Remember how PETA called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to order Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to remove a sick elephant named Sarah from the road? Well, Sarah is still being prodded into boxcars and arenas, despite the fact that she is suffering from a chronic infection and arthritis—which is why … Read more »
© Joe Cicak | iStockphoto.com Here’s the skinny: Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution, but it has yet to ratify an official state food. Well, PETA has a suggestion that the “Keystone State” can really sink its teeth into: tofu. Why bean curd? Because it was first promoted in the U.S. by … Read more »
The people have spoken, and here’s the winning caption for last week’s 10% Wool comic contest! We’re in the process of contacting the winner, so be sure to check your in-box! On the bright side, you’re going to get a KILLER tan … And here’s your chance to vote on the best caption for this … Read more »
In a move that would have made horror film legend Vincent Price proud, PETA’s “zombies” haunted patrons at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Cincinnati yesterday, just in time for Halloween. Our enlightened undead let everyone know that flesh is for zombies and advised them to “eat grains, not brains.” Many flesh-eaters used their brrrrraaaaaiiiiins and got … Read more »
Toka, Thika, and Iringa—the three elephants at the Toronto Zoo—will soon be on their way to paradise. By a vote of 31 to 4, the Toronto City Council overwhelmingly agreed that California’s Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) sanctuary is a much more appropriate home for these elephants. Earlier, there had been a push to send … Read more »
My husband probably thinks that I watch Atlanta Falcons games with him to be supportive of his favorite team, but I’ll confess, it’s for tight end Tony Gonzalez. Last Sunday’s game was especially cool because toned Tony edged out Cris Carter and Marvin Harrison to become second in career receptions, with 1,104 catches. He now … Read more »
Update: Because it is illegal in Ohio to use a bullhook on an elephant, PETA is offering a $5,000 reward to any arena employee who documents use of the bullhook if it leads to a citation against Ringling Bros. circus. Originally posted October 4, 2011 Rock star, animal defender, and Ohio native Chrissie Hynde has … Read more »
UPDATE: When Lea Michele found out about the death of yet another horse used for carriage rides in New York City, she immediately sent a letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg asking him to support the bill that would replace the cruel carriages with eco-friendly retro cars and allow the remaining horses to go to sanctuaries. … Read more »
It’s Cat Week, and as much as I want to post cute photos of my newly adopted cat, here instead are seven items adapted from “The Alwayses and the Never-Evers Checklist,” from PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk‘s insightful book 250 Things You Can Do to Make Your Cat Adore You. Following the complete list will … Read more »
After four dozen animals were shot and killed in Ohio last week, PETA has reached out again to director Cameron Crowe, asking that he insist that 20th Century Fox producers put a disclaimer on his upcoming film We Bought a Zoo, stating that keeping wild animals as pets is dangerous for both people and animals. … Read more »
To celebrate “Make a Difference” Day—a national day of volunteering taking place on Saturday—we’re offering you the chance to win a copy of the aptly named One Can Make a Difference: How Simple Actions Can Change the World autographed by PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk to help inspire you to make a difference for animals … Read more »
Tired of going through racks of Halloween costumes and seeing the same old hockey masks and sexy nurse uniforms? Here are six scary DIY costumes guaranteed to make the most fearless revelers do a double-take—and then think twice about eating meat, wearing fur, or going to the circus. Steal an idea from PETA Vice President … Read more »
We know where Bill Maher got the shirt that he wore to perform at George Washington University—’cause we made it. Lookin’ good, Bill. © Michelle Rattinger/ GW Hatchet. Speaking of making it: After becoming the first vegan to win a Food Network cooking competition, chef Chloe Coscarelli is still on a (vegan-buttered) roll, making the … Read more »
For this week’s 10% Wool comic caption contest, we are on the lookout to find the best user-submitted caption that complements the strip below! Here’s how it works: Submit your caption for this week’s comic in the comment section below. We’ll choose three user-submitted captions that best complement the strip and let YOU, the readers, … Read more »
And here’s your chance to vote on the best caption for this week’s 10% Wool cartoon! Here’s how it works: People read Jeff’s comic below and submitted their own caption that they think best complements the image. We’ve chosen three user-submitted captions that we think best complement the strip, and now it’s your chance to … Read more »
