[ad_1] For immediate release:April 7, 2021Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Edmonton, Alberta “This year, there are growing reports of dogs – and often their guardians – falling through the ice in rivers, lakes and ponds. Following news reports that a man who tried to help a dog trapped in an icy river in Edmonton fell and is presumed dead, PETA shares ice water safety tips.While some of the dogs were rescued – for example, the dog in this case, which was rescued by the fire brigade – others died, as did the people who tried to rescue them. (See These recent stories…
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[ad_1] For immediate release:April 7, 2021Contact:David Pearl 202-483-7382 Sacramento, California. – See the following statement by PETA Senior Vice President Cathy Guillermo regarding the California Senate vote against the re-appointment of Wendy Mitchell to the California Horse Racing Council:I never spoke to Wendy Mitchell and PETA never contacted her directly, but over the past few months it has become clear to us that the California Horse Racing Council has failed to deliver on the promised changes to protect horses. The board violated the whipping ban, failed to suspend races in Los Alamitos as promised despite several deaths, and took no…
[ad_1] For the Iditarod, dogs are forced to run roughly 1,000 miles, pulling a heavy sled in some of the most grueling conditions on Earth. Up to half of those who start don’t finishleaving others to shoulder an even heavier burden. In the 2021 race, nearly 200 dogs left the track. One musher admitted that she retired after the dogs she forced to run suffered severe diarrhea, severe vomiting and aspiration pneumonia, the leading cause of death in dogs at Iditarod. Two dogs had to be connected to the IVs.A PETA witness worked in two kennels owned by former Iditarod…
[ad_1] Born free USA launched a new comprehensive report today about trapping animals in at United States, work on changes and updates carried out in 2017 Nov. and give each state a grade from 100 based on his action to protect animals from cruel capture. While California and Hawaii scored higher fifty, almost half of the states have recruited 25 or under. Conclusions in Crushing Cruelty: Animal Trapping in the USA, provide a sobering look at this practice, which causes suffering and death to millions of animals every year. In addition to inadequate regulations, Born Free found pitfalls, including ones…
[ad_1] Do plants have protein? Is becoming a vegan expensive? Is it hard to go vegan? If you think you know the answer to these frequently asked questions about veganism, take a step further and try this vegan nutrition quiz! 1. People can get protein from plants.truthFalseIt’s right! All plants contain protein. In fact, plant-based foods can provide you with all the nutrients you need and are naturally cholesterol-free, making them a great choice for improving your health. Unlike animal protein sources, plant based protein sources contain healthy fiber and complex carbohydrates. Animal products are often high in artery-clogging cholesterol…
[ad_1] For immediate release:April 7, 2021Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Norfolk, Virginia. “After the owners handed it over to PETA, the shelter staff carefully shaved off many months of the densely matted fur – and Vinnie’s real personality began to emerge. Once shy and fearful, she now enjoys every moment – spending time with her foster caregivers, playing with Hani (her new canine companion) and napping on the couch in a safe and comfortable environment.“When those clumps of matted fur disappeared and she experienced joy and life beyond the cruel boundaries of the pen, Vinnie embarked on a festive dance,” says PETA…
[ad_1] For immediate release:April 7, 2021Contact:David Pearl 202-483-7382 Charlestown, Indiana. – The Marion Supreme Court just ruled in favor of the Indiana Attorney General’s office in its lawsuit alleging that Netflix’s Tim Stark King of tigers illegally used the non-profit assets of his now defunct Wilderness Roadside Zoo for personal expenses, such as the failed venture with Jeff Lowe in Oklahoma, which killed many of the animals that Stark transported across state lines. Below you will find a statement by the PETA Foundation’s Deputy General Counsel for Captive Enforcement Brittany Peet:Thanks to the determination of the attorney general, dozens of…
[ad_1] You might think that after carelessly freezing a few baby mice, leaving monkeys for days without water, or not being able to numb a few monkeys who have just had surgery, you will learn to take better care of the animals under your supervision. … Alas, not so if you University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison)where violations of federal animal welfare rules accumulate like garbage in a landfill and stink just as bad.PETA previously exposed rotten monkey treatment at university Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, and it is not surprising that the behavior in all everything his animal laboratories are just…
[ad_1] If you’ve ever had your pigtails pulled in elementary school (or even seen it happen to someone else), you know how painful it is. Schoolyard teasing is bad, but imagine what it would be like if your hair was pulled all day, every day. Such was the life of Vinnie, a 15-pound poodle and an apso-mix from Lhasa, whose tiny body nearly swallowed mats after she was sent to a cramped paddock in North Carolina’s backyard.”[Lack of g]“Living in a room is an often overlooked aspect of neglect,” says Kat Daniels, a professional groomer that PETA approached Vinnie after…
[ad_1] China launched the first of its kind last week Community Hero Network. This ranger-led initiative is dedicated to dramatically reducing Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Jinghong area in Yunnan, China. Borders with Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, Yunnan, this is the last remaining habitat for about 300 wild Asian elephants in China… In recent years, the movement of elephants has gradually spread to regions where there have been no Asian elephants for decades, leading to increased conflicts between humans and elephants and even some deaths. WITH March 2020, Group 18 elephants moved from Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve to the communal land of…