. ( at the intersection of E. Chicago Avenue and E. Tower Court ) , Chicago “ Canada Goose is supporting the suffering , torment , and death of sensitive animals who valued their lives and their families , ” says PETA Executive Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show Chicagoans the origin story of these parkas in the hope that they ’ ll refuse to give a dime to the company until it goes animal-free.
” PETA notes that trapped coyotes can succumb to the elements , blood loss , infection , or attacks by predators before trappers return to kill them .
Geese and ducks used for down are typically shoved into crates and shipped in all weather extremes to slaughterhouses , where they ’ re stunned , their throats are cut , and they ’ re dunked into scalding-hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a subsequent Federal Trade Commission investigation , Canada Goose has stopped claiming that its standards ensure that its suppliers don ’ t abuse animals .
Broadcast-quality video footage is available upon request .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
September 30, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Chicago – Tomorrow, a pack of PETA protesters wearing fake Canada Goose coats will cry out in anguish as they lie in pools of “blood” outside the company’s downtown store to show passersby how geese and coyotes suffer for the retailer’s fur-and-feather jackets.
When: Thursday, October 1, 12 noon
Where: 800 N. Michigan Ave. (at the intersection of E. Chicago Avenue and E. Tower Court), Chicago
“Canada Goose is supporting the suffering, torment, and death of sensitive animals who valued their lives and their families,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA will show Chicagoans the origin story of these parkas in the hope that they’ll refuse to give a dime to the company until it goes animal-free.”
PETA notes that trapped coyotes can succumb to the elements, blood loss, infection, or attacks by predators before trappers return to kill them. Geese and ducks used for down are typically shoved into crates and shipped in all weather extremes to slaughterhouses, where they’re stunned, their throats are cut, and they’re dunked into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.
Following a PETA complaint and a subsequent Federal Trade Commission investigation, Canada Goose has stopped claiming that its standards ensure that its suppliers don’t abuse animals.
Broadcast-quality video footage is available upon request. PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-30--PETA to Shut Down Exxon Gas Station for Cruelty to Dogs

Nationwide Campaign Calls On Oil Company to Stop Fueling Notorious Iditarod Race Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out , PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “ blood ” -filled gas jugs will close a local Exxon station for cruelty tomorrow .
The action follows a PETA protest outside the company ’ s headquarters and is one of many planned for Exxon locations nationwide .
Where : Exxon gas station , 99 Wadsworth Blvd .
( near the intersection with W. First Avenue ) , Lakewood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being one of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod ’ s cruelty to dogs , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.
” Jack Daniel ’ s , Coca-Cola , Wells Fargo , Alaska Airlines , and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to being tied up on mushers ’ properties ( as revealed in this PETA exposé ) , dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures .
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion , illness , injury , or other causes .
One , Cool Cat , developed twisted intestines and almost died .
Another , Betty , had pneumonia and was in critical condition , and two others refused to eat and had fevers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

Nationwide Campaign Calls On Oil Company to Stop Fueling Notorious Iditarod Race
For Immediate Release:
September 30, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out, PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “blood”-filled gas jugs will close a local Exxon station for cruelty tomorrow. The action follows a PETA protest outside the company’s headquarters and is one of many planned for Exxon locations nationwide.
When: Thursday, October 1, 11:45 a.m.
Where: Exxon gas station, 99 Wadsworth Blvd. (near the intersection with W. First Avenue), Lakewood
“Exxon has the shameful distinction of being one of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod’s cruelty to dogs,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.”
Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Alaska Airlines, and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began. In addition to being tied up on mushers’ properties (as revealed in this PETA exposé), dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures.
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion, illness, injury, or other causes. One, Cool Cat, developed twisted intestines and almost died. Another, Betty, had pneumonia and was in critical condition, and two others refused to eat and had fevers, diarrhea, and persistent coughs.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.