As we reported last week, now is the time of year when we on the anti-cruelty side of things need to step up our fight against ugly, ugly fur. It’s cold outside and we’re at the height of the shopping season—and what goes along with cold, conspicuous consumption, and callowness? Fur buyers, natch! So we’ve … Read more »
wired / CC President-elect Barack Obama has promised Americans a “21st century government”—one that we at PETA feel needs to address animal welfare. The growing concern for how we as a nation treat our animals is evidenced by last month’s majority support for California’s Proposition 2, which will require animals on factory farms to be … Read more »
hollywoodtoday / CC Sadly, I still remember the first time I heard Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time.” I was in the eighth grade and TRL was still wildly cool. My skinny, stirrup-tights-wearing, headgear sportin’ 13 year-old self just couldn’t get enough of the song. I remember thinking we had found a true pop princess. … Read more »
One of twelve men—including three supervisors—who forcefully threw turkeys into coops for transport. Last week—just in time to give the turkeys who are still suffering at Aviagen something small to be thankful for—Aviagen Turkeys, Inc., announced that it had terminated all the employees who were found to have violated Aviagen’s animal welfare standards. (I hope … Read more »
tvgasm / CC Did you see last night’s episode of The Office? You may have guessed that my favorite part was at the end, when Michael, clad in his new fur coat, told us this valuable lesson: “You should know that some people think it’s cool to throw buckets of fake blood on you as … Read more »
The wonder crusaders over at PETA Asia-Pacific have been crossing country borders nonstop for the sake of animals. Their efforts as of late have reached crowds of people in China and Australia, and even more individuals are tuning in via news circuits and the Internet. We say, rock it, PETA A-P! Of course, we fancy … Read more »
Here are the top four reasons why Fred Willard is the man: 4. This Is Spinal Tap: Seriously, put it on your bucket list. 3. Waiting for Guffman: A travel agent–slash–community theater star who’s all tracksuit and no talent—nice. 2. ABC PSA (ad-libbed version): Known for his improv skills, Fred ad libs on the acronyms … Read more »
There’s been a lot of good news for doggie kind lately. First, our canine friends in the U.K. got a break when the (British) Kennel Club announced that it would be reviewing and revising breeding standards for its “recognized” breeds. The first step was to inform breeders of Pekinese dogs that it was no longer … Read more »
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about during the holiday travel season, now there’s a new road hazard: deadly bacteria. And it comes to you courtesy of your pals in the chicken industry. In case you don’t happen to be a regular reader of the Journal of Infection and Public Health, a recent … Read more »
Stop! Put down that doggy sweater. For all you folks out there wondering what to give your favorite four-legged family member this holiday season, look no further. The answer is a lot easier and cheaper than you might think. This year, take a hint from country legend Dolly Parton, comedian Kathy Najimy and the ever-adorable … Read more »
Ugh. It’s that time of year again. With the mercury dipping and the holidays just around the corner, flurries of cold-hearted fur hags are starting to be seen on the social scene (that famous footage of Bigfoot was actually an opera buffa walking off the effects of her Pomtini). It’s also the time of year … Read more »
A Donna Karan Boutique in Manhasset, New York, received some negative attention yesterday, when PETA’s “Grim Reapers”—holding signs that read, “Donna, Bring Out Your Dead!”—greeted pedestrians and passing cars. The purpose of the protest was to spotlight DK’s continued use of fur in her collections—even after we’ve made several attempts to educate her on the … Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope your Tofurky was excellent—I know mine was. Since it’s a holiday and all, we’ve got a little something for you. Check out our fantastic Thanksgiving e-card below, and enjoy the rest of your day. (And don’t forget … tomorrow is Fur-Free Friday!) Written by Christine Doré
cbsnews / CC Avid fans of The PETA Files will have already watched the message recorded by PETA’s “President Bush” in which he showcases his support for turkeys, right? Right. So, you know that our real president has less than two months left as “The Deciderer.” That’s not a lot of time, but it’s enough … Read more »
In honor of Thanksgiving, we want to share with you one of the things that we’re really, really thankful for: Awesome activists doing awesome demos! Take this recent demo in Albuquerque, where a pair of PETA “turkeys” handed out succulent soy-based Tofurky roasts to lucky passersby. The demo was part of the traveling twosome’s multicity … Read more »
