petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Leave Dogs in Hot Cars

Steamboat Springs , Colo. – Following recent reports that a dog had to be rescued from a hot car in Steamboat Springs , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles .
Thirteen animals have already died this year from heat-related causes , and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Dogs , who don ’ t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting , can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home when it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car .
PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations .
• Avoid hot pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be too late to save them .
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement ( PSA ) featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Steamboat Springs, Colo. – Following recent reports that a dog had to be rescued from a hot car in Steamboat Springs, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles. Thirteen animals have already died this year from heat-related causes, and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. for help with intervening in life-or-death situations. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a hot-car public service announcement (PSA) featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Washington Township Police Lauded for Saving Dog From Pond

PETA Recognizes First Responders for Kayaking out to Canine in Need Washington Township , N.J. – A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the Washington Township Police Department , which sprang into action on the morning of July 8 to save a dog named Akela who was stuck in a mucky pond near Brass Castle Road .
Officers used a kayak to paddle out to her , untangled her from submerged weeds , and carefully took her back to solid ground .
She was uninjured and has since been reunited with her family .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intervened , this dog likely would have become exhausted from treading water and drowned , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ PETA hopes this story will inspire others to keep an eye out for animals in need—and not to hesitate to call in the help of first responders.
” PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to abuse in any way ” —reminds all dog guardians to ensure that their yards are secure , with sturdy fencing , no potentially poisonous plants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manholes or pipes .
While outdoors , they should keep their animal companions on a leash and a comfortable , secure harness and keep a close eye on them .
The Washington Township Police Department will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies .
PETA opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Recognizes First Responders for Kayaking out to Canine in Need
For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Washington Township, N.J. – A Compassionate Police Department Award is on its way from PETA to the Washington Township Police Department, which sprang into action on the morning of July 8 to save a dog named Akela who was stuck in a mucky pond near Brass Castle Road. Officers used a kayak to paddle out to her, untangled her from submerged weeds, and carefully took her back to solid ground. She was uninjured and has since been reunited with her family.
“If these kind deputies hadn’t intervened, this dog likely would have become exhausted from treading water and drowned,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “PETA hopes this story will inspire others to keep an eye out for animals in need—and not to hesitate to call in the help of first responders.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way”—reminds all dog guardians to ensure that their yards are secure, with sturdy fencing, no potentially poisonous plants or other materials, and no open manholes or pipes. While outdoors, they should keep their animal companions on a leash and a comfortable, secure harness and keep a close eye on them.
The Washington Township Police Department will receive a framed certificate and a box of delicious vegan cookies.
PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Washington Township Police Department Award

“ Almost all of us grew up eating meat , wearing leather , and going to circuses and zoos .
@ @ @ @ @ of these actions on the animals involved .
For whatever reason , you are now @ @ @ @ @ should animals have rights ?
” READ MORE

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Feds Looking Into Evidence of B. Coli at Pig Farm

PETA Alerts Officials to Veterinary Findings That Pigs Carried a Parasite Transmissible to Humans Alvord , Iowa – Following a report from a PETA veterinarian , the U.S. Department of Agriculture ’ s Food Safety and Inspection Service ( FSIS ) is looking into findings that two pigs transferred to PETA from a farm owned by an Alvord-based company tested positive for Balantidium coli ( B. coli ) , which can sicken humans who have contact with infected pigs ’ feces or consumers who eat the contaminated , undercooked flesh .
PETA has also alerted the state veterinarian to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honored the memory of recently killed animal rights activist Regan Russell—who was mowed down by a pig transport truck outside a Canadian slaughterhouse—by acquiring the pigs from an Iowa factory farmer .
It appears that they were born in South Dakota and raised at Pig Hill Farms in Iowa , which supplies pigs to big-name brands like Hormel , JBS , and Prestage Foods .
They were transported to a sanctuary in New York , where fecal test results showed the presence of B. coli , which can cause pain and diarrhea in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lung and bone infections from lesions .
“ These two pigs weren ’ t killed for bacon , ham , or sausage , but this same parasite may well be present in other pigs from the farm whose flesh is on the way to supermarkets , ” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk .
“ PETA looks to state and federal authorities to tell the public how many farmhands , slaughterhouse workers , and consumers may have been exposed to B. coli.
” Confining and killing animals for food has been linked to swine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and COVID-19—which is sweeping through slaughterhouses , sickening thousands of workers and their families—and a new strain of swine flu with “ pandemic potential ” has just been detected in China and is now spreading from pigs to farmworkers .
The World Health Organization has confirmed that processed meats such as sausages , ham , and bacon are known carcinogens—and eating meat is also linked to higher rates of diabetes , heart disease , and strokes .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please visit PETA.org .

PETA Alerts Officials to Veterinary Findings That Pigs Carried a Parasite Transmissible to Humans
For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Alvord, Iowa – Following a report from a PETA veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is looking into findings that two pigs transferred to PETA from a farm owned by an Alvord-based company tested positive for Balantidium coli (B. coli), which can sicken humans who have contact with infected pigs’ feces or consumers who eat the contaminated, undercooked flesh. PETA has also alerted the state veterinarian to its findings.
On June 26, PETA honored the memory of recently killed animal rights activist Regan Russell—who was mowed down by a pig transport truck outside a Canadian slaughterhouse—by acquiring the pigs from an Iowa factory farmer. It appears that they were born in South Dakota and raised at Pig Hill Farms in Iowa, which supplies pigs to big-name brands like Hormel, JBS, and Prestage Foods. They were transported to a sanctuary in New York, where fecal test results showed the presence of B. coli, which can cause pain and diarrhea in humans and, in extreme cases, lung and bone infections from lesions.
“These two pigs weren’t killed for bacon, ham, or sausage, but this same parasite may well be present in other pigs from the farm whose flesh is on the way to supermarkets,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA looks to state and federal authorities to tell the public how many farmhands, slaughterhouse workers, and consumers may have been exposed to B. coli.”
Confining and killing animals for food has been linked to swine flu, SARS, avian flu, and COVID-19—which is sweeping through slaughterhouses, sickening thousands of workers and their families—and a new strain of swine flu with “pandemic potential” has just been detected in China and is now spreading from pigs to farmworkers. The World Health Organization has confirmed that processed meats such as sausages, ham, and bacon are known carcinogens—and eating meat is also linked to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and strokes.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—opposes speciesism. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--‘Tiger’ to Roar in Protest Outside Jeff Lowe’s Court Hearing

Las Vegas – On Tuesday , a giant “ tiger ” will lead PETA supporters in a spirited protest outside a court hearing for notorious animal exhibitor Jeff Lowe , the operator of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park ( G.W .
Zoo ) in Oklahoma , relating to charges for possessing exotic animals and operating a business without a license .
The charges in Las Vegas followed a 2017 PETA complaint , after which authorities raided his home and seized two big-cat cubs and a lemur .
Where : At the intersection of Lewis Avenue and S. Third Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown as little respect for the law as he does for animals , ” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet .
“ PETA will be outside the courthouse to remind him that his days of tormenting tigers and other animals are numbered.
” Just last month , PETA released whistleblower photos and video footage showing lions in Lowe ’ s custody suffering from severe “ flystrike ” —a condition in which flies , usually drawn to uncleared animal waste , bite animals and lay eggs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at their skin .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to use for entertainment ” —opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Protesters Will Blast 'Tiger King' Subject Over Suffering Animals, Snowballing Legal Woes
For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2020
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Las Vegas – On Tuesday, a giant “tiger” will lead PETA supporters in a spirited protest outside a court hearing for notorious animal exhibitor Jeff Lowe, the operator of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (G.W. Zoo) in Oklahoma, relating to charges for possessing exotic animals and operating a business without a license. The charges in Las Vegas followed a 2017 PETA complaint, after which authorities raided his home and seized two big-cat cubs and a lemur.
When: Tuesday, July 14, 9 a.m.
Where: At the intersection of Lewis Avenue and S. Third Street, Las Vegas
“Jeff Lowe has shown as little respect for the law as he does for animals,” says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet. “PETA will be outside the courthouse to remind him that his days of tormenting tigers and other animals are numbered.”
Just last month, PETA released whistleblower photos and video footage showing lions in Lowe’s custody suffering from severe “flystrike”—a condition in which flies, usually drawn to uncleared animal waste, bite animals and lay eggs on them and the hatched maggots eat away at their skin.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Think Spiders and Snakes Are Scary? Try Having Your Brain Sucked Out

It ’ s in primates ’ DNA to fear snakes .
And there ’ s an actual thriller from the ’ 90s that ’ s all about spider phobia .
But for us , Arachnophobia was just a film .
For dozens of monkeys used in government experimenter Elisabeth Murray ’ s “ monkey fright ” tests , fake snakes and spiders and other horrors don ’ t just haunt their dreams—they ’ re a real-life fright .
But it gets worse … Forget arachnophobia—imagine what it would be like to be forced to endure these 10 things : 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carved Out At her National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) laboratory in Bethesda , Maryland , Murray saws open monkeys ’ heads and carves out a section of their skulls .
2 .
Injections of Toxins Into Your Brain Once their skulls are hacked open , these monkeys ’ brains are exposed , which means Murray is free to inject toxins into the delicate , complex organ .
3 .
Parts of Your Brain Being Sucked Out If she doesn ’ t use toxins to destroy monkeys ’ brains , Murray vacuums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Being Restrained and Experimented On During some of these experiments , the monkeys are forced to wear a collar and are bound to a restraint chair for hours at a time , up to five days a week .
Experimenters sometimes tie the animals ’ arms behind their backs and use a head post ( which gets permanently screwed to the skull ) to trap them in place .
Being forced to endure multiple invasive surgeries leaves these monkeys permanently brain-damaged .
After all this trauma , each monkey is put in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside a larger box painted black .
A guillotine-like door at the front of the cage is suddenly raised , revealing scary , realistic-looking spiders and snakes .
Experimenters routinely starve monkeys to force them to participate .
In one experiment , the animals get no food or water until they perform a required task .
Their “ reward ” is a full day ’ s worth of food all at once .
They then have only 15 minutes to eat it all .
It ’ s called the “ Lunch Box ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monkeys are highly social and cooperative with one another .
Many groom their friends to express love and affection .
But monkeys used by Murray and her staff are kept completely alone—the brain damage she causes makes it impossible for them to have normal social interactions with others .
How do you get away with murder ?
Do it in a lab .
( Just ask Murray .
Most of these monkeys don ’ t leave her laboratory alive—after she kills the majority of them , following years of torture , she and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them . )
The scariest thing that a guillotine-like door could reveal upon being raised is the experimenter responsible for all the torment .
Murray claims that her twisted “ emotional responsiveness ” tests may shed light on human neuropsychiatric disorders—but not one treatment or cure for humans has come out of them in 30 years .
Another scary thing is that taxpayers ’ dollars are being wasted—more than $ 36 million in the past 13 years alone .
NIH throws taxpayer money at Murray ’ s laboratory as if it grows on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associates acknowledged years ago that the experiments are flawed because stress and other factors may influence the outcome : And experts agree—Murray ’ s monkey fright experiments are completely useless in helping us understand human health .
Don ’ t Let Experimenters Get Away With Murder Did you know that a group of monkeys is called a “ tribe ” ?
Well , the tribe imprisoned at this Bethesda laboratory is counting on us to help save them from Murray and further torment—we can ’ t fail them .
Our mission is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the button below if you ’ re with us :

It’s in primates’ DNA to fear snakes. And there’s an actual thriller from the ’90s that’s all about spider phobia. But for us, Arachnophobia was just a film. For dozens of monkeys used in government experimenter Elisabeth Murray’s “monkey fright” tests, fake snakes and spiders and other horrors don’t just haunt their dreams—they’re a real-life fright. But it gets worse …
Forget arachnophobia—imagine what it would be like to be forced to endure these 10 things:
1. A Section of Your Skull Being Carved Out
At her National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratory in Bethesda, Maryland, Murray saws open monkeys’ heads and carves out a section of their skulls.
2. Injections of Toxins Into Your Brain
Once their skulls are hacked open, these monkeys’ brains are exposed, which means Murray is free to inject toxins into the delicate, complex organ.
3. Parts of Your Brain Being Sucked Out
If she doesn’t use toxins to destroy monkeys’ brains, Murray vacuums parts of them out.
4. Being Restrained and Experimented On
During some of these experiments, the monkeys are forced to wear a collar and are bound to a restraint chair for hours at a time, up to five days a week. Experimenters sometimes tie the animals’ arms behind their backs and use a head post (which gets permanently screwed to the skull) to trap them in place.
5. Permanent and Traumatic Brain Damage
Being forced to endure multiple invasive surgeries leaves these monkeys permanently brain-damaged.
6. Confinement to Elaborately Designed Fear Cages
After all this trauma, each monkey is put in a small metal cage that’s held inside a larger box painted black. A guillotine-like door at the front of the cage is suddenly raised, revealing scary, realistic-looking spiders and snakes.
7. Starvation
Experimenters routinely starve monkeys to force them to participate. In one experiment, the animals get no food or water until they perform a required task. Their “reward” is a full day’s worth of food all at once. They then have only 15 minutes to eat it all. It’s called the “Lunch Box” procedure.
8. Isolation
In their natural habitats, monkeys are highly social and cooperative with one another. Many groom their friends to express love and affection. But monkeys used by Murray and her staff are kept completely alone—the brain damage she causes makes it impossible for them to have normal social interactions with others.
9. Murder
How do you get away with murder? Do it in a lab. (Just ask Murray. Most of these monkeys don’t leave her laboratory alive—after she kills the majority of them, following years of torture, she and her colleagues remove their brains and dissect them.)
10. Elisabeth Murray Herself
The scariest thing that a guillotine-like door could reveal upon being raised is the experimenter responsible for all the torment. Murray claims that her twisted “emotional responsiveness” tests may shed light on human neuropsychiatric disorders—but not one treatment or cure for humans has come out of them in 30 years.
ANOTHER SCARY THING IS THAT TAXPAYERS’ DOLLARS ARE BEING WASTED—NEARLY $47 MILLION SINCE 1998.
NIH throws taxpayer money at Murray’s laboratory as if it grows on trees, even though she and her associates acknowledged years ago that the experiments are flawed because stress and other factors may influence the outcome:
[W]e cannot rule out the possibility that environmental factors such as stress contributed to the genetic influence on cognition we report. —Elisabeth Murray and colleagues (in a 2007 paper)
And experts agree—Murray’s monkey fright experiments are completely useless in helping us understand human health.
Don’t Let Experimenters Get Away With Murder
Did you know that a group of monkeys is called a “tribe”? Well, the tribe imprisoned at this Bethesda laboratory is counting on us to help save them from Murray and further torment—we can’t fail them.
Murphy is counting on you to watch his heartbreaking story and share it with everyone you know:
Our mission is to shut this lab down. Click on the button below if you’re with us:


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-13--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in San Miguel County

San Miguel County , Colo. – Because the Green Meadows fire is threatening San Miguel County and evacuations are underway @ @ @ @ @ indoors and will die if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling @ @ @ @ @ and avoid all outdoor activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is @ @ @ @ @ smoke has compromised the air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals @ @ @ @ @ to help , should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses and @ @ @ @ @ outrun wildfires .
They should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any @ @ @ @ @ .
PETA has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans @ @ @ @ @ animal companions in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA @ @ @ @ @ keeping animal companions safe during fires .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 13, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
San Miguel County, Colo. – Because the Green Meadows fire is threatening San Miguel 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.
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--2020-07-13--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals  in Fresno

Fresno , Calif. – Because the Power fire is threatening Fresno and evacuations are underway , animals must be kept @ @ @ @ @ abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals indoors @ @ @ @ @ , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 miles , @ @ @ @ @ quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable @ @ @ @ @ their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses and other animals can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way , unable to flee @ @ @ @ @ wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure the safety of @ @ @ @ @ trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also offers a video about @ @ @ @ @ fires .
For more information , visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 12, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Fresno, Calif. – Because the Power fire is threatening Fresno 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.
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--2020-07-14--Humans Have Much More in Common With Horses Than Just Ponytails

Looking for interesting horse facts ?
Horses have been evolving for tens of millions of years , and humans started domesticating them about 6,000 years ago .
Yet the only things many people know about them is that we use them for racing and for police transport , force them to pull heavy carriages , and sometimes kill them and turn their bodies into meat or glue .
Most folks don ’ t realize that horses have complex emotional and intellectual capacities and their own interests in living .
Here are 15 horse facts that show why you should never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or exploit these sensitive beings in any other way : 1 .
Horse mothers can take off running shortly after giving birth and can generally gallop at a speed of about 27 mph .
And their babies may not be too far behind them—infant horses can walk and run within just a few hours of birth .
No strollers necessary if you ’ re a horse mom .
2 .
When horses are born , their hooves are covered with soft tissue—sometimes called “ fairy slippers ” —to protect their mother ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 🥰 3 .
Horses use different vocalizations to communicate greetings , departures , mating calls , and danger .
Horse mothers also make a particular deep soothing sound when nursing their babies , as if singing a lullaby .
4 .
Male horses are gentlemen : The word chivalry comes from cheval , the French word for “ horse.
” 5 .
Horses use their eyes , nostrils , and ears to express their feelings .
The 16 muscles they have in each ear allow them to rotate 180 degrees .
Researchers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position offers a crucial visual signal for other horses .
Tell Congress : Get the Drugs out of Horse Racing 6 .
Most of the time , the direction in which a horse ’ s ear is pointing indicates where the horse is looking .
If the ears are pointing in different directions , the animal is keeping an eye on two different things at the same time .
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Horses have bigger eyes than any other land mammal and almost 360-degree vision .
They have bigger hearts , too—the average horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their hearts are located in roughly the same place human hearts are ( between the lungs and ribs and above the diaphragm ) and function in nearly the same way , too .
( Both have four chambers and pump warm blood . )
Horses can even suffer from heart attacks .
💔 Have you ever noticed how muscular they look ?
And you don ’ t see them asking each other where they get their protein .
😏 9 .
Horses are intelligent and can solve advanced cognitive challenges involving categorization learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also quite sensitive .
Clever Hans was a German horse living in the early 1900s who was thought to be able to solve math problems by tapping out the answer with his hoof .
But it turned out that he wasn ’ t actually solving for X .
Instead , he was observing his trainer ’ s body language , which subtly signaled when he was nearing the correct answer by becoming more tense .
Hans was able to pick up on the change in posture and facial expression and stop tapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Horse hooves are made from the same protein as human hair and fingernails .
No wonder they call humans ’ favorite updo a “ ponytail.
” Help End the Slaughter of American Horses 11 .
Horses can sleep lying down or standing up , but not all the horses in a herd sleep at the same time—at least one keeps watch to alert the others of potential dangers .
12 .
You are what you eat : Horses prefer sweet foods and will usually reject foods that taste sour or bitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ humans at night .
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Horses are herd animals and can feel stressed and lonely if forced to live alone , and they mourn each other ’ s deaths .
Research shows that horses display some of the same complex and fluid social organization that humans do , also found among chimpanzees , elephants , and dolphins .
It ’ s all horseplay !
15 .
Horses have a great long-term memory ( especially of places where they were spooked ) .
Their memories may even be better than those of elephants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Take Action ?
The exploitation of horses has serious consequences .
A New York racetrack claimed the lives of 24 horses as of June 2020 , including three who died on the same day , and at least 37 horses died on the Santa Anita racetrack in California in 2019 .
And those are just two examples .
Most horses aren ’ t protected under the federal Animal Welfare Act , so the real responsibility for protecting them falls to caring people like you .

Looking for interesting horse facts? Horses have been evolving for tens of millions of years, and humans started domesticating them about 6,000 years ago. Yet the only things many people know about them is that we use them for racing and for police transport, force them to pull heavy carriages, and sometimes kill them and turn their bodies into meat or glue.
Most folks don’t realize that horses have complex emotional and intellectual capacities and their own interests in living.
Here are 15 horse facts that show why you should never attend horse races, ride horse-drawn carriages, or exploit these sensitive beings in any other way:
1. Horse mothers can take off running shortly after giving birth and can generally gallop at a speed of about 27 mph.
And their babies may not be too far behind them—infant horses can walk and run within just a few hours of birth. No strollers necessary if you’re a horse mom.
2. When horses are born, their hooves are covered with soft tissue—sometimes called “fairy slippers”—to protect their mother’s birth canal. Fairy slippers! 🥰
3. Horses use different vocalizations to communicate greetings, departures, mating calls, and danger.
Horse mothers also make a particular deep soothing sound when nursing their babies, as if singing a lullaby.
© iStock.com/elrphoto
4. Male horses are gentlemen: The word chivalry comes from cheval, the French word for “horse.”
5. Horses use their eyes, nostrils, and ears to express their feelings.
The 16 muscles they have in each ear allow them to rotate 180 degrees. Researchers have found that a horse’s ear position offers a crucial visual signal for other horses.
Tell Congress: Get the Drugs out of Horse Racing
6. Most of the time, the direction in which a horse’s ear is pointing indicates where the horse is looking.
If the ears are pointing in different directions, the animal is keeping an eye on two different things at the same time.
7. Horses have bigger eyes than any other land mammal and almost 360-degree vision.
They have bigger hearts, too—the average horse heart weighs 7 to 9 pounds. Their hearts are located in roughly the same place human hearts are (between the lungs and ribs and above the diaphragm) and function in nearly the same way, too. (Both have four chambers and pump warm blood.) Horses can even suffer from heart attacks. 💔
8. Horses are vegans.
Have you ever noticed how muscular they look? And you don’t see them asking each other where they get their protein. 😏
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9. Horses are intelligent and can solve advanced cognitive challenges involving categorization learning and even concept formation.
And they are also quite sensitive. Clever Hans was a German horse living in the early 1900s who was thought to be able to solve math problems by tapping out the answer with his hoof. But it turned out that he wasn’t actually solving for X. Instead, he was observing his trainer’s body language, which subtly signaled when he was nearing the correct answer by becoming more tense. Hans was able to pick up on the change in posture and facial expression and stop tapping at just the right moment.
10. Horse hooves are made from the same protein as human hair and fingernails.
No wonder they call humans’ favorite updo a “ponytail.”
Help End the Slaughter of American Horses
11. Horses can sleep lying down or standing up, but not all the horses in a herd sleep at the same time—at least one keeps watch to alert the others of potential dangers.
12. You are what you eat: Horses prefer sweet foods and will usually reject foods that taste sour or bitter.
Sweeties. 💕
13. Horses can see better than humans at night.
14. Horses are herd animals and can feel stressed and lonely if forced to live alone, and they mourn each other’s deaths.
Research shows that horses display some of the same complex and fluid social organization that humans do, also found among chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins. It’s all horseplay!
© iStock.com/Maxileon
15. Horses have a great long-term memory (especially of places where they were spooked).
Their memories may even be better than those of elephants.
Have These Horse Facts Inspired You to Take Action?
The exploitation of horses has serious consequences. A New York racetrack claimed the lives of 24 horses as of June 2020, including three who died on the same day, and at least 37 horses died on the Santa Anita racetrack in California in 2019. And those are just two examples. Most horses aren’t protected under the federal Animal Welfare Act, so the real responsibility for protecting them falls to caring people like you.
Take Rapid Action for Horses!


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--New Award Nomination for Gripping Short Film ‘Test Subjects’!

Test Subjects , BAFTA-winning director Alex Lockwood 's new documentary , explores the pressure on aspiring scientists to experiment on @ @ @ @ @ their diplomas .
It premiered on September 20 at Raindance , the U.K. 's largest @ @ @ @ @ as executive producer .
Seen through the eyes of a trio of former doctoral students @ @ @ @ @ with the expectations of academia , Test Subjects takes an unflinching look at the deeply @ @ @ @ @ made that ultimately changed the course of their lives and careers .
Test Subjects provides @ @ @ @ @ few ever get to see—and what 's expected for entry into that exclusive club with @ @ @ @ @ to question only that which is acceptable to question , and to maintain the status @ @ @ @ @ runs contrary to good science .
Test Subjects does not turn away .

Test Subjects, BAFTA-winning director Alex Lockwood's new documentary, explores the pressure on aspiring scientists to experiment on animals in order to earn their diplomas. It premiered on September 20 at Raindance, the U.K.'s largest film festival. PETA served as executive producer.
Seen through the eyes of a trio of former doctoral students as they recall their struggle with the expectations of academia, Test Subjects takes an unflinching look at the deeply personal decisions that these scientists made that ultimately changed the course of their lives and careers.
Test Subjects provides a peek into a world few ever get to see—and what's expected for entry into that exclusive club with its pressure to conform, to question only that which is acceptable to question, and to maintain the status quo, even if it runs contrary to good science. Test Subjects does not turn away.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Urgent From PETA: Wildfire Survival Tips for Animals

Evergreen , Colo. – Because the Elephant Butte fire is threatening Evergreen and evacuations are underway , animals must be @ @ @ @ @ if abandoned .
Residents in areas affected by smoke and falling ash should keep animals @ @ @ @ @ activities , such as running with dogs .
If visibility is less than 5 miles @ @ @ @ @ air quality and reached unsafe levels .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is @ @ @ @ @ note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
Trapped horses and other animals can ’ @ @ @ @ @ should never be locked in their stalls or confined in any way , unable to @ @ @ @ @ be left behind .
Anyone who evacuates and intentionally abandons animals to fend for themselves @ @ @ @ @ has released a wildfire-preparedness public service announcement featuring Dean Winters .
Make plans to ensure @ @ @ @ @ in advance of trouble in order to avoid being caught unprepared .
PETA also offers @ @ @ @ @ safe during fires for you to share .
For more information , visit .

For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Evergreen, Colo. – Because the Elephant Butte fire is threatening Evergreen 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.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Urgent From PETA: Cruel—and Criminal—to Leave Dogs in Hot Cars

Pensacola , Fla. – Following recent reports that a dog had to be rescued from a hot car in Pensacola , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles .
Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat-related causes , and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths .
On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Dogs , who don ’ t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting , can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep animals indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting , so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on lowering the temperature inside the car .
PETA offers for help with intervening in life-or-death situations .
• Avoid hot pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
PETA has released a featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more information , visit .

For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Pensacola, Fla. – Following recent reports that a dog had to be rescued from a hot car in Pensacola, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of never leaving animals in hot vehicles. Twenty-one animals have already died this year from heat-related causes, and because COVID-19 is prolonging store wait times and errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. for help with intervening in life-or-death situations. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--‘Too Hot for Spot and Tot’: Urgent Hot-Weather Safety Tips From PETA

Mishawaka , Ind .
– As temperatures remain high across the country and amid reports that a baby had to be rescued after being left in a hot car in Mishawaka , PETA is taking action with an ad campaign , “ Too Hot for Spot and Tot , ” warning people never to leave dogs or children in parked cars on hot days .
Even a “ quick ” errand can turn fatal , since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands and forgetfulness—being distracted by running into a friend , taking a phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vulnerable life .
This year , eight children and at least 21 dogs and cats have died from heat-related causes .
PETA suggests doing the following in order to safeguard humans and animals : • Never leave anyone inside a hot vehicle .
On a 78-degree day , the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes , and on a 90-degree day , the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes .
Dogs , who don ’ t sweat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can rapidly succumb to heatstroke , even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside .
• If you see an animal and/or a child left alone inside a car , call local humane authorities or 911 immediately and remain on the scene until the situation has been resolved .
If authorities are unresponsive or too slow and a life appears to be in imminent danger , find a witness who will back up your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal from the car and carrying them into the shade .
PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in these life-or-death situations .
• To treat an animal suffering from suspected heatstroke , wrap a cool , wet towel around the head and neck without covering the eyes , nose , or mouth and wring out , resoak , and reapply it every few minutes .
Pour lukewarm water over his or her body , and wipe excess water away , especially from the abdomen and between the hind legs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the animal is taken to a veterinarian for further care .
Law-enforcement officials across the country are also warning people of the dangers of hot weather .
“ Every year , we alert people to the danger of leaving children or pets inside cars in the summer , ” says Chief of Police James R. Kruger Jr. from Oak Brook , Illinois .
“ The temperature inside a vehicle climbs approximately 43 degrees in just an hour .
The loss of a defenseless animal in this manner is avoidable and should never happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your pet out in extreme heat without adequate air conditioning and water.
” Anyone who leaves a child or an animal to bake to death in a vehicle could face felony charges .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382
Mishawaka, Ind. – As temperatures remain high across the country and amid reports that a baby had to be rescued after being left in a hot car in Mishawaka, PETA is taking action with an ad campaign, “Too Hot for Spot and Tot,” warning people never to leave dogs or children in parked cars on hot days. Even a “quick” errand can turn fatal, since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands and forgetfulness—being distracted by running into a friend, taking a phone call, or otherwise being delayed—can take a vulnerable life.
This year, eight children and at least 21 dogs and cats have died from heat-related causes. PETA suggests doing the following in order to safeguard humans and animals:
Never leave anyone inside a hot vehicle. On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car can soar to 100 degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Dogs, who don’t sweat and can cool themselves only by panting, can rapidly succumb to heatstroke, even if a vehicle is parked in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside. If you see an animal and/or a child left alone inside a car, call local humane authorities or 911 immediately and remain on the scene until the situation has been resolved. If authorities are unresponsive or too slow and a life appears to be in imminent danger, find a witness who will back up your assessment before carefully removing the child or animal from the car and carrying them into the shade. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in these life-or-death situations.
and remain on the scene until the situation has been resolved. If authorities are unresponsive or too slow and a life appears to be in imminent danger, find a witness who will back up your assessment before carefully removing the child or animal from the car and carrying them into the shade. for help with intervening in these life-or-death situations. To treat an animal suffering from suspected heatstroke, wrap a cool, wet towel around the head and neck without covering the eyes, nose, or mouth and wring out, resoak, and reapply it every few minutes. Pour lukewarm water over his or her body, and wipe excess water away, especially from the abdomen and between the hind legs. When authorities arrive, ensure that the animal is taken to a veterinarian for further care.
Law-enforcement officials across the country are also warning people of the dangers of hot weather. “Every year, we alert people to the danger of leaving children or pets inside cars in the summer,” says Chief of Police James R. Kruger Jr. from Oak Brook, Illinois. “The temperature inside a vehicle climbs approximately 43 degrees in just an hour. The loss of a defenseless animal in this manner is avoidable and should never happen. There is no reason to take your pet out in extreme heat without adequate air conditioning and water.”
Anyone who leaves a child or an animal to bake to death in a vehicle could face felony charges.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--UNIQLO Bans Alpaca Wool After PETA Appeal

Company 's Decision Follows Undercover Investigation Showing Animals Bleeding and Crying Out New York – After viewing a first-of-its-kind PETA exposé revealing that crying alpacas were roughly shorn , cut open , and left bleeding from deep wounds , Japan-based fashion giant UNIQLO has banned alpaca wool .
PETA ’ s investigation of the world ’ s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru , Mallkini , shows that workers slammed alpacas—some of whom were pregnant—onto tables , tied them to a stretching device , and pulled hard , nearly wrenching their legs out of their sockets .
errified of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cried out , and vomited as workers grabbed them by the ears , roughly sheared their hair , crudely stitched up wounds , and then threw them to the concrete floor .
“ UNIQLO ’ s decision will go a long way in helping to prevent vulnerable alpacas from being abused and shorn bloody for their wool , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ Kind consumers can do their part to reject this cruelty by opting for vegan clothing , which no animal had to suffer for.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ animals are not ours to wear ” —notes that in addition to causing gentle alpacas immense suffering , the production of alpaca wool is terrible for the planet .
The Higg Materials Sustainability Index ranks alpaca wool as the second most environmentally damaging material after silk , noting that it ’ s six times as harmful as polyester and more than four times as damaging as modal , viscose , rayon , lyocell , acrylic , and other vegan materials .
UNIQLO joins Overstock , Marks & Spencer , Maison Numen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Esprit in banning alpaca fiber .
Gap Inc. ( which owns Banana Republic , Athleta , and other brands ) and H & M Group ( which owns eight brands ) have cut ties with Mallkini ’ s parent company , the Michell Group , as a first step .
UNIQLO previously banned mohair after talks with PETA .
Photos from the investigation are available here , and broadcast-quality footage is available here .
PETA opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Company's Decision Follows Undercover Investigation Showing Animals Bleeding and Crying Out
For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
New York – After viewing a first-of-its-kind PETA exposé revealing that crying alpacas were roughly shorn, cut open, and left bleeding from deep wounds, Japan-based fashion giant UNIQLO has banned alpaca wool.
PETA’s investigation of the world’s largest privately owned alpaca farm in Peru, Mallkini, shows that workers slammed alpacas—some of whom were pregnant—onto tables, tied them to a stretching device, and pulled hard, nearly wrenching their legs out of their sockets. Terrified of being pinned down, the animals spit, cried out, and vomited as workers grabbed them by the ears, roughly sheared their hair, crudely stitched up wounds, and then threw them to the concrete floor.
“UNIQLO’s decision will go a long way in helping to prevent vulnerable alpacas from being abused and shorn bloody for their wool,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Kind consumers can do their part to reject this cruelty by opting for vegan clothing, which no animal had to suffer for.”
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—notes that in addition to causing gentle alpacas immense suffering, the production of alpaca wool is terrible for the planet. The Higg Materials Sustainability Index ranks alpaca wool as the second most environmentally damaging material after silk, noting that it’s six times as harmful as polyester and more than four times as damaging as modal, viscose, rayon, lyocell, acrylic, and other vegan materials.
UNIQLO joins Overstock, Marks & Spencer, Maison Numen, Smith & Caughey’s, and Esprit in banning alpaca fiber. Gap Inc. (which owns Banana Republic, Athleta, and other brands) and H&M Group (which owns eight brands) have cut ties with Mallkini’s parent company, the Michell Group, as a first step. UNIQLO previously banned mohair after talks with PETA.
Photos from the investigation are available here, and broadcast-quality footage is available here. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Minka Kelly Demands Help for Balding Tiger at Roadside Zoo

Actor Joins PETA in Calling for Captive Big Cat 's Transfer to an Accredited Sanctuary Myrtle Beach , S.C. – Speaking out in behalf of a balding tiger with the same name as her character in the hit TV series Friday Night Lights , actor Minka Kelly sent to the owners of the Waccatee Zoo today , pleading for help for Lila , who has been documented incessantly licking her bare skin and pacing back and forth inside her cramped cage—both of which are signs of psychological distress and physical discomfort .
“ PETA already has a plan in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctuary that has the resources and expertise to provide the care that the organization believes her life depends on , ” writes Kelly .
“ Lila clearly needs immediate help .
Please , accept PETA ’ s offer and let her be transferred to an accredited sanctuary without further delay.
” Other animals at the Waccatee Zoo have recently been seen with severely overgrown hooves , wounds , and significant hair loss , and the facility is in general disrepair , with dirty and unsanitary conditions , insecure fencing , and other issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for failing to provide animals—including a lion who had difficulty walking—with adequate veterinary care and for keeping bears and cougars in enclosures that lack adequate space .
Kelly joins visionary artist Shepard Fairey in calling for animals held at the Waccatee Zoo to be sent to reputable sanctuaries .
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 .

Actor Joins PETA in Calling for Captive Big Cat's Transfer to an Accredited Sanctuary
For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382
Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Speaking out in behalf of a balding tiger with the same name as her character in the hit TV series Friday Night Lights, actor Minka Kelly sent a letter to the owners of the Waccatee Zoo today, pleading for help for Lila, who has been documented incessantly licking her bare skin and pacing back and forth inside her cramped cage—both of which are signs of psychological distress and physical discomfort.
“PETA already has a plan in place to transfer her to an accredited wildlife sanctuary that has the resources and expertise to provide the care that the organization believes her life depends on,” writes Kelly. “Lila clearly needs immediate help. Please, accept PETA’s offer and let her be transferred to an accredited sanctuary without further delay.”
Other animals at the Waccatee Zoo have recently been seen with severely overgrown hooves, wounds, and significant hair loss, and the facility is in general disrepair, with dirty and unsanitary conditions, insecure fencing, and other issues. The roadside zoo was previously cited for failing to provide animals—including a lion who had difficulty walking—with adequate veterinary care and for keeping bears and cougars in enclosures that lack adequate space.
Kelly joins visionary artist Shepard Fairey in calling for animals held at the Waccatee Zoo to be sent to reputable sanctuaries. PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Reward of Up to $5,000 Offered in Deadly Dog-Dumping Case

PETA Joins Police in Search for Culprit ( s ) Who Abandoned Severely Injured Dog Near Parking Lot Boynton Beach , Fla. – PETA is offering a reward of up to $ 5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the person ( s ) who left a suffering dog in a cardboard box near the Rolling Green Elementary School parking lot .
A local resident discovered the black French bulldog on the evening of July 8 .
When police arrived , they found the 2-year-old dog foaming at the mouth , breathing rapidly , and unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that her temperature was at least 110℉—the highest the thermometer could register—and she had a large gaping wound on her chest just above her front left leg , possibly from fireworks .
She had multiple seizures and brain swelling and had to be euthanized that night .
“ Her wounds could have been treated if she had been surrendered , and she would have lived and found a new home , ” Boynton Beach Police Animal Cruelty Investigator Liz Roehrich tells PETA .
“ Our dogs rely on us to take care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ badly injured and abandoned to die alone and in pain , ” says PETA Vice President Colleen O ’ Brien .
“ PETA is asking for the community ’ s help in identifying the person responsible for this dog ’ s horrible suffering.
” Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Roehrich at 561-742-6210 , make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS , or visit BBPD.org .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

PETA Joins Police in Search for Culprit(s) Who Abandoned Severely Injured Dog Near Parking Lot
For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
Boynton Beach, Fla. – PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the person(s) who left a suffering dog in a cardboard box near the Rolling Green Elementary School parking lot.
A local resident discovered the black French bulldog on the evening of July 8. When police arrived, they found the 2-year-old dog foaming at the mouth, breathing rapidly, and unable to walk. An emergency veterinary clinic found that her temperature was at least 110℉—the highest the thermometer could register—and she had a large gaping wound on her chest just above her front left leg, possibly from fireworks. She had multiple seizures and brain swelling and had to be euthanized that night.
“Her wounds could have been treated if she had been surrendered, and she would have lived and found a new home,” Boynton Beach Police Animal Cruelty Investigator Liz Roehrich tells PETA.
“Our dogs rely on us to take care of them, yet this one was badly injured and abandoned to die alone and in pain,” says PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “PETA is asking for the community’s help in identifying the person responsible for this dog’s horrible suffering.”
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Roehrich at 561-742-6210, make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS, or visit BBPD.org.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Urgent From PETA: Tips for Keeping Dogs Safe During Hot Weather

El Paso , Texas – Following recent reports that authorities are investigating the deaths of seven dogs over the past two weeks from possible exposure to heat , PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of keeping dogs safe during hot weather , including by curbing activity , watching for signs of distress , and never leaving them outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles .
21 animals have already died this year from heat-related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands , PETA is concerned that this summer could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal deaths .
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty .
With protests currently sweeping the country , this reminder is especially important for dogs , who need to rehydrate frequently and may quickly overheat and burn their paws on hot pavement .
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather : • Keep animals indoors , and leave them at home when it ’ s hot outside .
Unlike humans , dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences .
Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately .
• Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle .
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars , and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open , which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car .
PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pavement .
When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s , asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees , causing pain , burns , and permanent damage to dogs ’ paws after just a few minutes of contact .
Walk dogs on grass whenever possible , and avoid walking in the middle of the day .
Never run with dogs in hot weather—they ’ ll collapse before giving up , at which point , it may be too late to save them .
PETA has released a hot-car PSA featuring Mckenna Grace .
For more @ @ @ @ @

For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382
El Paso, Texas – Following recent reports that authorities are investigating the deaths of seven dogs over the past two weeks from possible exposure to heat, PETA is issuing an urgent warning about the importance of keeping dogs safe during hot weather, including by curbing activity, watching for signs of distress, and never leaving them outdoors in extreme heat or in hot vehicles. 21 animals have already died this year from heat-related causes—and since social distancing because of COVID-19 extends store wait times and prolongs errands, PETA is concerned that this summer could see an unprecedented number of hot weather–related animal deaths.
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted for cruelty. With protests currently sweeping the country, this reminder is especially important for dogs, who need to rehydrate frequently and may quickly overheat and burn their paws on hot pavement.
The following tips will help keep animal companions safe in hot weather:
Keep animals indoors, and leave them at home when it’s hot outside. Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately.
Unlike humans, dogs can sweat only through their footpads and cool themselves by panting, so even brief sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences. Anyone who sees animals in distress and is unable to help should note their locations and alert authorities immediately. Never leave an animal inside a hot vehicle. Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. PETA offers an emergency window-breaking hammer for help with intervening in life-or-death situations.
Temperatures can quickly soar in parked cars, and a dog trapped inside can die from heatstroke within minutes—even if the car is in the shade with the windows slightly open, which has little to no effect on lowering the temperature inside the car. for help with intervening in life-or-death situations. Avoid hot pavement. When outdoor temperatures reach the 80s, asphalt temperatures can climb to 140 degrees, causing pain, burns, and permanent damage to dogs’ paws after just a few minutes of contact. Walk dogs on grass whenever possible, and avoid walking in the middle of the day. Never run with dogs in hot weather—they’ll collapse before giving up, at which point, it may be too late to save them.
PETA has released a hot-car PSA featuring Mckenna Grace. For more information, visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--Anti-Dairy Ad Now Up Near Local Ice Cream Shop

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day , New PETA Billboard Urges People to Choose Vegan Cones Montgomery , Ala. – Just ahead of National Ice Cream Day ( July 19 ) , PETA has placed a billboard near Bruster ’ s Real Ice Cream encouraging people to go vegan and opt for Bruster ’ s new delicious dairy-free flavors , which the compassionate company added after talking with PETA and receiving an initial “ D ” grade on the group ’ s ranking of vegan-friendly ice cream chains .
“ Mother cows are left crying in distress after their babies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all for a fleeting taste , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging people to scoop up delectable dairy-free treats from Bruster ’ s—and beyond—and leave cow ’ s milk for the calves.
” Cows used for dairy are artificially inseminated ( that is , raped by inserting an arm into the rectum and a metal rod into the vagina ) , and their calves are stolen from them shortly after birth so that their milk can be sold and consumed by humans instead .
Male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the dairy industry , may be shot in the head shortly after birth or sentenced to a short , miserable life before being killed and carved up as veal .
Most female calves are destined for the same fate as their mothers : used as milk machines until their bodies give out and they ’ re slaughtered for cheap meat .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—is also posting the ad next to Braum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oklahoma City .
The billboard is located at 6855 Vaughn Rd .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, New PETA Billboard Urges People to Choose Vegan Cones
For Immediate Release:
July 14, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Montgomery, Ala. – Just ahead of National Ice Cream Day (July 19), PETA has placed a billboard near Bruster’s Real Ice Cream encouraging people to go vegan and opt for Bruster’s new delicious dairy-free flavors, which the compassionate company added after talking with PETA and receiving an initial “D” grade on the group’s ranking of vegan-friendly ice cream chains.
“Mother cows are left crying in distress after their babies are stolen from them on dairy farms, all for a fleeting taste,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging people to scoop up delectable dairy-free treats from Bruster’s—and beyond—and leave cow’s milk for the calves.”
Cows used for dairy are artificially inseminated (that is, raped by inserting an arm into the rectum and a metal rod into the vagina), and their calves are stolen from them shortly after birth so that their milk can be sold and consumed by humans instead. Male calves, who are considered a byproduct by the dairy industry, may be shot in the head shortly after birth or sentenced to a short, miserable life before being killed and carved up as veal. Most female calves are destined for the same fate as their mothers: used as milk machines until their bodies give out and they’re slaughtered for cheap meat.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—is also posting the ad next to Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store in Oklahoma City.
The billboard is located at 6855 Vaughn Rd.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-14--The Third-Largest Clothing Retailer in the World Bans Alpaca

UNIQLO—the third-largest clothing retailer in the world—banned alpaca after learning from PETA that in the alpaca industry , workers violently @ @ @ @ @ slammed alpacas , some of whom were pregnant , onto tables , strapped them tightly @ @ @ @ @ restraining device resembling a medieval torture rack , and stretched them in opposite directions , @ @ @ @ @ of their sockets .
They roughly sheared them , leaving them with gaping , bloody @ @ @ @ @ sewed shut .
Despite learning about the cruelty inherent in the alpaca industry , some @ @ @ @ @ it .
Please urge Anthropologie to stop selling alpaca .

UNIQLO—the third-largest clothing retailer in the world—banned alpaca fleece after learning from PETA that in the alpaca-fleece industry, workers violently hit, kicked, and slammed alpacas, some of whom were pregnant, onto tables, strapped them tightly by the legs into a restraining device resembling a medieval torture rack, and stretched them in opposite directions, nearly wrenching their legs out of their sockets. They roughly sheared them, leaving them with gaping, bloody wounds that the workers crudely sewed shut. Despite learning about the cruelty inherent in the alpaca-fleece industry, some companies refuse to help stop it. Please urge Anthropologie to stop selling alpaca fleece.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--New Webinar Series Highlights Benefits of Animal-Free Antibodies for COVID-19, Other Non-Animal Rese

New Webinar Series Highlights Benefits of Animal-Free Antibodies for COVID-19, Other Non-Animal Research

Experts From Industry , Government , and Academia to Shed Light on Crucial Role of Human Antibodies in Fighting Infection London – As scientists around the world race to create COVID-19 therapeutics , the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd.—an organization dedicated to promoting human-relevant , non-animal testing strategies—has co-launched a free , publicly available six-part webinar series focusing on the applications and benefits of animal-free recombinant antibodies .
Antibodies are molecules produced by an organism ’ s immune system in order to fight viruses , bacteria , or other foreign particles in the body .
The first presentation will air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Technische Universität Braunschweig in Germany and the Toronto Recombinant Antibody Centre in Canada , who will share their work and successes in using animal-free antibodies to develop therapeutic treatments , including for the novel coronavirus .
Other topics that will be addressed in the series include the scientific and economic benefits of animal-free antibodies , their applications , and their accessibility for academic research and testing .
Find out more about the series and register for the first webinar here .
The series is co-organized by the Science Consortium , the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Alternative Toxicological Methods , and the European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing .
“ This webinar series will show viewers why animal-free antibodies are the future of antibody drug development and research , ” says Science Consortium President Dr. Amy Clippinger .
“ Especially during a pandemic , the value of animal-free recombinant antibodies that are more human-relevant and faster to produce has never been clearer.
” Non-animal antibodies overcome numerous scientific issues associated with antibodies derived from animals , which are among the main drivers of the reproducibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the webinar series and a full list of the scheduled presentations , please click here .

Experts From Industry, Government, and Academia to Shed Light on Crucial Role of Human Antibodies in Fighting Infection
For Immediate Release:
July 16, 2020
Contact:
Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
London – As scientists around the world race to create COVID-19 therapeutics, the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd.—an organization dedicated to promoting human-relevant, non-animal testing strategies—has co-launched a free, publicly available six-part webinar series focusing on the applications and benefits of animal-free recombinant antibodies. Antibodies are molecules produced by an organism’s immune system in order to fight viruses, bacteria, or other foreign particles in the body.
The first presentation will air on July 23 and feature experts from the Technische Universität Braunschweig in Germany and the Toronto Recombinant Antibody Centre in Canada, who will share their work and successes in using animal-free antibodies to develop therapeutic treatments, including for the novel coronavirus. Other topics that will be addressed in the series include the scientific and economic benefits of animal-free antibodies, their applications, and their accessibility for academic research and testing. Find out more about the series and register for the first webinar here.
The series is co-organized by the Science Consortium, the National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods, and the European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing.
“This webinar series will show viewers why animal-free antibodies are the future of antibody drug development and research,” says Science Consortium President Dr. Amy Clippinger. “Especially during a pandemic, the value of animal-free recombinant antibodies that are more human-relevant and faster to produce has never been clearer.”
Non-animal antibodies overcome numerous scientific issues associated with antibodies derived from animals, which are among the main drivers of the reproducibility crisis in research.
For more information about the webinar series and a full list of the scheduled presentations, please click here.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--Why PETA Is Praising the World’s Third-Largest Clothing Retailer


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--PETA Sways Chocolate Giant Barry Callebaut to End Cruel Animal Tests

After hearing from PETA and our affiliates , Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut— “ the world ’ s leading manufacturer of high-quality @ @ @ @ @ —adopted a compassionate new policy banning all experiments on animals unless they are explicitly required @ @ @ @ @ the company had supplied ingredients for experiments that weren ’ t legally required , but @ @ @ @ @ other major food and beverage makers that no longer cut open , torment , or @ @ @ @ @ following discussions with PETA .

After hearing from PETA entities worldwide, Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut—“the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate & cocoa products”—adopted a compassionate new policy banning all experiments on animals unless they are explicitly required by law. Previously, the company had supplied ingredients for experiments that weren’t legally required, but it now joins dozens of other major food and beverage makers that no longer cut open, torment, or kill animals in such experiments following discussions with PETA.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--16 Reasons Why Snakes Aren’t Really Scary

Happy World Snake Day !
While snakes are cold-blooded biologically , it ’ s humans who tend to act cold-blooded—killing these sensitive animals for food , wine , blood , and clothing and trapping , confining , abusing , tormenting , and neglecting them for “ entertainment.
” Every year , at least 440,000 pythons are slaughtered in Indonesia , Malaysia , and Vietnam just to be made into frivolous fashion accessories .
But we ’ re here to tell you that snakes can be quite charming .
( “ Snake charmers , ” on the other hand , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snake Day , so we hope these 16 interesting snake facts will help you warm up to our ectothermic fellow Earthlings : 1 .
If snakes could put a “ leave me alone ” sign on their bedroom door , they probably would .
They ’ re 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 when necessary .
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Snakes are mostly solitary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mate in a “ breeding ball , ” which consists of one female and approximately 12 males .
They stay this way for up to a month—hey , it ’ s just nature .
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Outside of Antarctica and the North and South poles , snakes are found nearly everywhere on Earth except for Greenland , Iceland , Ireland , and New Zealand .
Perhaps they couldn ’ t get past the TSA in real life .
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There are around 3,000 different species of snakes .
Roughly 600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 200 are capable of causing significant injury to or killing humans .
Speak Up for Snakes Abused and Killed in the Pet Trade 5 .
Snake venom immobilizes prey and aids in digestion by breaking down flesh .
It ’ s not meant to kill humans .
Venomous snakes probably don ’ t even realize that they have venom .
Some of them have even died after biting and poisoning themselves by mistake .
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In the U.S. , a human is nine times more likely to be killed by lightning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Intense fear of snakes is called ophidiophobia , but perhaps ophidiophobes have it all wrong .
Some of the most venomous snakes in existence live in the sea .
However , they pose little threat to humans because they ’ re shy and their fangs are too short to penetrate a diver ’ s suit very easily .
Urge the U.S. Military to Stop Using Snakes in Training Exercises 8 .
Most snakes lay eggs , but some species—including sea snakes—give birth !
Mother pythons incubate their eggs , and king cobras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their eggs .
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Snakes are reptiles and have been around for approximately 100 million years—evolving from prehistoric lizards .
They had back legs for 70 million years before losing them .
Some snakes , such as pythons and boas , still have remnants of back legs .
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Snakes smell with their tongue and can even tell which direction a smell is coming from .
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Some sea snakes can breathe partially through their skin , allowing them to stay underwater longer .
They rely on external sources ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them energy .
Without warmth , snakes don ’ t have enough energy to digest their food or move .
This explains why they like to stretch out on roads and rocky areas , because stones and rocks absorb heat from the sun , which warms them up .
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Snakes are bony—they can have up to 1,200 bones .
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Snake scales ( and rattlesnake rattles ) contain keratin—the same substance found in human hair and nails .
But snakes are sensitive and can feel pain , of course .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Most snake species don ’ t have color vision .
If you stand completely still in front of a snake , you will probably be mistaken for a tree or a rock .
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Some snakes have girl power : The tiny Brahminy blind snake , or flowerpot snake , is the only snake species made up solely of females , meaning they can reproduce all on their own .
This species is also the most widespread terrestrial snake in the world .
🌎♀🐍 There ’ s not much to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other than what humans are capable of doing to them .
The next time someone tries to villainize our flexible friends , tell them that some snakes are caring mothers—they ’ re made of blood , flesh , bones , and keratin , just like we are—and they ’ re just trying to get by without drawing attention to themselves or causing any trouble .
Tell LVMH to Stop Exploiting Snakes and Selling Exotic-Animal Skins !

While snakes are cold-blooded biologically, it’s humans who tend to act cold-blooded—killing these sensitive animals for food, wine, blood, and clothing and trapping, confining, abusing, tormenting, and neglecting them for “entertainment.”
Every year, at least 440,000 pythons are slaughtered in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam just to be made into frivolous fashion accessories. But we’re here to tell you that snakes can be quite charming. (“Snake charmers,” on the other hand, are vile.)
We hope these 16 interesting snake facts will help you warm up to our ectothermic fellow Earthlings:
1. If snakes could put a “leave me alone” sign on their bedroom door, they probably would.
They’re 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 when necessary.
2. Snakes are mostly solitary, except during mating season.
Anacondas mate in a “breeding ball,” which consists of one female and approximately 12 males. They stay this way for up to a month—hey, it’s just nature.
3. Outside of Antarctica and the North and South poles, snakes are found nearly everywhere on Earth except for Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Perhaps they couldn’t get past the TSA in real life. ✈
4. There are around 3,000 different species of snakes.
Roughly 600 of them are venomous, but only about 200 are capable of causing significant injury to or killing humans.
Speak Up for Snakes Abused and Killed in the Pet Trade
5. Snake venom immobilizes prey and aids in digestion by breaking down flesh.
It’s not meant to kill humans. Venomous snakes probably don’t even realize that they have venom. Some of them have even died after biting and poisoning themselves by mistake.
6. In the U.S., a human is nine times more likely to be killed by lightning than by a venomous snake.
7. Intense fear of snakes is called ophidiophobia, but perhaps ophidiophobes have it all wrong.
Some of the most venomous snakes in existence live in the sea. However, they pose little threat to humans because they’re shy and their fangs are too short to penetrate a diver’s suit very easily.
Urge the U.S. Military to Stop Using Snakes in Training Exercises
8. Most snakes lay eggs, but some species—including sea snakes—give birth!
Mother pythons incubate their eggs, and king cobras are cautious parents who defend and protect their eggs.
9. Snakes are reptiles and have been around for approximately 100 million years—evolving from prehistoric lizards.
They had back legs for 70 million years before losing them. Some snakes, such as pythons and boas, still have remnants of back legs.
10. Snakes smell with their tongue and can even tell which direction a smell is coming from.
11. Some sea snakes can breathe partially through their skin, allowing them to stay underwater longer.
12. Snakes are basically solar-powered.
They rely on external sources (notably, the sun) to give them energy. Without warmth, snakes don’t have enough energy to digest their food or move. This explains why they like to stretch out on roads and rocky areas, because stones and rocks absorb heat from the sun, which warms them up.
13. Snakes are bony—they can have up to 1,200 bones.
Adult humans have only 206—psh.
14. Snake scales (and rattlesnake rattles) contain keratin—the same substance found in human hair and nails.
But snakes are sensitive and can feel pain, of course.
15. Snakes don’t have great eyesight.
They respond to movement, which scares them. Most snake species don’t have color vision. If you stand completely still in front of a snake, you will probably be mistaken for a tree or a rock.
16. Some snakes have girl power: The tiny Brahminy blind snake, or flowerpot snake, is the only snake species made up solely of females, meaning they can reproduce all on their own.
This species is also the most widespread terrestrial snake in the world. ♀
There’s not much to fear when it comes to snakes, other than what humans are capable of doing to them. The next time someone tries to villainize our flexible friends, tell them that some snakes are caring mothers—they’re made of blood, flesh, bones, and keratin, just like we are—and they’re just trying to get by without drawing attention to themselves or causing any trouble.
Tell LVMH to Stop Exploiting Snakes and Selling Exotic-Animal Skins!


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--Anti-Dairy Ad Now Up Near Local Ice Cream Shop

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day , New PETA Billboard Urges People to Choose Dairy-Free Cones From Vegan-Friendly Companies Oklahoma City – Just ahead of National Ice Cream Day ( July 19 ) , PETA has placed a billboard near Braum ’ s Ice Cream & Dairy Store encouraging people to go vegan and opt for delicious dairy-free cones—and that means steering clear of Braum ’ s , which is still refusing to offer vegan options , earning it an “ F ” grade on PETA ’ s ranking of vegan-friendly ice cream chains .
“ Mother cows are left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ torn away from them on dairy farms , all for a fleeting taste , ” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman .
“ PETA is urging people to scoop up delectable dairy-free treats and leave cow ’ s milk for the calves.
” Cows used for dairy are artificially inseminated ( that is , raped by inserting an arm into the rectum and a metal rod into the vagina ) , and their calves are taken from them shortly after birth so that their milk can be sold and consumed by humans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered a byproduct by the dairy industry , may be shot in the head shortly after birth or sentenced to a short , miserable life before being killed and carved up as veal .
Most female calves are destined for the same fate as their mothers : used as milk machines until their bodies give out and they ’ re slaughtered for cheap meat .
PETA—whose motto reads , in part , that “ animals are not ours to eat ” and which opposes speciesism , a human-supremacist worldview—is also posting the ad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Real Ice Cream , which does offer creamy and delicious vegan options .
Ben & Jerry ’ s , Häagen-Dazs , Dairy Queen , and Baskin-Robbins also sell dairy-free ice cream .
The billboard is located at 7420 S. Shields Blvd .
For more information , please visit PETA.org .

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, New PETA Billboard Urges People to Choose Dairy-Free Cones From Vegan-Friendly Companies
For Immediate Release:
July 16, 2020
Contact:
Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382
Oklahoma City – Just ahead of National Ice Cream Day (July 19), PETA has placed a billboard near Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store encouraging people to go vegan and opt for delicious dairy-free cones—and that means steering clear of Braum’s, which is still refusing to offer vegan options, earning it an “F” grade on PETA’s ranking of vegan-friendly ice cream chains.
“Mother cows are left crying in distress after their babies are torn away from them on dairy farms, all for a fleeting taste,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is urging people to scoop up delectable dairy-free treats and leave cow’s milk for the calves.”
Cows used for dairy are artificially inseminated (that is, raped by inserting an arm into the rectum and a metal rod into the vagina), and their calves are taken from them shortly after birth so that their milk can be sold and consumed by humans instead. Male calves, who are considered a byproduct by the dairy industry, may be shot in the head shortly after birth or sentenced to a short, miserable life before being killed and carved up as veal. Most female calves are destined for the same fate as their mothers: used as milk machines until their bodies give out and they’re slaughtered for cheap meat.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” and which opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview—is also posting the ad in Montgomery, Alabama, near Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, which does offer creamy and delicious vegan options. Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Dairy Queen, and Baskin-Robbins also sell dairy-free ice cream.
The billboard is located at 7420 S. Shields Blvd.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.


petapeoplefortheethicaltreatmentofanimals--2020-07-16--PETA Victory! Chocolatier Barry Callebaut Bans Tests on Animals

Sweet news !
After hearing from PETA and PETA Germany , Switzerland-based chocolatier Barry Callebaut—the “ world ’ s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate & cocoa products ” —has publicly announced that it will not conduct , fund or commission any animal experiments unless they are explicitly required by law .
In another kind move for animals , earlier this year , the multibillion-dollar company announced plans to open a completely vegan production facility in Schleswig-Holstein , Germany .
Barry Callebaut joins the ranks of other progressive food-industry giants—including Barilla , The Coca-Cola Company , General Mills , House Foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holdings Co. , Ltd. , Ocean Spray , PepsiCo , POM Wonderful , Sapporo Holdings , Welch ’ s , and Yakult Honsha—that have banned cruel and deadly experiments on animals after discussions with PETA .
What Do Animals Endure in These Types of Experiments ?
Prior to Barry Callebaut ’ s compassionate decision , PETA uncovered experiments on animals that the company contributed to—which were not required by law—published between 2007 and 2019 .
As part of its campaign to end animal testing in the global food industry , PETA has exposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cut into , tormented , and killed thousands of animals during cruel laboratory experiments—all in misguided attempts to make marketing claims about products ranging from Ramen noodles to candy bars and from breakfast cereals to liquor .
By banning these and other animal tests after discussions with PETA and our affiliates , Barry Callebaut is committing to sparing other animals a similar fate .
The company also sets a progressive example for other food and beverage producers to follow .
Conscientious shoppers play a huge part in driving the vegan revolution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy products that were cruelly tested on animals .
You Can Help Prevent Other Animals From Suffering in Experiments Animals suffer in pointless food and beverage industry tests in many countries all over the world .
For example , Japan-based conglomerate Ajinomoto Co. , Inc.—the world ’ s largest manufacturer of the controversial food flavor “ enhancer ” MSG—has been tormenting thousands of dogs , fish , gerbils , guinea pigs , mice , pigs , rabbits , and rats in horrific and deadly experiments since the 1950s .
It continues to pursue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frozen foods sold in the U.S. under the brands Tai Pei , Ling Ling , and José Olé .
Even though PETA has pressed the company to modernize and stop misleading consumers , Ajinomoto refuses to end cruel and worthless tests on animals .
PETA and our international affiliates are leading a global effort to spare the lives of thousands of animals used in deadly food-industry experiments and replace them with humane , effective , economical , and modern animal-free research tools .
You can join us .
Take action now :

Sweet news! After hearing from PETA and PETA Germany, Switzerland-based chocolatier Barry Callebaut—the “world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate & cocoa products”—has publicly announced that it will not conduct, fund or commission any animal experiments unless they are explicitly required by law. In another kind move for animals, earlier this year, the multibillion-dollar company announced plans to open a completely vegan production facility in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Further expansion in the UK and the growing demand for vegan and dairy-free products are hot topics for chocolate maker Barry Callebaut #Chocolate #FoodManufacture https://t.co/SaKDowUUzH pic.twitter.com/BVP05ZlcA9 — Food Manufacture (@FoodManufacture) January 29, 2020
Barry Callebaut joins the ranks of other progressive food-industry giants—including Barilla, The Coca-Cola Company, General Mills, House Foods, Kikkoman, Lipton, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Ocean Spray, PepsiCo, POM Wonderful, Sapporo Holdings, Welch’s, and Yakult Honsha—that have banned cruel and deadly experiments on animals after discussions with PETA.
© Barry Callebaut Group
What Do Animals Endure in These Types of Experiments?
Prior to Barry Callebaut’s compassionate decision, PETA uncovered experiments on animals that the company contributed to—which were not required by law—published between 2007 and 2019.
As part of its campaign to end animal testing in the global food industry, PETA has exposed how for decades manufacturers have pursued tests that cut into, tormented, and killed thousands of animals during cruel laboratory experiments—all in misguided attempts to make marketing claims about products ranging from Ramen noodles to candy bars and from breakfast cereals to liquor.
By banning these and other animal tests after discussions with PETA entities, Barry Callebaut is committing to sparing other animals a similar fate. The company also sets a progressive example for other food and beverage producers to follow.
Conscientious shoppers play a huge part in driving the vegan revolution, and they don’t want to buy products that were cruelly tested on animals.
© iStock.com/tenra
You Can Help Prevent Other Animals From Suffering in Experiments
Animals suffer in pointless food and beverage industry tests in many countries all over the world.
For example, Japan-based conglomerate Ajinomoto Co., Inc.—the world’s largest manufacturer of the controversial food flavor “enhancer” MSG—has been tormenting thousands of dogs, fish, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, pigs, rabbits, and rats in horrific and deadly experiments since the 1950s. It continues to pursue animal tests on ingredients used in packaged frozen foods sold in the U.S. under the brands Tai Pei, Ling Ling, and José Olé. Even though PETA has pressed the company to modernize and stop misleading consumers, Ajinomoto refuses to end cruel and worthless tests on animals.
PETA entities worldwide are leading a global effort to spare the lives of thousands of animals used in deadly food-industry experiments and replace them with humane, effective, economical, and modern animal-free research tools.
You can join us. Take action now: