Speidi Buys A Puppy September 18, 2009

Posted by Patricia at September 18, 2009 11:24 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 8 ) | TrackBack

I don't understand why some people still think that buying animals is an OK thing to do, but then again, look who it is this time ...

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Spencer Pratt bought Heidi Montag a purebred puppy for her birthday. Apparently the fact that millions of homeless animals are turned into shelters every year isn't that big of a deal to them.

Even after we wrote to them about the importance of adopting animals from shelters, they still selfishly opted to purchase an animal, like she was a pair of shoes or something.

Hopefully Speidi will see the error of their ways and not buy any more animals, you know, since for every animal purchased from a pet store or breeder, an animal dies in the shelter. At least one person from The Hills knows what's up when it comes to animals ... thank goodness for Audrina!

Does President-Elect Obama Bring Hope for Animals? November 5, 2008

Posted by Ryan at November 5, 2008 2:19 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 9 ) | TrackBack

As anybody who lives on Earth knows by now, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was chosen as the next President of the United States last night. Many of you have been asking us at peta2 what our thoughts are on the election, so here's your answer!

President-Elect Barack Obama has said "I think how we treat our animals reflects how we treat each other. And it's very important that we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals." Because PETA is devoted to fighting animal abuse and recognizes the link between cruelty to animals and violence directed against human beings, the organization is very encouraged by this statement.

PETA is also pleased that Obama and his wife Michelle have announced that they will adopt a rescued dog for their daughters instead of patronizing a pet store or breeder. PETA opposes large-scale breeding facilities, known as "puppy mills," as well as private breeders who bring puppies and kittens into the world while nearly 4 millions cats and dogs must be euthanized at the nation's overcrowded animal shelters every year. PETA supports animal shelters and encourages all prospective companion animal guardians to visit their local animal shelter.

PETA was also encouraged to see that, unlike other Democratic and Republican presidential candidates in the past, Obama did not pander to the National Rifle Association and other pro-hunting organizations by heading into the woods and shooting defenseless animals.

PETA looks forward to working with President-Elect Obama and the new administration to help make change happen for the millions of animals who suffer unnecessarily in this country. What's next? If his stance on other animal issues is any indication, perhaps the next president will put a tofu chicken in every pot.

- Ryan!

Puppy Thrown From Cliff in Iraq March 5, 2008

Posted by Pulin Modi at March 5, 2008 4:51 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 36 ) | TrackBack

We've been flooded with people writing in and commenting about a shocking video that has recently surfaced which shows a smiling marine throwing what appears to be a live puppy off a cliff while his friend laughs. The video is horrifying, and there's something particularly disgusting about seeing it done by members of the military. We are currently analyzing the video footage to determine its legitimacy (it looks real, but there are some inconsistencies that need to be explored), as well as pushing military authorities at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) to follow through on their own thorough investigation of this atrocious act.

Today, PETA's Emergency Response Division sent a letter to the Commanding Officer at MCBH urging strong action on this case. Please click here to add your name in support of investigating and punishing those involved to the fullest extent of the law. Spread the word and let's really send the message loud and clear that we will not tolerate cruelty to animals.

-Pulin