Hi. I'm Indy. May 23, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi at May 23, 2008 1:20 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 10 ) | TrackBack
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Hi. My name is Indy, and I'm peta2's new Cute Campaign Coordinator. I enjoy making ladies' hearts skip a beat, peeing in the PETA dog park, and scaring the crap out of squirrels. I also enjoy naps, but really who doesn't love an afternoon snooze? My favorite food is vegetarian deli slices and my favorite band currently has got to be The Dillinger Escape Plan.
It's always fun to come into the office with my buddy Wheels since I get to hang out with a bunch of other dogs here. Here are some pics of me.
I've been in the office for the last few weeks as you can see here, but will soon make my way to West Virginia. I'll be working hard to raise awareness about the plight of all cute and non-cute animals who are suffering due to the greed of pet stores and breeders, and other industries that exploit animals.
Unfortunately, not every animal is as cute as me, so that's why it's up to me to get out there and be a representative for my friends in the animal world. I'm confident that you humans will realize how horribly animals suffer for stupid stuff like those fur coats, buckets of flesh, and all that.
I was hoping you can do me a favor. The issue of adopting animals is really close to my heart. After all, I was adopted and know that for every animal bred or sold at a pet store, another one just like me is going to be killed.
So please never buy an animal, only adopt. Please! The folks in peta2 need your help.
I'm going to go for a walk now and then it's back to work. But take care and maybe I'll check in another time with you humans.
In cuteness,
-Indy
Free Stuff Friday: It's Raining Cats And Dogs April 18, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi at April 18, 2008 10:33 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 334 ) | TrackBackYou know that whole "April showers bring May flowers" thing? Well, it's April and to help protect you from those rain showers, we've got a unique prize pack for you including an "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" umbrella and your choice of "My Dog Is A Rescue" or "My Cat Is A Rescue" t-shirt! To win, all you have to do is comment below with the name of your favorite dog or cat (yep, you can choose a few animals, there's plenty of love to go around).
Why do we say that it's raining cats and dogs? Well, U.S. animal shelters must put to death nearly 4 million dogs and cats every year because of simple math: too many animals and not enough worthy adoptive homes. (And no, hoarding animals in "no kill" shelters really doesn't address the root of the problem, unfortunately). It's not shelters' fault, they're just cleaning up the unfortunate situation created by puppy mills, breeders, and pet stores which cash in while animals die in shelters.
Can I make this any more clear? For every animal who is bought or sold, one adoptable animal will die. So learn the facts and comment with your favorite dog's or cat's name for a chance to win!
This contest ends April 25, 2008 and the winner will be chosen and notified by April 28, 2008!
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P.S.- Yea that's Assistant Street Team Coordinator Rachel Owen modeling the umbrella.
Ashley Is Awesome! April 7, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi at April 7, 2008 9:22 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack
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A little while back I started corresponding with Ashley, a local high school student, and ever since then she's impressed me with her passion for animal rights whether it comes to protecting dogs, rabbits, chickens, or elephants! She's most interested in helping stop the overpopulation crisis which leaves so many animals suffering and forced to be euthanized. I wanted to introduce you to Ashley with a little interview since she has so much to say!
How did you get into animal rights?
I first got into animal rights when I was about 12... when I got into high school I found out about a club called AWARE and because it had something to do with animals, I immediately decided I would join. I've loved animals and all things living since I was a young'n, this in turn makes me the "little black sheep" of the family... Ms. Lauter, who would become my future life coach, and head of the club, got me into fixing my dog (instead of breeding). We took one trip to the shelter and I decided that was it. I decided this is what I was made for, that I would rescue homeless pets all over the world— that there was no need for the suffering. After that I (began) to do more research on different animals around the world... so that I could learn more.
Is there a particular animal rights issue you feel strongly about and why?
There are a lot of things I feel strongly about concerning animal rights. I don't believe in breeding dogs and cats at this point, for one thing. We have an OVERPOPULATION problem and thousands of thousands of homeless pets, who deserve to be loved and cared for are being euthanized each day. Why, I cannot fathom, are we still breeding... Good dogs and cats deserve homes and love...
Other than that, any killing of animals just isn't my cup of tea. I don't believe hunting is ethical, I don't believe in animal testing, and I don't like puppy mills, circuses, factory farms, I don't like fur for clothing...
Can you tell us a little bit about how you try to educate other people about animal rights?
I usually carry an array of papers in my book bag wherever I go. Then when I go out, I talk to just about anyone I see! I hand out papers and really I just talk to people. People know me in my school as "obsessed," but I counter them with the fact that I'm just passionate. The love for animals is embedded in me and I can't fight it so I just roll with the punches! We have a group in my school called AWARE and that's another way I go out and educate. We have meetings and paperwork and I educate them, then send them out to educate others! I also take pictures. People tend to be very visual, and a picture can say a thousand words.
Can you tell us about the award you recently won for your photography?
Oh yea! I won the PTA Reflections Contest for photography. I got first place for my school then moved on to city-wide where I got second place!
One of Ashley's award-winning photos
What are your favorite foods?
I guess my fave food is french fries. Preferably waffle fries. I love plantains too, Kool-aid, trail mix, and pretty much whatever else isn't good for you!
What is your favorite music?
Anything real, except country. I only like one country song by the Dixie Chicks "Goodbye Earl."
What else do you do for fun?
Photography is my hobby. I love it. And I like to bird watch. I combine the two and get pictures of birds! LOL! I pretty like anything that has to do with animals. But just like most teens I like shopping and going to the movies, hanging out and texting!
Thanks to Ashley and for anyone else with cool stories about your work to help animals, please let us know! Just send us a message!
Los Angeles People, Help Dogs And Cats January 31, 2008
Posted by Pulin Modi at January 31, 2008 11:54 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack
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The Los Angeles City Council has a meeting tomorrow morning (Friday, February 1st) to discuss a historic ordinance that would require virtually all dogs and cats in Los Angeles to be spayed or neutered. If you happen to live in L.A. and can help voice your support for mandatory spaying and neutering of all dogs and cats, please drop some encouragement your council member's way. You can find his or her phone number at http://www.lacity.org/council.htm. Just let the council member know that you support the spay-neuter ordinance, and you're hoping they will too. You can also attend the meeting to show your support.
If you don't live in L.A., you can still help raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering animals by checking out this page and forwarding the hilarious videos to everyone you know or streaming them on your MySpace page.
Learn more about peta2's Animal Birth Control (ABC) campaign at peta2.com
Do You Practice Your ABCs? November 30, 2007
Posted by Marta at November 30, 2007 5:03 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBackGrowing up, I was used to seeing tons of cats wandering the streets all the time and dogs running loose in my neighborhood—and sadly, I never really thought a whole lot about it. These animals were in dire need of homes, and my heart always went out to them, but it just kind of struck me as the way things had to be. That's not true though. People just need to learn to practice their ABCs—Animal Birth Control.
Sixteen percent of the approximately 90 million cats with homes in the U.S., and 30 percent of the approximately 73 million dogs with homes, remain unsterilized—and that's not even counting those homeless animals like I saw growing up! Think about it: Each time a cat or dog gets pregnant, they have many kittens and puppies—and how many people do you know that keep an entire litter? Hardly anybody at all. That adds up to lots and lots of animals that need homes.
There are already millions of animals in shelters that need good homes, and we need to do all we can not to contribute to that number. The fact that people breed animals for profit—when there are so many wonderful animals our there in need of a loving family to adopt them—absolutely breaks my heart. Every animal bred and born—on purpose or by accident—and every animal purchased from a breeder or pet store occupies a home that could have taken in a dog or cat dying for a home at an animal shelter.
What better way to spread the importance of practicing your ABCs then with some edgy new videos? Check 'em out below, and then send them to everyone you know!
Amazing, right? I can't get enough of them!
Please, please, practice your ABCs and encourage your friends and family to get their animals spayed and neutered and never to buy an animal from a breeder. You really will be saving lives.
♥ Marta
Bikes, Dogs, and France July 27, 2007
Posted by Lara Sanders at July 27, 2007 2:57 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack
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What do bikes, dogs, and France have in common? Levi Leipheimer that's what—let me tell you why. Not only is Levi Team Discovery's top hope to win this year's Tour de France (you know, that ginourmous bike race in Europe that Lance Armstrong won a bunch of times?), he is also the star of a brand new PETA ad, encouraging people to have their companion animals spayed and neutered. Check out the ad starring Levi and his rescued pup Bandit (to the right), then scroll down to read the interview.
When did you decide to pursue cycling professionally?
I started riding when I was 13, and I basically knew then that it was what I wanted to do. I race for seven months of the year and train for 10. During the off-season, I usually ride my mountain bike for fun. In an average training week, I ride between two and seven hours a day.
We heard that you enjoy eating vegetarian food. Is there one vegetarian dish that you would recommend for athletes in training?
Every day when I head out on my bike, I'm fueled by an energy-packed vegetarian breakfast of oatmeal, apples, blueberries, strawberries, and nuts. I've done this for years. My favorite post-ride meal is pasta with lots of garlic and sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
What message would you like to get out to folks about how they can help reduce companion animal overpopulation?
In the Unites States, there really isn't any excuse for not spaying and neutering your pets. There are low-cost spay-neuter options in almost every city and town. All you have to do is look.
You have a lot of fans out there, which gives you a powerful platform to reach people and make a difference. What is your message to them about having compassion and getting active to help animals?
The world belongs to animals, too—it's not just ours for the taking. Be kind to animals.
Levi is currently in 3rd place, so ride like the wind Levi...ride like the wind.
xoxo-Lara
