At a weekend religious youth rally in Italy, Pope Benedict XVI told the more than 500,000 attendees that young Catholics should take the lead in the fight to save the earth. Check out what he said, “Before it’s too late, we need to make courageous choices that will recreate a strong alliance between man and … Read more »
About seven years ago, PetSmart CEO Phillip Francis made a commitment not to sell rabbits in PetSmart stores because of the high numbers of bunnies who are dumped in shelters after the novelty of an impulse purchase wears off. “Our brand name stands for ethics, quality, health and good care for animals and we’re always … Read more »
If you’re even kind of into fashion, then you know that Nicole Miller is a pretty big deal. So, we were beyond excited to see this story about Miller’s recent announcement that she is going totally fur-free. FashionEncyclopedia/Creative Commons The grassroots group NYC Animal Rights had their sites set on Miller for protests during the … Read more »
Did you happen to see The Tonight Show on Tuesday night? Leno unveiled his new set, which includes—drum roll please—a spiffy new set of pleather couches. Yes, pleather. Leno even made the comment that no animals were used to make them. Maybe 2007’s Sexiest Vegetarian contest winner Kevin Eubanks had a little something to do … Read more »
As lawyers go, Ringling Bros. has some pretty fancy, expensive ones, but despite their best efforts last week, they couldn’t keep the circus from being dragged into the courtroom once again, this time on charges of (surprise, surprise) elephant abuse. Judge Emmet Sullivan announced Thursday that a last ditch attempt by Ringling’s attorneys to hold … Read more »
Editions/Creative Commons Hans Ruesch, author of the bestselling book against animal experiments Slaughter of the Innocent, has died at the age of 94. Born in Italy, Ruesch shared a love of auto racing with PETA’s president: Between 1932 and 1937 he won 27 Grand Prix races. In 1937 he wrote the novel Gladiators, which was … Read more »
In case you thought we were just kidding when we wrote to Al Gore urging him to go vegetarian to help stop global warming, maybe this ad will clarify our position for you. The evidence is in, and though it may be a little inconvenient for Mr. Gore to hear, the facts don’t lie. This … Read more »
This week, Vick’s dogs became the “property” of federal authorities, which means that they are no longer legally required to be held as they have since April, awaiting what is widely accepted as the only safe and humane fate for dogs bred, raised and trained to kill each other and other animals: a painless release … Read more »
Ingrid sent me this list of quotes from Rabbis that she received from the Jewish Vegetarians of North America the other day. It’s really a fascinating read, whether you happen to be Jewish or not. “It should not be believed that all beings exist for the sake of the existence of man. On the contrary, … Read more »
PETA’s Circus Specialist RaeLeann Smith, and former Ringling employee Archele Hundley, just got back from the National Conference of State Legislators, where they spoke with over 80 state legislators who heard Archele’s account of daily abuse at the circus. The pair also distributed over 400 Training & Tragedy DVDs to this influential group. One high … Read more »
As promised, below are some photos and here is a video from the Janice Dickinson anti-fur march on Monday. Oh my! I feel like I should have something clever to say!Photo Credit: Barry King That’s Dan Mathews, the dude who put it all together, on the right in the PETA logo t-shirt.Photo Credit: Barry King … Read more »
BabyGirlCigars/Creative Commons For those of you who haven’t heard yet, I’m a new dad! And I’ve been giving out these cigars all over the office for the past few of days to celebrate. Granted, I’m celebrating the birth of an amazing new internet marketing campaign, not a baby, but hey, my work is all I’ve … Read more »
Check out this piece in the Washington Post about PETA VP Bruce Friedrich and his leafleting efforts in DC. It’s an entertaining read, and if you’ve ever met Bruce, you’ll love the cartoon on the side for sure. Check it, don’t wreck it.
Ian with his favorite Tides player, Mike Cervanak, and fellow PETA employee Erin. Ian likes to eat veggie dogs at Tides games. My buddy Ian, who is PETA’s Animals in Film, TV, and Advertising Specialist—as well as the Norfolk Tides’ biggest fan—asked me to post the following info as a favor to him.Here’s what’s up. … Read more »
Vick has admitted his guilt: Michael Vick has accepted a plea deal—with a likely prison sentence—to avoid additional federal charges related to a professional dogfighting operation, one of his attorneys says.We’re still awaiting details, but please know this: if a celebrity with Vick’s money and teams of lawyers has to serve time for dog fighting, … Read more »
