Pakistan and India have set aside their differences and come to an agreement: that cruelty to Australian animals for wool must not be tolerated. Bonanza Garment Industries, one of Pakistan's largest garment-manufacturing companies, and India's Mohini Exports have both informed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that they will refuse to use Australian merino wool as long as animals are treated cruelly in order to obtain it.
Thanks to pressure from PETA, a Pennsylvania couple was charged with a combined total of 18 counts of cruelty to animals after the local humane society found a dead horse and seized 14 animals who were being denied veterinary care and proper food and water.
After learning that Pennsylvania's Delaware County Wage Peace and Justice organization planned to release "doves" for a special event's opening ceremony in September 2007, PETA got on the phone with the organizers and asked them to replace the dove release with an animal-free alternative, such as using dove-shaped kites. The birds used for "dove releases" are usually homing pigeons who will fly for days without eating or resting in an attempt to reach their final destination. While some fly home safely, birds often lose their way, fall prey to raptors and other predators, or succumb to extreme weather conditions. Upon review, the organizing committee agreed to replace the dove release with a cruelty-free alternative.
PETA contacted authorities about two farmers in Lower Mifflin Township, Pennsylvania, who were neglecting their horses and other farmed animals. They were found guilty of cruelty to animals and forced to give up their animals and pay a $7,600 fine.
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When PETA learned that the Home Depot in Swatara, Pennsylvania, was using glue traps to capture and kill birds, we wrote the store to let them know about humane alternatives to the painful traps. We also asked the local humane society to send an officer to speak with the manager. Soon after the officer's visit, the Home Depot stopped using the traps.
Read about how to deal humanely with unwanted wildlife in your neighborhood.
