Victory: Coca-Cola Stops Testing On Animals! May 31, 2007
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Hey everyone, we've got some huge news for you. We're happy to announce that The Coca-Cola Company has officially pledged to stop funding animal tests! You may recall that their main competitor, PepsiCo declared their commitment to non-animal testing earlier this month, so it's great to see this progress within such huge industries.
The Coca-Cola Company's letter to PETA states in part:
"...We are sending letters to our partners and research organizations who may conduct safety evaluations on... ingredients insisting they use alternatives to animal testing... Recently senior management became aware that research involving rats was being conducted as part of a grant we had funded at Virginia Commonwealth University to study taste reception. We have contacted the University and have discontinued our funding."
Thanks to everyone who has been spreading the word about the horrors of animal testing and encouraging companies to go cruelty-free. Your compassion and dedication are making a difference for so many animals every day!
Maybe it's a coincidence, but The Chicago Tribune Magazine just ran a fantastic story entitled "Ruffling Feathers" which discusses the progress animal rights activists have been making:
"It seems undeniable that, over the past two decades, the ethical arguments of the animal rights movement have caught on with a broader public. Even many skeptics now agree that animals feel pain, should not suffer unnecessarily and should not be subject to every human whim. Their lives, on some level, clearly matter."
Make sure you read the full article here and show your parents, friends, and teachers who give you a hard time! Keep up the great work with the street team, ok?
-Pulin
Comments
I just want to say that I think its great news and hopefully other companies will follow the great example set by pepsi and coca-cola and also go cruelty-free!
Posted by: kea at May 31, 2007 2:21 PMI just want to say that I think its great news and hopefully other companies will follow the great example set by pepsi and coca-cola and also go cruelty-free!
Posted by: kea at May 31, 2007 2:22 PMyay success!!
compassionate living is the way to go!
peace =)
Posted by: alicia at May 31, 2007 3:22 PMTHat is an awesome victory! now i can drink Coke And Pepsi!
I am so glad people are recognizing so much about animal cruelty and their feelings. We're moving up!
sould we belive in they? hmm
Posted by: Nata_Jordison at May 31, 2007 4:51 PMthat is fantastic news,hopefully other companys will follow in their footsteps
Posted by: sandra grant at May 31, 2007 6:18 PMOMFG yay!!!
Posted by: Alicija at May 31, 2007 7:05 PMThat's awesomeeee. How were they testing on animals in the first place? I didnt know they even did that..
Posted by: Michelle at May 31, 2007 7:18 PMI'm so happy that companies are finally seeing that animal testing is not needed and is so cruel....Well done, I just wish they never helped out this cruel act in the first place....I'm happy to buy coke knowing animals aren't being hurt.
Thank you Pepsi and Coke!!
:) xxx
Posted by: pattie gilmour at May 31, 2007 7:44 PMGood. Its about time the Coca Cola company did something to benefit animals.
Posted by: Shelbs at May 31, 2007 8:28 PMThat's great! It's good to see people finally opening up their eyes :)
Posted by: Michelle at May 31, 2007 8:50 PMWe sent them hate mail to get them to do this. Where do we send the love so they'll know we noticed?
Posted by: Steve at May 31, 2007 9:26 PMFantastic! Another step towards an animal-cruelty free world!
Posted by: alysha at May 31, 2007 10:05 PMthis is awesome. im glad to see that we are really making a huge difference! i hope we can keep it going.
Posted by: Brittany at May 31, 2007 10:18 PMthats a good news and definitely a start has been made in this regards.
Posted by: satish at June 1, 2007 2:15 AMOne more major organisation beaten for our furry little friends, About time!! Hopefully otehrs will now start following them. Cant beleive it thats made my day
Posted by: Amy Bird at June 1, 2007 4:10 AMYes!!!
That is great news!!!!
Im so happy...
I've been trying to spread the word about animal testing even at my school.Just keep up the good work!!!
Anmials Should NOT BE TESTED ON!!!!!!
:]
-SANDRA-
Im so glad so many companies are desiding to go cruelty-free!
Hopefully more come soon.
Its great news. But i dont drink CocaCola anyway. (neither pepsi) :)
Posted by: Tiago Felsky at June 1, 2007 12:52 PMi just can say that i feel so happy for this good news!go on veggies!!
Posted by: mara at June 1, 2007 1:17 PMWonderful! I hope if this thing will continue so...soon whole world will be ANIMAL FRIENDLEY PLANET...
Posted by: suchit at June 1, 2007 1:27 PMI couldn't be happier! I hope this sets an example for other major companies who support animal testing :)
Posted by: Lorena at June 1, 2007 2:05 PMwoohooo!
Posted by: at June 1, 2007 4:05 PMThat is amazing! I recently emailed the Tribune about 3 weeks ago asking them to print an article about KFC! Maybe it worked, or maybe it was someone else, I don't know. But it is amazing how quickly and efficiently we are spreading the word. Maybe vegeterianism for the world will come in the distant future, and I can see defeat coming to KFC soon also! Nice job at spreading the word guys!
Posted by: Ryan at June 1, 2007 4:48 PMThat is so cool.
I have a pet rat so now I dont feel bad when I drink coke infront of it.
This makes me happy. I hope that everyone else I recently became a vegitartian, so far I like it a lot. I feel more energized, nourished and I feel good knowing that I am saving lives. My favorite food so far is Tofurky sausages. The meat cravings that I thought I would have have not come back and when they do I know that I have you guy and straight edge to back me up. Thanks for being so involved in the world. It is about time people are.
Posted by: Andrew Christensen at June 1, 2007 5:33 PMGreat story. Another Victory for Animal Rights!! It's day is here! Keep up the good work! I love to read anything about the animal rights/protections movement. Thanks Chicago Tribune.
Posted by: Julie at June 1, 2007 11:48 PMFantastic and very pleased indeed with that good news. Well done to all at PETA
Posted by: judith green at June 2, 2007 5:49 AMThat's... AMAZING!!!! Congrats to all. I'm so happy :D :D :D :D
Posted by: Cassandra at June 2, 2007 10:00 AMim really glad that the pepsi and coca-cola company decided to do this! i hope more companies do the same as them!* thanks a lot pepsi and coca-cola companies!
Posted by: monica at June 2, 2007 1:17 PMYay! I'm so excited! I always declined any offers of pepsi because they tested on animals, but now I'm going to tell all my friends they quit! Great job!
Posted by: Sequoia at June 2, 2007 3:00 PMGReat, that they will leave the animals alone. Bad that coca cola still contains 5 to 6 tablespoons of sugar in each drink. Bad that diet cola contains a sugar substitute that is dangerous for human health. Bad that the "secret" coca cola ingredients and dye coloring are bad for growing children actually encouraging A.D.D. and other problems for children. But then, THIS is a major step for the sake of the animals. How I dream of the day that children will drink water and pure juice. Read the Feingold Report for a starter!
Posted by: Joy D. Griffth at June 2, 2007 4:11 PMyay! animals don't deserve to be tested on~!
Posted by: Rebecca at June 2, 2007 10:29 PMYas!!!
Just want to say well done you lot, it's great to hear that both companies have stopped the funding. If only everyone followed suit...
I hope the idiots at KFC get the message that animal cruelty is wrong and won't be tolerated.
I'll keep praying, lol.
:)x
Posted by: Siera at June 2, 2007 11:19 PMsupper..........!
We have to keep working 3 times more because the good and caring peoples are few...
WHAT FABULOUS NEWS!! MY HEART IS SMILING WITH JOY....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK GUYS!!!!
Posted by: Litsa X at June 4, 2007 4:04 AMYAY! I can finally drink coke again :)
Posted by: Keri at June 4, 2007 8:34 AMyay! :]
Posted by: jennifer-[MLS] at June 4, 2007 11:29 AMI always liked coke but pepsi was better even though my my family bout pom i was like im not drinking that now i can woot woot!
Posted by: Antwon at June 4, 2007 3:34 PMRock the animals world! Yea PETA!!
Posted by: Hannah K at June 5, 2007 10:47 AMFINALLYY!!!
Posted by: Kelli at June 5, 2007 7:12 PMGood! :]
Posted by: Catherine. at June 7, 2007 12:31 AM"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
Posted by: Ryne at June 7, 2007 7:17 AMI am glad that a big industrie is helping PETA now :-]
Posted by: madison carrier at June 7, 2007 3:22 PMsweet!!!!! now i can have a coke ^-^
Posted by: Lewis at June 9, 2007 6:55 PMThis is soo great!!! Maybe we should all write letters to the company to show our appreciation of their non-animal testing?!?!?!
Posted by: Kaytie Coughlin at June 9, 2007 11:17 PMI AM SO GALD THEY STOPPED TESTING ON ANIMALS. ANIMALS SHOULD NOT BE TESTED ON FOR ANY PRODUCT. ITS SIMPLY CRUEL AND UNCALLED FOR.
Posted by: cassie at June 10, 2007 9:37 AMi didn't even know it happened, it just shows how much goes on behind the scenes, oblivious to our knowing. great to hear!!!
Posted by: Kp at June 11, 2007 12:21 PMyay! Testing on animals sucks! finally they realized it! :)
Posted by: Henriette at June 13, 2007 10:29 AMi would just lik to say that i am so glad that they've stopped testing on animals it's so cruel...
Posted by: Bridgette at June 14, 2007 3:06 PMthank god!
i have a new favorate soda!
Aaaaa great!! :D:D
I'm so glad they actually stopped funding tests on animals.. yaay :D
i find it odd that they even did do animal testing???
Wooohoo!!!!
Peta did an awesome job, especially the people who put their hard work and dedication. They put the animals before them. Good job!!!
WHO-HOO YESS!!!
Posted by: Naomy at June 20, 2007 8:27 PMIm Sooo Happy. I Stopped Drinking Coca Cola Products Because Of That. But Hey Now I Can Drink Again Lol. Good Business Deal :)
Posted by: Sara at June 21, 2007 7:21 PMI'm soo glad to hear that!
I've sent the stop animal torture petition out to so many people!
&& I really liked Coca Cola but I stopped drinking it for a while
YES!
Posted by: Melanie at June 23, 2007 10:38 PMVery good news indeed. Although, I will always remain skeptical to major companies, Coca Cola included.
Posted by: Jørgen at June 26, 2007 1:20 PMthis is great! these animals were not created to be tested on.
Posted by: wanda at June 29, 2007 5:46 PMw00t!!!
Posted by: Kimi at November 26, 2007 1:51 PMYAY i hope other companies stop testing on animals
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Thats AWESOME! :)
Posted by: at May 31, 2007 2:17 PM