petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--Happy Pride Month! PETA Latino Celebrates Animal-Friendly LGBTQ Celebs

We ’ re celebrating Pride Month by honoring the fearless LGBTQ Latinx celebrities who are inspiring people around the world to live their truth and campaigning for the rights of their community and animals alike .
These stars have taken on a number of industries that still exploit animals—without such dedicated activists out there making a positive difference , the animal rights movement wouldn ’ t be what it is today .
Here are just a few of the celebs who are proud to stand with PETA Latino for animals !
Model and actor Carmen Carrera , who is renowned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LGBTQ issues , also uses her social media platforms and her voice to draw attention to the fact that animals are beaten and skinned alive for their fur .
Just feast your eyes on her stunning “ Transform Your Wardrobe : Don ’ t Wear Fur ” ad .
As she says , we can all protect animals by going fur-free , “ because the power is in our hands , and it ’ s all about activating our own will.
” Check out her inspiring video : Cuban-American singer Lauren Jauregui earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Be an Angel to Animals ” ad for PETA Latino , in which she let her fans know that there are hundreds of ways to help animals—including by adopting dogs , never buying them from breeders or pet stores .
Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace can be seen everywhere , from Netflix series to movies to musical theater .
One place that you won ’ t find him , though , is at a circus that uses animals .
Unlike the Fuller House star , animals don ’ t have a choice when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s why he appeared in a provocative ad urging people to “ extinguish circus cruelty.
” “ What we don ’ t see on the other side of the tent is usually a pretty bad deal [ for animals ] , ” he says .
Hear what else he has to say about circuses : Christian Chávez played Patricio Aguirre , the beloved best friend of Virginia de la Mora during her youth , on the hit series La Casa de las Flores .
Christian was a hero to animals in a PETA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to speak out whenever they witness bullying , including acts of cruelty to animals .
Take a peek behind the scenes of his shoot : Half of the Grammy-winning duo Jesse & Joy , Joy wants people to run away from fur .
That ’ s why she and Jesse starred in an in-your-face PETA Latino ad that draws back the curtain to reveal the horrors of the fur trade .
Watch her emotional interview : PETA Latino is celebrating the LGBTQ community this Pride Month by introducing you to some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beings can feel love , joy , pain , and fear , regardless of gender , race , sexual orientation , or species .
The compassionate action of PETA Latino ’ s celebrity supporters shows that together , we can break down barriers—like in Costa Rica , the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage—and make the world a better place for everyone .

We’re celebrating Pride Month by honoring the fearless LGBTQ Latinx celebrities who are inspiring people around the world to live their truth and campaigning for the rights of their community and animals alike. These stars have taken on a number of industries that still exploit animals—without such dedicated activists out there making a positive difference, the animal rights movement wouldn’t be what it is today. Here are just a few of the celebs who are proud to stand with PETA Latino for animals!
Carmen Carrera
Model and actor Carmen Carrera, who is renowned for speaking out about transgender and other LGBTQ issues, also uses her social media platforms and her voice to draw attention to the fact that animals are beaten and skinned alive for their fur. Just feast your eyes on her stunning “Transform Your Wardrobe: Don’t Wear Fur” ad. As she says, we can all protect animals by going fur-free, “because the power is in our hands, and it’s all about activating our own will.” Check out her inspiring video:
Lauren Jauregui
Cuban-American singer Lauren Jauregui earned her halo by appearing in a “Be an Angel to Animals” ad for PETA Latino, in which she let her fans know that there are hundreds of ways to help animals—including by adopting dogs, never buying them from breeders or pet stores.
Juan Pablo Di Pace
Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace can be seen everywhere, from Netflix series to movies to musical theater. One place that you won’t find him, though, is at a circus that uses animals. Unlike the Fuller House star, animals don’t have a choice when it comes to performing. That’s why he appeared in a provocative ad urging people to “extinguish circus cruelty.” “What we don’t see on the other side of the tent is usually a pretty bad deal [for animals],” he says. Hear what else he has to say about circuses:
Christian Chávez
Christian Chávez played Patricio Aguirre, the beloved best friend of Virginia de la Mora during her youth, on the hit series La Casa de las Flores.
Christian was a hero to animals in a PETA Latino public service announcement, encouraging everyone to speak out whenever they witness bullying, including acts of cruelty to animals. Take a peek behind the scenes of his shoot:
Joy
Half of the Grammy-winning duo Jesse & Joy, Joy wants people to run away from fur. That’s why she and Jesse starred in an in-your-face PETA Latino ad that draws back the curtain to reveal the horrors of the fur trade. Watch her emotional interview:
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PETA Latino is celebrating the LGBTQ community this Pride Month by introducing you to some of the loudest voices for animals. All sentient beings can feel love, joy, pain, and fear, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or species. The compassionate action of PETA Latino’s celebrity supporters shows that together, we can break down barriers—like in Costa Rica, the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage—and make the world a better place for everyone.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--‘HOT CARS Act’ Gets Boost of Support From PETA

Lifesaving Legislation Would Help Prevent 'Spots and Tots ' From Dying in Parked Cars Washington – Today , PETA sent a letter renewing its support of the efforts of child-safety nonprofit group KidsAndCars.org to ensure passage of the HOT CARS Act of 2019 , which would require automakers to install technology in vehicles to detect the presence of a child or an animal and alert drivers when someone is in the backseat .
PETA notes that the bill is critically needed , as just a moment of forgetfulness or distraction—running into a friend , taking a phone call , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for vulnerable children and animals .
More than 50 children and at least 33 dogs lost their lives in hot cars last year , and this year , at least five children and four dogs have already died that way even though summer has only just begun .
“ As COVID-19 extends shopping wait times and there ’ s almost no ‘ quick trip to the store , ’ PETA worries that this summer may be the deadliest ever for children and dogs left in parked cars , ” says PETA President Ingrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential to prevent countless heartbreaking tragedies and is needed now more than ever.
” 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 , visit PETA.org .
PETA ’ s letter to KidsAndCars.org founder and President Janette E. Fennell follows .
I ’ m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide to renew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2019 , which will help prevent heatstroke deaths in children and animals .
Even a “ quick errand ” can end in tragedy , as kids and dogs can bake to death inside a parked car within just minutes .
We believe this lifesaving legislation would go a long way toward stopping drivers from making fatal mistakes by ensuring that they are alerted when someone is in the backseat .
Every year , dogs and children suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars are deathtraps : On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside one can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Heatstroke , damage to organs ( including the brain ) , and death can occur within minutes for children and animals , so it ’ s crucial to ensure that they ’ re never left in parked cars—even for “ just a minute.
” We hope the warnings will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone is in the backseat and also serve as a reminder that animals and children should never knowingly be left in a car .
We appreciate all that you do to keep cars safe for humans and other animals .
Very truly yours ,

Lifesaving Legislation Would Help Prevent 'Spots and Tots' From Dying in Parked Cars
For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Washington – Today, PETA sent a letter renewing its support of the efforts of child-safety nonprofit group KidsAndCars.org to ensure passage of the HOT CARS Act of 2019, which would require automakers to install technology in vehicles to detect the presence of a child or an animal and alert drivers when someone is in the backseat.
PETA notes that the bill is critically needed, as just a moment of forgetfulness or distraction—running into a friend, taking a phone call, or otherwise being unexpectedly delayed—can quickly turn fatal for vulnerable children and animals. More than 50 children and at least 33 dogs lost their lives in hot cars last year, and this year, at least five children and four dogs have already died that way even though summer has only just begun.
“As COVID-19 extends shopping wait times and there’s almost no ‘quick trip to the store,’ PETA worries that this summer may be the deadliest ever for children and dogs left in parked cars,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “This lifesaving legislation has the potential to prevent countless heartbreaking tragedies and is needed now more than ever.”
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, visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to KidsAndCars.org founder and President Janette E. Fennell follows.
June 25, 2020
Janette E. Fennell
Founder and President
KidsAndCars.org
Dear Ms. Fennell,
I’m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide to renew our support for the HOT CARS Act of 2019, which will help prevent heatstroke deaths in children and animals. Even a “quick errand” can end in tragedy, as kids and dogs can bake to death inside a parked car within just minutes. We believe this lifesaving legislation would go a long way toward stopping drivers from making fatal mistakes by ensuring that they are alerted when someone is in the backseat.
Every year, dogs and children suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car while they run an errand. Parked cars are deathtraps: On a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 99 degrees in 20 minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in just 10 minutes. Heatstroke, damage to organs (including the brain), and death can occur within minutes for children and animals, so it’s crucial to ensure that they’re never left in parked cars—even for “just a minute.”
We hope the warnings will prevent fatal tragedies by notifying motorists that someone is in the backseat and also serve as a reminder that animals and children should never knowingly be left in a car. We appreciate all that you do to keep cars safe for humans and other animals.
Very truly yours,
Ingrid E. Newkirk
President


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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--PETA Alleges Federal Law Violated in NIH Laboratory That Tortures, Inflicts Brain Damage on Monkeys

PETA Files Complaint , Points to Newly Obtained Documents Showing Monkeys Subjected to Multiple Surgeries , Kept Thirsty , Isolated Washington – This morning , PETA filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) alleging violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) laboratory where Elisabeth Murray conducts experiments in which monkeys are inflicted with permanent brain damage and then tormented in a variety of ways , including by being terrified with fake snakes and spiders .
The complaint was prompted by federal documents newly obtained through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monkeys in this NIH laboratory are subjected to a litany of procedures that cause pain and distress that is acute or chronic—including the following : • In violation of federal law , monkeys are subjected to multiple invasive surgeries—including craniotomies in which sections of their skulls are carved out , a head post is implanted at the top of their skulls so that their heads can be held still , and a large hole is cut into their skulls so that experimenters can inject drugs into the brain .
• Monkeys are fitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and strapped into a restraint chair that keeps their head , arms , and/or legs immobilized .
For some experiments , their arms are tied behind their backs while their heads are kept still via a head post .
They are held in this manner for hours at a time as often as five days a week .
• Monkeys ’ food and water consumption is severely restricted so that they will be motivated to “ prompt [ ly ] respond ” to the experimenters and “ earn food or fluid … rewards.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ caged alone , which frequently leads to self-harming behavior , as shown in a video obtained by PETA .
PETA ’ s complaint points out that in contravention of federal law , Murray failed to consider alternative approaches , such as human-based research methodologies ; ensure that veterinarians would have sufficient authority to prioritize the welfare of the monkeys ; and appropriately classify her experiments as causing monkeys unrelieved pain and distress .
“ Three decades of creating brain-damaged , lonely , depressed , traumatized , and anxious monkeys—in apparent violation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” says PETA research associate and neuroscientist Dr. Katherine Roe .
“ PETA is calling on the USDA to launch an investigation and hold NIH responsible for every single violation of federal law it finds in this grotesque laboratory.
” In February , PETA released video of Murray ’ s fright experiments on brain-damaged monkeys .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or click here @

PETA Files Complaint, Points to Newly Obtained Documents Showing Monkeys Subjected to Multiple Surgeries, Kept Thirsty, Isolated
For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Washington – This morning, PETA filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleging violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratory where Elisabeth Murray conducts experiments in which monkeys are inflicted with permanent brain damage and then tormented in a variety of ways, including by being terrified with fake snakes and spiders.
The complaint was prompted by federal documents newly obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests revealing that monkeys in this NIH laboratory are subjected to a litany of procedures that cause pain and distress that is acute or chronic—including the following:
In violation of federal law, monkeys are subjected to multiple invasive surgeries—including craniotomies in which sections of their skulls are carved out, a head post is implanted at the top of their skulls so that their heads can be held still, and a large hole is cut into their skulls so that experimenters can inject drugs into the brain.
Monkeys are fitted with a metal or hard plastic collar and strapped into a restraint chair that keeps their head, arms, and/or legs immobilized. For some experiments, their arms are tied behind their backs while their heads are kept still via a head post. They are held in this manner for hours at a time as often as five days a week.
Monkeys’ food and water consumption is severely restricted so that they will be motivated to “prompt[ly] respond” to the experimenters and “earn food or fluid … rewards.”
Highly social rhesus macaques are caged alone, which frequently leads to self-harming behavior, as shown in a video obtained by PETA.
PETA’s complaint points out that in contravention of federal law, Murray failed to consider alternative approaches, such as human-based research methodologies; ensure that veterinarians would have sufficient authority to prioritize the welfare of the monkeys; and appropriately classify her experiments as causing monkeys unrelieved pain and distress.
“Three decades of creating brain-damaged, lonely, depressed, traumatized, and anxious monkeys—in apparent violation of the Animal Welfare Act—must come to an end,” says PETA research associate and neuroscientist Dr. Katherine Roe. “PETA is calling on the USDA to launch an investigation and hold NIH responsible for every single violation of federal law it finds in this grotesque laboratory.”
In February, PETA released video of Murray’s fright experiments on brain-damaged monkeys.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--Bunny on PETA HQ Goes Green for COVID-19 Memorial

Group Remembers All Victims of the Pandemic , Including Animals Killed During Shutdowns Norfolk , Va. – As the U.S. exceeds 120,000 COVID-19-related human deaths—and millions of animals were shot or gassed to death on factory farms as the virus hit slaughterhouses , infecting workers and causing shutdowns—PETA has changed the color of the bunny on its waterfront building from blue to green , the color of compassion , to honor the lives lost .
“ We invite our community to join us by turning on green lights in memory of all who have suffered and died because of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newkirk .
“ And because all of us worry about future pandemics , we ask everyone to take seriously the link between infectious diseases and the confinement of domestic and wild animals for food .
PETA is a resource for free vegan starter kits , recipes , tips , and whatever people need to move away from meat.
” The novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese wet market where live and dead animals were sold for human consumption , swine flu began on a U.S. factory farm , and other influenza viruses have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75 % of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals .
On its website , PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—offers vegan starter kits , its one-on-one Vegan Mentor Program , and a list of vegan-friendly restaurant chains , many of which are still offering takeout during the pandemic .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Group Remembers All Victims of the Pandemic, Including Animals Killed During Shutdowns
For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – As the U.S. exceeds 120,000 COVID-19-related human deaths—and millions of animals were shot or gassed to death on factory farms as the virus hit slaughterhouses, infecting workers and causing shutdowns—PETA has changed the color of the bunny on its waterfront building from blue to green, the color of compassion, to honor the lives lost.
“We invite our community to join us by turning on green lights in memory of all who have suffered and died because of this virus,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “And because all of us worry about future pandemics, we ask everyone to take seriously the link between infectious diseases and the confinement of domestic and wild animals for food. PETA is a resource for free vegan starter kits, recipes, tips, and whatever people need to move away from meat.”
The novel coronavirus originated in a Chinese wet market where live and dead animals were sold for human consumption, swine flu began on a U.S. factory farm, and other influenza viruses have been traced to chickens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that approximately 75% of recently emerged infectious diseases affecting humans originated in other animals.
On its website, PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—offers vegan starter kits and a list of vegan-friendly restaurant chains, many of which are still offering takeout during the pandemic.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--Trio Plant-Based Nabs Spot on PETA’s List of Top Vegan Soul Food Joints

Group Celebrates the Restaurant for Dishing Up the Best BBQ Jackfruit Riblets in the Whole Country Minneapolis – As restaurants welcome diners back after coronavirus shutdowns , PETA is highlighting some of the Top Vegan Soul Food Restaurants across the country—and Trio Plant-Based has secured a spot on the list .
Owned and operated by Louis Hunter , it offers a varied menu of wraps , burgers , nachos , and more .
Favorites include the For Your Soul Bowl—a hearty helping of mac and “ cheese ” accompanied by collard greens , Buffalo sauce , cornbread , and BBQ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are topped with homemade Southern chili , cashew cheese sauce , and sour cream .
“ Whether you ’ re in the mood for unique and super-tasty items or craving an old favorite like sweet potato pie , Trio Plant-Based has a vegan dish for you , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ All the restaurants on PETA ’ s list are satisfying diners ’ hunger for soul food that ’ s as delicious as it is kind to animals.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ —notes that going vegan is a move for social justice .
Vegan restaurants help keep some communities from being stranded in food deserts , which contribute to higher rates of strokes , heart disease , and diabetes—all conditions that going vegan can help prevent—and each person who goes vegan combats speciesism , the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it ’ s acceptable to exploit them .
Vegans also have a smaller carbon footprint than meat-eaters do .
The other honorees are Souley Vegan in Oakland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Idaho ; Veltree in Charlotte , North Carolina ; and Drop Squad Kitchen in Wilmington , Delaware .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or .

Group Celebrates the Restaurant for Dishing Up the Best BBQ Jackfruit Riblets in the Whole Country
For Immediate Release:
June 25, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Minneapolis – As restaurants welcome diners back after coronavirus shutdowns, PETA is highlighting some of the Top Vegan Soul Food Restaurants across the country—and Trio Plant-Based has secured a spot on the list.
Owned and operated by Louis Hunter, it offers a varied menu of wraps, burgers, nachos, and more. Favorites include the For Your Soul Bowl—a hearty helping of mac and “cheese” accompanied by collard greens, Buffalo sauce, cornbread, and BBQ jackfruit riblets—and the Chili Cheeze Fries, which are topped with homemade Southern chili, cashew cheese sauce, and sour cream.
“Whether you’re in the mood for unique and super-tasty items or craving an old favorite like sweet potato pie, Trio Plant-Based has a vegan dish for you,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “All the restaurants on PETA’s list are satisfying diners’ hunger for soul food that’s as delicious as it is kind to animals.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—notes that going vegan is a move for social justice. Vegan restaurants help keep some communities from being stranded in food deserts, which contribute to higher rates of strokes, heart disease, and diabetes—all conditions that going vegan can help prevent—and each person who goes vegan combats speciesism, the archaic belief that other animals are inherently inferior to humans and that it’s acceptable to exploit them. Vegans also have a smaller carbon footprint than meat-eaters do.
The other honorees are Souley Vegan in Oakland, California; Oh Vegan Soul in Boise, Idaho; Veltree in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Drop Squad Kitchen in Wilmington, Delaware.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-25--Missing Monkey Wasn’t Even Reported at UW Primate Center

Need a reason why experiments on monkeys are dangerous , cruel , and pointless ?
We ’ ve got plenty from just one facility—the notorious Washington National Primate Research Center ( WaNPRC ) , located at the University of Washington ( UW ) .
In just the latest example of incompetence and negligence at WaNPRC , a monkey imprisoned at the facility was somehow left locked in a trapping run without food and water for what may have been as long as two days .
And apparently , laboratory staff didn ’ t even bother to look very hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two staff members noticed that the monkey was missing but didn ’ t report it .
On top of this , the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ( IACUC ) —which is supposed to ensure that animal protection regulations are followed in laboratories—couldn ’ t decide how to deal with this apparent violation .
Meeting transcripts show that the IACUC dithered about whether to send a letter to the primate center chastising the leadership there .
For two months—so far—the committee has put off making any decision about punitive measures .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both horrific experiments and animal welfare violations .
A tenured UW professor who conducted Ebola virus experiments on monkeys there was even fired in 2017 after explosive allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct came to light .
What Other Violations Have Harmed Monkeys at WaNPRC ?
Problems with the IACUC and care of monkeys at WaNPRC stretch back to at least 2008 , when UW was forced to return $ 20,000 in grant funds for conducting unauthorized surgeries .
In 2011 , the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) fined UW $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2016 , federal inspectors found that UW ’ s IACUC committee wasn ’ t even ensuring that protocols contained complete descriptions of the experiments taking place at the primate center .
In 2017 , UW was again cited when no one noticed that a water line had become disconnected and that a monkey had died of dehydration .
In 2018 , a monkey strangled to death when no one noticed that he had become entangled in an “ enrichment ” device .
Last year , UW was cited by the USDA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proceed on a monkey who had not been fasted the night before ; the monkey died .
Recently , PETA asked UW to prove that it took adequate preventive measures to ensure that captive monkeys at WaNPRC weren ’ t exposed to the novel coronavirus .
It ’ s clear that WaNPRC isn ’ t capable of protecting the health and well-being of the primates it holds captive .
That ’ s why PETA is calling on the president of the UW to close down WaNPRC .
We ’ re also asking that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Take Action for Monkeys Used in Experiments You can make a difference !
Join PETA ’ s call : Urge UW to end experiments on primates at WaNPRC and transfer the animals to sanctuaries .
Taking action only takes a minute—what are you waiting for ?

Need a reason why experiments on monkeys are dangerous, cruel, and pointless? We’ve got plenty from just one facility—the notorious Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC), located at the University of Washington (UW).
In just the latest example of incompetence and negligence at WaNPRC, a monkey imprisoned at the facility was somehow left locked in a trapping run without food and water for what may have been as long as two days. And apparently, laboratory staff didn’t even bother to look very hard to find the animal. Records show that two staff members noticed that the monkey was missing but didn’t report it. On top of this, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)—which is supposed to ensure that animal protection regulations are followed in laboratories—couldn’t decide how to deal with this apparent violation. Meeting transcripts show that the IACUC dithered about whether to send a letter to the primate center chastising the leadership there. For two months—so far—the committee has put off making any decision about punitive measures.
This taxpayer-funded laboratory has a long history of both horrific experiments and animal welfare violations. A tenured UW professor who conducted Ebola virus experiments on monkeys there was even fired in 2017 after explosive allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct came to light.
What Other Violations Have Harmed Monkeys at WaNPRC?
Problems with the IACUC and care of monkeys at WaNPRC stretch back to at least 2008, when UW was forced to return $20,000 in grant funds for conducting unauthorized surgeries. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) fined UW $10,893 after a monkey starved to death. In 2016, federal inspectors found that UW’s IACUC committee wasn’t even ensuring that protocols contained complete descriptions of the experiments taking place at the primate center. In 2017, UW was again cited when no one noticed that a water line had become disconnected and that a monkey had died of dehydration. In 2018, a monkey strangled to death when no one noticed that he had become entangled in an “enrichment” device. Last year, UW was cited by the USDA when an experimenter insisted that a surgery proceed on a monkey who had not been fasted the night before; the monkey died.
Recently, PETA asked UW to prove that it took adequate preventive measures to ensure that captive monkeys at WaNPRC weren’t exposed to the novel coronavirus.
It’s clear that WaNPRC isn’t capable of protecting the health and well-being of the primates it holds captive.
That’s why PETA is calling on the president of the UW to close down WaNPRC. We’re also asking that these monkeys be retired to reputable sanctuaries.
Take Action for Monkeys Used in Experiments
You can make a difference! Join PETA’s call: Urge UW to end experiments on primates at WaNPRC and transfer the animals to sanctuaries. Taking action only takes a minute—what are you waiting for?


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-26--Pigs Spared Slaughter in Tribute to Killed Activist

Regan Russell Was Run Over by a Pig-Transport Truck Last Week—This Week , PETA Saves Pair of Pigs , Talks to Farmer About Quitting Killing Alvord , Iowa – In honor of Regan Russell—a longtime PETA member who died after being run over by a pig-transport truck outside a Toronto-area slaughterhouse one week ago today during a peaceful protest—PETA has persuaded an Iowa farmer to spare two pigs being sold for slaughter .
These photos show the pigs , now named Regan and Russell , on their way to a new life at Arthur ’ s Acres Animal Sanctuary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming permanent residents , and where they ’ ll be able to frolic , wallow , forage , and enjoy the companionship of other pigs .
“ These sweet , smart pigs are on their way to a wonderful life , while scores of other intelligent , sensitive individuals just like them will face the knife until people decide not to buy meat anymore , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ Regan Russell spent her last moments on Earth showing kindness to animals , and everyone can honor her memory by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gift basket filled with Beyond Sausage , Pig Out Pigless Pork Rinds , Upton ’ s Naturals Bacon Seitan , and other vegan foods as well as a heartfelt offer to help him get out of the animal-killing business and get in on the ground floor of the booming market for vegan food as an increasing number of others have done .
Recently , pig farm worker Justin Reineke from Manitoba , Canada , decided that he couldn ’ t witness pigs ’ suffering any longer and is now engaged in helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originated in a meat market , and previous influenza outbreaks originated in pigs and chickens .
Slaughterhouses across the country have emerged as hotspots for the transmission of COVID-19 , as workers are forced to labor together in close conditions with little protection , and farmers have used extreme heat and other cruel methods to kill “ excess ” animals after the subsequent backups in the meat supply chain .
In the meat industry , mother pigs are squeezed into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies and kept almost constantly pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chopped off , their teeth are cut with pliers , and males are castrated—often without any pain relief .
At slaughterhouses , they ’ re hung upside down—sometimes while still conscious—and bled to death .
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals each year .
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 .

Regan Russell Was Run Over by a Pig-Transport Truck Last Week—This Week, PETA Saves Pair of Pigs, Talks to Farmer About Quitting Killing
For Immediate Release:
June 26, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Alvord, Iowa – In honor of Regan Russell—a longtime PETA member who died after being run over by a pig-transport truck outside a Toronto-area slaughterhouse one week ago today during a peaceful protest—PETA has persuaded an Iowa farmer to spare two pigs being sold for slaughter. These photos show the pigs, now named Regan and Russell, on their way to a new life at Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary, where they will be fostered, hopefully becoming permanent residents, and where they’ll be able to frolic, wallow, forage, and enjoy the companionship of other pigs.
“These sweet, smart pigs are on their way to a wonderful life, while scores of other intelligent, sensitive individuals just like them will face the knife until people decide not to buy meat anymore,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “Regan Russell spent her last moments on Earth showing kindness to animals, and everyone can honor her memory by going vegan.”
PETA gave the farmer a gift basket filled with Beyond Sausage, Pig Out Pigless Pork Rinds, Upton’s Naturals Bacon Seitan, and other vegan foods as well as a heartfelt offer to help him get out of the animal-killing business and get in on the ground floor of the booming market for vegan food as an increasing number of others have done. Recently, pig farm worker Justin Reineke from Manitoba, Canada, decided that he couldn’t witness pigs’ suffering any longer and is now engaged in helping others go vegan.
The novel coronavirus originated in a meat market, and previous influenza outbreaks originated in pigs and chickens. Slaughterhouses across the country have emerged as hotspots for the transmission of COVID-19, as workers are forced to labor together in close conditions with little protection, and farmers have used extreme heat and other cruel methods to kill “excess” animals after the subsequent backups in the meat supply chain.
In the meat industry, mother pigs are squeezed into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies and kept almost constantly pregnant or nursing. Pigs’ tails are chopped off, their teeth are cut with pliers, and males are castrated—often without any pain relief. At slaughterhouses, they’re hung upside down—sometimes while still conscious—and bled to death. Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals each year.
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--2020-06-26--Canada Goose Threatens Lawsuit to Compel PETA to Withdraw Shareholder Proposal

PETA Says , 'We 'll Spend Our Donors ' Money Exposing and Ultimately Stopping Animal Abuse , Not on Defending an Unwarranted Lawsuit' Toronto – Two months after PETA submitted a shareholder proposal calling for a discussion at the next Annual General Meeting of Canada Goose regarding the need to stop using coyote fur from animals caught in steel traps and down from farmed birds in its parkas , the company ’ s lawyers sent letters threatening to sue PETA for defamation if it did not withdraw the proposal—the second consecutive year that Canada Goose has made such a threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each assertion in its proposal as well as a slightly amended shareholder proposal that removed the language that had been objected to , in the hope of tabling the proposal and having the discussion , but Canada Goose has refused to distribute even the revised proposal and has reasserted its threat to sue .
Facing costly litigation expenses , PETA will today announce that it ’ ll withdraw its proposal .
“ No threats can change the fact that animals whose fur and feathers are used in Canada Goose coats are cruelly killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ll spend our donors ’ money wisely on exposing and stopping animal abuse , not on defending an unwarranted lawsuit.
” Standard industry practice in the fur and down industries allows for fur trappers to use painful snares and steel traps that slam down on coyotes ’ legs and for ducks and geese to be shipped in all weather extremes to slaughterhouses , where they ’ re stunned , their throats are cut , and their bodies are dunked into scalding-hot defeathering tanks .
Following a PETA complaint and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada Goose stopped claiming that its standards ensure that its suppliers don ’ t abuse animals .
A wide variety of top brands—including Hemp Tailor , Save the Duck , NOIZE , and Wuxly Movement—sell warm , stylish all-vegan coats .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to wear ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Says, 'We'll Spend Our Donors' Money Exposing and Ultimately Stopping Animal Abuse, Not on Defending an Unwarranted Lawsuit'
For Immediate Release:
June 26, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Toronto – Two months after PETA submitted a shareholder proposal calling for a discussion at the next Annual General Meeting of Canada Goose regarding the need to stop using coyote fur from animals caught in steel traps and down from farmed birds in its parkas, the company’s lawyers sent letters threatening to sue PETA for defamation if it did not withdraw the proposal—the second consecutive year that Canada Goose has made such a threat. PETA responded, providing support for each assertion in its proposal as well as a slightly amended shareholder proposal that removed the language that had been objected to, in the hope of tabling the proposal and having the discussion, but Canada Goose has refused to distribute even the revised proposal and has reasserted its threat to sue. Facing costly litigation expenses, PETA will today announce that it’ll withdraw its proposal.
“No threats can change the fact that animals whose fur and feathers are used in Canada Goose coats are cruelly killed,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “We’ll spend our donors’ money wisely on exposing and stopping animal abuse, not on defending an unwarranted lawsuit.”
Standard industry practice in the fur and down industries allows for fur trappers to use painful snares and steel traps that slam down on coyotes’ legs and for ducks and geese to be shipped in all weather extremes to slaughterhouses, where they’re stunned, their throats are cut, and their bodies are dunked into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.
Following a PETA complaint and a subsequent Federal Trade Commission investigation, Canada Goose stopped claiming that its standards ensure that its suppliers don’t abuse animals.
A wide variety of top brands—including Hemp Tailor, Save the Duck, NOIZE, and Wuxly Movement—sell warm, stylish all-vegan coats.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-26--PETA Warned Grants Pass—Horse Dies After Racing in Deadly Heat

In the face of scorching-heat advisories , PETA warned Grants Pass Downs to suspend all races .
Officials ignored our calls—now , two horses are dead .
PETA is demanding an investigation , since it appears that at least one of the deaths could have been heat-related .
On June 23 , after the fourth race of the opening day , 4-year-old Thoroughbred Hellagood collapsed on his way back to the stables .
Temperatures that day soared to 101 degrees .
A day later , 3-year-old Hawks Main Interest broke his front leg after coming into contact with another horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA had sent an urgent letter the day before the first race calling on Grants Pass Downs stewards to suspend all races on June 23—and during every subsequent heat advisory this summer and beyond .
The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory for Grants Pass for that day .
Horses are pushed to the limit every time they race , and the additional stress of skyrocketing temperatures can cause brain damage , heatstroke , and death .
We had called on Grants Pass Downs officials to prevent tragedy by suspending racing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst way , it looks like we were right .
Officials put profits ahead of safety .
There is ample precedent nationwide for suspension of races because of heat .
Last year , at PETA ’ s request , the $ 1 million Haskell Invitational was postponed for several hours when a 95-degree midday temperature was predicted .
Horses can learn symbols and use them to communicate desires , and they get visibly excited by their newfound skills .
They feel joy , pain , fear , and all the other emotions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would these complex individuals choose to run themselves to death for human entertainment .
Right now , countless horses across the U.S. are suffering .
They need your help .
An average of three horses die in racing every day , and extreme heat can easily add to this death toll .
These majestic animals are forced to pull heavy carriages full of passengers through busy traffic in extreme weather conditions , and thousands are even shipped to foreign countries to be slaughtered for food every year .
Click on the button below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them .

In the face of scorching-heat advisories, PETA warned Grants Pass Downs to suspend all races. Officials ignored our calls—now, two horses are dead.
PETA is demanding an investigation, since it appears that at least one of the deaths could have been heat-related.
One horse collapsed in Grants Pass the same day PETA called on officials to suspend racing due to the heat advisory.https://t.co/AHM4owwrHz — MailTribuneCrimeBeat (@MTCrimeBeat) June 26, 2020
On June 23, after the fourth race of the opening day, 4-year-old Thoroughbred Hellagood collapsed on his way back to the stables. Temperatures that day soared to 101 degrees.
A day later, 3-year-old Hawks Main Interest broke his front leg after coming into contact with another horse. He was euthanized shortly afterwards.
PETA had sent an urgent letter the day before the first race calling on Grants Pass Downs stewards to suspend all races on June 23—and during every subsequent heat advisory this summer and beyond. The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory for Grants Pass for that day.
Horses are pushed to the limit every time they race, and the additional stress of skyrocketing temperatures can cause brain damage, heatstroke, and death.
We had called on Grants Pass Downs officials to prevent tragedy by suspending racing whenever Oregon faces extreme heat. In the worst way, it looks like we were right. Officials put profits ahead of safety.
There is ample precedent nationwide for suspension of races because of heat. Last year, at PETA’s request, the $1 million Haskell Invitational was postponed for several hours when a 95-degree midday temperature was predicted.
Horses can learn symbols and use them to communicate desires, and they get visibly excited by their newfound skills. They feel joy, pain, fear, and all the other emotions that we do. In no world would these complex individuals choose to run themselves to death for human entertainment.
Right now, countless horses across the U.S. are suffering. They need your help.
An average of three horses die in racing every day, and extreme heat can easily add to this death toll. These majestic animals are forced to pull heavy carriages full of passengers through busy traffic in extreme weather conditions, and thousands are even shipped to foreign countries to be slaughtered for food every year. Click on the button below to complete multiple PETA action alerts to help them.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-26--BREAKING: Pigs Rescued From Slaughter in Activist Regan Russell’s Honor

Last week , Regan Russell was run over by a pig-transport truck while peacefully protesting the plight of pigs crowded together in a hot metal truck about to be slaughtered .
The Toronto Pig Save activist and longtime PETA member opposed all forms of oppression and spent her last moments showing kindness to pigs whose own lives were about to be taken .
The affection that she showed them as they were being trucked to their deaths was likely the only affection they ever experienced .
In Regan ’ s honor , a PETA staffer persuaded a farmer in Iowa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to spare two pigs from slaughter—and we ’ re retiring them for life .
The photo above shows the pigs , now named Regan and Russell , on their way to a new life at Arthur ’ s Acres Animal Sanctuary , where they ’ ll be fostered in the hope of becoming permanent residents .
There , safe at last , their wretched ear-punch tags will be removed and they ’ ll be able to frolic , wallow , forage , and enjoy the companionship of other pigs .
We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known to save the lives of others , including their human friends , and even have fun playing tricks on each other—and honor Regan ’ s memory by working hard to persuade people to stop eating them .
To thank the Iowa farmer for his kind act , we gave him a gift basket filled with vegan goodies , and we also pleaded with him to get out of the animal-killing business and get in on the booming market for vegan food , as an increasing number of others have .
Recently , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Canada , decided that he couldn ’ t witness pigs ’ suffering any longer and is now helping others go vegan , too .
Whether you ’ re a farmer or a consumer , now ’ s the time to run from the cruel and filthy meat industry .
Regan knew how , in the pork industry , mother pigs are squeezed into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies and kept almost constantly pregnant or nursing .
Pigs ’ tails are chopped off , their teeth are cut with pliers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any pain relief .
On transport trucks , even on burning-hot days ( like the day Regan was killed ) , pigs are “ packed in so tight , their guts actually pop out their butts—a little softball of guts actually comes out , ” a former pig transporter told PETA .
Once at slaughterhouses , they ’ re hung upside down—some are still conscious—and their throats are slit , after which they bleed to death .
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals each year .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch ?
It will happen if you set out to do it .
We hope the loss of this wonderfully kind soul will bring more attention to the plight of the oppressed .
But we must not just pay attention—we must act and quickly .
Everyone can honor Regan and all the pigs who ’ ve been killed for food right now simply by taking any of the following actions : • Buying vegan bacon for someone who isn ’ t vegan ( yet ) • Putting a sign in your window or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sticker on your car urging folks to go vegan • Taking a page from Regan ’ s book by speaking out against speciesism on social media • Sharing this post on Facebook and Twitter—tell your friends not to allow Regan to have died in vain Haven ’ t gone vegan yet ?
Click on the button below to order a free vegan starter kit that ’ ll help make it even easier than it already is .

Update: July 2, 2020
Days after PETA member Regan Russell was killed by a pig-transport truck during a peaceful protest outside a Toronto-area slaughterhouse, PETA managed to save two pigs from an Iowa factory farm in her honor. This new PETA video, released today, shows the piglets (now named Regan and Russell) traveling to Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary in New York.
“We must do more to ensure that these sweet pigs from the heart of the pork industry are not going to be the only ones who live out the rest of their lives at a sanctuary, choosing when to frolic, where to forage, and how to spend their time,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA encourages everyone to show kindness to all living beings and to honor Regan Russell’s legacy of compassion by going vegan and getting others to join you.”
Originally published on June 26, 2020:
On the morning of Friday, June 19, Regan Russell was run over by a pig-transport truck while peacefully protesting the plight of pigs crowded together in a hot metal truck about to be slaughtered. The Toronto Pig Save activist and longtime PETA member opposed all forms of oppression and spent her last moments showing kindness to pigs whose own lives were about to be taken. The affection that she showed them as they were being trucked to their deaths was likely the only affection they ever experienced. In Regan’s honor, a PETA staffer persuaded a farmer in Iowa, the nation’s pork-producing capital, to spare two pigs from slaughter—and we’re retiring them for life.
https://twitter.com/peta/status/1276969046622089218
SAFE! Rescues Regan and Russell will be able to live the life they’ve always deserved, thanks to PETA and @ArthurAcres Animal Sanctuary ❤ #SavePigs4Regan https://t.co/njApQY0xCQ — PETA (@peta) June 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/peta/status/1277294002883244039
The photo and videos above show the pigs, now named Regan and Russell, on their way to and arriving at Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary, where they’re being fostered in the hope of becoming permanent residents. They’re safe at last—their wretched ear-punch tags will be removed and they’ll be able to frolic, wallow, forage, and enjoy the companionship of other pigs.
We can all show kindness to pigs—who have been known to save the lives of others, including their human friends, and even have fun playing tricks on each other—and honor Regan’s memory by working hard to persuade people to stop eating them.
To thank the Iowa farmer for his kind act, we gave him a gift basket filled with vegan goodies, and we also pleaded with him to get out of the animal-killing business and get in on the booming market for vegan food, as an increasing number of others have. Recently, former pig-farm worker Justin Reineke from Manitoba, Canada, decided that he couldn’t witness pigs’ suffering any longer and is now helping others go vegan, too.
Whether you’re a farmer or a consumer, now’s the time to run from the cruel and filthy meat industry.
Regan knew how, in the pork industry, mother pigs are squeezed into narrow metal stalls barely larger than their bodies and kept almost constantly pregnant or nursing. Pigs’ tails are chopped off, their teeth are cut with pliers, and males are castrated—all often without any pain relief. On transport trucks, even on burning-hot days (like the day Regan was killed), pigs are “packed in so tight, their guts actually pop out their butts—a little softball of guts actually comes out,” a former pig transporter told PETA. Once at slaughterhouses, they’re hung upside down—some are still conscious—and their throats are slit, after which they bleed to death.
Each person who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals each year. How many people can you help make that switch? It will happen if you set out to do it.
Save Pigs for Regan
We hope the loss of this wonderfully kind soul will bring more attention to the plight of the oppressed. But we must not just pay attention—we must act and quickly. Everyone can honor Regan and all the pigs who’ve been killed for food right now simply by taking any of the following actions:
Haven’t gone vegan yet? Click on the button below to order a free vegan starter kit that’ll help make it even easier than it already is.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-30--Urgent From PETA: Hot-Weather Survival Tips for Animals

Norfolk , Va. – With a heat advisory in effect , animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—in any coverage of the hot weather .
Five dogs have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car .
PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations .
• Keep animals indoors .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , so even brief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Avoid hot pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save them .
PETA has released a warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit PETA.org .
Cities that have been alerted to PETA ’ s hot weather tips include Charleston , SC ; Fort Worth , Dallas , and San Angelo , TX ; Norman and Tulsa , OK ; and Topeka and Wichita , KS .

For Immediate Release:
June 30, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – With a heat advisory in effect, animals—who can quickly succumb to heatstroke if left outdoors or in a parked car—in any coverage of the hot weather. Five dogs have already died this year from heat related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
Anyone who leaves animals outside or in vehicles to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. for help with intervening in life-or-death situations. Keep animals indoors. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a warm-weather public service announcement featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.
Cities that have been alerted to PETA’s hot weather tips include Charleston, SC; Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Angelo, TX; Norman and Tulsa, OK; and Topeka and Wichita, KS.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-30--Arrival of 500 Puppies—38 Reportedly Dead—in Canada Speaks to Bigger Issue

On June 13 , after a 10-hour flight , a Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) plane touched down in Toronto .
No one was prepared for the “ horror show ” found upon its arrival : Reportedly aboard the cargo plane were roughly 500 French bulldog puppies , 38 of them dead .
Many of the more than 400 survivors arrived dehydrated , vomiting , and weak , according to reports .
“ It was just a nightmare , ” Abby Lorenzen , a bystander , told the CBC .
The puppies appeared to have been flown in crates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and some of the crates were allegedly even shrink-wrapped .
Temperatures in Kyiv—the city in Ukraine where the UIA flight departed from—were apparently approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit ( roughly 32 degrees Celsius ) on the day the dogs were loaded onto the plane .
Millions of American dogs are euthanized every year , yet breed trends ( like the narrow-minded obsession with “ Frenchies ” ) are bringing in even more from overseas , adding to the deadly overpopulation problem .
This tragedy is far from an isolated incident—a month ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star Tommy Fury reportedly bought a Pomeranian puppy who died only a few days after arriving from Russia .
According to the Daily Mail , the dog , named Mr. Chai , was a 21st birthday gift to Fury ’ s costar and girlfriend , Molly-Mae Hague .
Despite the countless dogs in shelters ( many of whom will be euthanized if not adopted ) , in March a California man decided to buy a dog as a gift for his 5-year-old daughter , reportedly paying $ 3,000 for a 12-week-old Yorkshire terrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sebastian , flown from a breeder in Ohio to the Los Angeles International Airport .
When he arrived at the airport and opened the crate that Sebastian had been flown in , he discovered that the dog was dead .
French bulldogs , Pomeranians , Yorkshire terriers … these dogs don ’ t want to be exploited for some sick aesthetic obsession , but breeders don ’ t care .
Dog breeders are only interested in their bottom line and will go to deadly lengths to produce these unnatural “ designer ” breeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be painful and fatal for dogs .
French bulldogs like those aboard the UIA plane , for example , have a tendency to suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—their breathing is obstructed because of the shape of their head and face .
Breeding dogs kills dogs .
Flying dogs as “ cargo ” kills them , too .
We know this .
There ’ s no excuse for supporting breeders , whether they ’ re your neighbors down the street or a big-time Ukrainian operation funneling dogs into Canada .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of dogs— “ purebreds ” and mutts—already in need of homes , every puppy sold by a breeder means a lost opportunity for a dog waiting in a shelter for a family of their own .
We have an obligation to do what ’ s right for animals .
Please , never support breeders ( adopt , don ’ t shop ! )
, and never give a dog as a gift or choose one based on their status as a “ purebred.
” Find out more about ways breeding dogs is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club shares the blame , and click below to do more for victims of the pet trade .

On June 13, after a 10-hour flight, a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) plane touched down in Toronto. No one was prepared for the “horror show” found upon its arrival: Reportedly aboard the cargo plane were roughly 500 French bulldog puppies, 38 of them dead.
Many of the more than 400 survivors arrived dehydrated, vomiting, and weak, according to reports. “It was just a nightmare,” Abby Lorenzen, a bystander, told the CBC.
The puppies appeared to have been flown in crates, as seen in the footage above, and some of the crates were allegedly even shrink-wrapped. Temperatures in Kyiv—the city in Ukraine where the UIA flight departed from—were apparently approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit (roughly 32 degrees Celsius) on the day the dogs were loaded onto the plane.
‘38’ dogs found dead in a plane’s cargo hold and now this petition for an investigation. https://t.co/012OXNLSO9 — Paul Mueller (@RealPaulMueller) June 29, 2020
Millions of American dogs are euthanized every year, yet breed trends (like the narrow-minded obsession with “Frenchies”) are bringing in even more from overseas, adding to the deadly overpopulation problem.
This tragedy is far from an isolated incident—a month ago, amid the coronavirus lockdown, Love Island star Tommy Fury reportedly bought a Pomeranian puppy who died only a few days after arriving from Russia. According to the Daily Mail, the dog, named Mr. Chai, was a 21st birthday gift to Fury’s costar and girlfriend, Molly-Mae Hague.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury slammed for importing puppy from RUSSIA amid the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/yA3j8iLg37 pic.twitter.com/HzgKT9KjJK — Goss.ie (@goss_ie) May 29, 2020
Despite the countless dogs in shelters (many of whom will be euthanized if not adopted), in March a California man decided to buy a dog as a gift for his 5-year-old daughter, reportedly paying $3,000 for a 12-week-old Yorkshire terrier. He had the puppy, named Sebastian, flown from a breeder in Ohio to the Los Angeles International Airport. When he arrived at the airport and opened the crate that Sebastian had been flown in, he discovered that the dog was dead.
Dog Found Dead After Delta Flight from Ohio to L.A. https://t.co/YdgGv1XIfi — TMZ (@TMZ) February 29, 2020
French bulldogs, Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers … these dogs don’t want to be exploited for some sick aesthetic obsession, but breeders don’t care. Dog breeders are only interested in their bottom line and will go to deadly lengths to produce these unnatural “designer” breeds, resulting in inherited health conditions that can be painful and fatal for dogs. French bulldogs like those aboard the UIA plane, for example, have a tendency to suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—their breathing is obstructed because of the shape of their head and face.
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Breeding dogs kills dogs. Flying dogs as “cargo” kills them, too. We know this.
There’s no excuse for supporting breeders, whether they’re your neighbors down the street or a big-time Ukrainian operation funneling dogs into Canada. There’s. No. Excuse. With millions of dogs—“purebreds” and mutts—already in need of homes, every puppy sold by a breeder means a lost opportunity for a dog waiting in a shelter for a family of their own.
We have an obligation to do what’s right for animals.
Please, never support breeders (adopt, don’t shop!), and never give a dog as a gift or choose one based on their status as a “purebred.” Find out more about ways breeding dogs is killing dogs and how the American Kennel Club shares the blame, and click below to do more for victims of the pet trade.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-30--COVID-19 Is Helping People See That Animals Aren’t Ours to Use for Entertainment

The pandemic has disrupted the lives of millions of people .
COVID-19 canceled proms , plays , movie showings , and sporting events .
However , many closures have actually protected animals—and not just from getting sick .
As places such as SeaWorld are ( prematurely ) reopening , now is the time to remind ourselves that having fun should never include harming animals .
Here are some of the ways the COVID-19 shutdowns have helped animals used for entertainment and what we can do to continue to help them : After a PETA appeal , federal authorities issued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , strongly encouraging exhibitors to follow the new advisory , which would protect both cubs and humans .
Captive big cats have tested positive for COVID-19 after exposure from an infected but asymptomatic human .
Even before the pandemic , humans were putting animals ’ lives in danger by crowding big-cat cubs—who already have vulnerable immune systems—with visitors for photo ops .
Let ’ s continue to avoid any operation that tears cubs away from their mothers to profit off them and steer clear of all roadside zoos .
Why not introduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selfies while you ’ re at it ?
For a while there , bottlenose dolphins , orcas , and sea lions weren ’ t being forced to perform or otherwise harassed by humans because of nationwide park closures .
However , now that some SeaWorld parks are open again , the cruel shows have resumed .
Did you know that more than 40 orcas and 300 other dolphins and whales have already died on SeaWorld ’ s watch ?
The company has shown little regard for its employees as well .
While shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of workers while six highly paid executives received bonus compensation .
Roughly $ 6.8 million in stock options was split among them .
Meanwhile , SeaWorld ’ s been adding more rollercoasters—so why not make the park entirely animal-free ?
Urge the company to stop breeding dolphins and whales and send them to a seaside sanctuary .
Rodeos and horse races like the Calgary Stampede , the Kentucky Derby , the Dubai World Cup , and others have been canceled or postponed because of the pandemic .
In rodeos , wranglers drag animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shock them with electric rods , and often inject them with steroids .
Humans routinely over-medicate horses to improve their speed or mask injuries .
These animals are often treated like commodities .
Some of them are sent to slaughter when they ’ ve been used to the point of exhaustion .
Rodeos and horse races may be held later this year , so check out these easy ways to help horses .
The Running of the Bulls is a barbaric event held during the annual San Fermín festival in Spain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and humans are injured .
Each morning , humans fire rockets at bulls to make them run into the streets .
As the panicked animals crash into walls , they may break bones and sustain other injuries .
Then in the evening , the same bulls are forced into the bullring , where they ’ re violently stabbed to death in front of spectators .
The Mexican states of Coahuila , Guerrero , Quintana Roo , and Sonora as well as 100 towns in Spain have already banned bullfighting .
The latest victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city banned the death of bulls and the use of weapons during bullfights , making these events almost impossible .
While COVID-19 canceled many bullfights , some bulls were sent directly to slaughter instead .
Now , bullfighters in Colombia , Mexico , Spain , and other countries are planning to restart bullfights soon .
They ’ re even considering broadcasting bullfights without live audiences via TV channels like Toros , a subscription channel of Movistar+ .
Help us stop these cruel events by signing our action alert .
Take Action for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force many animals—including otters , birds , and fish—to interact constantly with humans .
According to news reports , whistleblowers said that at a Las Vegas location , children stomped on and killed birds .
Employees then threw their dead bodies into the garbage .
Workers at another location in Folsom , California , reportedly didn ’ t notice that a dead , decomposing stingray was out in the open for visitors to touch .
SeaQuest has also racked up violations and has a laundry list of human injuries .
While most locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public contact with animals—let ’ s tell the company to set sail to animal exploitation for good .
Animal Contests and Showcases Get Fenced Off COVID-19 has canceled or indefinitely postponed animal exhibitions such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Australia , in which farmers bring out animals normally imprisoned on farms to have children milk a cow and “ pat a chick.
” All the while , no one tells spectators that farmers take calves away from their mothers to steal their milk .
They also often kill male chicks shortly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lay eggs .
At this Australian event , sheep displayed for visitors are usually “ mulesed ” later—that is , huge chunks of skin and flesh are cut away from their backsides .
At dog and cat shows , owners subject animals to makeup such as eyeliner and hair tools like flatirons .
Fairs and other events that use animals could still be held this summer , so please , don ’ t watch any dog or cat show , and never buy animals from a breeder or pet shop .
Adopt instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tents Circuses around the world closed down during the pandemic .
This means that animals such as elephants , camels , and big cats weren ’ t being forced to perform in front of large crowds .
However , circuses often keep animals chained or caged when they ’ re not being abused during training or performances .
Help push circuses like Garden Bros. and UniverSoul to stop using animals .
Until they do , check out this list of animal-free circuses to add to your bucket list .
Tell UniverSoul to Stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
We Say They Should End for Good Mushers force dogs to run about 1,000 miles in less than two weeks during the annual Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska .
The animals ’ only reward for undertaking such a grueling trek is death , injury , or permanent scarring .
As many as half the dogs who start the race don ’ t finish it , because they ’ re too exhausted , ill , or injured to go on .
Dogs who finish the race but are no longer considered useful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or drowned .
With or without COVID-19 ’ s help , let ’ s get the 2021 Iditarod and any future race canceled .
Tell These Sponsors to Sever Ties With the Iditarod Chicago has become the largest city in the country to ban horse-drawn carriage rides , effective January 2021 , thanks to local activists and PETA .
However , other cities like New York are still allowing the dangerous rides .
Drivers force horses to tote humans around for hours on end , sometimes during mandatory heat suspensions or in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to enjoy being outdoors with others again , let ’ s not abuse other sentient beings in the process .
Regardless of the Pandemic , Animals Are Never Ours to Use for Entertainment When humans use animals for entertainment , they ’ re denying them the right to enjoy a natural life .
This discrimination against animals is called speciesism .
One way to help them is to visit animal-friendly places , instead of supporting abusive venues .
By speaking out against injustice in any of the ways above , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to live free from domination and abuse .

The pandemic has disrupted the lives of millions of people. COVID-19 canceled proms, plays, movie showings, and sporting events. However, many closures have actually protected animals—and not just from getting sick. As places such as SeaWorld are (prematurely) reopening, now is the time to remind ourselves that having fun should never include harming animals.
Here are some of the ways the COVID-19 shutdowns have helped animals used for entertainment and what we can do to continue to help them:
U.S. Government Advises Exhibitors to Suspend Big-Cat Cub Petting
After a PETA appeal, federal authorities issued a warning against petting big-cat cubs during the pandemic, strongly encouraging exhibitors to follow the new advisory, which would protect both cubs and humans. Captive big cats have tested positive for COVID-19 after exposure from an infected but asymptomatic human. Even before the pandemic, humans were putting animals’ lives in danger by crowding big-cat cubs—who already have vulnerable immune systems—with visitors for photo ops. Let’s continue to avoid any operation that tears cubs away from their mothers to profit off them and steer clear of all roadside zoos. Why not introduce a friend to these augmented reality tiger selfies while you’re at it?
SeaWorld Reopens After a Show-Free Season
For a while there, bottlenose dolphins, orcas, and sea lions weren’t being forced to perform or otherwise harassed by humans because of nationwide park closures. However, now that some SeaWorld parks are open again, the cruel shows have resumed. Did you know that more than 40 orcas and 300 other dolphins and whales have already died on SeaWorld’s watch? The company has shown little regard for its employees as well. While shut down, it furloughed over 90% of workers while six highly paid executives received bonus compensation. Roughly $6.8 million in stock options was split among them. Meanwhile, SeaWorld’s been adding more rollercoasters—so why not make the park entirely animal-free? Urge the company to stop breeding dolphins and whales and send them to a seaside sanctuary.
Rodeos and Horse Races Get Booted
Rodeos and horse races like the Calgary Stampede, the Kentucky Derby, the Dubai World Cup, and others have been canceled or postponed because of the pandemic. In rodeos, wranglers drag animals such as bulls around by the neck, shock them with electric rods, and often inject them with steroids. Humans routinely over-medicate horses to improve their speed or mask injuries. These animals are often treated like commodities. Some of them are sent to slaughter when they’ve been used to the point of exhaustion. Rodeos and horse races may be held later this year, so check out these easy ways to help horses.
Bulls Avoided Bloodbaths Without Bullfights
The Running of the Bulls is a barbaric event held during the annual San Fermín festival in Spain. During this weeklong festival, both bulls and humans are injured. Each morning, humans fire rockets at bulls to make them run into the streets. As the panicked animals crash into walls, they may break bones and sustain other injuries. Then in the evening, the same bulls are forced into the bullring, where they’re violently stabbed to death in front of spectators.
The Mexican states of Coahuila, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, and Sonora as well as 100 towns in Spain have already banned bullfighting. The latest victory for bulls was in Bogotá, when the city banned the death of bulls and the use of weapons during bullfights, making these events almost impossible. While COVID-19 canceled many bullfights, some bulls were sent directly to slaughter instead. Now, bullfighters in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, and other countries are planning to restart bullfights soon. They’re even considering broadcasting bullfights without live audiences via TV channels like Toros, a subscription channel of Movistar+. Help us stop these cruel events by signing our action alert.
SeaQuest Petting Zoos Temporarily Shut Their Doors
SeaQuest’s shady aquariums force many animals—including otters, birds, and fish—to interact constantly with humans. According to news reports, whistleblowers said that at a Las Vegas location, children stomped on and killed birds. Employees then threw their dead bodies into the garbage. Workers at another location in Folsom, California, reportedly didn’t notice that a dead, decomposing stingray was out in the open for visitors to touch. SeaQuest has also racked up violations and has a laundry list of human injuries. While most locations have reopened, they’re restricting public contact with animals—let’s tell the company to set sail to animal exploitation for good.
Animal Contests and Showcases Get Fenced Off
COVID-19 has canceled or indefinitely postponed animal exhibitions such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Australia, in which farmers bring out animals normally imprisoned on farms to have children milk a cow and “pat a chick.” All the while, no one tells spectators that farmers take calves away from their mothers to steal their milk. They also often kill male chicks shortly after birth because they can’t lay eggs. At this Australian event, sheep displayed for visitors are usually “mulesed” later—that is, huge chunks of skin and flesh are cut away from their backsides.
At dog and cat shows, owners subject animals to makeup such as eyeliner and hair tools like flatirons. Fairs and other events that use animals could still be held this summer, so please, don’t watch any dog or cat show, and never buy animals from a breeder or pet shop. Adopt instead!
Circuses With Animals Tear Down Their Tents
Circuses around the world closed down during the pandemic. This means that animals such as elephants, camels, and big cats weren’t being forced to perform in front of large crowds. However, circuses often keep animals chained or caged when they’re not being abused during training or performances. Help push circuses like Garden Bros. and UniverSoul to stop using animals. Until they do, check out this list of animal-free circuses to add to your bucket list.
Will These Be Canceled Next? We Say They Should End for Good
The Iditarod
Mushers force dogs to run about 1,000 miles in less than two weeks during the annual Iditarod dogsled race in Alaska. The animals’ only reward for undertaking such a grueling trek is death, injury, or permanent scarring. As many as half the dogs who start the race don’t finish it, because they’re too exhausted, ill, or injured to go on. Dogs who finish the race but are no longer considered useful to the industry may be abandoned, shot, or drowned. With or without COVID-19’s help, let’s get the 2021 Iditarod and any future race canceled.
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Horse-Drawn Carriages
Chicago has become the largest city in the country to ban horse-drawn carriage rides, effective January 2021, thanks to local activists and PETA. However, other cities like New York are still allowing the dangerous rides. Drivers force horses to tote humans around for hours on end, sometimes during mandatory heat suspensions or in freezing weather. When we’re able to enjoy being outdoors with others again, let’s not abuse other sentient beings in the process.
Regardless of the Pandemic, Animals Are Never Ours to Use for Entertainment
When humans use animals for entertainment, they’re denying them the right to enjoy a natural life. This discrimination against animals is called speciesism. One way to help them is to visit animal-friendly places, instead of supporting abusive venues. By speaking out against injustice in any of the ways above, you’ll be acknowledging that all sentient beings want to live free from domination and abuse.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-30--Macy’s Pop-Up Fireworks Shows Panned by PETA

No Surprise !
Group Calls On Macy 's to Protect Companion Animals , Wildlife , and Veterans by Scrapping Surprise Fireworks Shows New York – As Macy ’ s continues its much-criticized plan to launch unannounced fireworks displays this week , in a letter sent today , PETA is urging the company ’ s Chair and CEO Jeff Gennette to cancel the remaining shows .
PETA points out that after fireworks displays , animal shelters—which are already working at half ( or less ) capacity because of the pandemic—see a spike in the number of lost dogs , who sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors in order to escape from the frightening explosions .
Because the time and location of Macy ’ s fireworks are not being announced in advance , animal guardians can ’ t even prepare their homes and animals for the blasts “ After weeks of illegal amateur fireworks , the last thing that New York City ’ s vulnerable animal and human residents need are more nights of ‘ bombs bursting in air , ' ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is urging Macy ’ s not to terrorize anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—notes that the war-like booms of fireworks also cause wildlife to flee onto roads and into buildings or abandon their nests and can be deeply distressing to humans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .
I ’ m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch multiple fireworks displays across New York City without giving local residents sufficient notice about their location .
We urge you to cancel the remaining fireworks shows in order to protect all residents of the city , especially wildlife , people ’ s dogs and cats , people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) , and other traumatized individuals as well as to protect air quality .
Here ’ s why : Traditional fireworks sound like an all-out war—not only to those suffering from PTSD but also to dogs , cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences .
Terrified dogs climb or dig their way out of fenced-in yards as they frantically try to escape the chaos , resulting in increased stray-animal intakes at shelters across the nation , which further strains community resources .
Many arrive with bloody paws or broken bones , some are never reunited with their families , and others are doomed to a worse fate .
Without giving residents sufficient notice as to the locations at which these fireworks will be set off , you aren ’ t giving guardians the opportunity to prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events .
Fireworks produce plumes of smoke laden with particles that are harmful to the respiratory systems of humans and other animals .
Birds caught in or near fireworks displays easily choke on the toxic residue .
The California Coastal Commission banned the city of Gualala ’ s display when , following a 2006 show , seabirds fled their nests , leaving their chicks vulnerable to predators .
Most birds can not see well in the dark , so this type of disruption can cause them to become injured if they inadvertently crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , trees , or each other .
In one case , 5,000 birds died on a New Year ’ s Eve in Arkansas after a fireworks display caused them to take flight and crash into objects such as houses and cars .
Humans have also been injured in fireworks accidents , and the displays can exacerbate asthma and other respiratory problems .
Fireworks create pollutants that poison the air , and the shells litter playgrounds , parks , and streets .
Veterans and others suffering from PTSD are also sensitive to and can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the explosives and the smell of the gunpowder .
On average , 180 people go to emergency rooms daily with fireworks-related injuries for an entire month around July 4 .
We strongly urge you to cancel the remaining fireworks displays .
This is especially important this year during the pandemic , when shelters are working at half capacity and many are still closed and unable to take on an influx of lost animals .
Thank you for your time and consideration .
We look forward to hearing from you .
Very truly yours @

No Surprise! Group Calls On Macy's to Protect Companion Animals, Wildlife, and Veterans by Scrapping Surprise Fireworks Shows
For Immediate Release:
June 30, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
New York – As Macy’s continues its much-criticized plan to launch unannounced fireworks displays this week, in a letter sent today, PETA is urging the company’s Chair and CEO Jeff Gennette to cancel the remaining shows.
PETA points out that after fireworks displays, animal shelters—which are already working at half (or less) capacity because of the pandemic—see a spike in the number of lost dogs, who sometimes jump fences and even break through glass doors in order to escape from the frightening explosions. Because the time and location of Macy’s fireworks are not being announced in advance, animal guardians can’t even prepare their homes and animals for the blasts .
“After weeks of illegal amateur fireworks, the last thing that New York City’s vulnerable animal and human residents need are more nights of ‘bombs bursting in air,'” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is urging Macy’s not to terrorize anyone with these senseless shows.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—notes that the war-like booms of fireworks also cause wildlife to flee onto roads and into buildings or abandon their nests and can be deeply distressing to humans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Gennette follows.
June 30, 2020
Jeff Gennette
Chair and CEO
Macy’s, Inc.
Dear Mr. Gennette,
I’m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide in response to your decision to launch multiple fireworks displays across New York City without giving local residents sufficient notice about their location. We urge you to cancel the remaining fireworks shows in order to protect all residents of the city, especially wildlife, people’s dogs and cats, people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other traumatized individuals as well as to protect air quality. Here’s why:
Traditional fireworks sound like an all-out war—not only to those suffering from PTSD but also to dogs, cats, and wildlife—and their use has devastating consequences. Terrified dogs climb or dig their way out of fenced-in yards as they frantically try to escape the chaos, resulting in increased stray-animal intakes at shelters across the nation, which further strains community resources. Many arrive with bloody paws or broken bones, some are never reunited with their families, and others are doomed to a worse fate. Without giving residents sufficient notice as to the locations at which these fireworks will be set off, you aren’t giving guardians the opportunity to prepare their homes and animal companions before these events.
Fireworks produce plumes of smoke laden with particles that are harmful to the respiratory systems of humans and other animals. Birds caught in or near fireworks displays easily choke on the toxic residue. The California Coastal Commission banned the city of Gualala’s display when, following a 2006 show, seabirds fled their nests, leaving their chicks vulnerable to predators. Most birds cannot see well in the dark, so this type of disruption can cause them to become injured if they inadvertently crash into power lines, cars, buildings, trees, or each other. In one case, 5,000 birds died on a New Year’s Eve in Arkansas after a fireworks display caused them to take flight and crash into objects such as houses and cars.
Humans have also been injured in fireworks accidents, and the displays can exacerbate asthma and other respiratory problems. Fireworks create pollutants that poison the air, and the shells litter playgrounds, parks, and streets. Veterans and others suffering from PTSD are also sensitive to and can be deeply disturbed by the noise of the explosives and the smell of the gunpowder. On average, 180 people go to emergency rooms daily with fireworks-related injuries for an entire month around July 4.
We strongly urge you to cancel the remaining fireworks displays. This is especially important this year during the pandemic, when shelters are working at half capacity and many are still closed and unable to take on an influx of lost animals. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
Very truly yours,
Ingrid E. Newkirk
President


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-06-30--PETA to LVMH: Prevent the Next Pandemic by Banning Exotic Skins, Fur Now!

Will LVMH continue to risk public health and support extreme cruelty to animals , or will it act like an ethical and sustainable company by banning exotic skins and fur today ?
That ’ s the question from PETA—which bought stock in LVMH in 2017—that the company failed to address during its annual shareholder meeting .
The fur and exotic skins industries create breeding grounds for pathogens like the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 .
Conservation experts warn that the practices of the exotic-skins industry increase the risk of future epidemics .
Animals used by the industry are typically confined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in “ wet markets ” are .
Biologist and medical scientist Dr. Clifford Warwick has noted that the zoonotic dangers associated with alligators and crocodiles include bacterial infections from salmonella and E. coli as well as trichinellosis , a parasitic infestation .
In addition , crocodiles can harbor West Nile virus , a serious disease that has caused 15,000 deaths in the U.S. “ [ A ] n unknown but potentially significant number of cases of human disease are likely linked to farms because visitors acquire infections onsite , ” according to Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may suffer from transmissions associated with handling animals.
” COVID-19 has already swept through fur farms , sickening minks and workers in the Netherlands , which subsequently voted to close all mink fur farms by year ’ s end .
As long as animals are crammed together in filthy , squalid pits , the next pandemic will be just around the corner .
For decades , PETA and its affiliates have exposed the vile practices common in the exotic-skins and fur industries .
Workers cut into crocodiles while they ’ re still alive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pumped full of water to loosen their skin , which is ripped off , often while they ’ re still conscious .
PETA investigators revealed that in a South Africa slaughterhouse , workers yanked feathers out of living ostriches .
Recent exposés of fur farms found that minks with open wounds were forced to live alongside injured , decomposing , and dead cagemates .
We ’ ve shown that fur farmers bludgeon rabbits with metal pipes and electrocute chinchillas , who shriek and convulse .
Every single one of these operations is completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better .
Imagine the terror animals used and killed for their skin and fur must experience when they ’ re held down , cut open , and slaughtered .
Sure , the alligators , snakes , minks , and other animals killed for their skin or fur may look different from humans , but when it comes to experiencing fear and pain as well as having the will to live , we ’ re all the same .
Crocodiles like to have fun by blowing bubbles .
Snakes are intelligent and quick learners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possum ” until potential threats have passed .
Minks are so smart and sneaky that they ’ re rarely preyed upon .
They even purr when they ’ re happy !
And rabbits “ binky ” when life is going well .
Just like us , animals have emotions and feelings .
They want to enjoy life , and they feel fear when they ’ re threatened .
The good news is that even before the current COVID-19 crisis , exotic skins and fur were falling out of favor .
Many major designers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victoria Beckham , and Nike—have banned exotic skins from their designs , and California banned fur and certain exotic skins from being sold altogether .
A moment of your time will make a huge difference for animals used for their skin .
When you buy an animal-derived product—no matter the brand—you ’ re supporting an industry that subjects living , feeling beings to a miserable life and a violent death .
Please join compassionate people around the globe in speaking out against this cruelty .
Urge LVMH to Shed Exotic Skins From Louis @ @ @ @ @ @

Health experts are warning of a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, worrisome variants are circulating, and nearly 3 million people worldwide have died of the disease, so we should all be doing everything we can to stop the terrible novel coronavirus. But even though it’s well known that raising and killing animals for their fur or skin is linked to outbreaks of the virus and poses a serious risk of causing future pandemics, LVMH is carrying on as usual by selling clothing made of animal parts.
That’s why PETA asked LVMH point-blank at its annual meeting for shareholders when it will stop putting everyone’s life in danger by selling materials derived from minks, alligators, foxes, and pythons.
LVMH’s response? Crickets.
PETA bought stock in LVMH in 2017 and has been pushing the company to shed both exotic skins and fur for more than a decade. In light of the pandemic, our request couldn’t be more urgent.
The fur and exotic-skins industries create breeding grounds for pathogens like the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 outbreaks have been recorded on fur farms in Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the U.S. Experts warn that farms exploiting animals for “luxury” accessories are breeding grounds for pathogens, increasing the risk of future epidemics and pandemics.
Deadly pathogens are just one of the concerns associated with the use of animals for fashion—there are glaring ethical dilemmas that need to be addressed, too. PETA wrote to LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, sharing our brand-new exposé showing snakes being inflated to death and crocodiles being electrocuted, stabbed, and most likely skinned alive. Such acts of cruelty are common in the exotic-skins trade. LVMH refused to act then, just as it’s doing now.
As long as these farms exist, no one is safe. Biologist and medical scientist Dr. Clifford Warwick has noted that the zoonotic dangers associated with alligators and crocodiles include bacterial infections from salmonella and E. coli as well as trichinellosis, a parasitic infestation. Crocodiles can harbor West Nile virus, a serious disease that has caused 15,000 human deaths in the U.S.
For decades, PETA and our affiliates have exposed the vile practices common in the exotic-skins and fur industries. Workers cut into crocodiles while they’re still alive and thrashing in agony. Snakes are pumped full of water to loosen their skin, which is torn off, often while they’re still conscious.
We’ve even exposed LVMH’s exotic-skins supply chain: PETA investigators revealed that in a South Africa slaughterhouse, young ostriches were forced into restraining devices, they were electrically stunned, and their throats were cut in full view of their flockmates. And in Vietnam, crocodiles were packed into concrete pits, some shorter than the length of their bodies, where these animals are kept for over a year before being killed.
Footage captured on five fur farms in Canada found that with open wounds were forced to live alongside injured and dead, decomposing cagemates. And we’ve shown that fur farmers bludgeon rabbits with metal pipes and electrocute chinchillas, who shriek and convulse.
Imagine the terror that animals killed for their skin and fur must experience when they’re held down, cut open, and killed. When it comes to experiencing fear and pain and having the will to live, we’re all the same. We must do better.
Crocodiles like to have fun by blowing bubbles. Snakes are quick learners and devoted mothers. Minks are so smart that they’re rarely preyed upon, and they even purr when they’re happy! And rabbits “binky” when they’re excited.
Just like humans, other animals have feelings and want to enjoy life.
The good news is that even before the COVID-19 crisis, exotic skins and fur were falling out of favor. These days, it’s common to see faux fur and vegan leather on models sashaying down luxury designers’ runways, because these materials are what informed, compassionate consumers want. Many major designers and retailers—including Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Nine West, Victoria Beckham, and Nike—have banned exotic skins, and California has banned fur and certain exotic skins from being sold altogether. It’s time for LVMH to get with the times.
You can make a huge difference for animals killed for their skin.
When you buy anything stolen from animals—no matter the brand—you’re supporting an industry that subjects sentient beings to a miserable life and a violent death. Please join compassionate people around the globe in speaking out against this cruelty: