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 to X-Files phenom David Duchovny and film star Lauren Holly for being “animalphiles.” When asked by US magazine what he would never do, David replied, “I don’t think I’d ever be cruel to an animal.” And Lauren told USA Today, “I don’t like people who don’t like animals.” |
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to U.K. design firm Surge for taking out an ad in i-D magazine urging models and others in the fashion industry to “Keep your i.D. fur-free.” Please e-mail a thank-you to: mailbox@surge-london. |
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to Disneyland—home of Mickey Mouse—for using abominably cruel glue traps to “control” Mickey’s real-life cousins. Stuck animals slowly suffocate when their faces get caught in the glue, or they die of starvation and dehydration. Tell Disney to use humane ways to cope with unwanted mice. Write: Disneyland, Corporate Environmental Office, P.O. Box 3232, Anaheim, CA 92803-3232. |
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to the U.S. game show Jeopardy! for dropping prize trips to the grueling Iditarod sled-dog race—where dogs have died and collapsed from injuries and fatigue. Jeopardy!’s producer stated, “We will continue to make every effort to be conscientious of animal rights in our future prize promotions.” |
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to Springfield, Ohio’s Strange Brew for banning fur coats. Please ask your favorite restaurant to follow suit. (PETA will gladly provide an eye-catching poster informing customers of the fur-free policy.) |
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to the Hillcrest School in Ocala, Fla. In the annual “Pig Project” fundraiser, students raise a pig for slaughter. Please urge school officials to raise funds without hurting animals. Write: John Smith, Superintendent, Marion County School Board, P.O. Box 670, Ocala, FL 34478. 
