July 2005 After learning that students at the Todd Beamer High School in Federal Way, Washington, had swallowed goldfish during a pep rally, we wrote to the superintendent of schools who subsequently agreed that such displays are unacceptable and instructed his staff to tell all school principals that this type of activity is never appropriate and … Read more »
July 2005 After learning that toy giant FAO Schwarz was offering a miniature pony for $15,000 in its print and online catalogs, we wrote to the company to voice our concerns and ask that the pony be pulled from the catalog. We confirmed with management that the pony offer has been permanently discontinued.
July 2005 PETA confirmed that the St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsville, Indiana, permanently eliminated “chicken poop bingo game” from its annual Country Fare. This tawdry display involves betting on where a chicken will defecate on a bingo grid.
July 2005 HomeUSA Warehouse, a furniture store chain with locations in six states, made the compassionate decision to end its advertising campaign featuring a chimpanzee after PETA contacted the company about the cruelty inherent in forcing young chimpanzees to “perform,” stating, “All of the owners of HomeUSA are animal lovers and we were a bit surprised … Read more »
July 2005 PETA contacted Malouf Ford in New Jersey after learning that it was airing a television commercial featuring an orangutan made to act as a potential car buyer responding to an announcer by shaking her head, “grinning,” and putting her hand over her eyes. After learning of the cruelty inherent in forcing young apes to … Read more »
July 2005 For nearly eight months, peta2 Street Teamers have campaigned against retailer Wet Seal, demanding that the chain stop selling clothing made of fur. On July 20, 2005, PETA received written assurance that Wet Seal will not carry fur this fall season. As a result, PETA has called a moratorium on its Wet Seal Campaign … Read more »
April 2005 In 2003, PETA contacted several fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas at Arlington after learning that the groups jointly held a greased pig contest. As a result, a new bylaw was passed that required approval from the Panhellenic Executive Board for any fraternity-related event using an animal. In March 2005, a … Read more »
April 2005 After being contacted by PETA about the cruel practices of the Australian wool industry, where lambs are partially skinned alive during a procedure called “mulesing” and millions of sheep are shipped to horrible deaths every year in countries that have no animal welfare standards, California-based retailer Indigenous Designs has announced that it will not … Read more »
April 2005 Nordstrom officials were so horrified by the cruel treatment of Australian lambs, who are partially skinned alive – without painkillers – during a procedure called mulesing, and sheep, who are forced to endure weeks – or even months – of suffering aboard “death ships” bound for slaughter in the Middle East, where animal welfare … Read more »
April 2005 Columbus-based retail giant, Limited Brands, which operates more than 3,775 stores under The Limited, Express, Henri Bendel, Victoria’s Secret and other major names, has shunned cruelly obtained Australian merino wool. After PETA showed Limited Brand’s vice president of external communications, Anthony Hebron, video footage of Australian lambs being partially skinned alive during a procedure … Read more »
April 2005 After reviewing video footage showing the stunningly cruel treatment of sheep at the hands of the Australian wool industry, Stratham-based retailer Timberland has told PETA that it “will not knowingly sell products which contain Australian merino wool until the practice of mulesing and live exports stop.” Timberland is a $152 million company with 200 … Read more »
April 2005 After hosting a display that featured tiger cubs and later hearing from PETA about the cruelty to animals and dangers to people associated with such exotic-animal displays, the general manager of Don Williamson Nissan in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has announced that his dealership has “no intention” of hosting another live-animal exhibit in the future.
April 2005 San Diego, CA, April 12, 2005 — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. today announced an agreement that will advance animal welfare across the country. PETA will end its campaign against the national pet food and supply retailer and PETCO will end the sale of large birds … Read more »
In October 2005, after heavy pressure from PETA activists, drug maker Wyeth announced that it will be closing its Rouses Point, New York, Premarin cruel production plant.
January 2005 Thanks to pressure from PETA, a Boulder, Colorado, man who operates a dog-sitting service stabbed his neighbor’s dog, causing a deep 5-inch-long gash, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal abuse. Read more about the link between animal and human abuse.
