textually / CC In a landmark move, the jockeys at the Penn National Race Course voted last week to refuse to ride in any races in which horses owned by Michael Gill would be running. Jockeys only get paid when they win, place, or show in races, so giving up a job is a … Read more »
In planning for the upcoming Winter Olympics, will the folks at NBC take a cue from the CBS executives who decided to run more advocacy ads during this year’s Super Bowl? PETA is about to find out. We’re asking the network to air our animated anti–seal slaughter commercial during the Olympics: Share on Facebook … Read more »
One pie, two pie, red (cherry) pie, blue (berry) pie. Over at Twitter, we have a stockpile of (virtual) pies, and we’ve been having trouble deciding what to do with them (you can only eat so many virtual pies before you get a virtual stomachache). Then it hit us: We should share the tasty treats. … Read more »
Vegan-Sisqó mash-up time: “Meat’s wrong, wra-wrong, wrong, wrong!” If that doesn’t make you want PETA’s “Vegans Taste Better” thong, which is half of this week’s “Win It” Wednesday, I don’t know what will! The other half is for those who like a looser fit when it comes to their underclothing—a pair of ladies’ zebra print … Read more »
We’re saddened to report that a dear friend to both animals and PETA, Cynthia Long, recently passed away after what appears to have been a terrible, tragic accident. Cynthia and her lifelong friend were returning from a gardening class when they drove past a cat who was stuck on a median, too frightened to cross … Read more »
Today, PETA and Zoocheck Canada are officially initiating a lawsuit against the city of Edmonton, Alberta, over the cruel and apparently unlawful conditions under which Lucy, a solitary elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, is forced to live. kidssavelucy / CC Lucy’s health issues—which include upper respiratory problems, arthritis, obesity, and chronic foot … Read more »
Whenever people ask where my parents got my name, I never miss a beat before saying “The X-Men.” Am I really named after Wolverine? Maybe, maybe not, but as a lifetime comic book fan I think it’s a better story than “My great-great uncle three times removed was a Civil War hero …” and, well, … Read more »
Fur-loving figure skater Johnny Weir was pelted recently—with protests from animal defenders who were aghast to spot white fox fur in one of his costumes. Along with many others, we contacted Weir—and his agent was quick to point out that PETA made its case in a professional manner. Weir responded to the many complaints by … Read more »
Gail Shea, Canada’s minister of fisheries and oceans, was greeted with a face full of pie as she arrived at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters today. It seems that one activist had had enough of Ms. Shea’s yammering in support of the seal slaughter and decided to fill the minister’s pie hole with something … Read more »
Urban legend has it that Eskimos have 400 words for “snow,” but how many do they have for “snowman”? Unlike real snowmen, these guys thrived in the Ottawa Sun. Passersby couldn’t stop looking and were delighted to get to know our blizzard buddies, who educated onlookers about the hundreds of thousands of baby … Read more »
Behold the power of the pen and the protest: Walker Bros. Circus has axed elephant acts from its lineup—and it seems that there’s little chance the pachyderms will return. A spokesperson told KeyNews.com that the circus has “basically done away with using exotic animals in the show because of the [animal rights] activists.” ecology … Read more »
When PETA’s giant dinosaur attacked D.C., residents were shaking in their boots. But at the unveiling of our latest enormous animal, a 12-meter-tall baby seal named Sparky, Halifax residents let out a collective “Aww!” As a crowd gathered to watch the Olympic torch pass through Halifax—they weren’t able to miss Sparky, who was right on … Read more »
Well, I just lost my appetite. And it’s thanks to the announcement that a “members-only” restaurant will soon be serving seal meat to politicians and journalists who work on Canada’s Parliament Hill. gan.ca / CC Back in 2008, some Canadian senators called for seal flesh to be added to the restaurant’s menu as … Read more »
A Christmas gift just isn’t a Christmas gift if it’s not sealed with a kiss, which is why our snuggly seal jumped aboard a float at Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade: Follow the lead of Santa’s surprise helper and urge Prime Minister Harper to end the seal slaughter. Written by Logan Scherer
With winter rapidly approaching, it’s time to get cozy, comfy, and cruelty-free. Forget about fur collars, trim, or accessories: ‘Tis the season to go faux! Help save animals from becoming fashion victims with the click of a mouse! Just follow these five easy steps on Twitter: Step 1: Burberry may be best known for its … Read more »
