http://www.heart4animals.com What if you were one of these animals ? Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:49:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The holiday season is upon us, but for turkeys on factory farms, there is nothing to be thankful for. We have just released footage from an undercover investigation that reveals a rarely seen side of the turkey industry. I must warn you that the cruelty to turkeys that we found ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/11/19/cruelty-to-animals/turkeys-stomped-kicked-punched-in-breaking-investigation.htm The following websites offer more information on adopting an 'animal-friendly' shopping guide by allowing consumers to search for cruelty-free companies and products. www.leapingbunny.org search.caringconsumer.com www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au/list.html spca.org.sg. http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/11/10/cruelty-to-animals/be-a-cruelty-free-shopper.htm > Write a Letter to the Editor Urging Your Community to Boycott Circus Cruelty > URGENT: Starving Deer Dying, Abused on Sacred Island > Help Animals in 5 MINUTES FLAT > When an Animal needs your Help > Podcast : The Story of a Downed Cow > Join the Revolution : Make a Difference Today > ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/11/07/cruelty-to-animals/thanksgiving-things-you-can-do-to-help-animals.htm Sears Canada has a selection of faux furs, but for some reason they've decided to sell real fur too.  Since real fur is the cause of animal cruelty , you'd think that faux fur would be an obvious choice. Email Sears or give them a call, and let them know that real fur is just ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/11/01/cruelty-to-animals/tell-sears-to-stick-to-faux-fur.htm Iams has been advertising heavily on TV and the media. More info here . http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/26/cruelty-to-animals/the-rotten-truth-behind-iams-%e2%80%99-%e2%80%9cdental-defense%e2%80%9d-diets.htm Last month, we told you about our new undercover investigation on an Iowa pig farm that breeds piglets to supply Hormel. Our investigation revealed that pregnant pigs were confined to barren gestation crates, beaten with metal gate rods, and kicked by farm workers. Workers were documented shocking pigs and spraying ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/23/cruelty-to-animals/lets-hope-justice-will-prevail-against-pig-farm-supervisors-workers-who-tortured-defenceless-animals.htm Tell Les Amis du Fromage That Lying is Wrong... ...but selling foie gras is worse! Recently, les Amis du Fromage told us that they had removed all foie gras from their shelves and had no plans to bring it back.  It is back, however, and it's the same stuff as before--the product ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/22/cruelty-to-animals/foie-gras-ducks-need-your-voice.htm Just one month after launching an online campaign against Zappos, PETA is happy to announce that the company has agreed to go fur-free! Thanks to everyone who helped win this important victory for animals! By making this commitment, Zappos is joining Target, QVC, the Home Shopping Network, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/21/cruelty-to-animals/good-news-victory-online-retailer-zappos-pledges-to-go-fur-free.htm >  details > What happens to Raccoon dogs . http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/20/cruelty-to-animals/1500-dogs-die-from-dog-food-tainted-with-the-chemical-melamine.htm PETA has had a cooperative relationship with Liz Claiborne Inc. for many years. Through our work together, the company has made—and continues to make—many great strides to reduce the suffering of animals who are used and abused in the clothing industry. We would like to share an exciting development that has ... http://www.heart4animals.com/2008/10/17/cruelty-to-animals/juicy-couture-by-liz-claiborne-adopts-fur-free-policy.htm