In a move that shows that its lack of compassion doesn’t stop with orcas, SeaWorld says it intends to once again allow trainers to enter pools containing frustrated 6-ton orcas, endangering their lives. And in case we weren’t already SeaSick, SeaWorld chose to announce its plans on the one-year anniversary of the killing of trainer Dawn Brancheau … Read more »
You know it’s going to be fun when longtime PETA pal Pamela Anderson and PETA’s 2009 Woman of the Year Ellen DeGeneres get together. When Pamela appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, precocious Pam showed that she can toss an animal rights message into any situation as easily as she can stop traffic. Pam … Read more »
It’s Friday afternoon, and we’re betting that you’re getting a rumbling in your tummy thinking about dinner out, popcorn at the movies, or a pretzel at the mall. Well, to tide you over, have a hearty, heaping helping of Internet Soup: Oscar cohost James Franco catches a cat nap. This thirsty cow doesn’t waste any … Read more »
Update: After receiving evidence from PETA’s six-month undercover investigation at Sacred Vision Animal Sanctuary, Judge Bradley Mayers ordered the removal of all animals from the facility. More information regarding these new developments will be made available in the coming days. Some 300 cats are suffering in filthy wire cages stacked inside dark, unventilated, ammonia-filled storage … Read more »
And we have another 10% Wool comic “Tag and Release” contest! Here’s how it works: You submit the caption for this week’s comic in the comment section below. The person whose caption best complements the strip will receive a prize. This week’s winner will walk away with “The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights” book. Click … Read more »
Chrissie Hynde is telling Lady Antebellum “I’ll stand by you” to support less cruel slaughter methods for KFC’s chickens. The Grammy-winning country group is set to perform at the KFC annual meeting in San Diego, and Chrissie isn’t pretending—she thinks it’s a great opportunity to remind the chain that chickens don’t have to be scalded … Read more »
Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame is the latest celebrity to pose in the buff for our “Ink, Not Mink” ad campaign, and as soon as we can stop ogling the photos long enough to get them posted, we’ll give it 2 you. Meanwhile, here’s a behind-the-scenes picture of the artist hanging out at the photo shoot: … Read more »
When you see muscular men duking it out in the ring, does it make you think of spinach? It should. It turns out Popeye was right all along. Yahoo! Sports is reporting on the growing trend of vegetarian diets among mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. Strikeforce MMA champion and our Most Animal-Friendly Athlete winner Jake … Read more »
Star light, star bright, adopting animals left and right. Denise Richards is in love again—with her new rescued buddy, Chocolate Chip. When the homeless terrier mix appeared on a dog-themed episode of The View that Richards was co-hosting, she curled up in the actor’s lap—and never left. That did it for Richards, and soon Chocolate … Read more »
And here’s our favorite caption for this weeks’ “10% Wool” comic contest! We’re in process of contacting the winner, so be sure to check your inbox! I love you dearly, hun, but did you have to tag my ass? Click here for larger version Don’t forget to check out past 10% Wool comic strips and get more … Read more »
Kathy Freston is a savvy, stylish, and inspiring New York Times best-selling author and advocate for animals. Freston appeared on Good Morning America today to talk about her newest book, Veganist, which celebrates everything that vegan living offers—and has rocketed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list. And the two lucky winners of this week’s … Read more »
… to sunny California. Not content with campaigning to get an ailing elephant named Lucy out of Edmonton’s Valley Zoo, the tireless Bob Barker is now speaking out on behalf of Toka, Iringa, and Thika, the three elephants at the Toronto Zoo. Bob joins Toronto City Councilor Shelley Carroll, who is calling for the elephant … Read more »
PETA’s party for New York Fashion Week was a smashing success, even by Fashion Week standards. Hosted by Project Runway‘s Tim Gunn and Olivia Munn, the celebrity guests included Taraji P. Henson, Joan Jett, reality stars Lo Bosworth and Stephanie Pratt, and fashion designers Todd Oldham, John Bartlett, and Marc Bouwer, plus many others. They … Read more »
As one of the stars of the NBC comedy Perfect Couples, we thought that Olivia Munn would be the ideal person to ask for ideas on perfect and not-so-perfect ways for couples to spend the most romantic day of the year. “I would personally find it really romantic to grab a big pizza, a couple … Read more »
