petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-25--29 Animal-Friendly Movies Teachers Can Stream Right Now—at Home or in the Classroom

As a result of the social distancing and self-isolation measures put in place in March , most of us have been spending a lot more time at home—which means coming up with creative , relaxing , or productive activities that don ’ t involve going out .
Streaming movies is one good option , but it ’ s even better if they inspire you to take action for animals—because we could all use a little inspiration right about now .
Streaming animal-friendly movies can come in handy beyond filling your spare time , though .
As many schools have shifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had to keep up with the changing times and move their classes and curricula to online formats .
Using movies as part of a lesson plan on animal rights is an entertaining and effective way to keep students engaged from home while also instilling compassion for animals .
Whether you ’ re looking for a compassion-promoting and educational film to watch on a night off or you ’ re on the hunt for something to share with your students , look no further—we ’ ve got you covered .
And all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stream online immediately , either for free or on one or more popular subscription sites , so start browsing !
( If you don ’ t have the streaming service on which a movie is available , you can often rent it online through Amazon , YouTube , iTunes , or other services . )
Note for teachers : As always , use your own discretion when sharing any content with your students .
You know them better than we do , so while we offer suggestions for grade-level suitability based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommend checking these films out for yourself before presenting them to a class .
If you ’ d like to engage students further after screening any of the films below , work with the general discussion questions at the end of each section ( or use your own unique variations on them ) .
Using follow-up questions as a written assignment or as part of a group discussion can encourage students to think critically about the film ’ s plot , themes , or purpose as they relate to animal rights and help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to find the best animal-friendly movies that are streaming right now so you can enjoy them on your own or with your students .
The following films , almost all of which are animated , are great for younger kids , as they have underlying themes of compassion for animals without too much tension or violence .
Recommended for grades K–6 .
Babe : This cute movie investigates the rights , emotions , and sensitivities of animals while questioning why humans love some animals but slaughter others .
Stream it on HBO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : This movie highlights the many interesting animals who live in the forest and reveals in a kid-friendly way how devastating some actions taken by humans—like hunting—can be for others .
Stream it on Disney+ .
( Rated G ) Charlotte ’ s Web : Here ’ s another movie that highlights what a pig has to do in order to avoid being slaughtered .
Like Babe , this adaptation of E.B .
White ’ s classic children ’ s novel questions why humans love some animals but slaughter others .
Stream it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicken Run : Claymation chickens fight to escape from the prison-like farm where they ’ re destined to be killed .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated G ) Finding Nemo : This movie shows how similar other animals are to humans .
It lets us know that fish have feelings and want to live in nature with their families , not swimming in circles inside a tank or killed for food .
Stream it on Disney+ .
( Rated G ) Free Willy : This family-friendly classic is about a boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and give him a better life .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated PG ) Happy Feet : Mumble the penguin is considered the odd one out by his family because he can ’ t sing like the rest of the penguins—but he still wants to be with them in nature instead of stuck inside a small tank with nothing to do .
Stream it on Vudu .
( Rated PG ) Horton Hears a Who !
: Dr. Seuss ’ story encourages compassion for all sentient living beings—no matter how small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Rated G ) The Secret Life of Pets : This fun animated film is , in part , about the sorts of things homeless animals resort to when they have to look out for themselves .
It can help you teach students the important message that animals should be adopted rather than purchased from a pet store or a breeder .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Rated G ) Spirit—Stallion of the Cimarron : In this Oscar-nominated animated film , Spirit is a mustang who gets wrangled by horse-herders trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ride him and use him in other ways .
It can help kids understand that horses have feelings and wants .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated G ) • What is the main message of the movie ?
Do you agree or disagree with it ?
• What is the relationship between the human and animal characters in the film ?
• Were any animal characters treated poorly by others in the film ?
Give one example , and explain how the character ( s ) should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three qualities that one of the animal characters in the film shares with members of their species in real life ?
• What feelings , needs , or wants do you have in common with animal characters in the film ?
Give three examples .
The following films are animal-friendly and deal directly with animal rights issues through their storylines .
They deal with more mature themes and are rated for older viewers .
Recommended for grades 7–12 .
Legally Blonde 2 : When Elle Woods learns that the mother of her beloved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she goes to Washington , D.C. , to fight the animal experimentation industry .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated PG-13 ) Okja : Jake Gyllenhaal plays a deranged zookeeper in Okja , which has been referred to as “ the world ’ s first vegetarian action movie.
” Stream it on Netflix .
( Rated R ) Rise of the Planet of the Apes : This sci-fi gem looks at the horrors of animal experimentation , the exotic-pet trade , and the suffering of wild animals in captivity .
Stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • What is the relationship between humans and animals in this film ?
Describe at least one positive and one negative relationship or dynamic .
• What was the main source of conflict or tension throughout the film ?
• Even though the animal characters in ( some of ) the film ( s ) were personified to take on some human qualities , they retain some animal characteristics .
Which qualities do the animal characters possess that are also shared by members of their species in real life ?
• How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Were the animal characters in the film treated fairly ?
• After viewing this film , do you feel that animals deserve rights ?
Cite details from the film to support your view .
The following films are all documentaries covering different aspects of the animal rights movement .
Most deal with more mature topics and themes and are rated for older viewers .
Therefore , it ’ s suggested that you watch these on your own or share them with students in higher grades .
Recommended for grades 7–12 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the executive producer of this film , which tells the true story of six animal activists who were targeted by the FBI for exposing one of the world ’ s largest animal-testing labs .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Not Rated ) Blackfish : This documentary made international headlines for its gripping investigation into the death of orca trainer Dawn Brancheau and SeaWorld ’ s systemic abuse of orcas and other marine mammals .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated PG-13 ) Breaking the Chain : This exceptional documentary introduces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and others caught in the national companion animal neglect and overpopulation crisis .
You ’ ll also meet PETA ’ s dedicated fieldworkers , who respond to calls for help around the clock and in all weather extremes .
Stream it on Amazon Prime or VUDU .
( Not Rated ) The Cove : This Oscar-winning film turns a critical eye on dolphin-hunting traditions and investigates the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji , Japan .
Stream it on STARZ .
( Rated PG-13 ) The Elephant in the Living Room : This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans who keep exotic animals captive and the law-enforcement authorities who deal with these cases .
Stream it on Hulu , Sling TV , STARZ , or Vudu .
( Rated PG ) Tyke Elephant Outlaw : Twenty-six years ago , an elephant named Tyke—who could no longer take the abuse that she experienced in the circus—crushed her trainer and escaped from a Honolulu arena .
This riveting documentary tells her story .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Not Rated ) Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered : This hard-hitting documentary calls out the Canadian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interest , and culpability in beluga mortality .
Stream it for free on YouTube .
( Not Rated ) • What do you think was the filmmakers ’ purpose for making this film ?
• Describe three things that you learned about animals or animal rights by watching the film .
• What emotions did you feel while watching it ?
Describe the scenes that evoked each emotion .
• Did your view of any topics change after viewing it ?
Why or why not ?
• This film addresses animal exploitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How do you think these industries should change to address the issues raised in the film ?
Clean Up Your Lifestyle : Go Vegan Whether you ’ re talking to your students about the benefits of vegan eating and the environmental havoc that animal agriculture wreaks or just looking to learn a little more about vegan living during your spare time , look no further than these compelling , fact-filled documentaries .
Recommended for grades 7–12 .
The Beautiful Truth : This documentary takes a fascinating look at a man who goes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therapy , a plant-based therapy that proposes a dietary cure for cancer .
Stream it for free on YouTube .
( Not Rated ) COWSPIRACY—The Sustainability Secret : Leonardo DiCaprio is the executive producer of this documentary , which takes on the meat industry—the most environmentally destructive force on the planet today .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Not Rated ) Fat , Sick & Nearly Dead : This inspirational documentary starts with a road trip across the U.S. to spread the word about juicing and then turns its focus on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose weight by drinking fruit and vegetable juices .
Stream it for free on YouTube .
( Not Rated ) Fed Up : This documentary explains that at the rate at which Americans are currently eating , one out of every three will have diabetes by 2050 .
It focuses on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and the negative effects of fast food and sugar .
Stream it for free on YouTube .
( Rated PG ) Forks Over Knives : This documentary examines the connection between diet and most diseases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled or even reversed by eating plant-based food .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Rated PG ) Food , Inc. : This movie takes an in-depth look at America ’ s food production and the corporations that prioritize profits over welfare and health .
Stream it on Hulu .
( Rated PG ) The Game Changers : Ultimate Fighting Championship winner and military combat instructor James Wilks embarks on “ a quest for the truth ” that puts him in touch with top athletes and experts around the world who reveal that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in general—is to eat plant-based foods .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Not Rated ) What the Health : The filmmakers behind the popular documentary Cowspiracy expose a side of the food industry that contributes to and profits from a health epidemic .
Stream it on Netflix .
( Not Rated ) Also check out Veganflix , a website that curates videos on justice for animals and vegan living .
• What do you think was the filmmakers ’ purpose for making this film ?
• What are some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Describe at least three health- or environment-related benefits that you learned about from the film .
• How does the film address the treatment of animals in the food industry ?
• Did your view of plant-based food or vegan living change after viewing it ?
Why or why not ?
• How do you think the food industry or individuals should change to address the issues raised in the film ?
These last couple of films are both quite graphic and violent in their own ways .
One is an actual horror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documentary proving that for animals , reality is horrific enough .
Watch them if you ’ re looking for a hefty dose of animal rights .
Earthlings : Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix , this extremely moving documentary explores major industries and the ways in which they use and abuse animals .
Stream it for free on the film ’ s website .
( Not Rated ) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre : One of the earliest and nastiest looks at meat-eating in modern society , this horror film put humans in the slaughterhouse—and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stream it on Tubi .
( Rated R ) As some U.S. schools have shifted to an entirely virtual teaching environment , we know that humane educators can use all the free resources , tips , and tools they can get—and TeachKind has got you covered with lots of online lesson plans , distance-learning tools , and free classroom materials :

As a result of the social distancing and self-isolation measures put in place in March, most of us have been spending a lot more time at home—which means coming up with creative, relaxing, or productive activities that don’t involve going out. Streaming movies is one good option, but it’s even better if they inspire you to take action for animals—because we could all use a little inspiration right about now.
Streaming animal-friendly movies can come in handy beyond filling your spare time, though. As many schools have shifted to entirely virtual teaching environments, educators have had to keep up with the changing times and move their classes and curricula to online formats. Using movies as part of a lesson plan on animal rights is an entertaining and effective way to keep students engaged from home while also instilling compassion for animals.
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Whether you’re looking for a compassion-promoting and educational film to watch on a night off or you’re on the hunt for something to share with your students, look no further—we’ve got you covered. And all the animal-friendly films on this list are available to stream online immediately, either for free or on one or more popular subscription sites, so start browsing! (If you don’t have the streaming service on which a movie is available, you can often rent it online through Amazon, YouTube, iTunes, or other services.)
Note for teachers: As always, use your own discretion when sharing any content with your students. You know them better than we do, so while we offer suggestions for grade-level suitability based on ratings and subject matter, we also recommend checking these films out for yourself before presenting them to a class.
If you’d like to engage students further after screening any of the films below, work with the general discussion questions at the end of each section (or use your own unique variations on them). Using follow-up questions as a written assignment or as part of a group discussion can encourage students to think critically about the film’s plot, themes, or purpose as they relate to animal rights and help them better comprehend the material.
Read on to find the best animal-friendly movies that are streaming right now so you can enjoy them on your own or with your students.
Family Movies for Younger Children
The following films, almost all of which are animated, are great for younger kids, as they have underlying themes of compassion for animals without too much tension or violence. Recommended for grades K–6.
Babe: This cute movie investigates the rights, emotions, and sensitivities of animals while questioning why humans love some animals but slaughter others. Stream it on HBO NOW. (Rated G)
Bambi: This movie highlights the many interesting animals who live in the forest and reveals in a kid-friendly way how devastating some actions taken by humans—like hunting—can be for others. Stream it on Disney+. (Rated G)
Charlotte’s Web: Here’s another movie that highlights what a pig has to do in order to avoid being slaughtered. Like Babe, this adaptation of E.B. White’s classic children’s novel questions why humans love some animals but slaughter others. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated G)
Chicken Run: Claymation chickens fight to escape from the prison-like farm where they’re destined to be killed. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated G)
Finding Nemo: This movie shows how similar other animals are to humans. It lets us know that fish have feelings and want to live in nature with their families, not swimming in circles inside a tank or killed for food. Stream it on Disney+. (Rated G)
Free Willy: This family-friendly classic is about a boy fighting to free an orca from captivity and give him a better life. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated PG)
Gunda: Compassionate actor and filmmaker Joaquin Phoenix teamed up with director Victor Kossakovsky to bring the world Gunda, a powerful yet family-friendly documentary. The black-and-white cinematic experience offers audiences a profound and up-close look into the lives of a mother pig and her piglets, a flock of chickens, and a herd of cows. Watch as pigs drink falling rain, chickens solve problems, and cows jump for joy. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Google Play. It’s also available across digital service providers. (Rated G)
Happy Feet: Mumble the penguin is considered the odd one out by his family because he can’t sing like the rest of the penguins—but he still wants to be with them in nature instead of stuck inside a small tank with nothing to do. Stream it on Vudu. (Rated PG)
The Secret Life of Pets: This fun animated film is, in part, about the sorts of things homeless animals resort to when they have to look out for themselves. It can help you teach students the important message that animals should be adopted rather than purchased from a pet store or a breeder. Stream it on Netflix. (Rated G)
Spirit—Stallion of the Cimarron: In this Oscar-nominated animated film, Spirit is a mustang who gets wrangled by horse-herders trying to “break him” so that they can ride him and use him in other ways. It can help kids understand that horses have feelings and wants. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated G)
Follow-Up Questions:
What is the main message of the movie? Do you agree or disagree with it? What is the relationship between the human and animal characters in the film? Were any animal characters treated poorly by others in the film? Give one example, and explain how the character(s) should have been treated instead. Can you name three qualities that one of the animal characters in the film shares with members of their species in real life? What feelings, needs, or wants do you have in common with animal characters in the film? Give three examples.
Family Movies for Older Students
The following films are animal-friendly and deal directly with animal rights issues through their storylines. They deal with more mature themes and are rated for older viewers. Recommended for grades 7–12.
Legally Blonde 2: When Elle Woods learns that the mother of her beloved Chihuahua is trapped in a cruel laboratory, she goes to Washington, D.C., to fight the animal experimentation industry. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated PG-13)
Okja: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a deranged zookeeper in Okja, which has been referred to as “the world’s first vegetarian action movie.” Stream it on Netflix. (Rated R)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes: This sci-fi gem looks at the horrors of animal experimentation, the exotic-pet trade, and the suffering of wild animals in captivity. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated PG-13)
Follow-Up Questions:
What is the relationship between humans and animals in this film? Describe at least one positive and one negative relationship or dynamic. What was the main source of conflict or tension throughout the film? Even though the animal characters in (some of) the film(s) were personified to take on some human qualities, they retain some animal characteristics. Which qualities do the animal characters possess that are also shared by members of their species in real life? How does this film relate to animal rights? Were the animal characters in the film treated fairly? After viewing this film, do you feel that animals deserve rights? Cite details from the film to support your view.
Animal Rights Documentaries
The following films are all documentaries covering different aspects of the animal rights movement. Most deal with more mature topics and themes and are rated for older viewers. Therefore, it’s suggested that you watch these on your own or share them with students in higher grades. Recommended for grades 7–12.
The Animal People: PETA supporter Joaquin Phoenix is the executive producer of this film, which tells the true story of six animal activists who were targeted by the FBI for exposing one of the world’s largest animal-testing labs. Stream it on Netflix. (Not Rated)
Blackfish: This documentary made international headlines for its gripping investigation into the death of orca trainer Dawn Brancheau and SeaWorld’s systemic abuse of orcas and other marine mammals. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated PG-13)
Breaking the Chain: This exceptional documentary introduces some of the dogs, cats, and others caught in the national companion animal neglect and overpopulation crisis. You’ll also meet PETA’s dedicated fieldworkers, who respond to calls for help around the clock and in all weather extremes. Stream it on Amazon Prime or VUDU. (Not Rated)
The Cove: This Oscar-winning film turns a critical eye on dolphin-hunting traditions and investigates the annual dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. Stream it on STARZ. (Rated PG-13)
The Elephant in the Living Room: This is a fascinating documentary about a subculture of Americans who keep exotic animals captive and the law-enforcement authorities who deal with these cases. Stream it on Hulu, Sling TV, STARZ, or Vudu. (Rated PG)
Seaspiracy: This documentary exposes the commercial fishing industry’s harmful practices and highlights the pressing need to protect marine animals and the ocean. Director Ali Tabrizi uncovers the nearly unfathomable extent of the global fishing industry’s destruction and the shocking ways governments and environmental groups are complicit. Seaspiracy is a compelling story that reveals one essential thing that we can all do to save the ocean and the animals who call it home. Stream it on Netflix. (Rated TV-14)
Tyke Elephant Outlaw: Twenty-six years ago, an elephant named Tyke—who could no longer take the abuse that she experienced in the circus—crushed her trainer and escaped from a Honolulu arena. This riveting documentary tells her story. Stream it on Netflix. (Not Rated)
Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered: This hard-hitting documentary calls out the Canadian facility for its duplicitous claims, conflicts of interest, and culpability in beluga mortality. Stream it for free on YouTube. (Not Rated)
Follow-Up Questions:
What do you think was the filmmakers’ purpose for making this film? Describe three things that you learned about animals or animal rights by watching the film. What emotions did you feel while watching it? Describe the scenes that evoked each emotion. Did your view of any topics change after viewing it? Why or why not? This film addresses animal exploitation. What industries does it target? How do you think these industries should change to address the issues raised in the film?
Clean Up Your Lifestyle: Go Vegan
Whether you’re talking to your students about the benefits of vegan eating and the environmental havoc that animal agriculture wreaks or just looking to learn a little more about vegan living during your spare time, look no further than these compelling, fact-filled documentaries. Recommended for grades 7–12.
The Beautiful Truth: This documentary takes a fascinating look at a man who goes on a cross-country journey to learn about Gerson Therapy, a plant-based therapy that proposes a dietary cure for cancer. Stream it for free on YouTube. (Not Rated)
COWSPIRACY—The Sustainability Secret: Leonardo DiCaprio is the executive producer of this documentary, which takes on the meat industry—the most environmentally destructive force on the planet today. Stream it on Netflix. (Not Rated)
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead: This inspirational documentary starts with a road trip across the U.S. to spread the word about juicing and then turns its focus on an overweight truck driver and his subsequent journey to lose weight by drinking fruit and vegetable juices. Stream it for free on YouTube. (Not Rated)
Fed Up: This documentary explains that at the rate at which Americans are currently eating, one out of every three will have diabetes by 2050. It focuses on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and the negative effects of fast food and sugar. Stream it for free on YouTube. (Rated PG)
Forks Over Knives: This documentary examines the connection between diet and most diseases of affluence and how they can be controlled or even reversed by eating plant-based food. Stream it on Netflix. (Rated PG)
Food, Inc.: This movie takes an in-depth look at America’s food production and the corporations that prioritize profits over welfare and health. Stream it on Hulu. (Rated PG)
The Game Changers: Ultimate Fighting Championship winner and military combat instructor James Wilks embarks on “a quest for the truth” that puts him in touch with top athletes and experts around the world who reveal that the best way to excel in sports—and life in general—is to eat plant-based foods. Stream it on Netflix. (Not Rated)
What the Health: The filmmakers behind the popular documentary Cowspiracy expose a side of the food industry that contributes to and profits from a health epidemic. Stream it on Netflix. (Not Rated)
Also check out Veganflix, a website that curates videos on justice for animals and vegan living.
Follow-Up Questions:
What do you think was the filmmakers’ purpose for making this film? What are some of the benefits of eating plant-based or vegan? Describe at least three health- or environment-related benefits that you learned about from the film. How does the film address the treatment of animals in the food industry? Did your view of plant-based food or vegan living change after viewing it? Why or why not? How do you think the food industry or individuals should change to address the issues raised in the film?
Viewer Discretion Advised
These last couple of films are both quite graphic and violent in their own ways. One is an actual horror movie, and the other is a documentary proving that for animals, reality is horrific enough. Watch them if you’re looking for a hefty dose of animal rights.
Earthlings: Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, this extremely moving documentary explores major industries and the ways in which they use and abuse animals. Stream it for free on the film’s website. (Not Rated)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: One of the earliest and nastiest looks at meat-eating in modern society, this horror film put humans in the slaughterhouse—and the genre was never the same again. Stream it on Tubi. (Rated R)
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As some U.S. schools have shifted to an entirely virtual teaching environment, we know that humane educators can use all the free resources, tips, and tools they can get—and TeachKind has got you covered with lots of online lesson plans, distance-learning tools, and free classroom materials:
Check Out TeachKind’s Virtual Learning Resources for Grades K–12


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Anthropologie to Be ‘Closed for Cruelty’ by PETA

An 'Alpaca ' Will Help Kick Off International Campaign Against Urban Outfitters Inc. With Protests at Flagship Stores Philadelphia – After Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation—in which workers 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—activists and an “ alpaca ” will surround the brand ’ s Philadelphia store and block the entrance tomorrow to demand that it stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals .
The protesters will hold graphic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploited animals and read , “ The Face of Fashion Is Fear.
” PETA supporters worldwide will begin holding other similar protests this week .
When : Tuesday , September 29 , 12 noon—at 12:30 p.m. , the protesters will march to the Urban Outfitters and Free People stores near the intersection of S. 17th and Walnut streets “ 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 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 is easy for it to do because it already stocks them.
” PETA ’ s investigation took place at the world ’ s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru , which is owned by the Michell Group , a supplier of major brands , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during shearing , workers hit , kicked , tied down , and mutilated screaming alpacas , who spit and vomited in fear .
The group is also urging all Urban Outfitters Inc. brands—including Urban Outfitters , Anthropologie , and Free People—to drop wool , leather , cashmere , mohair , down , and silk , as each one is a product of extreme violence , cruelty , and fear .
PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing , workers hit , kick , and mutilate gentle sheep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with bloody , gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations ; burn , electroshock , beat , and slaughter cows for leather ; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down ; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to wear ” —opposes speciesism , the human-supremacist worldview that animals are nothing more than commodities .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

An 'Alpaca' Will Help Kick Off International Campaign Against Urban Outfitters Inc. With Protests at Flagship Stores
For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Philadelphia – After Anthropologie was implicated in a first-of-its-kind PETA investigation—in which workers 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—activists and an “alpaca” will surround the brand’s Philadelphia store and block the entrance tomorrow to demand that it stop selling alpaca fleece and anything else cruelly obtained from animals. The protesters will hold graphic signs that show the terrified faces of exploited animals and read, “The Face of Fashion Is Fear.” PETA supporters worldwide will begin holding other similar protests this week.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 12 noon—at 12:30 p.m., the protesters will march to the Urban Outfitters and Free People stores near the intersection of S. 17th and Walnut streets
Where: Anthropologie, 1801 Walnut St., Philadelphia
“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 is easy for it to do because it already stocks them.”
PETA’s investigation took place at the world’s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru, which is owned by the Michell Group, a supplier of major brands, including Anthropologie. The disturbing footage shows that during shearing, workers hit, kicked, tied down, and mutilated screaming alpacas, who spit and vomited in fear.
The group is also urging all Urban Outfitters Inc. brands—including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People—to drop wool, leather, cashmere, mohair, down, and silk, as each one is a product of extreme violence, cruelty, and fear. PETA and its affiliates have released dozens of videos revealing that during shearing, workers hit, kick, and mutilate gentle sheep for their wool; leave sensitive goats with bloody, gaping wounds at mohair and cashmere operations; burn, electroshock, beat, and slaughter cows for leather; yank out the feathers of ducks and geese by the fistful for down; and boil silkworms alive to produce silk.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, the human-supremacist worldview that animals are nothing more than commodities. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in Napa County

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

For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Napa County, Calif. – Because the Glass fire is threatening areas across Napa County and evacuations are underway, animals must be kept indoors and will die if abandoned.
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors and avoid all outdoor activities, such as running with dogs. If visibility is less than 5 miles, smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help, should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Trapped horses and other animals can’t outrun wildfires. They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way, unable to flee.
Animals must never be left behind. Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves may be prosecuted.
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters. Make plans to ensure the safety of animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared. PETA also offers a video about keeping animal companions safe during fires. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Show the World What Being Beautiful Really Means!

Does your compassion for animals inspire others ?
Has your vegan lifestyle given you a healthy glow inside and out ?
If you answered “ yes !
” to both questions , PETA wants you to help us show the world what compassionate beauty looks like by entering PETA Prime ’ s 2020 Most Beautiful Vegan Over 50 Contest .
Before you enter , please make sure that you meet these qualifications : • I am at least 50 .
• I live beautifully .
Desirability isn ’ t just about having a perfect body mass index .
Compassion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and being fun , encouraging , and uplifting—all the virtues that make a vegan beautiful are what we ’ re looking for .
• I take action for animals .
There are many , many ways to advocate for animals .
If you ’ re volunteering with local animal groups , attending protests , or sharing animal rights literature with friends and loved ones , let us know !
If everything checks out , show the world that you have what it takes by entering PETA Prime ’ s Most Beautiful Vegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how it works : After you submit your application , PETA will review your entry for approval .
If you ’ re among our five finalists , you ’ ll get the chance to share your compassion and inspire others to go vegan and take action for animals .
PETA will consider two factors in choosing the finalists : • The enthusiasm you demonstrate in promoting your vegan lifestyle • Your level of desirability ( See number two on the checklist above . )
We will then consider three factors in choosing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes that you receive • The enthusiasm that you demonstrate in promoting your vegan lifestyle • Your level of desirability , including all the qualities that make you shine Entry is open from Monday , September 28 , through Monday , October 12 , at 5 p.m .
ET .
Five finalists ( of any and all gender identities ) will be announced on Wednesday , October 28 .
A PETA panel will determine the final five .
Each finalist will win an exclusive prize pack from the PETA Shop .
The public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help us determine the one winner .
If you ’ re selected as a finalist , your name and photo will be presented on our website and on the PETA Prime Facebook page .
Voting will close on Wednesday , November 11 , at 5 p.m .
ET , and the winner will be announced on Friday , November 20 !
The winner will receive a $ 125 gift certificate to the PETA Shop and an exclusive profile story featured on the PETA Prime website .
After reading the full list of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form below for a chance to be named PETA Prime ’ s Most Beautiful Vegan Over 50 for 2020 !
• Entrants must be at least 50 years old .
• Only residents of the U.S. are eligible .
• Entrants of all gender identities are encouraged to apply .
• While previous entrants of PETA contests are encouraged to enter , this contest is not open to winners of past Sexiest Vegan Over 50 competitions .
• Entrants should not be celebrities .
If you ’ ve won your hometown ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local firefighters ’ calendar , you still qualify .
But if you regularly appear in People magazine , we respectfully ask that you step out of the spotlight for this contest .
• Only the entrant should appear in photos .
• High-resolution photos are required .
Images must be sharp ( not blurry or fuzzy ) and well lit .
• Each of the five contest finalists chosen will receive a PETA Shop gift basket .
• The one winner will receive a $ 125 gift certificate to the PETA Shop and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website .
• No purchase necessary .
Void where prohibited by law .

Show the World What Being Beautiful Really Means!
Show the World What Being Beautiful Really Means!
Entry for the contest has now ended. Please click here to see the five finalists and vote for this year’s Most Beautiful Vegan Over 50!
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Does your compassion for animals inspire others? Has your vegan lifestyle given you a healthy glow inside and out?
If you answered “yes!” to both questions, PETA wants you to help us show the world what compassionate beauty looks like by entering PETA Prime’s 2020 Most Beautiful Vegan Over 50 Contest.
Before you enter, please make sure that you meet these qualifications:
I am at least 50. I live beautifully. Desirability isn’t just about having a perfect body mass index. Compassion, enthusiasm, dedication, optimism, smarts, and being fun, encouraging, and uplifting—all the virtues that make a vegan beautiful are what we’re looking for. I take action for animals. There are many, many ways to advocate for animals. If you’re volunteering with local animal groups, attending protests, or sharing animal rights literature with friends and loved ones, let us know!
If everything checks out, show the world that you have what it takes by entering PETA Prime’s Most Beautiful Vegan Over 50 Contest.
Here’s how it works: After you submit your application, PETA will review your entry for approval.
If you’re among our five finalists, you’ll get the chance to share your compassion and inspire others to go vegan and take action for animals.
PETA will consider two factors in choosing the finalists:
The enthusiasm you demonstrate in promoting your vegan lifestyle
Your level of desirability (See number two on the checklist above.)
We will then consider three factors in choosing the winner:
The total number of votes that you receive
The enthusiasm that you demonstrate in promoting your vegan lifestyle
Your level of desirability, including all the qualities that make you shine
Here’s the fine print:
Entry is open from Monday, September 28, through Monday, October 12, at 5 p.m. ET.
Five finalists (of any and all gender identities) will be announced on Wednesday, October 28. A PETA panel will determine the final five. Each finalist will win an exclusive prize pack from the PETA Shop. The public will then have the opportunity to vote and help us determine the one winner.
If you’re selected as a finalist, your name and photo will be presented on our website and on the PETA Prime Facebook page.
Voting will close on Wednesday, November 11, at 5 p.m. ET, and the winner will be announced on Friday, November 20!
The winner will receive a $125 gift certificate to the PETA Shop and an exclusive profile story featured on the PETA Prime website.
Contest Guidelines


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Teen’s Beating of Cat Prompts Offer of Humane Education

After Rescuing Abused Animal , PETA Stresses Need to Teach Compassion to All Students New Castle , Pa. – After a local teenager posted a Snapchat video of himself viciously beating a cat with his fists in his bedroom , TeachKind—PETA ’ s humane education division—sent letters this afternoon urging Superintendent Debra DeBlasio of the New Castle Area School District and Superintendent Terence Meehan of the Neshannock Township School District as well as every principal in both districts to implement lessons in compassion immediately .
The action comes after PETA managed to secure custody of the cat , now named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local police and the complainant who brought the teen ’ s abuse to the group ’ s attention .
“ A vulnerable cat was used as a punching bag by a cruel teen who desperately needs a lesson in empathy , ” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg .
“ TeachKind is urging schools in the area to help prevent anyone else from getting hurt by implementing humane education immediately.
” TeachKind—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Empathy Now ” educators ’ guide for addressing and preventing youth violence against animals , as well as offering to send elementary schools in the districts its “ Share the World ” curriculum kits , which are appropriate for even the youngest learners .
The kits help educators address Pennsylvania ’ s law that encourages them to present lessons incorporating “ basic civil values and character traits ” such as “ respect … empathy , [ and ] compassion.
” TeachKind notes that according to leading mental-health professionals and law-enforcement agencies , perpetrators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to the community at large .
Its staff is available to send materials to schools , suggest lesson plans , and even host classroom presentations for students via Zoom—all for free .
The group ’ s letters are available upon request .
For more information , please visit TeachKind.org .

After Rescuing Abused Animal, PETA Stresses Need to Teach Compassion to All Students
For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
New Castle, Pa. – After a local teenager posted a Snapchat video of himself viciously beating a cat with his fists in his bedroom, TeachKind—PETA’s humane education division—sent letters this afternoon urging Superintendent Debra DeBlasio of the New Castle Area School District and Superintendent Terence Meehan of the Neshannock Township School District as well as every principal in both districts to implement lessons in compassion immediately. The action comes after PETA managed to secure custody of the cat, now named Oreo, thanks to the efforts of local police and the complainant who brought the teen’s abuse to the group’s attention.
“A vulnerable cat was used as a punching bag by a cruel teen who desperately needs a lesson in empathy,” says PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg. “TeachKind is urging schools in the area to help prevent anyone else from getting hurt by implementing humane education immediately.”
TeachKind—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—is offering the districts its new “Empathy Now” educators’ guide for addressing and preventing youth violence against animals, as well as offering to send elementary schools in the districts its “Share the World” curriculum kits, which are appropriate for even the youngest learners. The kits help educators address Pennsylvania’s law that encourages them to present lessons incorporating “basic civil values and character traits” such as “respect … empathy, [and] compassion.”
TeachKind notes that according to leading mental-health professionals and law-enforcement agencies, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to the community at large. Its staff is available to send materials to schools, suggest lesson plans, and even host classroom presentations for students via Zoom—all for free.
The group’s letters are available upon request. For more information, please visit TeachKind.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Local Hero Nabs PETA Award for Saving Dog From House Fire

Wauwatosa , Wis. – A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to Joe Loduha , a local carpenter who saved the life of a blind senior dog named Darma on Tuesday .
Loduha , a former EMT , was on his way to work when he spotted smoke billowing from a house .
When a neighbor told him that there was a dog inside , he sprang into action .
He kicked the door in , scooped up Darma from the sofa , and took the 50-pound dog back outside to the neighbor—and then he went back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else was still in the home .
He was treated with oxygen , and Darma was reunited with her grateful guardian .
“ I don ’ t think I did anything that anyone else wouldn ’ t have done , ” he tells PETA .
“ All I knew was that as soon as I heard there was a dog inside , I had to get in there .
I am a huge dog lover.
” That ’ s why Loduha was so moved when the dog ’ s guardian rushed to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really cared about was making sure Darma was OK .
He wasn ’ t worried about his home or his belongings—he ran to his dog.
” “ Joe Loduha risked his own life to save a dog he ’ d never met , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ He is a hero , and PETA hopes his selflessness will inspire people everywhere to do whatever it takes to help an animal in need.
” PETA reminds all animal guardians to have an emergency plan for their animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab in case of fires or other emergencies .
Families are encouraged to watch PETA ’ s fire-safety video and post signs on their doors or windows in order to alert rescue workers to the presence of dogs , cats , and other animal companions in the home .
Guardians can order stickers from the PETA Shop or make their own .
Loduha will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies .
He encourages everyone to consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign set up to help Darma and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Joe Loduha Rushed Into a Burning Home to Save a Stranger's Dog
For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Wauwatosa, Wis. – A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to Joe Loduha, a local carpenter who saved the life of a blind senior dog named Darma on Tuesday.
Loduha, a former EMT, was on his way to work when he spotted smoke billowing from a house. When a neighbor told him that there was a dog inside, he sprang into action. He kicked the door in, scooped up Darma from the sofa, and took the 50-pound dog back outside to the neighbor—and then he went back inside to make sure that no one else was still in the home. He was treated with oxygen, and Darma was reunited with her grateful guardian.
“I don’t think I did anything that anyone else wouldn’t have done,” he tells PETA. “All I knew was that as soon as I heard there was a dog inside, I had to get in there. I am a huge dog lover.” That’s why Loduha was so moved when the dog’s guardian rushed to the scene, saying, “All he really cared about was making sure Darma was OK. He wasn’t worried about his home or his belongings—he ran to his dog.”
“Joe Loduha risked his own life to save a dog he’d never met,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “He is a hero, and PETA hopes his selflessness will inspire people everywhere to do whatever it takes to help an animal in need.”
PETA reminds all animal guardians to have an emergency plan for their animal companions, including having carriers ready to grab in case of fires or other emergencies. Families are encouraged to watch PETA’s fire-safety video and post signs on their doors or windows in order to alert rescue workers to the presence of dogs, cats, and other animal companions in the home. Guardians can order stickers from the PETA Shop or make their own.
Loduha will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies. He encourages everyone to consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign set up to help Darma and her guardian recover from the house fire.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--PETA Asks Corpse-Hooking Fisher to Please Hang Up His Rod

No One—Including Fish—Should Suffer for Recreation , Group Says , and Invites Anglers to Ship Their Fishing Gear to PETA New York – Today , PETA sent a letter extending sympathy to Luis Castoire—the man who caught a human corpse while fishing in Central Park ’ s Harlem Meer last week—and encouraging him to give up fishing for good .
“ Every fish is an individual , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA is asking Mr. Castoire to open his heart and extend compassion to fish , who suffer when speared through the mouth and yanked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who has made the connection that it ’ s just as disturbing to catch a fish ’ s body on the end of a hook as it is to hook a human corpse to send their fishing gear—along with a written pledge to stop fishing and a contact number—to PETA at 501 Front St. , Norfolk , VA 23510 .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way ” —opposes speciesism , which is a human-supremacist worldview .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m writing in response to reports that you recently hooked a human corpse while fishing in Central Park .
We are so sorry that you had that awful experience , and you sound like a sensitive person .
That ’ s why we ’ re getting in touch .
We ’ d like to encourage you to consider that fish are underrated , smart , sensitive animals with complex nervous systems who also don ’ t want to end up dead—and who definitely don ’ t want to experience the pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which contain many nerve endings .
This may not be something you ’ ve thought too much about , but these days , there are books about the way fish experience pain .
There has been a lot of recent research about fish , and they are worthy of our esteem .
Please , will you consider not fishing anymore ?
Whether people think about it or not , fish are sentient beings .
As more information on fish pain receptivity has been in the news lately , it ’ s impossible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about actively hooking fish , letting them thrash and gasp for air as they suffocate , and gutting them , sometimes while they ’ re still alive .
All this involves fear and torment for them—and even when they ’ re tossed back , they have been mutilated , and most of them still die slowly from their injuries and the trauma of being handled by some giant , alien creature .
Another thing to consider is that fishing doesn ’ t just hurt fish .
Every year , anglers in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes countless birds , turtles , and other animals who sustain debilitating injuries after swallowing fish hooks or becoming entangled in fishing line , especially nylon filament .
Derelict fishing gear damages marine habitats and entangles marine animals , too , leading to injury and death .
Eating fish is also completely unnecessary .
It ’ s just something that many humans have gotten used to doing .
We can get all the omega-3 fatty acids and protein we need from vegan sources , without any of the mercury , PCBs , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With foods like Gardein ’ s Golden Fishless Filets , Sophie ’ s Kitchen ’ s Vegan Lobster Mac and Cheese , and dozens of other tasty vegan “ fish ” dishes , we can still enjoy the dishes that we love without the cruelty , toxins , and cholesterol and without causing harm and death to others .
I hope that upon reflection , you ’ ll agree that no one—regardless of species or circumstance—should suffer for recreation .
We ’ d be delighted to send you some delicious vegan fish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We think you ’ d enjoy them , and we look forward to hearing from you .
Very truly yours ,

No One—Including Fish—Should Suffer for Recreation, Group Says, and Invites Anglers to Ship Their Fishing Gear to PETA
For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
New York – Today, PETA sent a letter extending sympathy to Luis Castoire—the man who caught a human corpse while fishing in Central Park’s Harlem Meer last week—and encouraging him to give up fishing for good.
“Every fish is an individual,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA is asking Mr. Castoire to open his heart and extend compassion to fish, who suffer when speared through the mouth and yanked out of their aquatic homes.”
PETA invites anyone who has made the connection that it’s just as disturbing to catch a fish’s body on the end of a hook as it is to hook a human corpse to send their fishing gear—along with a written pledge to stop fishing and a contact number—to PETA at 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat or abuse in any other way”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.
PETA’s letter to Castoire follows.
September 28, 2020
Dear Mr. Castoire,
I’m writing in response to reports that you recently hooked a human corpse while fishing in Central Park. We are so sorry that you had that awful experience, and you sound like a sensitive person. That’s why we’re getting in touch. We’d like to encourage you to consider that fish are underrated, smart, sensitive animals with complex nervous systems who also don’t want to end up dead—and who definitely don’t want to experience the pain of being hooked through their mouths, which contain many nerve endings. This may not be something you’ve thought too much about, but these days, there are books about the way fish experience pain. There has been a lot of recent research about fish, and they are worthy of our esteem. Please, will you consider not fishing anymore?
Whether people think about it or not, fish are sentient beings. As more information on fish pain receptivity has been in the news lately, it’s impossible to ignore that there’s something disturbing about actively hooking fish, letting them thrash and gasp for air as they suffocate, and gutting them, sometimes while they’re still alive. All this involves fear and torment for them—and even when they’re tossed back, they have been mutilated, and most of them still die slowly from their injuries and the trauma of being handled by some giant, alien creature.
Another thing to consider is that fishing doesn’t just hurt fish. Every year, anglers in the U.S. leave behind a trail of victims that includes countless birds, turtles, and other animals who sustain debilitating injuries after swallowing fish hooks or becoming entangled in fishing line, especially nylon filament. Derelict fishing gear damages marine habitats and entangles marine animals, too, leading to injury and death.
Eating fish is also completely unnecessary. It’s just something that many humans have gotten used to doing. We can get all the omega-3 fatty acids and protein we need from vegan sources, without any of the mercury, PCBs, or other toxins routinely found in fish flesh. With foods like Gardein’s Golden Fishless Filets, Sophie’s Kitchen’s Vegan Lobster Mac and Cheese, and dozens of other tasty vegan “fish” dishes, we can still enjoy the dishes that we love without the cruelty, toxins, and cholesterol and without causing harm and death to others.
I hope that upon reflection, you’ll agree that no one—regardless of species or circumstance—should suffer for recreation. We’d be delighted to send you some delicious vegan fish filets if you pledge to stop fishing. We think you’d enjoy them, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Very truly yours,
Ingrid E. Newkirk
President


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-28--Texas A&M University Regent to Face Protest Over Dog Experiments

PETA Supporters Will Gather at Mike Hernandez 's D & M Auto Leasing to Call for Lab Closure and Release of Golden Retrievers Fort Worth , Texas – On Tuesday , a giant costumed “ golden retriever ” will lead PETA supporters wearing golden retriever face masks in a spirited , socially distanced protest outside the office of D & M Auto Leasing CEO Mike Hernandez—who is a Texas A & M University ( TAMU ) System Board of Regents member—to call for the end of the school ’ s canine muscular dystrophy ( MD ) experiments on dogs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of dogs barking and crying in TAMU ’ s laboratory .
Where : D & M Auto Leasing , 1400 W. Seventh St. ( at the intersection with Summit Avenue ) , Fort Worth Video footage released by PETA in late 2016 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 Mike Hernandez needs to be a leader and shut down this despicable laboratory now.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Supporters Will Gather at Mike Hernandez's D&M Auto Leasing to Call for Lab Closure and Release of Golden Retrievers
For Immediate Release:
September 28, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Fort Worth, Texas – On Tuesday, a giant costumed “golden retriever” will lead PETA supporters wearing golden retriever face masks in a spirited, socially distanced protest outside the office of D&M Auto Leasing CEO Mike Hernandez—who is a Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents member—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: Tuesday, September 29, 12 noon
Where: D&M Auto Leasing, 1400 W. Seventh St. (at the intersection with Summit Avenue), Fort Worth
Video footage released by PETA in late 2016 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 Mike Hernandez 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--2020-09-28--How to Keep Your Canine Companion Entertained Indoors

We all love taking our dogs for some good outdoor fun , but depending on the weather or air quality , it can sometimes be a little tricky to go on long walks or trips to the park safely .
That doesn ’ t mean your pup should be sedentary ; in fact , there are plenty of ways to stay indoors and entertain your companion physically and mentally .
With a little creativity and motivation , your home can be transformed into a canine playground .
Here are some ways you can entertain your companion dog while indoors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it should come as no surprise that they love games that require a little bit of problem-solving .
There are all kinds of dog puzzles that provide all sorts of benefits such as increased mental capacity , a longer attention span , and better behavior overall .
All you need for this game are treats and two or more opaque cups .
Place a treat under one of the cups while your dog watches , then give a cue to turn over the cup with the treat under it .
Next , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few times so your dog has to think .
You can repeat this a few times and raise the difficulty level by adding more cups .
This game is great for mental stimulation and increasing focus .
The next time you ’ re playing a game of fetch , switch gears and try hiding the toy instead of throwing it .
Dogs love to sniff things ( fire hydrants , strangers , dirty clothes ) , and this game will put their sense of smell to the challenge .
Hide toys around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( start off hiding them in plain sight until your dog gets the idea ) , or if you ’ re short on space , use an old blanket to hide items under for your dog to sniff out .
If you ’ re working from home and want to keep your dog busy for a while , try using an interactive treat dispensing toy .
Not only will it increase problem-solving skills , it will also promote activity and alleviate boredom .
If your sweet pup has developed some not-so-sweet habits , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , leaving “ surprises ” on the carpet , or barking excessively , it might be time to download a dog training app .
There are different apps that focus on different goals , but what all humane ones have in common is the notion that rewarding good behavior ( positive reinforcement ) and redirecting unwanted behavior into a positive action will result in a well-behaved dog .
If you train with patience , enthusiasm , consistency , and clarity , your dog is likely to have a great time and look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagination into your interactive games by setting up an obstacle course using different household items .
You can teach your dog to jump over pillows , weave through table legs , or run through a tunnel ( just throw a blanket over some chairs ) —all for a reward .
The more creative , the better !
For more ideas , contact your local dog agility group .
If you ’ re at the computer for hours at a time , make sure you ’ re taking frequent breaks to give your canine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game of fetch or tug-of war or running through some training exercises for five or 10 minutes a few times throughout the day will give you both a boost and is a good way to tire your pup out and dispel feelings of boredom .
For this game , your dog has to be able to sit and stay reliably while you go and hide somewhere in the house .
Alternatively , someone else could keep your dog in place until you ’ ve hidden ( preferable with a bag of treats ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and then enjoy the show as your dog tries to sniff you out .
You can start out hiding in plain sight ( like behind a chair ) and gradually make your hiding places harder and harder ( such as in closets , under beds , on the countertop , etc. )
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Once discovered , lavishly dole out the treats and praise .
This game requires at least two people , so grab another household member if you have one ( the more , the merrier ! )
, your dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tossing !
The challenge for your dog is to try to jump up and grab the toy .
This is a fun workout—but do make sure that your pup actually gets to catch the toy after every few tosses as a reward !
If bad weather or air quality are keeping you indoors , it might be good to get out of the house by taking your canine companion for a car ride .
Riding in the car gives dogs an exciting adventure , allowing them to explore while keeping them out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dog uploads calming music and TV for dogs , featuring drone footage of wide open landscapes and nature trails that help soothe hyperactive canines .
You can never have too many dog treats , and showing your dog some extra love with homemade treats is a great way to reinforce good behavior .
Or if your pup needs something refreshing to cool down , try freezing treats in ice cubes to make dog-friendly Popsicles !
For more tips on how to entertain your companion dog indoors , visit Canine Enrichment on Facebook and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our website that your best friend will love !
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June 21, 2021 by Elena Waldman Last Updated February 13, 2023. Publishedby
We all love taking our dogs for some good outdoor fun, but depending on the weather or air quality, it can sometimes be a little tricky to go on long walks or trips to the park safely. That doesn’t mean your pup should be sedentary; in fact, there are plenty of ways to stay indoors and entertain your companion physically and mentally.
With a little creativity and motivation, your home can be transformed into a canine playground. Here are some ways you can entertain your companion dog while indoors.
Dog puzzle
We all know dogs are intelligent, so it should come as no surprise that they love games that require a little bit of problem-solving. There are all kinds of dog puzzles that provide all sorts of benefits such as increased mental capacity, a longer attention span, and better behavior overall.
The shell game
All you need for this game are treats and two or more opaque cups. Place a treat under one of the cups while your dog watches, then give a cue to turn over the cup with the treat under it. Next, repeat but switch the cups around a few times so your dog has to think. You can repeat this a few times and raise the difficulty level by adding more cups. This game is great for mental stimulation and increasing focus.
Toy hunt
The next time you’re playing a game of fetch, switch gears and try hiding the toy instead of throwing it. Dogs love to sniff things (fire hydrants, strangers, dirty clothes), and this game will put their sense of smell to the challenge. Hide toys around the house to make an interactive treasure hunt (start off hiding them in plain sight until your dog gets the idea), or if you’re short on space, use an old blanket to hide items under for your dog to sniff out.
Treat-dispensing toy
If you’re working from home and want to keep your dog busy for a while, try using an interactive treat dispensing toy. Not only will it increase problem-solving skills, it will also promote activity and alleviate boredom.
Download a dog training app
If your sweet pup has developed some not-so-sweet habits, such as “disappearing” your shoes, leaving “surprises” on the carpet, or barking excessively, it might be time to download a dog training app. There are different apps that focus on different goals, but what all humane ones have in common is the notion that rewarding good behavior (positive reinforcement) and redirecting unwanted behavior into a positive action will result in a well-behaved dog. If you train with patience, enthusiasm, consistency, and clarity, your dog is likely to have a great time and look forward to each session.
Try some agility
Inject a little imagination into your interactive games by setting up an obstacle course using different household items. You can teach your dog to jump over pillows, weave through table legs, or run through a tunnel (just throw a blanket over some chairs)—all for a reward. The more creative, the better! For more ideas, contact your local dog agility group.
Short but frequent breaks
If you’re at the computer for hours at a time, make sure you’re taking frequent breaks to give your canine companion regular attention. Playing a short game of fetch or tug-of war or running through some training exercises for five or 10 minutes a few times throughout the day will give you both a boost and is a good way to tire your pup out and dispel feelings of boredom.
Hide and seek
For this game, your dog has to be able to sit and stay reliably while you go and hide somewhere in the house. Alternatively, someone else could keep your dog in place until you’ve hidden (preferable with a bag of treats). Call out, “Come!” and then enjoy the show as your dog tries to sniff you out. You can start out hiding in plain sight (like behind a chair) and gradually make your hiding places harder and harder (such as in closets, under beds, on the countertop, etc.). Once discovered, lavishly dole out the treats and praise.
Keep away
This game requires at least two people, so grab another household member if you have one (the more, the merrier!), your dog’s favorite toy, and start tossing! The challenge for your dog is to try to jump up and grab the toy. This is a fun workout—but do make sure that your pup actually gets to catch the toy after every few tosses as a reward!
Go for a car ride
If bad weather or air quality are keeping you indoors, it might be good to get out of the house by taking your canine companion for a car ride. Riding in the car gives dogs an exciting adventure, allowing them to explore while keeping them out of harsh weather.
Subscribe to a YouTube channel for dogs
The channel Relax My Dog uploads calming music and TV for dogs, featuring drone footage of wide open landscapes and nature trails that help soothe hyperactive canines.
Make homemade treats
You can never have too many dog treats, and showing your dog some extra love with homemade treats is a great way to reinforce good behavior. Or if your pup needs something refreshing to cool down, try freezing treats in ice cubes to make dog-friendly Popsicles!
For more tips on how to entertain your companion dog indoors, visit Canine Enrichment on Facebook and check out the awesome dog toys on our website that your best friend will love!
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petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--3 Actions to Make Your ‘ThanksVegan’ the Best Part of 2020

Thanksgiving is almost here , which means it ’ s time to prepare our homes for fall festivities and our stomachs for multiple servings of delicious vegan food .
If you ’ re celebrating this year ’ s ThanksVegan virtually or at a socially distanced dinner table , there are plenty of ways to have your vegan pumpkin pie and eat it , too .
Here are three actions to take this ThanksVegan to enjoy the holiday while social distancing !
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Download and use the PETA Zoom background for all your virtual gatherings .
Since many friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zoom this year , we ’ re offering a new free ThanksVegan Zoom background .
If you want to remind people to be kind to animals this holiday , simply download the image , click the caret next to the video icon on Zoom , and select “ Choose a Virtual Background.
” Then , just upload the image and you ’ ll have a wonderful , animal-friendly conversation starter for your virtual gathering .
When you ’ re shopping for your vegan feast , keep in mind the stores that offer tasty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and plenty of side dishes at stores that are participating in ThanksVegan , including Sprouts , Gelson ’ s Markets , King Kullen , Ingles Markets , Associated Food Stores , Met Foodmarkets , Metropolitan City Market , and Pioneer Supermarkets in the U.S. and Sobeys , Safeway , Save-On-Foods , Urban Fare , and Loblaw Companies—including Loblaws , Zehrs Markets , and Atlantic Superstore—in Canada .
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Use the hashtag # ThanksVegan on all your holiday posts .
Snap a picture of your vegan spread and share it online with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how you celebrate the holidays the vegan way !
Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for all the blessings in our lives .
The best way to do this is by going vegan , which is better for animals , the planet , and our own health .
If you love these ThanksVegan actions and are looking for more animal-friendly tips , check out our vegan Thanksgiving swaps cheat sheet to veganize your holiday feast .

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to prepare our homes for fall festivities and our stomachs for multiple servings of delicious vegan food. No matter whether you’re celebrating this year’s “ThanksVegan” in person, at a socially distanced gathering, or virtually, PETA has all the gear necessary for a tofurific holiday. Here are five actions to take this ThanksVegan to enjoy the holiday, no matter how you choose to connect with your loved ones this year:
1. Don’t Stress About Fall Fashion in a PETA ThanksVegan Tee
Looking cute for a holiday centered on sharing tasty vegan recipes with those you’re thankful for is a balancing act between cute, comfortable, and autumnal. Thankfully, PETA has you covered—literally. Our ThanksVegan T-shirts, available in a crop top and standard cut, pair easily with your favorite skirt, slacks, or pajama bottoms!
2. Take Action for Turkeys Suffering on ‘Humane Meat’ Farms
In addition to enjoying a vegan Thanksgiving feast, go the extra mile for turkeys by speaking out against the “humane meat” myth. Companies that sell meat often slap deceitful claims like “enriched environment” and “free-range” on their labels, but in reality, there’s no way to “humanely” exploit and slaughter our fellow animals.
Plainville Farms claims to produce “humanely raised” turkeys in a “stress-free environment”—but a 2021 PETA investigation into the company’s supplying farms revealed workers viciously kicking and stomping on the birds, violently hurling them at each other, and punching them. Employees were caught on camera mock-raping turkeys and leaving battered birds to convulse in agony.
Following this investigation, law enforcement filed 141 cruelty-to-animals charges, Plainville was stripped of its “humane” certification, Whole Foods pulled its turkey products, and Plainville terminated 13 workers—but there’s still more work to do.
Tell Whole Foods to stop promoting any meat as “humane,” and join PETA’s Action Team to organize a protest or leafleting event if you live near a Harris Teeter, Kroger, Publix, or Wegmans store, as these chains all sell Plainville products.
TAKE ACTION!
3. Look Like a Snack While Cooking Dinner in a ThanksVegan Apron
If you want to keep your cozy, animal-friendly outfit safe or just show off the fact that you are the chef of the evening, PETA’s ThanksVegan apron is a practical and eye-catching kitchen fashion statement.
If you’re opting for a socially distanced dinner table, introduce animal rights into your discussions by ordering PETA’s ThanksVegan partition. It will help keep everyone safely spread apart while stimulating dialog about the way millions of turkeys are unnecessarily sacrificed each year for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Since many friends and families are once again gathering over Zoom this year, we’re still offering our free ThanksVegan Zoom background. If you want to remind people to be kind to animals this holiday, simply download the image, click the caret next to the video icon on Zoom, and select “Choose a Virtual Background.” Then, just upload the image and you’ll have a wonderful, animal-friendly conversation starter for your virtual gathering.
5. Use the Hashtag #ThanksVegan for All Your Holiday Posts
Snap a picture of your vegan spread and share it online with the hashtag #ThanksVegan so that everyone can see how you celebrate holidays the vegan way!
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Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. The best way to do this is by going vegan, which is better for animals, the planet, and our own health. If you love these ThanksVegan actions and are looking for more animal-friendly tips, order our free ThanksVegan Holiday Guide for delicious holiday recipes, tips, and advice for answering difficult questions at the dinner table!
Order PETA’s ThanksVegan Holiday Guide


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--VICTORY: Nordstrom Bans Fur and Exotic Skins!

After decades of massive pressure from PETA and activists , Nordstrom has announced that it will stop selling fur and exotic skins !
PETA ’ s campaign urging Nordstrom to go fur-free dates back to the 1980s , when it became a major target for Fur-Free Friday .
The company dropped fur from its own line in 2006 but continued to sell fur items from other brands , including Canada Goose ’ s fur-lined jackets .
We met with its executives , we shared exposés , we protested , we pushed the company to stop selling fur after revealing horrific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( a country where fur sold at Nordstrom comes from ) , and more 100,000 of you wrote in … and it all paid off !
The company ’ s decision to drop exotic skins follows PETA investigations exposing the cruelty behind every alligator-skin watch and snakeskin purse and moves by many major designers , including Calvin Klein and Chanel , to stop using such materials .
The ban will affect Nordstrom , Nordstrom Rack , and Last Chance stores as well as Nordstrom ’ s e-commerce sites and will prevent countless minks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being beaten , cut up , and killed .
Just like the cat companions many of us share our homes and hearts with , minks—the most commonly farmed fur-bearing animals—make a purring sound when they ’ re content .
In nature , snakes—who are killed by humans for their skin—are shy and secretive , and they don ’ t go picking fights or bite out of malice , as they ’ re not aggressive or territorial .
They only strike in order to eat or defend themselves .
Alligators—who are skinned alive to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Despite not having vocal chords , these resourceful animals communicate using a range of bellows , growls , hisses , roars , and even a cough-like sound called a “ chumpf.
” to thank Nordstrom for doing right by animals who are mutilated and killed for their fur and skin—and to urge the company to ban the use of all animal-derived materials , too :

After decades of massive pressure from PETA and activists, Nordstrom has announced that it will stop selling fur and exotic skins!
VICTORY: @Nordstrom is BANNING fur & exotic skins! For decades, PETA & activists have pressured the chain to drop fur & stop supporting cruelty to animals. Thank you Nordstrom for taking this important step. Now please take the next step: drop wool & all animal materials! pic.twitter.com/ajQRdOn5rT — PETA (@peta) September 29, 2020
PETA’s campaign urging Nordstrom to go fur-free dates back to the 1980s, when it became a major target for Fur-Free Friday. The company dropped fur from its own line in 2006 but continued to sell fur items from other brands, including Canada Goose’s fur-lined jackets.
A huge thank you to @UARC supporters for braving the winter storm to protest the cruelty of @canadagoose jackets being sold at @nordstrom! And thank you to @peta for supporting our protest with the signs and banner! #furkills #CanadaGooseKills pic.twitter.com/0uDttWutZd — UARC (@UARC) November 29, 2019
We met with its executives, we shared exposés, we protested, we pushed the company to stop selling fur after revealing horrific treatment of animals on Russian fur farms (a country where fur sold at Nordstrom comes from), and more 100,000 of you wrote in … and it all paid off!
The company’s decision to drop exotic skins follows PETA investigations exposing the cruelty behind every alligator-skin watch and snakeskin purse and moves by many major designers, including Calvin Klein and Chanel, to stop using such materials.
The ban will affect Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and Last Chance stores as well as Nordstrom’s e-commerce sites and will prevent countless minks, foxes, and other animals from being beaten, cut up, and killed.
Fun Animal Facts Just like the cat companions many of us share our homes and hearts with, minks—the most commonly farmed fur-bearing animals—make a purring sound when they’re content. In nature, snakes—who are killed by humans for their skin—are shy and secretive, and they don’t go picking fights or bite out of malice, as they’re not aggressive or territorial. They only strike in order to eat or defend themselves. Alligators—who are skinned alive to make “luxury” bags—are “chatty.” Despite not having vocal chords, these resourceful animals communicate using a range of bellows, growls, hisses, roars, and even a cough-like sound called a “chumpf.”
to thank Nordstrom for doing right by animals who are mutilated and killed for their fur and skin—and to urge the company to ban the use of all animal-derived materials, too:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-09-29--France Ends Mink Farming, Dolphinariums, and the Use of Animals in Circuses

Thanks to activists like you , France has just ushered in a new compassionate era for animals !
After decades of demonstrations , action alerts , petitions , lobbying , meetings with government officials , celebrity support , pickets , and every other strategy that PETA France and local groups could think of , the French government has announced three huge victories for animals suffering in captivity .
France has banned marine parks from stealing or breeding orcas and other dolphins .
This phenomenal decision also marks the beginning of a two-year transition period for getting orcas out of Marineland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period of seven to 10 years for other dolphins .
The transition period will give both the government and the marine park industry time to find solutions for moving France ’ s current captive dolphin population to a more natural environment , rather than sending them to facilities in other countries .
France has enacted an outright ban on traveling circuses using wild animals .
While authorities haven ’ t devised a formal timeline for removing the approximately 500 suffering animals from France ’ s many circuses , the government is working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transition and in finding solutions .
Nearly 60,000 compassionate people signed PETA France ’ s petition—presented by French singer David Hallyday—against animal-abusing circuses .
PETA France supporters also sent thousands of messages to mayors throughout the country asking them to refuse to host shows that exploit animals .
And Pamela Anderson wrote a letter on behalf of our affiliate that was sent to approximately 36,000 mayors and French President Emmanuel Macron .
New mink farms are now illegal in France , and current ones will be closed by 2025 .
This announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PETA and our international affiliates and aligns with the values of the overwhelming majority of the population , which opposes the cruelty of fur production .
According to a 2020 poll , 91 % of people in France say that they oppose the fur trade .
Every one of these commonsense actions should be taken in countries around the world .
With your help , we can make that happen .
Over the decades , we have repeatedly exposed how each of these industries exploits animals to death .
We ’ ve revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cramped concrete tanks and often die far short of their natural life expectancy .
Dolphins have excellent memories and can recognize the whistle of a companion they hadn ’ t seen in 20 years .
Imagine the trauma of remembering the family you were stolen from as you languish inside a barren tank for years .
Animal-exploiting circuses are more unpopular than ever , and our exposés that show handlers beating sensitive animals in order to force them to perform uncomfortable , confusing tricks often motivate people to stop attending these traveling shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring back the rabbits , minks , foxes , and other animals who have been caged , electrocuted , bludgeoned , gassed , and strangled for their fur .
But by persuading fashion titans like Macy ’ s , Gucci , Prada , and numerous others to ban fur , we ’ ve stifled this dying industry and saved countless animals .
With every letter , boycott , scathing video , billboard , and protest , PETA dismantles animal-abusing industries .
Governments around the world can no longer claim ignorance when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , if they refuse to act , they must admit that it is because of apathy .

Thanks to activists like you, France has just ushered in a new compassionate era for animals!
After decades of demonstrations, action alerts, petitions, lobbying, meetings with government officials, celebrity support, pickets, and every other strategy that PETA France and local groups could think of, the French government has announced three huge victories for animals suffering in captivity.
France is banning marine parks from stealing or breeding orcas and other dolphins.
This phenomenal decision also marks the beginning of a two-year transition period for getting orcas out of Marineland and into sea sanctuaries and a transition period of seven to 10 years for other dolphins.
The transition period will give both the government and the marine park industry time to find solutions for moving France’s current captive dolphin population to a more natural environment, rather than sending them to facilities in other countries.
France has enacted an outright ban on traveling circuses using wild animals.
While authorities haven’t devised a formal timeline for removing the approximately 500 suffering animals from France’s many circuses, the government is working with the industry directly to support it through the transition and in finding solutions.
Nearly 60,000 compassionate people signed PETA France’s petition—presented by French singer David Hallyday—against animal-abusing circuses. PETA France supporters also sent thousands of messages to mayors throughout the country asking them to refuse to host shows that exploit animals. And Pamela Anderson wrote a letter on behalf of PETA that was sent to approximately 36,000 mayors and French President Emmanuel Macron.
New mink farms are now illegal in France, and current ones will be closed by 2025.
This announcement follows years of campaigning against fur by PETA and international PETA entities and aligns with the values of the overwhelming majority of the population, which opposes the cruelty of fur production. According to a 2020 poll, 91% of people in France say that they oppose the fur trade.
Every one of these commonsense actions should be taken in countries around the world. With your help, we can make that happen.
Over the decades, we have repeatedly exposed how each of these industries exploits animals to death. We’ve revealed that captive marine animals go insane inside cramped concrete tanks and often die far short of their natural life expectancy. Dolphins have excellent memories and can recognize the whistle of a companion they hadn’t seen in 20 years. Imagine the trauma of remembering the family you were stolen from as you languish inside a barren tank for years.
Animal-exploiting circuses are more unpopular than ever, and our exposés that show handlers beating sensitive animals in order to force them to perform uncomfortable, confusing tricks often motivate people to stop attending these traveling shows for good.
PETA can’t bring back the rabbits, minks, foxes, and other animals who have been caged, electrocuted, bludgeoned, gassed, and strangled for their fur. But by persuading fashion titans like Macy’s, Gucci, Prada, and numerous others to ban fur, we’ve stifled this dying industry and saved countless animals.
With every letter, boycott, scathing video, billboard, and protest, PETA dismantles animal-abusing industries. Governments around the world can no longer claim ignorance when it comes to liberating thinking, feeling beings. Now, if they refuse to act, they must admit that it is because of apathy.