petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-14--Texas A&M University Regent to Face Protest Over Dog Experiments

PETA Supporters Will Gather Outside Phil Adams ' Business to Call for Lab Closure and Release of Golden Retrievers Bryan , Texas – On Thursday , a giant costumed “ golden retriever ” will lead PETA supporters wearing golden retriever face masks in a spirited , socially distanced protest outside Phil Adams Company—a local insurance company owned by Texas A & M University ( TAMU ) System Board of Regents member Phil Adams—to call for the end of the school ’ s canine muscular dystrophy ( MD ) experiments on dogs .
The protesters will also screen audio footage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s laboratory .
Video footage released by PETA shows golden retrievers and other dogs at TAMU who were deliberately bred to develop a crippling and painful form of canine MD struggling to walk , swallow , and even breathe .
Under pressure from PETA supporters , 500 physicians , and people with MD , TAMU stopped breeding dogs to develop the disease .
The lead experimenter has retired , and many of the nearly 100 dogs were adopted into homes .
But the laboratory still keeps 25 dogs—at least 12 of whom are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ M has no use for these dogs and is apparently refusing to let them go out of spite , ” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo .
“ Regent Phil Adams needs to be a leader and shut down this despicable laboratory now.
” 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 .

PETA Supporters Will Gather Outside Phil Adams' Business to Call for Lab Closure and Release of Golden Retrievers
For Immediate Release:
October 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Bryan, Texas – On Thursday, a giant costumed “golden retriever” will lead PETA supporters wearing golden retriever face masks in a spirited, socially distanced protest outside Phil Adams Company—a local insurance company owned by Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents member Phil Adams—to call for the end of the school’s canine muscular dystrophy (MD) experiments on dogs. The protesters will also screen audio footage of dogs barking and crying in TAMU’s laboratory.
When: Thursday, October 15, 12 noon
Where: Phil Adams Company, 300 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan
Video footage released by PETA shows golden retrievers and other dogs at TAMU who were deliberately bred to develop a crippling and painful form of canine MD struggling to walk, swallow, and even breathe. Under pressure from PETA supporters, 500 physicians, and people with MD, TAMU stopped breeding dogs to develop the disease. The lead experimenter has retired, and many of the nearly 100 dogs were adopted into homes. But the laboratory still keeps 25 dogs—at least 12 of whom are healthy—imprisoned there.
“Texas A&M has no use for these dogs and is apparently refusing to let them go out of spite,” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo. “Regent Phil Adams needs to be a leader and shut down this despicable laboratory now.”
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.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-14--PETA Says Vegan Cheeseheads Want a Green Bay Packers Hat!

It 's Time for a Cheezehead Hat for Those Who Do n't Do Dairy , Including Aaron Rodgers Green Bay , Wis. – With football season underway—and as dairy sales are slumping because of booming plant milk sales—PETA is suggesting that the Green Bay Packers score big with kind fans by adding a vegan cheesehead hat to its Packers Pro Shop offerings .
The fun foam accessory would appeal to fans who are lactose intolerant and those who are just intolerant of the cruelty involved in raising cows to take away the mother ’ s milk that ’ s meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarterback , Aaron Rodgers , who has been dairy-free for years .
“ Vegan food sales are rising faster than an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary pass , so a vegan cheesehead hat would be a game changer , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is telling the team that the time is ripe for an exquisite cheezehead hat.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , visit PETA.org .
PETA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President and CEO Mark Murphy and Foamations Owner Ralph Bruno 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 , including many in Wisconsin and many NFL fans nationwide , with an idea that would help increase the Packers Pro Shop ’ s profits and enhance your team ’ s profile by making it seem more fun and inclusive .
Since many fans are cheesed off that they can ’ t wear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will you please work with Foamations to add a vegan cheesehead hat to the shop ’ s inventory ?
This would allow Packers fans who are averse to the animal welfare , environmental , and health problems associated with the dairy industry to wear a hat that represents them as the vegan cheeseheads they are .
It would be particularly fabulous for fans of Aaron Rodgers , who has been dairy-free for years .
Ever more people are benching dairy because of its link to allergies , asthma , gas , acne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cancer , some of which also put fans at a greater risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19 .
Dairy cheeses are also packed with cholesterol and saturated fat , and they irritate lactose-intolerant stomachs .
In addition , animal protection advocates are not fans of dairy .
Cows produce milk only to feed their babies , so they are repeatedly and forcibly impregnated in the dairy industry to keep it coming , and the calves are taken away from their loving mothers right after birth .
Every vegan cheesehead also helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meat account for 83 % of all farmland and produce 60 % of agriculture ’ s greenhouse-gas emissions .
Seventy-four grams of carbon dioxide are generated just to create one serving of cheese .
Oxford University states that switching to vegan eating can save 8 million human lives by 2050 , cut greenhouse-gas emissions by two-thirds , and reduce damage from climate change by $ 1.5 trillion .
Adding a vegan cheesehead hat would also acknowledge Wisconsin-based dairy-free cheese companies such as Vevan Foods and NewFields Plant-Based Cheese .
Thank you for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from you , and we wish you luck this season .
Very truly yours ,

It's Time for a Cheezehead Hat for Those Who Don't Do Dairy, Including Aaron Rodgers
For Immediate Release:
October 14, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Green Bay, Wis. – With football season underway—and as dairy sales are slumping because of booming plant milk sales—PETA is suggesting that the Green Bay Packers score big with kind fans by adding a vegan cheesehead hat to its Packers Pro Shop offerings. The fun foam accessory would appeal to fans who are lactose intolerant and those who are just intolerant of the cruelty involved in raising cows to take away the mother’s milk that’s meant for them—including the team’s own quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, who has been dairy-free for years.
“Vegan food sales are rising faster than an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary pass, so a vegan cheesehead hat would be a game changer,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is telling the team that the time is ripe for an exquisite cheezehead hat.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy and Foamations Owner Ralph Bruno follows.
October 14, 2020
Mark Murphy
President and CEO
Green Bay Packers
Dear Mr. Murphy,
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, including many in Wisconsin and many NFL fans nationwide, with an idea that would help increase the Packers Pro Shop’s profits and enhance your team’s profile by making it seem more fun and inclusive. Since many fans are cheesed off that they can’t wear the regular cheesehead hat in good conscience, will you please work with Foamations to add a vegan cheesehead hat to the shop’s inventory? This would allow Packers fans who are averse to the animal welfare, environmental, and health problems associated with the dairy industry to wear a hat that represents them as the vegan cheeseheads they are. It would be particularly fabulous for fans of Aaron Rodgers, who has been dairy-free for years.
Ever more people are benching dairy because of its link to allergies, asthma, gas, acne, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer, some of which also put fans at a greater risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19. Dairy cheeses are also packed with cholesterol and saturated fat, and they irritate lactose-intolerant stomachs. In addition, animal protection advocates are not fans of dairy. Cows produce milk only to feed their babies, so they are repeatedly and forcibly impregnated in the dairy industry to keep it coming, and the calves are taken away from their loving mothers right after birth.
Every vegan cheesehead also helps tackle climate change, since dairy and meat account for 83% of all farmland and produce 60% of agriculture’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Seventy-four grams of carbon dioxide are generated just to create one serving of cheese. Oxford University states that switching to vegan eating can save 8 million human lives by 2050, cut greenhouse-gas emissions by two-thirds, and reduce damage from climate change by $1.5 trillion.
Adding a vegan cheesehead hat would also acknowledge Wisconsin-based dairy-free cheese companies such as Vevan Foods and NewFields Plant-Based Cheese. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you, and we wish you luck this season.
Very truly yours,
Ingrid E. Newkirk
President
cc: Ralph Bruno, Owner, Foamations


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-14--PETA’s ‘Without Consent’ Exhibit Shows Sordid History of Animal Experiments

Time to Look Beyond Our Own Species , Challenge National Institutes of Health to Modernize Washington – In the midst of a growing awareness of cultural biases and in the age of human organs on chips , PETA is erecting an enormous exhibit , titled “ Without Consent , ” that explores the long history of suffering inflicted on unconsenting animals in laboratories and challenges funding agencies to rethink this exploitive , expensive , painful , and archaic practice .
The two 7-by-7-foot cubes are covered with brief descriptions and photos of nearly 200 real-life animal experiments conducted between the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on display in the busy Eastern Market area for three days , beginning tomorrow .
Where : At the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue S.E .
and D Street S.E.
, Washington “ Without Consent ” uses historical perspective to point out that vulnerable humans have been experimented on since medieval times—including orphans in tuberculosis and psychological experiments , immigrant women in gynecological surgeries , soldiers in LSD and poison gas tests , and impoverished Black men in syphilis experiments .
The exhibit illustrates that just as society understands that this was wrong , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the past rule our conduct today and end all experiments on unconsenting beings .
Tomorrow evening , PETA supporters bearing flowers will gather at the exhibit for a candlelight vigil honoring the animals featured in the installation , including infant monkeys taken from their mothers and raised alone in a “ pit of despair ” to cause devastating mental illness , cats who were deafened and whose spines were cut , dogs who were electroshocked so many times that they gave up trying to escape ; , and mice who were burned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anesthetics .
Visitors to “ Without Consent ” are urged to text WRONG to 73822 in order to urge the world ’ s largest funder of research , the National Institutes of Health , to stop all funding of animal experiments .
“ Without Consent tells the real-life stories of animals tormented in painful experiments that they did not and could not consent to , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.
” Humans are just one animal species among many , and having the power to exploit the others does not give us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to experiment on ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit .

Time to Look Beyond Our Own Species, Challenge National Institutes of Health to Modernize
For Immediate Release:
October 14, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Washington – In the midst of a growing awareness of cultural biases and in the age of human organs on chips, PETA is erecting an enormous exhibit, titled “Without Consent,” that explores the long history of suffering inflicted on unconsenting animals in laboratories and challenges funding agencies to rethink this exploitive, expensive, painful, and archaic practice. The two 7-by-7-foot cubes are covered with brief descriptions and photos of nearly 200 real-life animal experiments conducted between the 1920s and today. They will be on display in the busy Eastern Market area for three days, beginning tomorrow.
When: Thursday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.
Where: At the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. and D Street S.E., Washington
“Without Consent” uses historical perspective to point out that vulnerable humans have been experimented on since medieval times—including orphans in tuberculosis and psychological experiments, immigrant women in gynecological surgeries, soldiers in LSD and poison gas tests, and impoverished Black men in syphilis experiments. The exhibit illustrates that just as society understands that this was wrong, we now need to let our knowledge of the past rule our conduct today and end all experiments on unconsenting beings.
Tomorrow evening, PETA supporters bearing flowers will gather at the exhibit for a candlelight vigil honoring the animals featured in the installation, including infant monkeys taken from their mothers and raised alone in a “pit of despair” to cause devastating mental illness, cats who were deafened and whose spines were cut, dogs who were electroshocked so many times that they gave up trying to escape;, and mice who were burned, drowned, and cut open without anesthetics.
Visitors to “Without Consent” are urged to text WRONG to 73822 in order to urge the world’s largest funder of research, the National Institutes of Health, to stop all funding of animal experiments.
“Without Consent tells the real-life stories of animals tormented in painful experiments that they did not and could not consent to,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.”Humans are just one animal species among many, and having the power to exploit the others does not give us the right to do so.”


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-14--PETA to ‘Shut Down’ Colorado Springs ExxonMobil Gas Station for Cruelty to Dogs

Colorado Springs , Colo. – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out , PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “ blood ” -filled gas jugs will “ close ” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow .
The action follows a PETA protest outside the company ’ s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide .
Where : ExxonMobil gas station , 506 Garden of the Gods Rd .
( near the intersection with Rusina Road ) , Colorado Springs “ ExxonMobil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod ’ s cruelty to dogs , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.
” Jack Daniel ’ s , Coca-Cola , Wells Fargo , Alaska Airlines , and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tied up on mushers ’ properties ( as revealed in this PETA exposé ) , dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures .
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion , illness , injury , or other causes .
One , Cool Cat , developed twisted intestines and almost died .
Another , Betty , had pneumonia and was in critical condition , and two others refused to eat and had fevers , diarrhea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
October 14, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out, PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “blood”-filled gas jugs will “close” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow. The action follows a PETA protest outside the company’s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide.
When: Thursday, October 15, 12 noon
Where: ExxonMobil gas station, 506 Garden of the Gods Rd. (near the intersection with Rusina Road), Colorado Springs
“ExxonMobil has the shameful distinction of being one of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod’s cruelty to dogs,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.”
Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Alaska Airlines, and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began. In addition to being tied up on mushers’ properties (as revealed in this PETA exposé), dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures.
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion, illness, injury, or other causes. One, Cool Cat, developed twisted intestines and almost died. Another, Betty, had pneumonia and was in critical condition, and two others refused to eat and had fevers, diarrhea, and persistent coughs.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


COSPHERA

Diese Frage kann man klar verneinen !
Die Kosmetikverordnung in der EU ist sehr streng .
Dies gilt sowohl für Rohstoffe als auch für die Endprodukte .
Alle müssen aufwendige Zulassungsverfahren durchlaufen bevor sie auf den Markt kommen .
Wie oben erklärt , kommen auch in Naturprodukten Substanzen zum Einsatz die so in der Natur gar nicht existieren ( zB Emulgatoren , Tenside , etc. )
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Man könnte sie also durchaus als „ chemisch “ bezeichnen .
Und auch in konventionellen Produkten werden natürliche , oder naturkosmetikkonforme Stoffe eingesetzt .
Das heißt , man sollte eigentlich jedes Produkt individuell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Es gibt außerdem auch einige Beispiele für Stoffe die zwar in der Naturkosmetik zugelassen , aber nicht besonders hautfreundlich sind .
In der Gruppe der Sulfate finden wir unter anderem das bereits erwähnte Natriumlaur sulfat ( INCI : Sodium Laur Sulfate ) .
Es gilt als das aggressivste Tensid überhaupt .
Jedoch kann man es durch Ethoxylierung chemisch so verändern , dass es milder wird .
Das Ergebnis ist Natriumlauryl sulfat .
( INCI : Sodium Laur Sulfate ) .
Dieses Tensid ist nun zwar nicht mehr für Naturkosmetik zugelassen , aber es @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ausgangsstoff .
Wir finden es in fast allen konventionellen Shampoos und Duschgelen als waschaktive Hauptsubstanz .
Auf dem Naturkosmetikmarkt hat sich in den letzten Jahren viel getan .
Rezepturen werden immer komplexer und es erscheinen laufend neue Roh- und Wirkstoffe aufgrund moderner chemischer , aber nachhaltiger Verfahren ( „ Green Chemistry “ ) .
Dies ermöglicht innovative , und dennoch „ grüne “ Produkte , die ihrer konventionellen Konkurrenz um nicht mehr viel nachstehen .
Umgekehrt lässt sich aber auch beobachten , dass konventionelle Produkte ebenfalls immer umweltfreundlicher werden .
Dies ergibt sich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ auf den Markt kommen und dass Kunden kritischer sind als früher .
So wurden zB vor einigen Jahre noch vielmehr Mineralölerzeugnisse eingesetzt als heutzutage , da einerseits die Leute nicht mehr „ Paraffinum Liquidum “ in der INCI-Liste ihres Kosmetikproduktes lesen möchten und es andererseits auch mehr interessante Alternativöle dazu gibt .
Überdies hinaus zeichnet sich auch , wie im Lebensmittelbereich , ein Trend zu veganen Produkten ab .
Das heißt es wird konsequenterweise auf Inhaltsstoffe vom lebenden und toten Tier verzichtet .
Produkte vom toten Tier kommen übrigens schon länger kaum zum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aus ästhetischen Gründen ablehnen .
Produkte von lebenden Tieren wie Bienenwachs , Lanolin und Milcherzeugnisse werden heutzutage noch recht häufig eingesetzt .
Kosmetikprodukte damit gelten als vegetarisch , aber nicht als vegan !
Viele Naturkosmetikhersteller setzen zwar auch auf vegane Produkte , aber es ist zu beachten , dass das zwei Punkte sind , die völlig getrennt voneinander betrachtet werden müssen .
Es gibt also sehr wohl auch eine Fülle an veganen , konventionellen Produkten !

Der Wunsch nach verträglichen, nachhaltigen Produkten wächst seit Jahren mehr und mehr. Das sieht man auch im Bereich der Kosmetik.
Aber was genau ist eigentlich Naturkosmetik?
Diese Frage stellen sich viele Konsumenten und die Antwort darauf ist gar nicht mal so eindeutig, wie wir uns das wünschen. So existieren bestimmte Vormeinungen und Klischees, was als natürlich oder verträglich gilt und was in natürlichen Produkten sein darf und was nicht.
Fakt ist jedoch, es gibt:
keine einheitlichen und
und keine bindenden Kriterien
für Naturkosmetik.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-14--PETA Is Baffled by This Bird Killer’s Hypocritical Tweets

“ Is she serious ?
” That ’ s what people who actually care about animals are asking in response to tweets from Christine Lattin , an experimenter at Louisiana State University ( LSU ) .
She recently tweeted lamenting about migratory birds who are crashing into windows at LSU and dying , along with expressing a desire to help them .
If you ’ re wondering what ’ s so wrong with that , you should know that this person has made a whole career out of capturing , tormenting , and killing birds in truly pointless experiments since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruel and useless these experiments are .
Lattin ’ s previous bird experiments include those in which house sparrows were abducted from their homes in nature and fed crude oil , their legs were wounded , large amounts of their feathers were plucked , and they were confined to cloth bags ( causing them stress and fear ) and given drugs that damage their adrenal glands—from which she concluded that “ birds do not like captivity ” and “ birds think crude oil tastes icky.
” ( Yes , those are real quotes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Are there any ways we could make our campus more bird safe ?
” we actually came up with a few suggestions pretty quickly : • She could stop cutting off their heads to examine their brains .
• She could stop pumping them full of steroids .
• She could stop tormenting them with predator sounds .
• She could end her cruel bird experiments altogether .
PETA recently sent a letter to Biology Letters , a journal that published an article coauthored by Lattin .
Her paper reports a bizarre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in nets and then tested to measure their fear response to unfamiliar objects .
The paper failed to report what was done with the birds once she was done exploiting them , and it omitted other basic information about the experiment that is considered standard to include .
Our letter points out that the article doesn ’ t describe precautions taken for the animals ’ welfare or living conditions , fails to explain convincingly how humans are benefitting from this animal abuse ( because we ’ re not ) , and , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the research ethics and animal treatment guidelines set forth by the Royal Society ( the publisher of the journal ) .
All this flawed and cruel experiment really managed to do was cause birds extreme distress by trapping them , denying them food for as long as 15 hours at a time , and holding these social animals alone in a cage for a prolonged period of time .
It didn ’ t add to our scientific knowledge or benefit birds or humans in any way .
We asked Biology Letters to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ill-conceived article .
You can take action for birds , too : People who aren ’ t conducting cruel experiments on birds and truly want to help them can put stickers and decals on the windows of buildings or retrofit them with patterned window film .

“Is she serious?” That’s what people who actually care about animals are asking in response to tweets from Christine Lattin, an experimenter at Louisiana State University (LSU). She recently tweeted lamenting about migratory birds who are crashing into windows at LSU and dying, along with expressing a desire to help them. If you’re wondering what’s so wrong with that, you should know that this person has made a whole career out of capturing, tormenting, and killing birds in truly pointless experiments since 2008. We cannot overstate how cruel and useless these experiments are.
PETA exposes experimenter Christine Lattin for capturing & torturing songbirds at Yale University just because she's CURIOUS. Tell her to stop killing! Posted by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Lattin’s previous bird experiments include those in which house sparrows were abducted from their homes in nature and fed crude oil, their legs were wounded, large amounts of their feathers were plucked, and they were confined to cloth bags (causing them stress and fear) and given drugs that damage their adrenal glands—from which she concluded that “birds do not like captivity” and “birds think crude oil tastes icky.” (Yes, those are real quotes.)
So when she tweeted, “Are there any ways we could make our campus more bird safe?” we actually came up with a few suggestions pretty quickly:
Lattin could stop capturing house sparrows in nature. She could stop cutting off their heads to examine their brains. She could stop pumping them full of steroids. She could stop tormenting them with predator sounds. She could end her cruel bird experiments altogether.
PETA recently sent a letter to Biology Letters, a journal that published an article coauthored by Lattin. Her paper reports a bizarre experiment in which house sparrows were trapped in nets and then tested to measure their fear response to unfamiliar objects. The paper failed to report what was done with the birds once she was done exploiting them, and it omitted other basic information about the experiment that is considered standard to include. Our letter points out that the article doesn’t describe precautions taken for the animals’ welfare or living conditions, fails to explain convincingly how humans are benefitting from this animal abuse (because we’re not), and, in general, doesn’t adhere to the research ethics and animal treatment guidelines set forth by the Royal Society (the publisher of the journal).
All this flawed and cruel experiment really managed to do was cause birds extreme distress by trapping them, denying them food for as long as 15 hours at a time, and holding these social animals alone in a cage for a prolonged period of time. It didn’t add to our scientific knowledge or benefit birds or humans in any way. We asked Biology Letters to take action, including by retracting the shoddy, ill-conceived article.
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You can take action for birds, too:
People who aren’t conducting cruel experiments on birds and truly want to help them can put stickers and decals on the windows of buildings or retrofit them with patterned window film.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Cruelty-Free Micellar Waters for a Clean Complexion

If you ’ re a cruelty-free skin-care fanatic , you might have tuned in to the micellar water craze .
Micellar water is a multipurpose skin cleansing agent that can be used for all sorts of things , from removing makeup to toning the skin .
It also has properties that can reduce inflammation .
Just be sure to look for a vegan option .
For some of these products , rabbits are still used in painful skin irritation tests—even though in addition to being cruel , these tests can be unreliable .
Also , some micellar waters contain honey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fortunately , there are plenty of cruelty-free micellar water options that will help you achieve supple , blemish-free skin without supporting companies that test their products on animals .
The 100 % vegan skin-care brand Pacifica makes this cleansing tonic for all skin types .
This micellar water is fortified with calendula extract to soothe dry skin and reduce irritation the natural way .
This cleaning water is essential for people who want an all-in-one vegan product that removes makeup and cleanses and moisturizes skin .
This cleansing water is perfect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and oil that your skin collects during the day as well as makeup and sunscreen .
You ’ ll have the perfect fresh canvas to start your skin-care routine .
The completely vegan skin-care brand Derma E formulates its micellar water to cleanse and restore balance to the skin .
This facial mist can be used to remove impurities , moisturize skin , and refine pores .
You can even spray it over your makeup to set it in place .
This cruelty-free micellar cleansing water , made with triple-purified water , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This option is soothing for sensitive skin and doesn ’ t contain harsh chemicals or artificial scents .
The NYX Stripped Off Micellar Water is a must-have if you want to remove excess makeup without overdrying or damaging your skin .
If your waterproof makeup just won ’ t budge , this makeup remover can be used to wash away long-lasting eye and lip products without irritating those sensitive areas .
It ’ s formulated with babassu oil , a plant-based ingredient with anti-aging properties , so you can get a youthful glow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts .
Enriched with calming chamomile oil , this micellar water will cleanse your skin with ultra-soothing properties .
This vegan micellar water contains anti-inflammatory probiotics and organic oils that promote a healthy , radiant glow .
This vegan cleansing water can be used as a cleanser , makeup remover , and pore-refining toner .
It ’ s like a one-stop shop for a smooth , blemish-free complexion !
Formulated with Australian tea tree oil , cucumber , and aloe , this cleansing facial water reduces inflammation and redness while lifting away dirt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this hydrating solution is rinse-free and will give you a fresh face in just one step .
Made with natural Himalaya water , this micellar water sinks into the skin to help you achieve a purified , toned complexion .
When buying a skin-care product , ask yourself this : If animals are potentially bleeding and suffering from ulcers , irritated eyes , and burning skin caused by harmful chemicals used in the process of making it , do you really want to put that on your own skin ?
NO !
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never test on animals by checking PETA ’ s Beauty Without Bunnies database .
Scientifically advanced animal-free testing methods are better for humans and the other animals we share our planet with .
For some other great skin-care tips and products , check out PETA ’ s ultimate guide to acne-free skin and our list of awesome vegan moisturizers .

October 15, 2020 by Elena Waldman Publishedby
If you’re a cruelty-free skin-care fanatic, you might have tuned in to the micellar water craze. Micellar water is a multipurpose skin cleansing agent that can be used for all sorts of things, from removing makeup to toning the skin. It also has properties that can reduce inflammation. Just be sure to look for a vegan option. For some of these products, rabbits are still used in painful skin irritation tests—even though in addition to being cruel, these tests can be unreliable. Also, some micellar waters contain honey extract, which is stolen from honeybees.
Fortunately, there are plenty of cruelty-free micellar water options that will help you achieve supple, blemish-free skin without supporting companies that test their products on animals.
The 100% vegan skin-care brand Pacifica makes this cleansing tonic for all skin types. This micellar water is fortified with calendula extract to soothe dry skin and reduce irritation the natural way.
This cleaning water is essential for people who want an all-in-one vegan product that removes makeup and cleanses and moisturizes skin.
This cleansing water is perfect for rinsing away all the sweat, dirt, and oil that your skin collects during the day as well as makeup and sunscreen. You’ll have the perfect fresh canvas to start your skin-care routine.
The completely vegan skin-care brand Derma E formulates its micellar water to cleanse and restore balance to the skin.
This facial mist can be used to remove impurities, moisturize skin, and refine pores. You can even spray it over your makeup to set it in place.
This cruelty-free micellar cleansing water, made with triple-purified water, is packed with vitamins B 3 and C. This option is soothing for sensitive skin and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals or artificial scents.
The NYX Stripped Off Micellar Water is a must-have if you want to remove excess makeup without overdrying or damaging your skin.
If your waterproof makeup just won’t budge, this makeup remover can be used to wash away long-lasting eye and lip products without irritating those sensitive areas. It’s formulated with babassu oil, a plant-based ingredient with anti-aging properties, so you can get a youthful glow even without using products that contain animal parts.
Enriched with calming chamomile oil, this micellar water will cleanse your skin with ultra-soothing properties.
This vegan micellar water contains anti-inflammatory probiotics and organic oils that promote a healthy, radiant glow.
This vegan cleansing water can be used as a cleanser, makeup remover, and pore-refining toner. It’s like a one-stop shop for a smooth, blemish-free complexion!
Formulated with Australian tea tree oil, cucumber, and aloe, this cleansing facial water reduces inflammation and redness while lifting away dirt.
Made with organic coconut oil, this hydrating solution is rinse-free and will give you a fresh face in just one step.
Made with natural Himalaya water, this micellar water sinks into the skin to help you achieve a purified, toned complexion.
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When buying a skin-care product, ask yourself this: If animals are potentially bleeding and suffering from ulcers, irritated eyes, and burning skin caused by harmful chemicals used in the process of making it, do you really want to put that on your own skin? NO! Your best bet is to choose brands that never test on animals by checking PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies database. Scientifically advanced animal-free testing methods are better for humans and the other animals we share our planet with.
For some other great skin-care tips and products, check out PETA’s ultimate guide to acne-free skin and our list of awesome vegan moisturizers.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--PETA Marks Victory in Third USDA FOIA Lawsuit

Agency Will Pay Attorneys ' Fees , Hands Over Long-Sought Records of Puppy Mills , Laboratories , and Roadside Zoos Wiped From Its Website Washington – On Thursday , PETA and co-plaintiff Delcianna Winders , an assistant clinical professor and animal law litigation clinic director at Lewis & Clark Law School , successfully settled their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) .
The first-of-its-kind suit was filed in 2018 after the USDA refused to comply with PETA ’ s and Winders ’ Freedom of Information Act requests for records related to the USDA ’ s regulation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zoos , and other animal-exploiting enterprises , which the agency had scrubbed from its website in 2017 in what ’ s now known as the “ USDA Blackout.
” The settlement comes after the lawsuit prompted the USDA to provide the plaintiffs with the bulk of the requested records and after Congress ended the blackout in 2019 .
The agency also agreed to pay the plaintiffs ’ attorneys ’ fees .
“ The USDA is rightfully picking up the tab for the lawsuit PETA shouldn ’ t have had to file to force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ records that it illegally scrubbed from its website , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel Caitlin Hawks .
“ PETA will continue to hold the USDA accountable for failing to protect animals abused in laboratories , roadside zoos , circuses , and puppy mills.
” In July of this year , PETA , Winders , and other co-plaintiffs successfully settled related lawsuits filed in 2017 and 2018 seeking to compel the USDA to restore the scrubbed records to its website .
The USDA did so—and pledged to continue to provide the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motto reads , “ Animals are not ours to experiment on , eat , wear , use for entertainment , or abuse in any other way , ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—and its co-plaintiff were represented in their lawsuit by the public interest law firm Eubanks & Associates , PLLC .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

Agency Will Pay Attorneys' Fees, Hands Over Long-Sought Records of Puppy Mills, Laboratories, and Roadside Zoos Wiped From Its Website
For Immediate Release:
October 15, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
Washington – On Thursday, PETA and co-plaintiff Delcianna Winders, an assistant clinical professor and animal law litigation clinic director at Lewis & Clark Law School, successfully settled their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The first-of-its-kind suit was filed in 2018 after the USDA refused to comply with PETA’s and Winders’ Freedom of Information Act requests for records related to the USDA’s regulation of puppy mills, laboratories, roadside zoos, and other animal-exploiting enterprises, which the agency had scrubbed from its website in 2017 in what’s now known as the “USDA Blackout.” The settlement comes after the lawsuit prompted the USDA to provide the plaintiffs with the bulk of the requested records and after Congress ended the blackout in 2019. The agency also agreed to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees.
“The USDA is rightfully picking up the tab for the lawsuit PETA shouldn’t have had to file to force the agency to hand over the public records that it illegally scrubbed from its website,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel Caitlin Hawks. “PETA will continue to hold the USDA accountable for failing to protect animals abused in laboratories, roadside zoos, circuses, and puppy mills.”
In July of this year, PETA, Winders, and other co-plaintiffs successfully settled related lawsuits filed in 2017 and 2018 seeking to compel the USDA to restore the scrubbed records to its website. The USDA did so—and pledged to continue to provide the public with access to such records.
PETA—whose motto reads, “Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way,” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—and its co-plaintiff were represented in their lawsuit by the public interest law firm Eubanks & Associates, PLLC. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--‘Challenging Assumptions’: PETA Launches High School Program to Foster Empathy

TeachKind Presents Anti-Speciesism Curriculum to Spark Debate and Discussion About Social Justice Issues The new free curriculum for high school teachers empowers young people to challenge societal norms and develop empathy for others , regardless of their race , age , ability , sexuality , gender identity , or species .
Its resources include a new video featuring the firsthand stories of activists of color who introduce the concept of speciesism—the human-supremacist idea that all other animals are inferior , so it ’ s acceptable to exploit them—and explain how it intersects with other “ -isms ” like racism and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toliver says in the video , “ Bullying and violence don ’ t stop at the human door any more than they stop at the race or gender door.
” “ Helping students process difficult issues like injustice can be a struggle , and Challenging Assumptions is PETA and TeachKind ’ s answer to that , ” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg .
“ Whether you ’ re an experienced classroom teacher or a first-time homeschooler , this resource can help you teach young people how to stand up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Challenging Assumptions incorporates several educational tools , including the following : • Both printable and digital formats to accommodate students in all learning settings ( in-person , virtual , hybrid , etc . )
• Strategies for discussing real-world issues in an engaging , age-appropriate , and easy-to-understand way PETA and TeachKind ’ s motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way.
” For more information , please visit TeachKind.org/SocialJustice or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

TeachKind Presents Anti-Speciesism Curriculum to Spark Debate and Discussion About Social Justice Issues
For Immediate Release:
October 15, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Norfolk, Va. – In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month (October), TeachKind—PETA’s humane education division—is launching Challenging Assumptions: A Social Justice Curriculum.
The new free curriculum for high school teachers empowers young people to challenge societal norms and develop empathy for others, regardless of their race, age, ability, sexuality, gender identity, or species. Its resources include a new video featuring the firsthand stories of activists of color who introduce the concept of speciesism—the human-supremacist idea that all other animals are inferior, so it’s acceptable to exploit them—and explain how it intersects with other “-isms” like racism and sexism. As writer and activist Zachary Toliver says in the video, “Bullying and violence don’t stop at the human door any more than they stop at the race or gender door.”
“Helping students process difficult issues like injustice can be a struggle, and Challenging Assumptions is PETA and TeachKind’s answer to that,” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg. “Whether you’re an experienced classroom teacher or a first-time homeschooler, this resource can help you teach young people how to stand up to oppression in all its ugly forms.”
Challenging Assumptions incorporates several educational tools, including the following:
Common Core–aligned lesson plans
Both printable and digital formats to accommodate students in all learning settings (in-person, virtual, hybrid, etc.)
Strategies for discussing real-world issues in an engaging, age-appropriate, and easy-to-understand way
Opportunities for service learning
PETA and TeachKind’s motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way.” For more information, please visit TeachKind.org/SocialJustice or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Local Kid Nabs Award for Raising Thousands of Dollars to Help Animals Hurt in House Fire

PETA Recognizes Kaden Simpson for Having a Huge Heart for Animals Duplin County , N.C. – A Hero to Animals Award is on its way from PETA Kids—PETA ’ s youth division—to 11-year-old Kaden Simpson , who has raised over $ 8,000 for 12 dogs and cats who survived a fire at a nearby home that killed their guardian and five other animal companions .
After seeing photos of the injured survivors , Kaden , who is autistic , immediately told his mother that he wanted to help them .
He started a GoFundMe page to raise money for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was in character , as he ’ s donated his birthday money to the Duplin County Animal Shelter for years .
“ Thanks to Kaden ’ s thoughtfulness and huge heart and the kindness of everyone who contributed to the fundraiser , cats and dogs who survived a terrible tragedy are being helped , ” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg .
“ PETA Kids is recognizing Kaden for showing that young people can be the biggest heroes to animals in need.
” PETA Kids—whose motto reads , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ours to abuse in any way ” —thanks Kaden for being a proponent of animal adoption and for supporting his local shelter .
He and his family are guardians to five adopted animal companions—lucky ones in comparison to the approximately 70 million dogs and cats who are homeless in the U.S. at any given time .
PETA Kids urges everyone to help combat this crisis by following Kaden ’ s lead and never buying an animal from a breeder or pet store .
PETA Kids opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETAKids.com or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

PETA Recognizes Kaden Simpson for Having a Huge Heart for Animals
For Immediate Release:
October 15, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Duplin County, N.C. – A Hero to Animals Award is on its way from PETA Kids—PETA’s youth division—to 11-year-old Kaden Simpson, who has raised over $8,000 for 12 dogs and cats who survived a fire at a nearby home that killed their guardian.
After seeing photos of the injured survivors, Kaden, who is autistic, immediately told his mother that he wanted to help them. He started a GoFundMe page to raise money for the animals’ veterinary care and food—a move that was in character, as he’s donated his birthday money to the Duplin County Animal Shelter for years.
“Thanks to Kaden’s thoughtfulness and huge heart and the kindness of everyone who contributed to the fundraiser, cats and dogs who survived a terrible tragedy are being helped,” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg. “PETA Kids is recognizing Kaden for showing that young people can be the biggest heroes to animals in need.”
PETA Kids—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—thanks Kaden for being a proponent of animal adoption and for supporting his local shelter. He and his family are guardians to five adopted animal companions—lucky ones in comparison to the approximately 70 million dogs and cats who are homeless in the U.S. at any given time. PETA Kids urges everyone to help combat this crisis by following Kaden’s lead and never buying an animal from a breeder or pet store.
PETA Kids opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETAKids.com or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in Grand County

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

For Immediate Release:
October 15, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Grand County, Colo. – Because the East Troublesome fire is threatening areas across Grand County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Video of Emaciated Tiger Used by Shrine Circuses Prompts PETA Appeal

With COVID-19 and Tiger King to Consider , It 's High Time for Shriners to Ban Wild-Animal Circus Shows Tampa , Fla. – Armed with damning video footage of suffering tigers used for Shrine circuses , PETA sent a letter this morning calling on Shriners International to require that—when Shrine circuses resume after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides—member clubs host only those that don ’ t exploit animals .
PETA points out that Tiger King has alerted audiences to the cruelty of breeding and exploiting big cats for entertainment—and PETA ’ s video includes footage of an emaciated tiger named King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other distressed tigers pacing in transport cages so small that they can ’ t even stretch to their full height .
“ PETA is asking Shriners International to see the pandemic shutdown as an opportunity to reflect on whether it will leave a legacy of cruelty or one of compassion , ” says PETA Foundation Associate Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Debbie Metzler .
“ Animal-free Shrine circuses aren ’ t just the ethical choice—they may also be the only hope of attracting audiences in a post–Tiger King world.
” PETA—whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .
I ’ m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ) amid the COVID-19 pandemic , which has halted Shrine circus shows across the country , and following the Netflix series Tiger King , which captured the world ’ s attention and revealed the atrocities of breeding and exploiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a new PETA video , circuses produced by your member clubs are no exception .
Now is the time to stop this abuse .
PETA recently obtained horrific footage from U.S. Department of Agriculture inspections of the now-defunct Hawthorn Corporation—which provided Shrine circuses with tiger acts—showing an emaciated tiger named King in desperate need of veterinary care .
Inspection reports from the same period also showed that two tigers had died in just over one month while on the road with Hawthorn .
The other tigers shown in PETA ’ s video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notoriously cruel exhibitors .
The animals are seen being hauled around in trailers , spending much of their lives inside small transport cages , where they have no space to exercise , climb , or even stretch to their full height .
They were also pacing in what little space they do have , which is a sign of severe mental distress .
You ’ ve seen that times have changed .
The Western Montana Shrine Circus ended its wild-animal acts , Shrine circuses in Canada haven ’ t used wild animals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Melha shrines ended their annual animal circuses , while modern , progressive circuses are dazzling their audiences with talented human-only performers .
Nearly 700 venues and dozens of communities—including the entire states of California , Hawaii , Illinois , New Jersey , and New York—prohibit or restrict animal exhibits , and that list will only grow .
In the midst of the global pandemic and growing awareness of injustice to others , people are searching their souls and examining their impact on society .
For most organizations , this societal reckoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways in which animals have been and still are being violated .
We hope you will take an honest look at Shriners International ’ s policies and decide to require that member clubs host only fundraisers that don ’ t exploit animals .
Very truly yours ,

With COVID-19 and Tiger King to Consider, It's High Time for Shriners to Ban Wild-Animal Circus Shows
For Immediate Release:
October 15, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Tampa, Fla. – Armed with damning video footage of suffering tigers used for Shrine circuses, PETA sent a letter this morning calling on Shriners International to require that—when Shrine circuses resume after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides—member clubs host only those that don’t exploit animals.
PETA points out that Tiger King has alerted audiences to the cruelty of breeding and exploiting big cats for entertainment—and PETA’s video includes footage of an emaciated tiger named King in desperate need of veterinary care along with other distressed tigers pacing in transport cages so small that they can’t even stretch to their full height.
“PETA is asking Shriners International to see the pandemic shutdown as an opportunity to reflect on whether it will leave a legacy of cruelty or one of compassion,” says PETA Foundation Associate Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Debbie Metzler. “Animal-free Shrine circuses aren’t just the ethical choice—they may also be the only hope of attracting audiences in a post–Tiger King world.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
PETA’s letter to Shriners International Imperial Potentate James R. Smith follows.
October 15, 2020
James R. Smith
Imperial Potentate
Shriners International
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m writing on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has halted Shrine circus shows across the country, and following the Netflix series Tiger King, which captured the world’s attention and revealed the atrocities of breeding and exploiting big cats for entertainment. As exposed in a new PETA video, circuses produced by your member clubs are no exception. Now is the time to stop this abuse.
PETA recently obtained horrific footage from U.S. Department of Agriculture inspections of the now-defunct Hawthorn Corporation—which provided Shrine circuses with tiger acts—showing an emaciated tiger named King in desperate need of veterinary care. Inspection reports from the same period also showed that two tigers had died in just over one month while on the road with Hawthorn. The other tigers shown in PETA’s video were also supplied to Shrine circuses by notoriously cruel exhibitors. The animals are seen being hauled around in trailers, spending much of their lives inside small transport cages, where they have no space to exercise, climb, or even stretch to their full height. They were also pacing in what little space they do have, which is a sign of severe mental distress.
You’ve seen that times have changed. The Western Montana Shrine Circus ended its wild-animal acts, Shrine circuses in Canada haven’t used wild animals in years, and the Bahia, Jerusalem, and Melha shrines ended their annual animal circuses, while modern, progressive circuses are dazzling their audiences with talented human-only performers. Nearly 700 venues and dozens of communities—including the entire states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York—prohibit or restrict animal exhibits, and that list will only grow.
In the midst of the global pandemic and growing awareness of injustice to others, people are searching their souls and examining their impact on society. For most organizations, this societal reckoning includes reflecting on all the deeply disturbing ways in which animals have been and still are being violated. We hope you will take an honest look at Shriners International’s policies and decide to require that member clubs host only fundraisers that don’t exploit animals.
Very truly yours,
Melanie Johnson
Manager, Animals in Entertainment Campaign


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Challenging Assumptions: A Social Justice Curriculum

Challenging Assumptions is TeachKind ’ s free , new social justice curriculum designed to educate and empower students in grades 9–12 to challenge societal norms and inspire compassion and empathy toward others regardless of species , race , gender , sexual identity , age , or ability .
With these materials , students examine the intersections of many forms of prejudice , synthesize information from the historical framework that they ’ ve studied throughout their schooling , and use new information to do the following : • None Develop higher-order thinking skills , focusing on the theme of the systematic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups of humans as well as members of other species • None Explore the reasons for considering all living , feeling beings in the fight for social justice Challenging Assumptions sparks lively discussion among students with a wide range of perspectives—especially among members of Gen Z , who are generally highly motivated by social justice issues , including animal rights .
The curriculum includes a groundbreaking new video featuring the firsthand stories of two activists of color .
It explores the ways our everyday language and actions can either reinforce or challenge ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the components needed to implement this curriculum : • None Digital versions of all activity sheets , which students can complete online—no printer required Part 1 of Challenging Assumptions provides students with an overarching theme of social justice to guide their learning throughout the year as well as basic knowledge of the concepts explained in the video .
The following lessons are designed to help students move beyond any assumptions that they may make about other sentient beings and become more perceptive , thoughtful , and analytical about the reasons why humans engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can serve as a preliminary step in helping students determine what actions are in line with their belief system and how society can challenge speciesism—the belief that all other animal species are inferior to our own .
In Lesson 1 , students think critically about and discuss the abstract concept of social justice as well as the parallels between animal abuse and human abuse .
They also examine the causes and effects of discrimination .
In Lesson 2 , students examine their personal beliefs and behavior , identifying areas in which they experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the state of having inconsistent thoughts , beliefs , or attitudes , especially with regard to behavioral decisions and attitude change ” ) and analyzing their opposing attitudes and actions .
Next , they evaluate examples of discordant beliefs and behavior in society as a whole , using their understanding of facts and opinions to challenge the assumption that animals are ours to use .
In Lesson 3 , students define and deconstruct the speciesist mindset , identifying fallacies of logic in this way of thinking , along with solutions to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intersection of many forms of prejudice .
They synthesize historical information and use new information to explore current moral dilemmas , focusing on the theme of the systematic “ othering ” of and discrimination against groups of humans as well as members of other species .
Part 2 of Challenging Assumptions can be used throughout the school year as you continue to teach the same lessons you ’ re already teaching , using the standards that are mandated in your state .
In this section of the curriculum , we break down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social studies into broad themes , such as reading and writing or civics and economics , and provide recommended resources from our website along with suggestions from classroom teachers on incorporating them into existing units of study .
For example , our debate kits can be used in a writing unit on persuasive arguments or a research unit on evaluating sources .
Part 3 of Challenging Assumptions will guide you through overseeing a student-led service-learning project .
Using knowledge gained in Part 1 and Part 2 of the curriculum , students work collaboratively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , brainstorm possible solutions , and plan and execute one of those solutions in order to effect measurable change .
Next , they assess the effectiveness of their chosen solution and identify ways of improving outcomes as well as ways for individuals to continue making an effort to help solve the problem .

It can be difficult for teachers to examine discrimination and other social justice issues in the classroom without having the discussion break down.
With an animal-centered perspective, the Challenging Assumptions curriculum keeps the conversation focused on solutions and similarities rather than problems and differences.
The result? Students become compassionate thinkers with the knowledge and power to transform their own lives, their schools, and the world.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--Play PETA’s NEW Video Game: Can You Escape NIH’s Monkey Laboratory?

National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) experimenter Elisabeth Murray has spent the last 30 years cutting open monkeys ’ skulls , suctioning out or burning portions of their brains to cause permanent damage , and locking them in cages , where she shows them large rubber snakes and spiders , terrifying them .
These horrific experiments haven ’ t advanced human health at all , of course—they ’ ve only tormented and killed animals and wasted precious medical resources .
This cruelty is why 16-year-old Archit Kumar of Dublin , California , is on a mission to end speciesism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video game called Monkey Fright to help accomplish that .
The game brings awareness to the constant suffering and deprivation that these monkeys experience inside small , barren cages in windowless laboratories—day in and day out—where they ’ re denied companionship , sunshine , fresh air , exercise , and everything else they care about .
If Archit could tell Elisabeth Murray one thing , it would be that it ’ s not too late for her to change .
We can all change—anyone still buying products tested on animals can stop immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family members to do the same .
“ The most important step that teens can take to shape a better future for humans and animals alike is to become more aware of the choices they make , ” Archit says .
When it comes to cruelty to animals and environmental destruction , “ becoming aware of the problem is the first step to solving it.
” Archit wants other young people to know how crucial it is for Gen Z to work together to dismantle speciesism , saying “ Although teenagers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I urge teens to find a greater purpose in the world around them , and to educate themselves about issues that they can take a stance on.
” That ’ s why SOS exists , and together , we will end human supremacy .
Let ’ s send cruel laboratories around the world the message that we won ’ t tolerate animal abuse .

National Institutes of Health (NIH) experimenter Elisabeth Murray has spent the last 30 years cutting open monkeys’ skulls, suctioning out or burning portions of their brains to cause permanent damage, and locking them in cages, where she shows them large rubber snakes and spiders, terrifying them. These horrific experiments haven’t advanced human health at all, of course—they’ve only tormented and killed animals and wasted precious medical resources.
This cruelty is why 16-year-old Archit Kumar of Dublin, California, is on a mission to end speciesism, and he’s developed a video game called Monkey Fright to help accomplish that. The game brings awareness to the constant suffering and deprivation that these monkeys experience inside small, barren cages in windowless laboratories—day in and day out—where they’re denied companionship, sunshine, fresh air, exercise, and everything else they care about.
© Archit Kumar
© Archit Kumar
© Archit Kumar
If Archit could tell Elisabeth Murray one thing, it would be that it’s not too late for her to change. We can all change—anyone still buying products tested on animals can stop immediately, and we can encourage our friends and family members to do the same. “The most important step that teens can take to shape a better future for humans and animals alike is to become more aware of the choices they make,” Archit says. When it comes to cruelty to animals and environmental destruction, “becoming aware of the problem is the first step to solving it.”
“I contacted PETA in the midst of their battle against monkey cruelty at [NIH]. The news about the NIH’s monkey fright experiments is truly loathsome, and I hope that my video game will deliver a profound message to cruel laboratories around the world.”
Archit wants other young people to know how crucial it is for Gen Z to work together to dismantle speciesism, saying “Although teenagers are filled with many social and academic pressures, I urge teens to find a greater purpose in the world around them, and to educate themselves about issues that they can take a stance on.”
“Make friendly choices even when nobody is around, and do your best to avoid peer pressure that may lead you to compromise your moral standards about animals and nature.”
That’s why SOS exists, and together, we will end human supremacy. Let’s send cruel laboratories around the world the message that we won’t tolerate animal abuse.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-15--PETA’s Guide to Making an Epic Vegan Ice Cream Sundae

You don ’ t just throw together an epic vegan ice cream sundae by accident .
No , these things take strategy , time , and skill .
You ’ ll probably have more options than you know what to do with , and you might spiral into a panic if you try to go it alone .
But there ’ s no need to because we—the pros at finding vegan ice cream and decadent toppings—will walk you through it .
Come , let us join spoons and create a vegan sundae masterpiece using this guide !
Sure , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the chunky , funky , chippy , monkey flavors out there .
But when it comes to making indulgent sundaes , a plain base like the chocolate or vanilla options below will show you the true meaning of “ less is more.
” Organic Vanilla Bean or Organic Chocolate would go great in a sundae .
For a wildcard scoop ( because YOLO ) , we recommend the Marshmallow Stardust pint or the Caramel Cold Brew & Cookies .
Chocolate Walnut Brownie and Madagascan Vanilla Bean are a sundae ’ s best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and don ’ t miss out on this brand ’ s Ginger Cookie + Caramel flavor .
Yum !
We recommend going with the nondairy Chocolate Fudge Brownie or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough pints .
All of Oatly !
’ s frozen dessert flavors would be perfect in a sundae , including its Chocolate Chip , Oat , and Salted Caramel ones .
Here ’ s our full list of vegan ice creams to try .
A sundae without sauce ?
Sacrilege .
Any sundae worth its sugar comes with a slathering of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And hot fudge is non-negotiable .
Good thing many mainstream brands like the ones below make delicious options .
• Santa Cruz Organic has vegan syrups in chocolate and mint chocolate • Nature ’ s Charm is a vegan brand that makes Coconut Caramel , Butter Scotch , Salted Caramel , Matcha , and Chocolate Fudge sauces .
It ’ s not a matter of whether or not to add whipped cream , it ’ s a matter of how much .
And the answer is a lot .
Eating a sundae @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it memorable !
Try one of the brands or products below .
Check out our list of vegan whipped creams .
This is the part where you really put it all on the line .
Is your sundae going to be basic or something to behold ?
That ’ s up to you , friend .
The only limit to your sundae topping achievements is the size of your dish , so make sure to use a big bowl , mmkay ?
• Bits of fruit such as strawberries , bananas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s dark chocolate gems ( these are like a vegan version of M & M ’ s ) • Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value chocolate sprinkles and Sprinkles Rainbow Starfetti Step 5 : Share your sundae on social media to inspire the world , then enjoy !
Vegan sundaes are better than dairy-based ones , obviously .
They don ’ t contain milk that was stolen from mother cows who wanted only to nurse their babies .
They don ’ t involve isolating and immobilizing male baby animals in cramped pens before slaughtering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require people to stick their arms and tools into the anuses and vaginas of restrained female animals and artificially inseminate them .
Vegan sundaes are better than dairy-based ones .
Obviously .
Are you screaming for vegan ice cream but not in the mood to build your own sundae ?
🙉 Check Out Our Guide to Stores That Sell Vegan Scoops

October 15, 2020 by Michelle Feinberg Last Updated April 28, 2023. Publishedby
You don’t just throw together an epic vegan ice cream sundae by accident. No, these things take strategy, time, and skill. You’ll probably have more options than you know what to do with, and you might spiral into a panic if you try to go it alone.
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But there’s no need to because we—the pros at finding vegan ice cream and decadent toppings—will walk you through it. Come, let us join spoons and create a vegan sundae masterpiece using this guide!
Step 1: Choose Your Ice Cream
Sure, it’s easy to be tempted by all the chunky, funky, chippy, monkey flavors out there. But when it comes to making indulgent sundaes, a plain base like the chocolate or vanilla options below will show you the true meaning of “less is more.”
Organic Vanilla Bean or Organic Chocolate would go great in a sundae. For a wildcard scoop (because YOLO), we recommend the Marshmallow Stardust pint or the Caramel Cold Brew & Cookies.
Chocolate Walnut Brownie and Madagascan Vanilla Bean are a sundae’s best friends, but do yourself a favor—don’t miss out on this brand’s Mint Chip Galactica flavor. Yum!
We recommend going with the nondairy Chocolate Fudge Brownie or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough pints.
All of Oatly!’s frozen dessert flavors would be perfect in a sundae, including its Chocolate Chip, Oat, and Salted Caramel ones.
Make Your Own
Nuzest’s Kids Good Stuff can be combined with vegan milk to make an ice cream treat that kids will love. Check out the Vanilla Caramel Nice-Cream recipe to see just how easy it is to add Kids Good Stuff to desserts.
Here’s our full list of vegan ice creams to try.
Step 2: Choose Your Sauce
A sundae without sauce? Sacrilege. Any sundae worth its sugar comes with a slathering of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry syrup. And hot fudge is non-negotiable. Good thing many mainstream brands like the ones below make delicious options.
Step 3: Choose Your Whipped Cream
It’s not a matter of whether or not to add whipped cream, it’s a matter of how much. And the answer is a lot. Eating a sundae counts as a life experience, so make it memorable! Try one of the brands or products below.
Reddi-wip Non-Dairy Coconut or Almond
Soyatoo
365 Everyday Value Plant-Based Whipped Topping
Trader Joe’s Coconut Whipped Topping
Check out our list of vegan whipped creams.
Step 4: Pick Your Toppings
This is the part where you really put it all on the line. Is your sundae going to be basic or something to behold? That’s up to you, friend. The only limit to your sundae topping achievements is the size of your dish, so make sure to use a big bowl, mmkay?
Step 5: Share your sundae on social media to inspire the world, then enjoy!
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Vegan sundaes are better than dairy-based ones, obviously. They don’t contain milk that was stolen from mother cows who wanted only to nurse their babies. They don’t involve isolating and immobilizing male baby animals in cramped pens before slaughtering them. And they don’t require people to stick their arms and tools into the anuses and vaginas of restrained female animals and artificially inseminate them. Vegan sundaes are better than dairy-based ones. Obviously.
Are you screaming for vegan ice cream but not in the mood to build your own sundae?
Check Out Our Guide to Stores That Sell Vegan Scoops


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-16--Urban Outfitters Brands’ Stores Will Be ‘Closed for Cruelty’ by PETA

New Global Campaign Points Out That Alpaca , Wool , Leather , Mohair , Cashmere , Down , and Silk Belong to Their Original Owners Kansas City , Mo .
– Tomorrow , PETA activists and an “ alpaca ” will surround the Anthropologie , Urban Outfitters , and Free People stores in Kansas City and block their entrances as part of the group ’ s new international campaign demanding that all Urban Outfitters , Inc. , brands stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals .
The protesters will hold signs showing the terrified faces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Face of Fashion Is Fear.
” When : Saturday , October 17 , 11:30 a.m.—at 12 noon , the protesters will march to the Urban Outfitters store at 520 Nichols Rd.
, then at 12:30 p.m. , they will march to the Free People store at 440 Nichols Rd .
PETA launched the campaign after Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation into the alpaca industry revealing that workers at a farm in Peru tied crying alpacas to a rack , pulling their legs so hard that they nearly came out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloody wounds from rough shearing .
The mutilated animals spit and vomited in fear .
“ Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people , but they ’ re missing the mark by selling fleece taken from animals who get beat up , cut up , and killed in the process , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ Anything forcibly taken from an animal is a product of fear , and PETA is holding Urban Outfitters to its consumer pledge of sustainability and ethics by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vegan materials , which would be easy for it to do because it already stocks them.
” PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing , workers hit , kick , and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool ; leave sensitive goats with bloody , gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations ; burn , electroshock , beat , and slaughter cows for leather ; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down ; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk .
PETA—whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ animals are not ours to wear ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

New Global Campaign Points Out That Alpaca, Wool, Leather, Mohair, Cashmere, Down, and Silk Belong to Their Original Owners
For Immediate Release:
October 16, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Kansas City, Mo. – Tomorrow, PETA activists and an “alpaca” will surround the Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and Free People stores in Kansas City and block their entrances as part of the group’s new international campaign demanding that all Urban Outfitters, Inc., brands stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals. The protesters will hold signs showing the terrified faces of exploited animals and reading, “The Face of Fashion Is Fear.”
When: Saturday, October 17, 11:30 a.m.—at 12 noon, the protesters will march to the Urban Outfitters store at 520 Nichols Rd., then at 12:30 p.m., they will march to the Free People store at 440 Nichols Rd.
Where: Anthropologie, 531 Nichols Rd., Kansas City
PETA launched the campaign after Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation into the alpaca industry revealing that workers at a farm in Peru tied crying alpacas to a rack, pulling their legs so hard that they nearly came out of their sockets, and left them with bloody wounds from rough shearing. The mutilated animals spit and vomited in fear.
“Urban Outfitters brands want to appeal to open-minded and progressive young people, but they’re missing the mark by selling fleece taken from animals who get beat up, cut up, and killed in the process,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Anything forcibly taken from an animal is a product of fear, and PETA is holding Urban Outfitters to its consumer pledge of sustainability and ethics by calling on the company to sell only vegan materials, which would be easy for it to do because it already stocks them.”
PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing, workers hit, kick, and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool; leave sensitive goats with bloody, gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations; burn, electroshock, beat, and slaughter cows for leather; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-16--PETA to ‘Shut Down’ Pittsburgh ExxonMobil Gas Station for Cruelty to Dogs

Pittsburgh – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out , PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “ blood ” -filled gas jugs will “ close ” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow .
The action follows a PETA protest outside the company ’ s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide .
Where : ExxonMobil gas station , 7338 Butler St. ( at the intersection with Baker Street and Ballard Way ) , Pittsburgh “ ExxonMobil has the shameful distinction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still sponsoring the Iditarod ’ s cruelty to dogs , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.
” Jack Daniel ’ s , Coca-Cola , Wells Fargo , Alaska Airlines , and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties ( as revealed in this PETA exposé ) , dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures .
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion , illness , injury , or other causes .
One , Cool Cat , developed twisted intestines and almost died .
Another , Betty , had pneumonia and was in critical condition , and two others refused to eat and had fevers , diarrhea , and persistent coughs .
PETA—whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

For Immediate Release:
October 16, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Pittsburgh – Because ExxonMobil continues to pump money into the deadly Iditarod dog race even as other sponsors have pulled out, PETA supporters armed with yellow caution tape and “blood”-filled gas jugs will “close” a local ExxonMobil station for cruelty tomorrow. The action follows a PETA protest outside the company’s headquarters and is one of many planned for ExxonMobil locations nationwide.
When: Saturday, October 17, 12 noon
Where: ExxonMobil gas station, 7338 Butler St. (at the intersection with Baker Street and Ballard Way), Pittsburgh
“ExxonMobil has the shameful distinction of being one of the last major companies still sponsoring the Iditarod’s cruelty to dogs,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging it to stop propping up an evil industry that forces dogs to run so far and so fast that they often die after inhaling their own vomit.”
Jack Daniel’s, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Alaska Airlines, and many other companies cut ties with the race after PETA pointed out that more than 150 dogs have died in the Iditarod since it began. In addition to being tied up on mushers’ properties (as revealed in this PETA exposé), dogs are forced to pull heavy sleds across 1,000 miles through blinding blizzards and subzero temperatures.
More than 220 dogs were pulled off the trail during the 2020 race because of exhaustion, illness, injury, or other causes. One, Cool Cat, developed twisted intestines and almost died. Another, Betty, had pneumonia and was in critical condition, and two others refused to eat and had fevers, diarrhea, and persistent coughs.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-16--Almeda Fire: Suspected Oregon Arsonist Charged With Animal Abuse

The body count of the catastrophic wildfires that have plagued the western U.S. isn ’ t limited to humans—and while the deaths of wild and companion animals mostly go unreported , Oregon ’ s Jackson County is recognizing multiple species as victims .
We asked Chief Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Markiewicz to give the animals who experienced terror and agonizing deaths in the Almeda fire the chance for some small measure of justice , and he came through .
Michael Jarrod Bakkela was already facing arson , criminal mischief , and reckless endangerment charges related to a fire that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which contributed to the devastating Almeda fire .
After we contacted Markiewicz—urging him to charge Bakkela with violating Oregon ’ s animal protection laws—the accused arsonist was charged with eight misdemeanor counts of first-degree animal abuse , too .
We have high praise for Markiewicz and the Jackson County DA ’ s Office for charging Bakkela with “ unlawfully and recklessly and cruelly ” causing the deaths of a sheep , a canary , a lamb , a goldfish , two chickens , and a raccoon .
Are You and Your Animal Companions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but other wildfires continue to burn across the western U.S. , threatening the lives of countless humans and their beloved animal companions .
Click below for tips on keeping all your family members safe .
Will Your Animal Companions Be Protected in a Fire ?
Don ’ t Just Prepare for Wildfires—Help Prevent Them While we hope other authorities will take a page from the Jackson County DA ’ s Office ’ s book , we need you to take action , too .
Scientists have established a link between climate change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and a leading cause of climate change is animal agriculture—which means that using animals for food and clothing is partially to blame for exacerbating these fires ( not to mention starting them ) .
Making the simple switch from eating and wearing animal-derived foods and materials to living vegan is one of the most effective things you can do to fight climate change .
So click below if you care about the planet and the future of its inhabitants .

Update (May 11, 2022): In 2020, PETA wrote to the district attorney in Oregon’s Jackson County, asking that accused arsonist Michael Jarrod Bakkela be held accountable for the suffering and deaths of animals resulting from a fire that he had allegedly started during the Almeda fire. Following our outreach, Bakkela was charged with eight counts of animal abuse.
Last week, ahead of his scheduled trial, he entered into a deal in which he pleaded no contest to some of the charges against him—including two counts of animal abuse for the deaths of a sheep and a canary. In court this week, a judge sentenced Bakkela to 11 years in prison.
Update (April 7, 2022): When the Dolan fire swept through nearly 125,000 acres of forest near Big Sur in California, an enormous number of animals undoubtedly experienced terrifying, agonizing deaths. Following PETA’s plea to Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni not to let the enforcement of animal protection laws go up in smoke, suspected Dolan fire arsonist Ivan Geronimo Gomez was charged with 12 counts of felony cruelty to animals for the deaths of 12 critically endangered condors at the Ventana Wildlife Society’s condor sanctuary (below). Today, he was found guilty on all 12 charges.
“The suffering endured by animals in this fire must not be ignored,” PETA wrote to Pacioni in October 2020 when Gomez was already facing arson charges in connection with the devastating fire, which also injured several firefighters.
PETA made a similar request in the case of an accused arsonist connected to the Almeda fire (below) in Oregon—and that man now faces eight counts of first-degree animal abuse for “unlawfully and recklessly and cruelly” causing the deaths of a sheep, a canary, a lamb, a goldfish, two chickens, and a raccoon. Keep scrolling to learn more about those charges, how to ensure that your animal companions are protected in the event of a fire or another disaster, and how you can help prevent wildfires.
Originally published on October 16, 2020:
The body count of the catastrophic wildfires that have plagued the western U.S. isn’t limited to humans—and while the deaths of wild and companion animals mostly go unreported, Oregon’s Jackson County is recognizing multiple species as victims. We asked Chief Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Markiewicz to give the animals who experienced terror and agonizing deaths in the Almeda fire the chance for some small measure of justice, and he came through.
Arson suspect in southern Oregon’s Almeda fire faces new charges over dead animals https://t.co/mHtfYfieFk pic.twitter.com/5b0EBDVdqM — The Oregonian (@Oregonian) October 13, 2020
Michael Jarrod Bakkela was already facing arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment charges related to a fire that he allegedly started in Phoenix, Oregon, which contributed to the devastating Almeda fire. After we contacted Markiewicz—urging him to charge Bakkela with violating Oregon’s animal protection laws—the accused arsonist was charged with eight misdemeanor counts of first-degree animal abuse, too.
© Jackson County Sheriff's Office
We have high praise for Markiewicz and the Jackson County DA’s Office for charging Bakkela with “unlawfully and recklessly and cruelly” causing the deaths of a sheep, a canary, a lamb, a goldfish, two chickens, and a raccoon.
Are You and Your Animal Companions Evacuation-Ready?
The Almeda fire is contained, but other wildfires continue to burn across the western U.S., threatening the lives of countless humans and their beloved animal companions. Click below for tips on keeping all your family members safe.
Don’t Just Prepare for Wildfires—Help Prevent Them
While we hope other authorities will take a page from the Jackson County DA’s Office’s book, we need you to take action, too. Scientists have established a link between climate change and the country’s intensifying wildfires, and a leading cause of climate change is animal agriculture—which means that using animals for food and clothing is partially to blame for exacerbating these fires (not to mention starting them). Making the simple switch from eating and wearing animal-derived foods and materials to living vegan is one of the most effective things you can do to fight climate change. So click below if you care about the planet and the future of its inhabitants.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-16--The Most Vital Lessons for Gen Z in 2020 Are in TeachKind’s Social Justice Curriculum


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-16--‘Without Consent’ Challenges Human Exploitation of Animals in Laboratories

In the midst of the global pandemic and the public ’ s growing awareness of inequality , PETA is unveiling a new exhibit , “ Without Consent , ” to open people ’ s eyes to the long history of suffering inflicted on unconsenting animals in laboratories and to challenge them to rethink this exploitation .
The enormous exhibit is debuting in Washington , D.C. , on Capitol Hill , where research budgets are debated and allocated .
“ Without Consent ” draws a line from the past exploitation of vulnerable humans , including immigrant women in experimental gynecological surgeries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests , impoverished Black men in syphilis experiments , and orphans in tuberculosis experiments , to the torture of millions of animals in laboratories today .
The exhibit graphically illustrates that society now understands that this human exploitation was wrong—and now , we need to see that the abuse of animals in laboratories is also wrong and must end .
The two 7-foot-by 7-foot cubes are covered with almost 200 stories of animals in real-life experiments from decades ago through the present—including dogs forced to inhale cigarette smoke for months or electroshocked so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to escape , newborn monkeys taken from their mothers and raised alone in a “ pit of despair ” to induce devastating mental illness , hamsters addicted to street drugs and forced to fight , mice who were cut up while still alive and conscious , and cats who were deafened , drowned , and paralyzed .
We can ’ t change history—but we can help create a better future for animals .
At this moment , more than 100 million living , feeling beings just like you are being held prisoner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an individual who experiences fear , loneliness , love , and pain , yet they are deprived of everything that might make their bleak lives worthwhile .
They are constantly poked , prodded , biopsied , infected , injected , and robbed of their babies .
Many are kept in isolation inside steel cages with nothing to see or do .
Almost all of them will be killed if they survive the living conditions and tests .
We need to find a better way—and PETA scientists have developed it .
The Research Modernization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending experiments on animals—and for conducting research that ’ s relevant to humans .
We have sent copies of it to the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) and other federal agencies—except for the Environmental Protection Agency , which has already worked with our scientists to begin phasing out animal tests .
We ’ re asking visitors to “ Without Consent ” to text “ WRONG ” to 73822* in order to urge NIH to end animal experiments .
Please join them .
Then please send a polite e-mail to your members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NIH stop throwing away taxpayer money on cruel , useless animal experiments and instead focus on modern , non-animal methods of research .
Tell Congress : Please End Wasteful Spending at NIH *Terms for automated texts/calls from PETA : http : //peta.vg/txt .
Text STOP to end , HELP for more info .
Msg/data rates may apply .
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Documenting a Long History of Violent Experiments
PETA’s landmark historical exhibit establishes a timeline of U.S. medical experimentation on vulnerable and oppressed humans—including immigrant women subjected to experimental gynecological surgeries, unknowing soldiers dosed with LSD or forced into racist poison gas tests, and Black men used in deadly syphilis experiments—as well as on nonconsenting animals. The exhibit’s 24 panels bear descriptions and photographs of nearly 200 tests conducted at U.S. institutions in recent decades.
Dogs and Other Animals Are Poisoned and Tormented
Almost 65,000 dogs are tormented in U.S. laboratories every year. Each is an individual who experiences fear, loneliness, love, and pain, yet they’re deprived of everything that’s natural and important to them. They’re poked, prodded, biopsied, infected, injected, and robbed of their babies. Many are isolated inside steel cages, with nothing to see or do.
Dogs, who are remarkably social and intelligent and can recognize almost 200 human words, are a favored species in toxicology studies. In these experiments, large doses of a test substance—such as a drug, an industrial chemical, a pesticide, or a household product—are force-fed to animals or injected into their bodies, slowly poisoning them. Despite the availability of high-tech research methods—including organs-on-chips and high-speed computers programmed with human data—dogs are used in a variety of invasive and sometimes extremely painful experiments.
Each year, experimenters imprison over 110 million sentient beings—who value their lives just as we value ours—in laboratories across the U.S. Most of the animals who survive the horrors of experiments are killed.
PETA Has Been Making Waves for Dogs and Other Animals Used in Experiments
Thanks to a PETA undercover investigation into Inotiv’s now-shuttered Envigo dog-breeding facility in Virginia, 4,000 beagles bred for experiments have been rescued from the site.
“Without Consent” tells the true stories of dogs and other animals who were harmed and killed in experiments that they did not and could not consent to,” says PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna. “Humans are only one animal species among many, and having the power to exploit the others does not give us the right to do so.”
‘Without Consent’: Looking at the Numbers
“Without Consent” first hit the streets in 2021, and its success continues:
The exhibit has traveled to 25 cities.
Information about the horrors of experimentation has been shared with almost 15,000 engaged visitors.
Over 2,500 visitors have contacted their legislators to oppose animal testing, urging them to endorse the Research Modernization Deal.
In creating a platform to raise awareness of how animals suffer in experiments and to encourage collective action to end cruel tests, “Without Consent” has been stunningly effective. We can’t change history—but we can help create a better future.
Take Action Now
PETA is calling on NIH—which spends over $21 billion in taxpayer funds annually on animal tests alone—to phase out these archaic experiments and adopt our Research Modernization Deal.
**These actions are limited to residents of the U.S. Discover six other ways you can help animals suffering in experiments no matter where you live.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-10-17--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in Boulder County

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

For Immediate Release:
October 17, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Boulder County, Colo. – Because the CalWood fire is threatening areas across Boulder County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.