More and more compassionate athletes are working with PETA to combat animal abuse, and sometimes, that means showing a little skin. These 13 sporty celebs have stripped down to help animals, addressing issues including the fur industry, animals killed for food, and cruelty to dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Take a look at their iconic PETA ads.
Amanda Beard makes a splash in this anti-fur ad:Mixed Martial Arts fighter Jake Shields promotes a vegetarian diet:
Chad Johnson (formerly, Ochocinco) shows some skin to help animals keep theirs:
Tony and October Gonzalez score a touchdown for animals by denouncing fur:
Marlen Esparza fights against cruelty to animals:
Bret Lockett takes to the field for animals:
Mac Danzig knows that animals killed for food don’t have a fighting chance:
Karina Smirnoff dances to defend animals:
Vegan triathlete Rich Roll is a champion for animals, too:
Le’Veon Bell knows that animals deserve better than to be slaughtered for their fur:
Brandon Flowers wants animals to stay in their own skin:
Tim Howard kicks cruelty to the curb:
Terrell Suggs will intercept anyone who tries to hurt animals:
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