Guess whose milkshake brings all the soy to the yard? (OK, I’ve been waiting to make that joke ever since that song was released.) Pamela Anderson! Pamela is teaming up with PETA to create the first vegan shake at L.A.’s Millions of Milkshakes. The “Pamela Anderson” (vegan vanilla soft-serve blended with coconut and pineapple) makes … Read more »
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fugue/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 Yesterday, PETA filed a lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW) for alleged violations of the Wisconsin Public Records Law. UW has refused to provide PETA with information related to the university’s invasive and deadly taxpayer-funded eye-movement experiments on monkeys and cats. UW completely denied PETA access to some records, … Read more »
Jairo S. Feris Delgado / CC by 3.0 By now, most of us have pretty much forgotten what mad cow disease is—all we remember is that it’s scary and that we don’t want to catch it. Well, the recent recall of 25,000 pounds of bison heads because of the risk of mad cow disease just … Read more »
Got breast milk? In the wake of a recent report that says the nation could save billions on healthcare costs if more mothers breastfed their babies, we’re running a billboard in Lexington, Kentucky, that encourages people to DLJD (Do Like Jesus Did): Kentucky has one of the lowest percentages of women who breastfeed … Read more »
During the first weeks of spring, wearing a T-shirt sans jacket is a feeling that can’t be beat. Actually, I take that back—wearing a T-shirt with an animal-friendly message sans jacket is the only thing that can beat that, which is why for this week’s “Win It” Wednesday, we’re putting the tee in generosity by … Read more »
Fir0002/Flagstaffotos / GFDL As the home of Western Europe’s largest Muslim population, it’s not surprising that France is experiencing a boom in halal food sales. But in their zeal to cater to the second-largest religious group in the world, food retailers are marketing so-called “halal” foie gras. Because Mohammed (PBUH) admonished his followers … Read more »
The latest animal-friendly news from California makes me want to shout the state’s motto and make the big move ASAP. First, the California Assembly overwhelmingly passed a law that would require that all fur products be labeled with the type of animal (or faux fabric) and the country of origin. This would close a loophole … Read more »
I don’t scare easily, but these fellows gave me the shivers for a second. Following the release of PETA Asia’s undercover investigation into the exotic-skin industry, the “Grim Reapers” were out in full force in front of a Hermès store in Jakarta. The dark angels were there to draw attention to the millions … Read more »
If you’ve ever felt frustrated when you’ve read that an animal abuser was slapped with a puny penalty or that an authority pooh-poohed a plea for compassion, you’re sure to exclaim “Bravo, Bulgaria!” by the end of this post. A week ago, Bulgarian agriculture minister Miroslav Naydenov was asked by animal defenders to strengthen penalties … Read more »
A reportedly “startled” elephant kicked a circus trainer or groom so hard that he was thrown 20 feet and died of his injuries at the scene. The attack occurred backstage at a Shrine Circus performance Friday evening in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The elephant involved is believed to be an African elephant named Dumbo, who was captured … Read more »
Taxes on your mind with Tax Day approaching? Well, soon you may get a break if you help give a break to the millions of homeless dogs and cats who suffer as a result of the animal overpopulation crisis. We’re asking Rep. Sandy Levin, D-Mich., Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, to introduce … Read more »
The saturated fat and cholesterol in KFC’s Double Down begins clogging arteries and potentially decreasing life expectancies nationwide in just a few days. The sandwich “vilest food product created by man,” consists of bacon and cheese sandwiched between two fried chicken breasts, and according to KFC, is only 540 calories—and 32 g of fat, and … Read more »
jeremydeades / CC by 2.0 Spring is here—and with rising temperatures come the all-too-familiar stories about dogs who are left in cars where they suffer and die from heatstroke. One such case has prompted PETA to support cruelty charges against two women—a mother and daughter team—who are accused of leaving nine dogs unattended in … Read more »
Yes, it is, according to an audit conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General, which reveals that beef containing dangerous pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, and other toxins is showing up on supermarket shelves because the government has neither set limits for the chemicals nor is it routinely testing for them. Perhaps … Read more »
Dr. Mehmet Oz’s wife, Lisa, has long been health-conscious. On a recent episode of The View, she mentioned that she’s been a vegetarian since she was 15 and that she cooks vegetarian meals for her family. She’s obviously having a positive influence: Her husband even convinced a guest on his show—a cowboy, no less—to … Read more »
