petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--PETA Wants Accused Arsonist Charged With Animal Abuse

The Almeda Fire Has Killed Countless Wild and Companion Animals—Group Says Cruelty Charges Must Not Also Be Lost in the Fire Phoenix , Ore. – This morning , PETA sent a letter urging Jeremy Markiewicz , the chief deputy district attorney of Jackson County , to file appropriate cruelty-to-animals charges against Michael Jarrod Bakkela , who currently faces arson , criminal mischief , and reckless endangerment charges after he allegedly started a fire that contributed to the devastating Almeda fire .
“ An enormous number of wild and domesticated animals , including beloved companions , experienced terror and agony before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch .
“ The enforcement of cruelty-to-animals laws must not go up in smoke—the person responsible needs to be held accountable for violating Oregon ’ s animal protection laws.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .
I hope this letter finds you well .
We ’ re writing to request that your office add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who already faces arson , criminal mischief , and reckless endangerment charges related to a fire that he allegedly started in Phoenix , which contributed to the devastating Almeda fire .
Cruelty-to-animals charges must not be lost in this fire , too .
While the Almeda fire ’ s human death toll and destruction of more than 2,300 homes are well known , such catastrophic fires also cause many wild and companion animals to endure terror , suffering , and prolonged , agonizing deaths .
Animal remains have been found in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veterinary clinics have reported treating cats for painful burns as well as for possible respiratory damage and neurological problems .
ORS §167.320 states that a person “ commits the crime of animal abuse in the first degree if … the person … recklessly … [ c ] auses serious physical injury to an animal … or … [ c ] ruelly causes the death of an animal.
” [ 1 ] Given that Bakkela is accused of cruelly contributing to a wildfire that led to serious physical injuries and death for an untold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that investigators and your office add animal abuse charges to those he already faces .
Thank you for your consideration and for the difficult work that you do .
[ 1 ] ORS § 167.320 , “ Animal abuse in the first degree ” < https : //www.oregonlaws.org/ors/167.320 > ( Last accessed on September 16 , 2020 ) .

The Almeda Fire Has Killed Countless Wild and Companion Animals—Group Says Cruelty Charges Must Not Also Be Lost in the Fire
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Phoenix, Ore. – This morning, PETA sent a letter urging Jeremy Markiewicz, the chief deputy district attorney of Jackson County, to file appropriate cruelty-to-animals charges against Michael Jarrod Bakkela, who currently faces arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment charges after he allegedly started a fire that contributed to the devastating Almeda fire.
“An enormous number of wild and domesticated animals, including beloved companions, experienced terror and agony before perishing as a result of the Almeda fire,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “The enforcement of cruelty-to-animals laws must not go up in smoke—the person responsible needs to be held accountable for violating Oregon’s animal protection laws.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Markiewicz follows.
September 17, 2020
Jeremy Markiewicz
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Markiewicz,
I hope this letter finds you well. We’re writing to request that your office add appropriate cruelty-to-animals charges against Michael Jarrod Bakkela, who already faces arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment charges related to a fire that he allegedly started in Phoenix, which contributed to the devastating Almeda fire. Cruelty-to-animals charges must not be lost in this fire, too.
While the Almeda fire’s human death toll and destruction of more than 2,300 homes are well known, such catastrophic fires also cause many wild and companion animals to endure terror, suffering, and prolonged, agonizing deaths. Animal remains have been found in the debris of the Almeda fire, and veterinary clinics have reported treating cats for painful burns as well as for possible respiratory damage and neurological problems.
ORS §167.320 states that a person “commits the crime of animal abuse in the first degree if … the person … recklessly … [c]auses serious physical injury to an animal … or … [c]ruelly causes the death of an animal.”[1] Given that Bakkela is accused of cruelly contributing to a wildfire that led to serious physical injuries and death for an untold number of animals, we respectfully ask that investigators and your office add animal abuse charges to those he already faces.
Thank you for your consideration and for the difficult work that you do.
Sincerely,
Sarah Deffinger
Evidence Analyst
Cruelty Investigations Department
[1]ORS § 167.320, “Animal abuse in the first degree” (Last accessed on September 16, 2020).


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--PETA Puts the ‘Nom’ in Nominee Gift Bags for TV’s Biggest Night

Los Angeles – To inspire the stars of Hollywood ’ s most binge-worthy shows to ditch animal-derived “ products ” and go vegan , PETA is treating them to an array of snacks in this year ’ s “ Best of Quarantainment Nominee Gift Bag , ” which will be independently distributed to select EMMY® nominees by premier gifting company Distinctive Assets in the lead-up to the awards show on Sunday .
The gift bags focus on promoting women- and BIPOC-run businesses—and PETA jumped at the chance to showcase some of its favorite Black-owned vegan brands and their products , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Funky Mello ’ s vegan marshmallows , an assorted box of Maya ’ s Cookies , MylkDog Notcho Cheez kale chips and vegan queso , and Cinnamon Maple Walnut Oat Butter from Worthy of Well Done .
The gift bag also includes PETA ’ s signature “ Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic ” face mask and comes in a tote emblazoned with the words “ End Speciesism.
” “ PETA ’ s delicious , animal- and eco-friendly snacks put the ‘ nom ’ in nominee gift bags , ” says PETA Senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s biggest stars can enjoy these treats knowing that no animals were harmed in their production.
” Cows used for dairy are regularly forcibly impregnated and separated from their babies until their bodies give out , after which they ’ re slaughtered .
Hens in the egg industry are crammed by the thousands into dark , filthy sheds .
Gelatin , which is commonly found in marshmallows , is obtained by boiling the skin , tendons , ligaments , and/or bones from cows or pigs .
PETA ’ s motto reads , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not ours to eat , ” and we oppose speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit .
Note : Distinctive Assets has no relationship with the Television Academy or the EMMY Awards ceremony .
Neither the Television Academy nor Distinctive Assets wants there to be any association in the media between Distinctive Assets ’ independent nominee gift bags and the EMMY Awards .

For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Los Angeles – To inspire the stars of Hollywood’s most binge-worthy shows to ditch animal-derived “products” and go vegan, PETA is treating them to an array of snacks in this year’s “Best of Quarantainment Nominee Gift Bag,” which will be independently distributed to select EMMY® nominees by premier gifting company Distinctive Assets in the lead-up to the awards show on Sunday.
The gift bags focus on promoting women- and BIPOC-run businesses—and PETA jumped at the chance to showcase some of its favorite Black-owned vegan brands and their products, including Azzizah’s Herbal Green Popcorn, Funky Mello’s vegan marshmallows, an assorted box of Maya’s Cookies, MylkDog Notcho Cheez kale chips and vegan queso, and Cinnamon Maple Walnut Oat Butter from Worthy of Well Done. The gift bag also includes PETA’s signature “Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic” face mask and comes in a tote emblazoned with the words “End Speciesism.”
“PETA’s delicious, animal- and eco-friendly snacks put the ‘nom’ in nominee gift bags,” says PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange. “TV’s biggest stars can enjoy these treats knowing that no animals were harmed in their production.”
Cows used for dairy are regularly forcibly impregnated and separated from their babies until their bodies give out, after which they’re slaughtered. Hens in the egg industry are crammed by the thousands into dark, filthy sheds. Gelatin, which is commonly found in marshmallows, is obtained by boiling the skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones from cows or pigs.
PETA’s motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat,” and we oppose speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org .
Note: Distinctive Assets has no relationship with the Television Academy or the EMMY Awards ceremony. Neither the Television Academy nor Distinctive Assets wants there to be any association in the media between Distinctive Assets’ independent nominee gift bags and the EMMY Awards.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--PETA Calls For State Audit of West Virginia University After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School 's COVID-19 Response Plans , Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers Charleston , W. Va. – Today , PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space by West Virginia University for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic .
This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school ’ s laboratories .
In its letter , PETA notes that in the last fiscal year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in state appropriations , some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled .
West Virginia University asked its experimenters to “ look through their [ animal ] colonies and make sure that they are not keeping lines that are not necessary ” —a directive that likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals the school deemed extraneous .
PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential .
“ West Virginia University ’ s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justify them , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
“ PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.
” Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives , as more than 90 % of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans .
( Please read under “ Lack of benefit for humans ” here . )
In addition , 95 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here .

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of School's COVID-19 Response Plans, Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
Amanda Tumbleson 202-483-7382
Charleston, W. Va. – Today, PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space by West Virginia University for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the school’s laboratories.
In its letter, PETA notes that in the last fiscal year, the university received nearly $177 million in state appropriations, some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled. West Virginia University asked its experimenters to “look through their [animal] colonies and make sure that they are not keeping lines that are not necessary”—a directive that likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals the school deemed extraneous. PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential.
“West Virginia University’s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel, and apparently not even the school can justify them,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.”
Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives, as more than 90% of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans. (Please read under “Lack of benefit for humans” here.) In addition, 95% of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--PETA Calls For State Audit of University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University After COVID-19–Related

PETA Calls For State Audit of University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of Schools ' COVID-19 Response Plans , Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers Cincinnati – Today , PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money , personnel , property , equipment , and space by the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic .
This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the schools ’ laboratories .
In its letter , PETA notes that in the last fiscal year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in state appropriations , some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled .
Ohio State University informed its experimenters that “ [ o ] nly critical research that needs to be done in the lab should be being conducted on campus at this time ” and instructed its University Laboratory Animal Resources staff to “ euthanize animals that they identify meet [ early removal criteria ] .
” The University of Cincinnati informed its experimenters that “ only approved Critical [ sic ] research activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider “ delaying acquisition of new animal subjects ” and to “ [ r ] educe rodent breeding to only numbers required to maintain lines.
” These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals the schools deemed extraneous .
PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential .
“ Ohio State University ’ s and the University of Cincinnati ’ s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel , and apparently not even the schools can justify them , ” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.
” Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives , as more than 90 % of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans .
( Please read under “ Lack of benefit for humans ” here . )
In addition , 95 % of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here .

Following Euthanasia of Animals as Part of Schools' COVID-19 Response Plans, Group Questions Why Non-Essential Experiments Were Ever Conducted or Funded by Taxpayers
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
Amanda Tumbleson 202-483-7382
Cincinnati – Today, PETA sent a letter to the state auditor urging an audit of the use of public money, personnel, property, equipment, and space by the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University for animal experiments deemed non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. This apparently led to the euthanasia of animals in the schools’ laboratories.
In its letter, PETA notes that in the last fiscal year, the universities received $692 million in state appropriations, some of which may have gone toward funding animal experiments that were ultimately postponed or canceled. Ohio State University informed its experimenters that “[o]nly critical research that needs to be done in the lab should be being conducted on campus at this time” and instructed its University Laboratory Animal Resources staff to “euthanize animals that they identify meet [early removal criteria].”
The University of Cincinnati informed its experimenters that “only approved Critical [sic] research activities” are allowed and urged them to consider “delaying acquisition of new animal subjects” and to “[r]educe rodent breeding to only numbers required to maintain lines.”
These directives likely led to the killing of hundreds or more animals the schools deemed extraneous. PETA questions why state funds were wasted on experiments considered non-essential.
“Ohio State University’s and the University of Cincinnati’s experiments on animals were undoubtedly cruel, and apparently not even the schools can justify them,” says PETA Vice President Shalin Gala. “PETA is calling on state officials to follow the money and prevent taxpayer waste—and animal suffering—in laboratories that should never have received funding in the first place.”
Numerous published studies have shown that animal experimentation wastes resources and lives, as more than 90% of basic scientific research—much of it involving animal experimentation—fails to lead to treatments for humans. (Please read under “Lack of benefit for humans” here.) In addition, 95% of new medications that are found to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--‘Babe’ Star and PETA Pal Pipes Up for Pigs Killed for Peeps

After Production Suspension , James Cromwell Urges Candy Company to Nix Gelatin From Marshmallow Treats Bethlehem , Pa. – Following reports that a pandemic-related interruption in Peeps production means that there will be no Halloween , Christmas , or Valentine ’ s Day Peeps this year , James Cromwell sent a letter this morning encouraging the company to seize this opportunity to remove gelatin—which is made from the connective tissue of pigs and other animals—from its iconic treats .
“ I had the privilege and pleasure of learning a lot about pigs when I starred in the movie Babe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a remarkable capacity for love , joy , and sorrow .
… Replacing gelatin from pigs with vegan gelatin would allow the company to honor its past while moving forward into the future.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .
Cromwell ’ s letter to David L. Yale , president and COO of Just Born Quality Confections , follows .
The world is in turmoil , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we can ’ t allow our small pleasures to disappear .
People around the world enjoy Peeps , so I hope that production of this iconic treat will continue—with one important caveat : that it be made without gelatin .
Demand for vegan food is at an all-time high , and it would be easy to replace gelatin in Peeps with a vegan ingredient such as Geltor ’ s vegan gelatin when full production resumes .
Making this switch would broaden your product ’ s appeal , opening up a whole new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The gelatin used in Peeps comes from pig body parts .
I had the privilege and pleasure of learning a lot about pigs when I starred in the movie Babe .
The intelligence and inquisitive personality of these highly social animals were a constant delight .
They possess a remarkable capacity for love , joy , and sorrow .
In contrast to the whimsy of Peeps , gelatin—made from the skin , bones , and connective tissues of pigs and other animals—represents a lifetime of pain and suffering .
The tails of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are clipped at a young age without any pain relief , and as soon as they ’ ve been fattened enough , they endure a terrifying trek to the slaughterhouse , where they ’ re strung up and bled out .
Replacing gelatin from pigs with vegan gelatin would allow the company to honor its past while moving forward into the future .
It would also mean that Just Born would no longer use a dreadful ingredient or support its production and would appeal to customers who don ’ t want to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you ’ ll give my suggestion serious consideration ?
My friends at PETA and I look forward to hearing from you .

After Production Suspension, James Cromwell Urges Candy Company to Nix Gelatin From Marshmallow Treats
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Bethlehem, Pa. – Following reports that a pandemic-related interruption in Peeps production means that there will be no Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day Peeps this year, James Cromwell sent a letter this morning encouraging the company to seize this opportunity to remove gelatin—which is made from the connective tissue of pigs and other animals—from its iconic treats.
“I had the privilege and pleasure of learning a lot about pigs when I starred in the movie Babe,” writes Cromwell. “They possess a remarkable capacity for love, joy, and sorrow. … Replacing gelatin from pigs with vegan gelatin would allow the company to honor its past while moving forward into the future.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
Cromwell’s letter to David L. Yale, president and COO of Just Born Quality Confections, follows.
September 17, 2020
David L. Yale
President and Chief Operating Officer
Just Born Quality Confections
Dear Mr. Yale,
The world is in turmoil, and we’re facing many pressing concerns, but we can’t allow our small pleasures to disappear. People around the world enjoy Peeps, so I hope that production of this iconic treat will continue—with one important caveat: that it be made without gelatin.
Demand for vegan food is at an all-time high, and it would be easy to replace gelatin in Peeps with a vegan ingredient such as Geltor’s vegan gelatin when full production resumes. Making this switch would broaden your product’s appeal, opening up a whole new market while losing none of its taste.
The gelatin used in Peeps comes from pig body parts. I had the privilege and pleasure of learning a lot about pigs when I starred in the movie Babe. The intelligence and inquisitive personality of these highly social animals were a constant delight. They possess a remarkable capacity for love, joy, and sorrow. In contrast to the whimsy of Peeps, gelatin—made from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of pigs and other animals—represents a lifetime of pain and suffering. The tails of pigs are cut off and their teeth are clipped at a young age without any pain relief, and as soon as they’ve been fattened enough, they endure a terrifying trek to the slaughterhouse, where they’re strung up and bled out.
Replacing gelatin from pigs with vegan gelatin would allow the company to honor its past while moving forward into the future. It would also mean that Just Born would no longer use a dreadful ingredient or support its production and would appeal to customers who don’t want to support cruelty to animals.
May I hear that you’ll give my suggestion serious consideration? My friends at PETA and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours truly,
James Cromwell


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--Celebrate Voktoberfest at Home With These Authentic German Recipes

Many Oktoberfest events have been canceled this year , but that doesn ’ t mean you have to miss out on the celebrations .
Making your own Voctoberfest ( vegan Oktoberfest ) at home is a fun way to try new recipes to serve alongside your favorite vegan-friendly German beers .
While Oktoberfest cuisine is typically known for being heavy on the meat , we ’ ve found authentic German recipes that leave out the animal suffering .
In fact , some of these recipes are so authentic that they ’ re in the original German !
However , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ click using Google Translate , and it ’ ll be totally worth it for that true Oktoberfest taste .
Here ’ s how you can plan the best vegan Oktoberfest at home : Oktoberfest is well known for being a time to enjoy cold German beer .
Most beer is vegan , including many kinds made in Belgium and Germany , in part because of strict purity laws that limit the ingredients these beers can contain , including animal-derived substances such as gelatin .
However , it ’ s always best to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we suggest are Beck ’ s and Schlenkerla .
You can also consult our vegan beer list .
( Just remember always to drink responsibly and only if you ’ re of legal drinking age . )
Sausage is one of the traditional Oktoberfest dishes , usually served with mustard , beer , and pretzels .
Beyond Sausage Brat Original , Field Roast Bratwurst Sausage , and other vegan sausage brands are great in a pinch , but making your own from scratch is very rewarding .
This Thüringer Brat is made from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tons of seasonings that give it a smoky taste .
Or try this Weißwurst made from tofu , which we ’ ll take over one made from pigs or baby cows any day .
You can make vegan schnitzel with anything from tofu to portobello mushrooms or use a breaded vegan cutlet such as Gardein ’ s Turk ’ y Cutlets .
Many store-bought soft pretzels are “ accidentally vegan ” —just be sure to check the label for ingredients like eggs before you buy .
You can also make your own with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Everyone loves a bread bowl , and this one is filled with a beer cheese soup that ’ s a bit healthier than those made with cow ’ s milk cheese , since it ’ s made from vegetables .
Make mini bread bowls to enjoy this as an appetizer , or have it the medieval way—for breakfast !
Lighter than American potato salad , the Bavarian version uses a broth , oil , and vinegar dressing rather than mayonnaise .
Soft bread dumplings smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce are warming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well with a cold lager .
Spätzle is very similar to noodles or small dumplings , and it ’ s wonderful in a variety of sauces .
This recipe features a cheesy pesto sauce and caramelized onions .
Obazda is a cheese spread traditionally served on a Bavarian snack plate ( think charcuterie board ) , but this version is made from sweet potatoes .
This refreshing radish salad is the perfect dish to accompany richer dishes like sausage and schnitzel .
Kneading the cabbage with salt makes this salad light and juicy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this simple , filling salad .
For dessert , try this recipe for kaiserschmarrn , a fluffy , shredded pancake with fresh plums and raisins .
Paper-thin dough is the key to this decadent apple strudel , served with a thick vanilla sauce .
When you eat vegan meals , you spare animals immense suffering in the meat industry , which squeezes mother pigs into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies .
Pigs ’ tails are chopped off , their teeth are cut with pliers , and males are castrated—all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everything from sausage to schnitzel , it ’ s never been easier to celebrate a hearty Voktoberfest .
By going vegan , you ’ ll save more than 200 animals a year , and it ’ s the best way to combat climate change and improve your personal health .
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Making your own Voctoberfest (vegan Oktoberfest) at home is a fun way to try new recipes to serve alongside your favorite vegan-friendly German beers. While Oktoberfest cuisine is typically known for being heavy on the meat, we’ve found authentic German recipes that leave out the animal suffering. In fact, some of these recipes are so authentic that they’re in the original German! However, you can easily translate them with just a click using Google Translate, and it’ll be totally worth it for that true Oktoberfest taste.
Here’s how you can plan the best vegan Oktoberfest at home:
Beer
Oktoberfest is well known for being a time to enjoy cold German beer. Most beer is vegan, including many kinds made in Belgium and Germany, in part because of strict purity laws that limit the ingredients these beers can contain, including animal-derived substances such as gelatin. However, it’s always best to check Barnivore to make sure. Two brands we suggest are Beck’s and Schlenkerla. You can also consult our vegan beer list. (Just remember always to drink responsibly and only if you’re of legal drinking age.)
‘Sausage’ (Served With Mustard, Beer, and Pretzels)
Sausage is one of the traditional Oktoberfest dishes, usually served with mustard, beer, and pretzels. Beyond Sausage Brat Original, Field Roast Bratwurst Sausage, and other vegan sausage brands are great in a pinch, but making your own from scratch is very rewarding. This Thüringer Brat is made from vital wheat gluten, beans, and tons of seasonings that give it a smoky taste. Or try this Weißwurst made from tofu, which we’ll take over one made from pigs or baby cows any day.
‘Schnitzel’
You can make vegan schnitzel with anything from tofu to portobello mushrooms or use a breaded vegan cutlet such as Gardein’s Turk’y Cutlets.
Pretzels (Brezeln)
Many store-bought soft pretzels are “accidentally vegan”—just be sure to check the label for ingredients like eggs before you buy. You can also make your own with this recipe for Vegan Soft Baked Pretzels.
Other German Dishes for Vegan Oktoberfest
Everyone loves a bread bowl, and this one is filled with a beer cheese soup that’s a bit healthier than those made with cow’s milk cheese, since it’s made from vegetables. Make mini bread bowls to enjoy this as an appetizer, or have it the medieval way—for breakfast!
Lighter than American potato salad, the Bavarian version uses a broth, oil, and vinegar dressing rather than mayonnaise.
Soft bread dumplings smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce are warming and hearty, and they wash down well with a cold lager.
Spätzle is very similar to noodles or small dumplings, and it’s wonderful in a variety of sauces. This recipe features a cheesy pesto sauce and caramelized onions.
Obazda is a cheese spread traditionally served on a Bavarian snack plate (think charcuterie board), but this version is made from sweet potatoes.
This refreshing radish salad is the perfect dish to accompany richer dishes like sausage and schnitzel.
Kneading the cabbage with salt makes this salad light and juicy.
Toast your pretzels and serve them in this simple, filling salad.
For dessert, try this recipe for kaiserschmarrn, a fluffy, shredded pancake with fresh plums and raisins.
Paper-thin dough is the key to this decadent apple strudel, served with a thick vanilla sauce.
When you eat vegan meals, you spare animals immense suffering in the meat industry, which squeezes mother pigs into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies. Pigs’ tails are chopped off, their teeth are cut with pliers, and males are castrated—all without painkillers. With pig-friendly vegan options for everything from sausage to schnitzel, it’s never been easier to celebrate a hearty Voktoberfest. By going vegan, you’ll save more than 200 animals a year, and it’s the best way to combat climate change and improve your personal health.
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-17--Following ‘Tiger King’ Exposé, New Billboard Calls On Circus World to End Big-Cat, Elephant Acts

Cruelty in the Wild-Animal Exploitation Industry Now a Matter of Fact , Says PETA Attorney Who Appeared in TV Show Baraboo , Wis. – A new PETA billboard has just gone up near Circus World to encourage the public to stay away from any circus show in which tigers and other captive wild animals are forced to perform .
Circus World suspended live-animal acts for 2020 because of COVID-19—and PETA says that the museum must make the change a permanent one if it is to stay relevant to the public , whose values have changed .
Circus World ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obtained tigers from Tiger King ‘ s “ Doc ” Antle , who was revealed in the docuseries as one of the most exploitative tiger breeders in the country .
Antle tears big-cat cubs away from their mothers shortly after birth , uses them as photo props , and—according to the show ’ s subject , Joe “ Exotic ” Maldonado-Passage—gasses some of them to death when they grow too old for playtime events with paying customers , using an on-site crematorium to burn their bodies .
Easley himself has been caught on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Cruel big-cat acts and chained elephants should be a part of circus past , not a part of Circus World ’ s present or future , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet , who is featured in Tiger King .
“ PETA is calling on Circus World to adopt a permanent policy of hosting only human performers , who have the freedom to walk away if they so wish.
” Circus World has also used elephant acts provided by Carson & Barnes Circus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other trainers to sink a bullhook—a weapon that resembles a fireplace poker with a sharp hook on one end—into elephants ’ flesh and twist it until they scream .
The billboard is located on Highway 136 , south of South Boulevard , just over 2 miles from Circus World .
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 .

Cruelty in the Wild-Animal Exploitation Industry Now a Matter of Fact, Says PETA Attorney Who Appeared in TV Show
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Baraboo, Wis. – A new PETA billboard has just gone up near Circus World to encourage the public to stay away from any circus show in which tigers and other captive wild animals are forced to perform. Circus World suspended live-animal acts for 2020 because of COVID-19—and PETA says that the museum must make the change a permanent one if it is to stay relevant to the public, whose values have changed.
Circus World’s big-cat exhibitor, Ryan Easley, has obtained tigers from Tiger King‘s “Doc” Antle, who was revealed in the docuseries as one of the most exploitative tiger breeders in the country. Antle tears big-cat cubs away from their mothers shortly after birth, uses them as photo props, and—according to the show’s subject, Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage—gasses some of them to death when they grow too old for playtime events with paying customers, using an on-site crematorium to burn their bodies. Easley himself has been caught on video violently whipping tigers during training sessions.
“Cruel big-cat acts and chained elephants should be a part of circus past, not a part of Circus World’s present or future,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet, who is featured in Tiger King. “PETA is calling on Circus World to adopt a permanent policy of hosting only human performers, who have the freedom to walk away if they so wish.”
Circus World has also used elephant acts provided by Carson & Barnes Circus, whose head trainer was caught instructing other trainers to sink a bullhook—a weapon that resembles a fireplace poker with a sharp hook on one end—into elephants’ flesh and twist it until they scream.
The billboard is located on Highway 136, south of South Boulevard, just over 2 miles from Circus World.
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--2020-09-17--PETA Partners With Black-Owned Vegan Brands to Celebrate TV’s Big Night

To inspire the stars of Hollywood ’ s most binge-able shows to ditch animal-derived products and go vegan , PETA is treating them to an array of binge-worthy snacks for this year ’ s Best of Quarantainment Nominee Gift Bag , which will be independently distributed to select EMMY® nominees by premier gifting company Distinctive Assets in the lead-up to the show .
The gift bags focus on promoting businesses with owners who are women , indigenous , or people of color , and PETA jumped at the chance to showcase some of our favorite Black-owned vegan brands .
Nominees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caused a Pandemic ” face mask , and everything will be bundled in a custom PETA “ End Speciesism !
” tote bag that also reads , “ No Place for Speciesism , Homophobia , Xenophobia , Racism , [ or ] Sexism.
” The bags will be filled with sweet and salty treats that show just how easy it is to avoid dairy , eggs , and other animal-derived byproducts like gelatin , which are products of immense suffering .
Cows used for dairy are forcibly impregnated and regularly separated from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re slaughtered for cheap meat , while hens in the egg industry are crammed by the thousands into dark , filthy sheds , where many lose their feathers because of the high levels of ammonia and the stress of extreme confinement .
The good news is that each person who goes vegan spares the lives of nearly 200 animals every year—we ’ re hoping these snacks inspire you and the nominees to do just that !
Here are the sweet and salty treats that some of TV ’ s biggest names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Founded in 2015 by Maya Madsen , Maya ’ s Cookies is America ’ s number one Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company .
A self-described “ vegan with a sweet tooth ” ( we feel so seen ) , Maya struggled to find that perfect cookie free from eggs and dairy—you know , that soft but not too soft , melt-in-your-mouth goodness that dreams are made of ?
So she spent years getting the perfect vegan recipe down , and from there , Maya ’ s Cookies was born !
Maya carries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chocolate Chip and Funfetti to her Famous “ Everything ” Cookie , which has chocolate chips , pretzels , oatmeal , pecans , caramel chips , and vegan marshmallows .
Want even more good news ?
Maya ’ s ships nationwide !
So place an order and get yourself a glass of cow-free milk to wash down these must-try cookies .
Use code PETAFRIENDS for 10 % off your purchase of Maya ’ s Cookies !
“ My family and I suffered illnesses that were linked to the consumption of cow ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create an alternative cheese that we could all enjoy , ” writes MylkDog founder Bethovan Enhancing .
And that he did !
Made with all plant-derived ingredients , MylkDog Notcho Cheez is dairy- , egg- , soy- , and gluten-free and adds extra flavor to everything from nachos to pizza to chili .
The San Diego–based company ships nationwide , but for those of you living in Southern California , it ’ s also available for purchase at Besties Vegan Paradise in Los Angeles and Mission Square Market in San Diego .
Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are MylkDog ’ s Notcho Cheez kale chips , one of the company ’ s newest products .
Jakera Willis wants to change the way we eat , think about , and talk about food .
And she ’ s doing just that with her brain-boosting , superfood-packed vegan Oat Butter , the world ’ s first whole grain oat spread that has simple , functional , and raw ingredients to fuel your day .
Flavors include Cinnamon Maple Walnut and Cacao Almond , which can be enjoyed on their own or with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yogurt , in a smoothie , or on toast .
Be sure to grab some jars to take your vegan breakfast ( or snack or dessert ) game to the next level .
For many of us , marshmallows were a common childhood treat , showing up in everything from s ’ mores to Rice Krispies Treats .
Unfortunately , some marshmallow brands contain gelatin , a substance procured by boiling animal skin , tendons , cartilage , ligaments , or bones in water ( ew ) .
However , brands like Funky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by creating gelatin-free marshmallows that are 100 % vegan ( and soy- and gluten-free ) .
With options for either vanilla- or strawberry-flavored marshmallows , this company—based in Austin , Texas—ships nationwide .
Be sure to check out its colorful Instagram page for fun baking inspiration !
Our vegan gift bag wouldn ’ t be complete without popcorn , the go-to snack for watching movies or TV .
Azzizah ’ s Herbal Green Popcorn takes traditional popcorn to the next level by packing it with healthy herbs and spices like superfood spirulina , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cow secretions ( also known as butter ) in sight .
Azzizah and her family are “ on a mission to improve people ’ s health with the power of super plants ” —they ’ ve without a doubt done just that and improved the lives of animals , too .
Use the company ’ s store locator to find a sales location near you , or get deliveries right to your door .
Happy snacking !
Order online at www.herbalgreenpopcorn.com and get 10 % off on your order when you use the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200 animals a year by going vegan !
This includes animals such as cows , who develop deep bonds with their babies ; pigs , who enjoy listening to music , getting massages , and even playing video games ; and chickens , who like to sunbathe and talk to their babies while they ’ re still in the egg .
They have the same desire to live as any of us .
Need help getting started ?
Sign up for PETA ’ s free Vegan Mentor Program .
DISCLAIMER : Distinctive Assets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the EMMYS® ceremony .
Neither the Television Academy nor Distinctive Assets wants there to be any association in the media between Distinctive Assets ’ independent Nominee Gift Bags and the EMMYS® themselves .

To inspire the stars of Hollywood’s most binge-able shows to ditch animal-derived products and go vegan, PETA is treating them to an array of binge-worthy snacks for this year’s Best of Quarantainment Nominee Gift Bag, which will be independently distributed to select EMMY® nominees by premier gifting company Distinctive Assets in the lead-up to the show.
The gift bags focus on promoting businesses with owners who are women, indigenous, or people of color, and PETA jumped at the chance to showcase some of our favorite Black-owned vegan brands. Nominees will also receive our “Tofu Never Caused a Pandemic” face mask, and everything will be bundled in a custom PETA “End Speciesism!” tote bag that also reads, “No Place for Speciesism, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Racism, [or] Sexism.”
The bags will be filled with sweet and salty treats that show just how easy it is to avoid dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived byproducts like gelatin, which are products of immense suffering. Cows used for dairy are forcibly impregnated and regularly separated from their babies until their bodies give out and they’re slaughtered for cheap meat, while hens in the egg industry are crammed by the thousands into dark, filthy sheds, where many lose their feathers because of the high levels of ammonia and the stress of extreme confinement.
The good news is that each person who goes vegan spares the lives of nearly 200 animals every year—we’re hoping these snacks inspire you and the nominees to do just that!
Here are the sweet and salty treats that some of TV’s biggest names may be noshing on this awards season:
Maya’s Cookies
Founded in 2015 by Maya Madsen, Maya’s Cookies is America’s number one Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company. A self-described “vegan with a sweet tooth” (we feel so seen), Maya struggled to find that perfect cookie free from eggs and dairy—you know, that soft but not too soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness that dreams are made of? So she spent years getting the perfect vegan recipe down, and from there, Maya’s Cookies was born! Maya carries more than 15 flavors, from Classic Chocolate Chip and Funfetti to her Famous “Everything” Cookie, which has chocolate chips, pretzels, oatmeal, pecans, caramel chips, and vegan marshmallows. Want even more good news? Maya’s ships nationwide! So place an order and get yourself a glass of cow-free milk to wash down these must-try cookies.
Use code PETAFRIENDS for 10% off your purchase of Maya’s Cookies!
MylkDog Notcho Cheez
“My family and I suffered illnesses that were linked to the consumption of cow’s milk, therefore my goal was to create an alternative cheese that we could all enjoy,” writes MylkDog founder Bethovan Enhancing. And that he did! Made with all plant-derived ingredients, MylkDog Notcho Cheez is dairy-, egg-, soy-, and gluten-free and adds extra flavor to everything from nachos to pizza to chili. The San Diego–based company ships nationwide, but for those of you living in Southern California, it’s also available for purchase at Besties Vegan Paradise in Los Angeles and Mission Square Market in San Diego. Also included in PETA’s snack bag are MylkDog’s Notcho Cheez kale chips, one of the company’s newest products.
Oat Butter
Jakera Willis wants to change the way we eat, think about, and talk about food. And she’s doing just that with her brain-boosting, superfood-packed vegan Oat Butter, the world’s first whole grain oat spread that has simple, functional, and raw ingredients to fuel your day. Flavors include Cinnamon Maple Walnut and Cacao Almond, which can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite vegan snacks like fruit or yogurt, in a smoothie, or on toast. Be sure to grab some jars to take your vegan breakfast (or snack or dessert) game to the next level.
Funky Mello
For many of us, marshmallows were a common childhood treat, showing up in everything from s’mores to Rice Krispies Treats. Unfortunately, some marshmallow brands contain gelatin, a substance procured by boiling animal skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, or bones in water (ew). However, brands like Funky Mello are here to save the day by creating gelatin-free marshmallows that are 100% vegan (and soy- and gluten-free). With options for either vanilla- or strawberry-flavored marshmallows, this company—based in Austin, Texas—ships nationwide. Be sure to check out its colorful Instagram page for fun baking inspiration!
Azzizah’s Herbal Green Popcorn
Our vegan gift bag wouldn’t be complete without popcorn, the go-to snack for watching movies or TV. Azzizah’s Herbal Green Popcorn takes traditional popcorn to the next level by packing it with healthy herbs and spices like superfood spirulina, nutritional yeast, and turmeric—with no congealed cow secretions (also known as butter) in sight. Azzizah and her family are “on a mission to improve people’s health with the power of super plants”—they’ve without a doubt done just that and improved the lives of animals, too. Use the company’s store locator to find a sales location near you, or get deliveries right to your door. Happy snacking!
Order online at www.herbalgreenpopcorn.com and get 10% off on your order when you use the code PETA10!
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You can save nearly 200 animals a year by going vegan! This includes animals such as cows, who develop deep bonds with their babies; pigs, who enjoy listening to music, getting massages, and even playing video games; and chickens, who like to sunbathe and talk to their babies while they’re still in the egg. They have the same desire to live as any of us.
Need help getting started?
DISCLAIMER: Distinctive Assets has no relationship with the Television Academy® or the EMMYS® ceremony. Neither the Television Academy nor Distinctive Assets wants there to be any association in the media between Distinctive Assets’ independent Nominee Gift Bags and the EMMYS® themselves.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--Ultimate Vegan Guide to the Curly Girl Method

There ’ s no better time to experiment with new beauty routines than when you ’ re social distancing , and the Curly Girl Method has been gaining popularity for just that reason .
This tried-and-true method helps you get hydrated hair , defined curls , and frizz-free locks .
The key is to avoid any products that contain ingredients such as sulfates , silicones , and drying alcohols , which can strip hair of natural oils and lead to buildup .
While there are tons of products approved for the Curly Girl Method that you could use , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and animal test–free ) .
So we did some research to find some that are as good for animals as they are for your hair .
Tip : Always make sure to check the ingredients before you purchase any product , as they may change .
Here are some cruelty-free products for the Curly Girl Method : Sulfates are common ingredients in many shampoos , but they ’ re way too harsh for curly or wavy hair , which is often dry and prone to breakage .
They also strip the scalp of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that help keep hair healthy .
These cruelty-free shampoos are also sulfate-free , so they will give your hair a gentle cleanse .
How often you use shampoo can vary according to your hair type , anywhere from twice a week to once every two weeks .
Co-washing , or conditioner washing , is a staple of the Curly Girl Method .
You simply skip the shampoo and wash your hair and scalp with a cleansing conditioner .
Again , your hair type will determine how often you need to co-wash .
Maintaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair moisturized .
A good deep conditioner will help keep your hair frizz-free and define your curls .
Follow this step once a week or so—more often if your curls are looking thirsty .
For even more hydration , use a leave-in conditioner or serum .
A lightweight one is great for layering under your other styling products .
When looking for a vegan leave-in conditioner , avoid any that contain lanolin—this animal-derived ingredient comes from the grease in sheep ’ s wool .
Creams and mousses help define curls and prevent frizz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great when your hair is in need of a refresh between washes .
Some curl creams may contain beeswax , which is stolen from the hives of bees , who work hard to produce it .
A styling gel will help curls maintain their shape throughout the day .
Rats , mice , rabbits , and other animals didn ’ t suffer for these products—and one of them can even be made at home !
To keep your curls safe through the night , a satin pillowcase or sleep cap is a must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obtained by boiling worms alive in their cocoons .
When you ’ re searching for other products on your Curly Girl Method journey , here are some other animal-derived ingredients that you should avoid : honey , collagen , gelatin , elastin , keratin , silk proteins , carmine , oleic acid , squalene , guanine , casein , and nonvegetable glycerin .
Be sure to buy from companies that don ’ t test on animals : Note : PETA participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program , an affiliate advertising program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com .

September 18, 2020 by Rebecca Maness Last Updated January 6, 2022. Publishedby
There’s no better time to experiment with new beauty routines than when you’re social distancing, and the Curly Girl Method has been gaining popularity for just that reason. This tried-and-true method helps you get hydrated hair, defined curls, and frizz-free locks. The key is to avoid any products that contain ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and drying alcohols, which can strip hair of natural oils and lead to buildup. While there are tons of products approved for the Curly Girl Method that you could use, not all of them are cruelty-free (vegan and animal test–free). So we did some research to find some that are as good for animals as they are for your hair.
Tip: Always make sure to check the ingredients before you purchase any product, as they may change.
Here are some cruelty-free products for the Curly Girl Method:
Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Sulfates are common ingredients in many shampoos, but they’re way too harsh for curly or wavy hair, which is often dry and prone to breakage. They also strip the scalp of natural oils, peptides, and proteins that help keep hair healthy. These cruelty-free shampoos are also sulfate-free, so they will give your hair a gentle cleanse. How often you use shampoo can vary according to your hair type, anywhere from twice a week to once every two weeks.
Conditioner
Co-washing, or conditioner washing, is a staple of the Curly Girl Method. You simply skip the shampoo and wash your hair and scalp with a cleansing conditioner. Again, your hair type will determine how often you need to co-wash.
Deep Conditioner
Maintaining luscious curls is all about keeping your hair moisturized. A good deep conditioner will help keep your hair frizz-free and define your curls. Follow this step once a week or so—more often if your curls are looking thirsty.
Leave-In Conditioner and Serums
For even more hydration, use a leave-in conditioner or serum. A lightweight one is great for layering under your other styling products. When looking for a vegan leave-in conditioner, avoid any that contain lanolin—this animal-derived ingredient comes from the grease in sheep’s wool.
Curl Cream and Mousse
Creams and mousses help define curls and prevent frizz after styling. They’re also great when your hair is in need of a refresh between washes. Some curl creams may contain beeswax, which is stolen from the hives of bees, who work hard to produce it.
Styling Gel
A styling gel will help curls maintain their shape throughout the day. Rats, mice, rabbits, and other animals didn’t suffer for these products—and one of them can even be made at home!
Hair Growth Serums
Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp. These serums are designed to help stimulate hair follicles so that your strands grow stronger, thicker, and shinier.
Satin Pillowcase or Sleep Cap
To keep your curls safe through the night, a satin pillowcase or sleep cap is a must. Always avoid silk, which is obtained by boiling worms alive in their cocoons.
When you’re searching for other products on your Curly Girl Method journey, here are some other animal-derived ingredients that you should avoid: honey, collagen, gelatin, elastin, keratin, silk proteins, carmine, oleic acid, squalene, guanine, casein, and nonvegetable glycerin. Be sure to buy from companies that don’t test on animals:
Search Our Database of Cruelty-Free Companies


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--New Jersey Racing Commission Shows Up All Others, Passes Whipping Ban

Things just got a little more hopeful for horses forced to race in the Garden State : On Wednesday , following years of pressure on the racing industry from PETA and our supporters , the New Jersey Racing Commission ( NJRC ) passed new rules prohibiting jockeys from whipping a Thoroughbred or Standardbred , except in an emergency .
The new rules make New Jersey the first U.S. state to ban whipping to make horses go faster .
Whipping will not be allowed at all “ except for the express purpose of … safety ” —meaning that the state has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulation in the country .
The ban , which will go into effect next year , was approved by a unanimous vote—even after the Jockeys ’ Guild ( which represents the interests of U.S. jockeys ) and the operator of Monmouth Park expressed their opposition .
Per the new rules , riders who do whip a horse “ to achieve a better placing ” ( which researchers have proved doesn ’ t work ) can be fined , suspended , and forced to forfeit their share of the purse .
In a world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ban is a smart move on the NJRC ’ s part .
Bettors and other spectators don ’ t want to see horses being mercilessly whipped by jockeys in a vain attempt to win a race and some prize money .
The commission even acknowledged public objections as a reason for the ban : PETA has been calling for something like this ban for more than a decade .
Now , we ’ re urging every other racing jurisdiction that hasn ’ t already instituted such a ban to follow suit—because beating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never be allowed .
Any racing jurisdiction that hasn ’ t banned whipping is arguing to be allowed to abuse horses , and state legislators must not stand for it .
PETA certainly won ’ t .
Click below if you ’ re with us :

Things just got a little more hopeful for horses forced to race in the Garden State: On Wednesday, following years of pressure on the racing industry from PETA and our supporters, the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC) passed new rules prohibiting jockeys from whipping a Thoroughbred, except in an emergency. The new rules make New Jersey the first U.S. state to ban whipping to make horses go faster. Whipping will not be allowed at all “except for the express purpose of … safety”—meaning that the state has surpassed even California for the strictest whip regulation in the country.
The ban, which will go into effect next year, was approved by a unanimous vote—even after the Jockeys’ Guild (which represents the interests of U.S. jockeys) and the operator of Monmouth Park expressed their opposition. Per the new rules, riders who do whip a horse “to achieve a better placing” (which researchers have proved doesn’t work) can be fined, suspended, and forced to forfeit their share of the purse.
In a world that increasingly refuses to tolerate abuse, the ban is a smart move on the NJRC’s part. Bettors and other spectators don’t want to see horses being mercilessly whipped by jockeys in a vain attempt to win a race and some prize money. The commission even acknowledged public objections as a reason for the ban:
“The proposed repeal and new rules are of the utmost importance in adapting the industry to avoid the currently negative public perception of whipping a horse,” the NJRC said in a statement.
PETA has been calling for something like this ban for more than a decade. Now, we’re urging every other racing jurisdiction that hasn’t already instituted such a ban to follow suit—because beating horses to make them run faster should never be allowed.
Any racing jurisdiction that hasn’t banned whipping is arguing to be allowed to abuse horses, and state legislators must not stand for it. PETA certainly won’t. Click below if you’re with us:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--PETA Seizes 22 Big Cats From Tim Stark’s Roadside Zoo ‘Wildlife in Need’

Tiger King Subject Threatened Violence , but Group Prevails : All Animals Removed From Now-Defunct Roadside Zoo Charlestown , Ind .
– As a result of PETA ’ s successful Endangered Species Act ( ESA ) lawsuit against Wildlife in Need and its operators—Tim Stark of Tiger King and his ex-wife , Melissa Lane—22 tigers , lions , and tiger/lion hybrids made it out of the now-defunct roadside zoo today .
All were transported to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado and the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas .
U.S .
Marshals provided security for the operation , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in ranting videos he posted to Facebook .
In addition to suggesting that his supporters obstruct animal transport vehicles , he identified a PETA attorney by name , brandished a rifle , and indicated that he was “ taught to shoot and kill ” people like those at PETA .
In response , the court ordered Stark to stay at least 2 miles from the property on the day of the transfer .
“ Stark ’ s tiger-terrorizing days are over , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Tiger King .
“ There were 22 survivors in Indiana of the big cats PETA has worked for years to save , and we ’ re happy that they will now be able to roam natural terrain , swim safely , and never be exploited again.
” State authorities , along with representatives from the Indianapolis Zoo , removed the other animals from Wildlife in Need earlier this week .
Because Stark transferred four young lions to Jeff Lowe—also of Tiger King and the operator of the ( also now-defunct ) Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also a defendant in the lawsuit .
Any surviving lions transferred to Oklahoma are also subject to the federal court ’ s orders , and PETA and an accredited sanctuary will soon remove them from Lowe ’ s property .
Photographs and video footage will soon be available .
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 .

Tiger King Subject Threatened Violence, but Group Prevails: All Animals Removed From Now-Defunct Roadside Zoo
For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Charlestown, Ind. – As a result of PETA’s successful Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit against Wildlife in Need and its operators—Tim Stark of Tiger King and his ex-wife, Melissa Lane—22 tigers, lions, and tiger/lion hybrids made it out of the now-defunct roadside zoo today. All were transported to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado and the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.
U.S. Marshals provided security for the operation, which went smoothly despite threats made by Stark in ranting videos he posted to Facebook. In addition to suggesting that his supporters obstruct animal transport vehicles, he identified a PETA attorney by name, brandished a rifle, and indicated that he was “taught to shoot and kill” people like those at PETA. In response, the court ordered Stark to stay at least 2 miles from the property on the day of the transfer.
“Stark’s tiger-terrorizing days are over,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet, who also appeared in Tiger King. “There were 22 survivors in Indiana of the big cats PETA has worked for years to save, and we’re happy that they will now be able to roam natural terrain, swim safely, and never be exploited again.”
State authorities, along with representatives from the Indianapolis Zoo, removed the other animals from Wildlife in Need earlier this week. Because Stark transferred four young lions to Jeff Lowe—also of Tiger King and the operator of the (also now-defunct) Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma—the latter was also a defendant in the lawsuit. Any surviving lions transferred to Oklahoma are also subject to the federal court’s orders, and PETA and an accredited sanctuary will soon remove them from Lowe’s property.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--VICTORY! Tim Stark’s ‘Wildlife in Need’ Is Now Free of Wildlife in Need

BREAKING : It ’ s game over for former tiger terrorizer Tim Stark !
Earlier today , PETA , The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado , and the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas removed 22 tigers , lions , and tiger/lion hybrids from Indiana ’ s Wildlife in Need ( WIN ) , which was operated by Tiger King villain Stark and his ex-wife , Melissa Lane .
The rescue follows an order in PETA ’ s successful Endangered Species Act lawsuit against the now-defunct roadside zoo .
U.S .
Marshals provided security for the operation , which went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranting videos he posted to Facebook .
In addition to suggesting that his supporters obstruct animal transport vehicles , he identified a PETA attorney by name , brandished a rifle , and indicated that he was “ taught to shoot and kill ” people like those at PETA .
In response , the court ordered Stark to be at least 2 miles from the property on the day of the transfer .
Here at PETA , we ’ re celebrating the new life that awaits these 22 survivors , who will at last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swim when they choose to , and never be terrorized by Tim Stark again .
In addition to the 22 rescued big cats , state authorities and representatives from the Indianapolis Zoo removed even more animals from WIN this week .
Stark was since accused of hiding some of these animals from officials , which led to an Indiana judge issuing a warrant for his arrest .
He is now wanted by local law enforcement and reportedly on the run .
Because Stark transferred four young lions to Jeff Lowe—also of Tiger King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park—the latter was also a defendant in PETA ’ s lawsuit .
Lions remain at the former Oklahoma tourist trap , and PETA is working with an accredited sanctuary to ensure that they get to enjoy their best lives , too .
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Follow PETA on Twitter This victory serves as a warning to the entire big-cat cub-petting industry : Its days are numbered .
Nonetheless , just as we couldn ’ t have rescued these 22 big cats without your help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please help PETA get more animals out of the hands of other cruel exhibitors : Take Action to Help Animals in Roadside Zoos

Update: April 7, 2021
In an exciting win for the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and animals, the Marion Superior Court ruled in the attorney general’s favor in a lawsuit claiming that Tiger King villain Tim Stark unlawfully used the nonprofit assets of his now-defunct roadside zoo, Wildlife in Need, for personal expenses, including a failed venture with Jeff Lowe in Oklahoma, which resulted in the deaths of numerous animals Stark had transported across state lines.
The ruling also prohibits Stark from “acquiring, owning, and exhibiting any exotic or native animals, including all mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.” In other words, his days of terrorizing exotic and native animals are over.
Thanks to the attorney general’s determination, the dozens of animals seized from Stark’s barren cages are now permanently safe from that tiger-abusing leopard killer.
Now that the nightmare of Stark’s victims is over, PETA is looking to Indiana officials to see that the rescued animals live the rest of their lives in qualified facilities that can give them the care that they deserve.
Click below to help us get more animals out of the hands of other cruel exhibitors:
Update: October 9, 2020
Tim Stark’s time on the run has come to a crashing halt—the owner of the now-defunct Wildlife in Need (WIN) roadside zoo in southern Indiana was arrested on Wednesday night in New York. He was found holed up in a bed and breakfast, reportedly in possession of a toy grenade, after an anonymous tipster turned him in. A warrant was issued last month for the notorious animal exhibitor’s arrest, after he was accused of intimidating state officials and refused to disclose the location of animals who went missing from the WIN property.
JUST IN: Wildlife in Need's Tim Stark is in custody in Washington County, NY. being held on a Clark County felony warrant. @WHAS11 pic.twitter.com/b1T5RRmWpg — Brooke Hasch (@WHAS11Hasch) October 8, 2020
Stark’s arrest coincides with news of his fellow Tiger King villain “Doc” Antle’s indictment in Virginia yesterday for cruelty to animals and wildlife trafficking—confirmation that the animal abusers featured in the Netflix docuseries are like dominos: falling one by one.
Originally published on September 18, 2020:
BREAKING: It’s game over for former tiger terrorizer Tim Stark! Earlier today, PETA, The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, and the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas removed 22 tigers, lions, and tiger/lion hybrids from Indiana’s Wildlife in Need (WIN), which was operated by Tiger King villain Stark and his ex-wife, Melissa Lane. The rescue follows an order in PETA’s successful Endangered Species Act lawsuit against the now-defunct roadside zoo.
RESCUED! The cages are finally empty! PETA just confiscated 22 big cats from #TigerKing villain Tim Stark’s shabby roadside zoo following our ESA win. Now they'll finally get the care they need at @animalsanctuary & @turpentinecreek: https://t.co/kDQJugVvw5 pic.twitter.com/7I2qsPpIG4 — PETA (@peta) September 20, 2020
U.S. Marshals provided security for the operation, which went smoothly despite threats made by Stark in ranting videos he posted to Facebook. In addition to suggesting that his supporters obstruct animal transport vehicles, he identified a PETA attorney by name, brandished a rifle, and indicated that he was “taught to shoot and kill” people like those at PETA. In response, the court ordered Stark to be at least 2 miles from the property on the day of the transfer.
Here at PETA, we’re celebrating the new life that awaits these 22 survivors, who will at last be able to roam natural terrain, swim when they choose to, and never be terrorized by Tim Stark again.
In addition to the 22 rescued big cats, state authorities and representatives from the Indianapolis Zoo removed even more animals from WIN this week. Stark was since accused of hiding some of these animals from officials, which led to an Indiana judge issuing a warrant for his arrest. He is now wanted by local law enforcement and reportedly on the run.
An Indianapolis judge has issued an arrest warrant for Tim Stark, holding him in contempt of court. We are at Wildlife in Need where someone just sped off of the property, in Stark’s truck. pic.twitter.com/eAlOrc0998 — Shay McAlister (@ShayMcAlisterTV) September 16, 2020
Because Stark transferred four young lions to Jeff Lowe—also of Tiger King and operator of the now-defunct roadside zoo Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park—the latter was also a defendant in PETA’s lawsuit. Lions remain at the former Oklahoma tourist trap, and PETA is working with an accredited sanctuary to ensure that they get to enjoy their best lives, too.
This victory serves as a warning to the entire big-cat cub-petting industry: Its days are numbered. Nonetheless, just as we couldn’t have rescued these 22 big cats without your help, we need your continued support. Please help PETA get more animals out of the hands of other cruel exhibitors:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--8 Million Animals Spared! Poland Set to Ban Fur Farming After PETA Push

PETA is celebrating a huge victory for minks , foxes , and raccoon dogs , as the Sejm ( the lower house of the Polish parliament ) has voted in favour of a fur-farming ban .
Poland is the world ’ s third-largest fur producer , after China and Denmark , and the ban will spare the lives of the more than 8 million animals who are raised and violently killed for their fur in the country every year .
Unfortunately , rabbits are not included in the ban .
Earlier this month , PETA Germany sent a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Poland calling for a fur-farming ban , and nearly 90 thousand of supporters of PETA affiliates have sent messages to Polish officials .
What Are the Next Steps ?
The Sejm ’ s decision must now be voted on in the Senate ( the upper house of parliament ) and signed by the president .
If approved , the new legislation should come into force in a year ’ s time .
A PETA Germany exposé into five Polish fur farms revealed that foxes and raccoon dogs were crammed into barren , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the intensive confinement , frantically turning in circles , pacing back and forth , and scratching at cage walls .
Standing on barren wire cage floors led to swollen and inflamed paws .
These and other injuries and diseases , such as swollen gums , went untreated .
Other investigations have revealed similar neglect and abuse on fur farms , including animals with open , festering wounds being killed by electrocution , neck breaking , or gassing .
Will The Next Pandemic Come from a Fur Farm ?
Fur farms are putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When it comes to the risk of disease , they ’ re no different to the live-animal market in which the novel coronavirus is believed to have originated .
It ’ s very easy for infectious diseases to spread on fur farms through the exchange of urine , excrement , pus , and blood .
Minks with infections , sores , and festering , open wounds caused by the wire flooring they stand on are a common sight .
Fur farmers and handlers are among those who most commonly suffer from the zoonotic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minks tested positive for COVID-19 on fur farms in the Netherlands and workers are believed to have contracted the virus from the animals , the Dutch parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to bring forward the implementation of a fur-farming ban in the country .
Fur is dead , and the growing list of places where raising animals for their pelts is banned is proof .
Poland joins Belgium , Germany , Ireland , Luxemburg , Norway , Slovakia , the United Kingdom , and the many other countries that have said no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Be Next ?
Around 200,000 minks a year are still imprisoned on Italy ’ s 13 remaining fur farms .
Use your voice to help shut these facilities down .

PETA is celebrating a huge victory for minks, foxes, and raccoon dogs, as the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish parliament) has voted in favour of a fur-farming ban. Poland is the world’s third-largest fur producer, after China and Denmark, and the ban will spare the lives of approximately 6 million animals who are raised and violently killed for their fur in the country every year. Unfortunately, rabbits are not included in the ban.
The positive news is the result of years of campaigning by Polish animal protection groups, including Viva Poland and Otwarte Klatki. Nearly 90 thousand of supporters of PETA affiliates have also sent messages to Polish officials on the issue.
What Are the Next Steps?
The Sejm’s decision must now be voted on in the Senate (the upper house of parliament) and signed by the president. If approved, the new legislation should come into force in a year’s time.
What’s Happening on Fur Farms in Poland?
A PETA Germany exposé into five Polish fur farms revealed that foxes and raccoon dogs were crammed into barren, faeces-encrusted wire cages. Animals went insane from the intensive confinement, frantically turning in circles, pacing back and forth, and scratching at cage walls. Standing on barren wire cage floors led to swollen and inflamed paws. These and other injuries and diseases, such as swollen gums, went untreated.
Other investigations have revealed similar neglect and abuse on fur farms, including animals with open, festering wounds being killed by electrocution, neck breaking, or gassing.
Will The Next Pandemic Come from a Fur Farm?
Fur farms are putting public health at risk, too. When it comes to the risk of disease, they’re no different to the live-animal market in which the novel coronavirus is believed to have originated. It’s very easy for infectious diseases to spread on fur farms through the exchange of urine, excrement, pus, and blood. Minks with infections, sores, and festering, open wounds caused by the wire flooring they stand on are a common sight. Fur farmers and handlers are among those who most commonly suffer from the zoonotic bacterial disease tularaemia.
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A wet market
A mink fur farm
Following reports that minks tested positive for COVID-19 on fur farms in the Netherlands and workers are believed to have contracted the virus from the animals, the Dutch parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to bring forward the implementation of a fur-farming ban in the country.
Which Countries Have Banned Fur Farming?
Fur is dead, and the growing list of places where raising animals for their pelts is banned is proof. Poland joins Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, Norway, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, and the many other countries that have said no to fur farming.
Which Country Will Be Next?
Around 200,000 minks a year are still imprisoned on Italy’s 13 remaining fur farms. Use your voice to help shut these facilities down.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--New PETA Billboard Says There’s No Wildfire Conspiracy—’It’s Meat That Brought the Heat’

Raising Animals for Food Is a Leading Contributor to Climate Change : Group Says , 'Go Vegan—Before It 's Too Late' Eugene , Ore. – As authorities fight back against both the Holiday Farm fire and conspiracy theories about what ( or who ) is the cause of the recent and ongoing wildfires , PETA plans to erect a billboard pointing to the real culprit—climate change fueled by animal agriculture—and calling on people to fight back by going vegan .
“ Our planet is burning because people are still eating methane-belching animals raised on farms that deforest our land , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ PETA is urging everyone to stop pointing fingers and start eating in a way that can fight climate change every day , starting with breakfast.
” Raising and killing animals for food is responsible for more greenhouse-gas emissions than all the world ’ s transportation systems combined .
Clearing land to raise animals on and to grow crops to feed them is a leading cause of deforestation , including in the rainforest , and the massive amount of water used in animal agriculture contributes to the dry conditions that allow wildfires to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Raising Animals for Food Is a Leading Contributor to Climate Change: Group Says, 'Go Vegan—Before It's Too Late'
For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Eugene, Ore. – As authorities fight back against both the Holiday Farm fire and conspiracy theories about what (or who) is the cause of the recent and ongoing wildfires, PETA plans to erect a billboard pointing to the real culprit—climate change fueled by animal agriculture—and calling on people to fight back by going vegan.
“Our planet is burning because people are still eating methane-belching animals raised on farms that deforest our land,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is urging everyone to stop pointing fingers and start eating in a way that can fight climate change every day, starting with breakfast.”
By some estimates, raising and killing animals for food is responsible for more greenhouse-gas emissions than all of the world’s transportation systems combined. Clearing land to raise animals on and to grow crops to feed them is a leading cause of deforestation, including in the rainforest, and the massive amount of water used in animal agriculture contributes to the dry conditions that allow wildfires to spread.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--New PETA Billboard Says Personal Responsibility, Not Government, Can Prevent More Wildfires

Raising Animals for Food Is a Leading Contributor to Climate Change : Group Says , 'Go Vegan—Before It 's Too Late' Madera , Calif. – As the Creek fire rages on and state and federal authorities argue over who ’ s at fault , PETA plans to erect a billboard that calls on people to take action right now and fight climate change with diet change by going vegan .
“ Our planet is burning because people are still eating methane-belching animals raised on farms that deforest our land , all while hoping the government will wave a magic wand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is urging everyone not to wait when we can all do our part to fight climate change every day , starting with breakfast.
” Raising and killing animals for food is responsible for more greenhouse-gas emissions than all the world ’ s transportation systems combined .
Clearing land to raise animals on and to grow crops to feed them is a leading cause of deforestation , including in the rainforest , and the massive amount of water used in animal agriculture contributes to the dry conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Raising Animals for Food Is a Leading Contributor to Climate Change: Group Says, 'Go Vegan—Before It's Too Late'
For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Madera, Calif. – As the Creek fire rages on and state and federal authorities argue over who’s at fault, PETA plans to erect a billboard that calls on people to take action right now and fight climate change with diet change by going vegan.
“Our planet is burning because people are still eating methane-belching animals raised on farms that deforest our land, all while hoping the government will wave a magic wand and make this stop,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is urging everyone not to wait when we can all do our part to fight climate change every day, starting with breakfast.”
By some estimates, raising and killing animals for food is responsible for more greenhouse-gas emissions than all of the world’s transportation systems combined. Clearing land to raise animals on and to grow crops to feed them is a leading cause of deforestation, including in the rainforest, and the massive amount of water used in animal agriculture contributes to the dry conditions that allow wildfires to spread.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--3 Tons of Vegan Cheese Will Make for Happy People and Cows, Says PETA

Delivery of Dairy-Free Delights to Food Bank to Help Ease COVID-19 Hardship Baltimore – On Monday , Plant Based Foods and PETA will deliver 2,000 cases of vegan cheeses—including mozzarella and cheddar—to the Italian Cultural Center of Maryland , a food bank that has been serving over 800 people a day during the pandemic .
The dairy-free cheeses will be handed out and used in the center ’ s Tuesday meal .
“ PETA ’ s delivery feeds two birds with one scone by looking out for people who are struggling and by showing them just how tasty vegan cheese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA believes animal liberation is human liberation and that all movements can work together for a kinder world.
” PETA loves vegan cheese because it prevents mother cows from being artificially impregnated and then separated from their newborn calves so that their milk can be consumed by humans instead .
Vegans also enjoy a lower risk of suffering from heart disease , cancer , strokes , and diabetes than meat-eaters do and help prevent future pandemics : Confining and killing animals for food has led to outbreaks of bird @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and COVID-19 .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Delivery of Dairy-Free Delights to Food Bank to Help Ease COVID-19 Hardship
For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Baltimore – On Monday, Plant Based Foods and PETA will deliver 2,000 cases of vegan cheeses—including mozzarella and cheddar—to the Italian Cultural Center of Maryland, a food bank that has been serving over 800 people a day during the pandemic. The dairy-free cheeses will be handed out and used in the center’s Tuesday meal.
When: Monday, September 21, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Italian Cultural Center of Maryland, 315 Homeland Southway, Baltimore
“PETA’s delivery feeds two birds with one scone by looking out for people who are struggling and by showing them just how tasty vegan cheese can be,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA believes animal liberation is human liberation and that all movements can work together for a kinder world.”
PETA loves vegan cheese because it prevents mother cows from being artificially impregnated and then separated from their newborn calves so that their milk can be consumed by humans instead. Vegans also enjoy a lower risk of suffering from heart disease, cancer, strokes, and diabetes than meat-eaters do and help prevent future pandemics: Confining and killing animals for food has led to outbreaks of bird flu, swine flu, SARS, and COVID-19.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--GIFs: 10 Reasons Monkeys NEED Us Not to Buy Chaokoh Coconut Milk

It was the PETA Asia investigation heard round the world : Monkeys in Thailand are kept chained , abusively trained , and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts that are used to make coconut milk and other products .
Chaokoh , a coconut milk brand that ’ s sold in major stores across the U.S. , is among those that sell coconut products made using forced monkey labor .
If you buy coconut milk , you ’ re doing a huge kindness to cows .
Nevertheless , don ’ t inadvertently support monkey abuse by purchasing Chaokoh coconut milk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose a monkey-free coconut brand over Chaokoh : • Many monkeys used in the Thai coconut industry are reportedly illegally abducted from their families and homes when they ’ re just babies .
• Like Kulap , seen below , they ’ re fitted with rigid metal collars and kept chained .
• Denied the freedom to move around or socialize with others , these intelligent animals slowly lose their minds .
• Driven to desperation , they pace and circle endlessly on the barren , trash-strewn patches of dirt where they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monkeys are forced to perform stressful , confusing tasks , like twisting heavy coconuts until they fall off trees from a great height .
• If monkeys try to defend themselves , their canine teeth may be pulled .
• To earn more money off these animals , some trainers also force them to participate in circus-style shows in which they entertain paying visitors by riding bicycles , shooting basketballs , and performing other confusing and demeaning tricks .
• These monkeys are transported in cramped cages that are barely large enough for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get left inside locked cages in the back of a pickup truck , with no shelter from the driving rain .
• Tethered by the neck with a metal collar , monkeys are forced to climb up and down trees and collect up to 1,000 coconuts per day .
• Monkeys are not ours to exploit , abuse , or use .
Bonus : Go-Go ’ s singer , Thailand resident , and longtime PETA supporter Belinda Carlisle wants you to boycott Chaokoh , too : “ Since PETA Asia released its investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … Chaokoh , and customers around the world are boycotting [ the brand ] because of [ its ] connection to animal abuse , ” Carlisle wrote in a letter to Publix , Costco , and Kroger , urging the grocery store chains to reconsider their relationship with Chaokoh .
Reason number 10 is really the only motivation any of us should ever need to leave Chaokoh coconut milk and the brand ’ s other exploitative coconut products on the shelf .
In addition to ensuring that your coconut products don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that exploits monkeys , please sign below to urge Chaokoh to stop supporting the cruel Thai coconut industry and to start obtaining its coconuts from companies that don ’ t use monkeys : Take Action for Monkeys Forced to Pick Coconuts

“Are monkeys forced to pick coconuts?” The PETA Asia investigation heard round the world answered this one in full: Monkeys in Thailand are kept chained, abusively trained, and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts that are used to make coconut milk and other products.
Which Coconut Milk Brands Use Monkey Labor? Does Chaokoh Still Use Monkey Labor?
Chaokoh, a coconut milk brand that’s sold in some stores across the U.S., is among those that sell coconut products made using forced monkey labor. (Thankfully, after hearing from PETA and kind consumers like you, Target and other major retailers are refusing to profit from chained monkeys’ misery—by nixing Chaokoh from their shelves.)
If you buy coconut milk, you’re doing a huge kindness to cows. Nevertheless, don’t inadvertently support abuse by purchasing coconut milk products that depend on monkey labor.
Here are 10 reasons not to buy coconut milk that involves monkey labor:
Many monkeys used in the Thai coconut industry are reportedly illegally abducted from their families and homes when they’re just babies. “How are monkeys used to harvest coconuts?” Like Kulap, seen below, they’re fitted with rigid metal collars and kept chained. Denied the freedom to move around or socialize with others, these intelligent animals slowly lose their minds. Driven to desperation, they pace and circle endlessly on the barren, trash-strewn patches of dirt where they’re chained. The terrified young monkeys are forced to perform stressful, confusing tasks, like twisting heavy coconuts until they fall off trees from a great height. If monkeys try to defend themselves, their canine teeth may be pulled. To earn more money off these animals, some trainers also force them to participate in circus-style shows in which they entertain paying visitors by riding bicycles, shooting basketballs, and performing other confusing and demeaning tricks. These monkeys are transported in cramped cages that are barely large enough for them to turn around in. Some get left inside locked cages in the back of a pickup truck, with no shelter from the driving rain. Tethered by the neck with a metal collar, monkeys are forced to climb up and down trees to collect coconuts. Monkeys are not ours to exploit, abuse, or use.
Bonus: Go-Go’s singer, Thailand resident, and longtime PETA supporter Belinda Carlisle wants you to boycott Chaokoh, too:
“Since PETA Asia released its investigation, more than 25,000 stores have dropped … Chaokoh, and customers around the world are boycotting [the brand] because of [its] connection to animal abuse,” Carlisle wrote in a letter to Costco urging the grocery store chain to reconsider their relationship with Chaokoh.
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Which Coconut Brands Don’t Use Monkey Labor?
Make sure the coconut milk you buy comes from A Taste of Thai, Native Forest, DREAM, or other brands that don’t profit from monkey labor.
Coconut Brands That DON’T Use Monkey Labor
In addition to ensuring that your coconut products don’t come from Chaokoh or any other company that exploits monkeys, please sign below to urge Chaokoh to stop supporting the cruel Thai coconut industry and to start obtaining its coconuts from companies that don’t use monkeys:
Take Action for Monkeys Forced to Pick Coconuts
Urge 99 Ranch Market to Stop Selling Coconut Milk That Hurts Monkeys


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-18--PETA to SeaWorld: ‘Lay Off the Animals, Not the Workers!’

Group Will Call On Beleaguered Abusement Park to Save Itself by Sending Animals to Seaside Sanctuaries San Antonio – SeaWorld just laid off thousands of employees , prompting PETA supporters—all wearing masks and practicing social distancing—to descend on the abusement park this Saturday for a lively protest calling on SeaWorld to let the animals go , not its workers .
Where : SeaWorld ’ s main entrance , 10500 Sea World Dr. ( near the intersection of Westover Hills Boulevard and North Ellison Drive ) , San Antonio “ SeaWorld is laying off its struggling workers instead of releasing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of its concrete tanks , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is telling SeaWorld to save itself by becoming an amusement park filled with profitable rides instead of miserable animals.
” Following a vigorous PETA campaign , SeaWorld had to stop breeding orcas—but it ’ s still breeding belugas and bottlenose dolphins ( sometimes forcibly after drugging them ) , and all the marine mammals at its parks are confined to small concrete tanks .
PETA is calling on SeaWorld to end its breeding programs and develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit SeaWorldOfHurt.com .

Group Will Call On Beleaguered Abusement Park to Save Itself by Sending Animals to Seaside Sanctuaries
For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
San Antonio – SeaWorld just laid off thousands of employees, prompting PETA supporters—all wearing masks and practicing social distancing—to descend on the abusement park this Saturday for a lively protest calling on SeaWorld to let the animals go, not its workers.
When: Saturday, September 19, 9:30 a.m.
Where: SeaWorld’s main entrance, 10500 Sea World Dr. (near the intersection of Westover Hills Boulevard and North Ellison Drive), San Antonio
“SeaWorld is laying off its struggling workers instead of releasing the animals who would do anything to get out of its concrete tanks,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is telling SeaWorld to save itself by becoming an amusement park filled with profitable rides instead of miserable animals.”
Following a vigorous PETA campaign, SeaWorld had to stop breeding orcas—but it’s still breeding belugas and bottlenose dolphins (sometimes forcibly after drugging them), and all the marine mammals at its parks are confined to small concrete tanks. PETA is calling on SeaWorld to end its breeding programs and develop seaside sanctuaries.
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 SeaWorldOfHurt.com.