[ad_1] Spare Animals Announcement Replacing Open Mouth Gutter Top May Help Support Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater GrowthContact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Minneapolis – After Right Up Our Alley – a drone video of the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater made for a project documenting the impact of the pandemic on various Minnesota businesses – went viral, PETA sent owner Erica Gilbert an email this morning suggesting Help keep the balls rolling by paying to place pro-vegan ads over the now famous pin decks.PETA points out that the 1918 pandemic, as well as the current pandemic, along with bird flu, swine flu…
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[ad_1] Located on the Caribbean coast with its white sands, cenotes (underground chambers or caves filled with water), spectacular landscapes, archaeological sites and Mayan architecture, it’s no wonder Tulum, Mexico is a popular tourist destination.We’re still in the midst of a pandemic, for now IN Washington Post reported that there are 100 flights from the United States to Quintana Roo – the state where Cancun and Tulum are located -every single day… Tourist influx to the region during this unpredictable time could contribute to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, endangering local residents, resort workers and their families,…
[ad_1] After the lowest sea ice formation in human history, beyond East coast of Canada, International Humanitarian Society / Canada Calls on the Government of Canada to end commercial seal hunting. Canadian government scientists predict massive deaths of newborn seal pups as the sea ice melts. This poses a serious threat, given the fact that they are not yet strong enough to survive alone in open water. Allowing hundreds of seals to work in cramped conditions on sealed vessels, and even more so during a global pandemic, poses a clear threat to public health. “Climate change is causing rapid deterioration…
[ad_1] For immediate release:March 15, 2021Contact:Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382 London, Ontario. “This year, there have been a growing number of reports of dogs – and often their guardians – falling through the ice in lakes and ponds. After the news that a dog had to be rescued from an ice pond this week in London, PETA shares tips for animal safety.Some of the dogs were rescued, others died, as did some of the guards who tried to rescue them. (See These recent stories of incidents in Edmonton, La Salle, and Toronto.) The following precautions can help dog guardians prevent such tragedies:Always…
[ad_1] For immediate release:March 15, 2021Contact:Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382 Cedar Rapids, Iowa – As there is a winter storm warning in the Cedar Rapids area, PETA shares tips for animal safety. They are especially vulnerable in cold weather and winter storms, and there were at least 37 cold weather-related pet deaths in 2019 (these are the only reported ones, most are not). dogs PETA field workers found that they suffered from cold this winter, can be seen here…The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive in cold weather:Companion animals should always live indoors. “Dogs in the backyard”…
[ad_1] For immediate release:March 15, 2021Contact:Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Kingston, Rhode Island – In letters sent this morning to the Auditor General of Rhode Island, the National Institutes of Health’s Program Integrity Division, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, PETA is urging officials to screen and return taxpayer funds that the University of Rhode Island (URI), apparently wasted on experiments in which laboratories euthanize animals deemed irrelevant as part of the school’s response to COVID-19.PETA notes that recently obtained public records confirm that the URI considered the animals used in taxpayer-funded experiments “non-critical” and euthanized them in accordance with…
[ad_1] PETA Scientists Prepare to Participate in the World’s Largest Toxicology Conference! 60th The Society of Toxicology (SOT) annual meeting will be held from March 12 to 26, and will be attended by PETA scientists – well, at least virtually. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be held in a virtual format to ensure social distancing. As in previous years, PETA scientists will be in attendance, highlighting the importance of advanced non-animal chemical testing methods for government regulators, scientists and academics.The SOT Virtual Annual Meeting Benefit for PETA ScientistsWhile SOT’s annual meeting typically attracts over 7,000 attendees, this…
[ad_1] For immediate release:March 15, 2021Contact:Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382 Salisbury, North Carolina – Following a leaked video of a Salisbury Police Department officer picking up a K-9 named Zuul by the leash and collar around his neck, hanging him up in a choke hold and hitting him in the body. Local PETA members will join other residents in the affected areas at tomorrow’s virtual meeting of Salisbury City Council to demand responses from elected officials. The group will also demand that the animal cruelty be held accountable.When: March 16, Tuesday, 18.00Where: Virtual City Council Meeting (https://salisburync.gov/Government/City-Council)“In 2021, the police department, which…
[ad_1] The intelligence of octopuses is well known, but did you know that they watched them decorate their homes with beautiful shards of glass, shells and bottle caps? They also saw how they used tools and played games! Octopus skin is extremely sensitive to both touch and chemical recognition. Their suction cups are like a tongue or fingertip, and the pads are shed off regularly to maintain sensitivity to touch and taste. These shiny creatures are in many ways similar to us that for most people the thought of eating one alive is simply unimaginable.However, Sik Gaek of Queens, NY,…
[ad_1] For immediate release:March 15, 2021Contact:David Pearl 202-483-7382 Deshka Landing, Alaska – Below is a statement from PETA Vice President Colleen O’Brien in response to Dallas Seavey’s victory at Iditarod 2021 this morning:Seavey’s record for cruelty to animals is as long as Iditarod’s trail: he left behind four dogs that he pushed over the limit during the race, the dogs he competed on tested positive for opioids, his kennel was accused of killing dogs that did not make an assessment, and the whistleblower said he found dying puppies on his property. Considering that, so far, at least 150 allegedly exhausted,…