Animal Issues of the Week
Some kind-hearted people asked me what they can do to help animals. Below are examples of suffering animals that you can read more about. Thought I’d share with you some key animal news of the week from the People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals. Please follow the links to the original articles which will show you how you can help these animals suffering around the world :
FDA = Federal Dog Abuse
In a full-page Washington Post ad, PETA slams Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew Von Eschenbach for requiring crude and unreliable animal tests, including tests on dogs. You can help stop this cruel testing!
What You Won’t See in the Upcoming Olympic Coverage
There’s a lot to celebrate about the Summer Olympics in China. But there’s an ugly side for animals living in the Olympic host country: the Chinese fur industry’s horrific abuse of animals. You can help us expose the horrible abuse of animals. Read more and take action today!
Introducing PETA Living Introducing PETA Living
Welcome to PETA Living, the new section dedicated to bringing you helpful advice for your cruelty-free lifestyle. From animal-friendly fashion tips to the latest on wildlife-friendly landscaping, PETA Living is a treasure chest of insider tips waiting to be discovered!
U.S. Government Sends Tigers to a War Zone! U.S. Government Sends Tigers to a War Zone!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a permit for a roadside zoo in North Carolina to send two tigers to the Baghdad Zoo in Iraq. It is cruel and irresponsible to put tigers in harm’s way in a country where most people don’t even have access to basic necessities. Take action today!
U.S. Army Shooting Live Pigs in Trauma Training
A brave whistleblower in the U.S. military has come forward to expose cruel medical training practices— pigs are being shot while still alive. We need your help! Check out PETA’s action alert and take action on this important issue today.
PETA Names Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks of 2008
Ballparks across the continent have stepped up to the plate when it comes to serving delicious vegetarian food. Find out which ones made PETA’s annual list of vegetarian-friendly ballparks for 2008, and read more about their mouthwatering menu options.
PETA to Obama: Melting Pot Deserves National Mutt
PETA President Ingrid Newkirk has sent a letter to Sen. Barack Obama and his family urging them to adopt a “pound pup,” or Great American Mutt, rather than buy a dog from a breeder or a pet store. Read the full letter exclusively on The PETA Files.
Action Alerts Link
Please click on the link “Action Alerts” on the right panel of this website to speak out on various critical animal issues . Defence-less animals are counting on YOUR voice.