February 25, 2005

Bloody Butt At Benetton

Members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protest in front of a Benetton store against the 'Mulesing', a mutilation of sheep used by Australian farmers at the wool industry, in South Beach, Miami, February, 24, 2005. PETA is urging consumers to boycott Benetton until it pledges not to use Australian wool.

Reuters
Thursday, February 24, 2005

Posted by arz at 01:39 PM

PETA Takes Over Milan

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protestors hold anti-fur banners inside the Prada's store downtown in Milan, February 21, 2005. The demonstration coincides with Milan Fashion Week, which runs until February 26.

Reuters
Monday, February 21, 2005

Posted by arz at 01:29 PM

Stamford man gains top 10 place in 'sexiest vegetarian' contest

STAMFORD -- Growing up, girls thought Scott Ackerman was eye candy. Voters for the "Sexiest Vegetarian Alive" contest agreed. They selected him as one of their top 10 finalists in the contest sponsored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

StamfordAdvocate.com
Thursday, February 24, 2005

Posted by arz at 01:18 PM

NAMES & FACES: Vegetarian Cheesecake

PETA wants to know: Who's the Sexiest Vegetarian Alive? (And for this round, celebs need not apply. This is the "girl/boy next-door edition.") We hear local gal Lara Sanders is vying for the top spot. Sanders, 23, is a volunteer at the D.C.-based animal rights group Compassion Over Killing.

The Washington Post
Friday, February 18, 2005

Posted by arz at 01:07 PM

PETA tells middle schoolers that chicken is foul meal

Three animal rights activists, one dressed as a giant chicken, got a mixed reception at a La Crosse school Tuesday.

La Crosse Tribune
Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Posted by arz at 12:54 PM

Animal activists pass pamphlets at middle school

Neither police nor school officials received complaints Monday morning after animal rights activists met outside an Oshkosh middle school in an effort to urge children to eliminate chicken from their diets.

The Oshkosh Northwestern
Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:41 AM

PETA seeks Sexiest Vegetarian Alive

In a bid (we're not saying a bad one, mind you) to make vegetarianism appear less freaky to this meat-eatin' world, the folks at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) are holding a Sexiest Vegetarian Alive contest.

Seattlepi.com
Monday, February 21, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:21 AM

Kentucky: Fur Protestors Ask Shoppers to Boycott Local Store

Fur protestors lined Park Avenue in Paducah Saturday hoping to convince shoppers not to buy fur for their Valentine.

Kentucky Newschannel 6, WPSD
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:48 AM

February 24, 2005

Pamela Anderson Censored In China

Sex symbol Pamela Anderson has said she is furious after censors in China cropped her out of anti-fur campaign posters in Shanghai.Long-time member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Anderson was meant to appear nude from the hips up covered only by her arms next to the tagline "Give Fur the Cold Shoulder".

Sky News
Thursday, February 17, 2005

Posted by arz at 05:28 PM

February 15, 2005

Cary Clack: 'Make Out Tour' adds little sizzle to typical Sunday downtown

Sunday was a spectacular, springlike day in Alamo Plaza: Tourists going in and out of the Alamo; families and friends taking pictures of each other in front of the Shrine of Texas Liberty; a beautiful young woman with a pillow approaching, accompanied by two young men, one of whom carries a mattress; parents pushing children in strollers.

San Antonio Express-News
Sunday, February 13, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:08 PM

If muesli be the food of love

PETA, the publicity-mad People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wants you to have the steamiest Valentine's Day yet. For us that would involve sharing oysters and lobster with our resident Adonis.

Toronto Star
Saturday, February 12, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:02 PM

Skinless Benz

If you are appalled that four cows die for a single Mercedes-Benz interior, then take comfort in knowing you will soon have the option of a leather-free Benz.

AutoWeek
Tuesday, February 15, 2004

Posted by arz at 10:57 PM

WHY FUR ISN'T BACK IN FASHION

WHEN five supermodels stripped off and declared "We'd rather go naked than wear fur", sales collapsed overnight.

Mirror.co.uk
Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:52 PM

February 11, 2005

PETA protesters hit Cadillac on trek across state

The giant fish on M-115 Thursday was not the catch of the day at Lakeside Charlies.

Cadillac News
Friday, February 11, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:17 PM

Elephant deaths spur new debate over U.S. zoos

Zoo elephants swaying back and forth, polar bears swimming in endless circuits and manic monkeys grooming themselves to baldness.

Reuters
Friday, February 11, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:14 PM

The Beastie Boys Team Up w/ PETA in Chicken Fight

In an open letter addressed to KFC Chief Executive Officer David Novak, the Beasties demanded that the fast food giant cease to use suppliers who allegedly break chickens' necks or use growth inducing drugs.

SOHH
Thursday, February 10, 2005

Posted by arz at 11:11 PM

Once again we doff our chapeaux to the marketing department over at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

From women in chains to billboards with Dennis Rodman naked, these folks know how to push media buttons.

Orlando Weekly
Thursday, February 10, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:57 PM

Rodman: Fur-get about fur

Dennis Rodman isn't wearing accessories in his new anti-fur ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Palm Beach Post
Wednesday, February 9, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:54 PM

Fur flies: posh coats find new homes with homeless in US capital

"I'm going to the opera!" joked Marie Ravix, snatching up a dramatic, long brown fur coat with delight as animal rights group PETA handed the symbols of sartorial luxury to the homeless poor.

AFP
Wednesday, February 9, 2005

Posted by arz at 10:49 PM

February 08, 2005

GIANT KFC PROTEST IN SAN FRANCISCO

Over 100 activists descended upon the KFC at Eddy and Polk in San Francisco Sunday February 5th for what normally would have been the noontime lunch rush.

indymedia.us
Monday, February 7, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:25 PM

Lab monkeys 'scream with fear' in tests

Secret documents describing how some monkeys can scream in misery, fear and anger during experiments were produced in the high court yesterday as evidence that the laws intended to protect laboratory animals are being flouted.

The Guardian
Tuesday, February 8, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:23 PM

Rodman Strips for PETA Ad at Fashion Week

Often his own fashion statement on the basketball court, Dennis Rodman made one at New York Fashion Week, revealing all in an ad for PETA.

Associated Press
Monday, February 7, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:20 PM

Wanna Ride in My Mercedes with Genuine Cloth Seats?

Mercedes-Benz has agreed to offer "leather-free" versions of all its luxury cars to pacify an animal rights group that says thousands of cows are slaughtered each year for leather car seats and interiors.

Reuters
Monday, February 7, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:13 PM

Gandhi to campaign against Aussie wool

A member of India's Gandhi political dynasty has joined an animal rights campaign against Australian wool in a move that could spook one of the nation's biggest export markets.

The Age
Thursday, February 3, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:11 PM

Proud to be proggy

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is handing out Proggy prizes (progress prizes) as a way of recognizing animal-friendly achievement in areas ranging from producers and marketers of vegan food to companies promoting respect for animals in books, music, and film.

Seattle Weekly
Wednesday, February 2, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:08 PM

February 03, 2005

Sharpton Joins With an Animal Rights Group in Calling for a Boycott of KFC

The Rev. Al Sharpton will not eat at KFC and he doesn't think you should either.

The New York Times
Wednesday, February 2, 2005

Posted by arz at 05:51 PM

February 01, 2005

Tattoo auction of animal rights activist ended

A plan by an animal rights activist to sell-off a lizard tattoo on her right arm has come unstuck after the online auction house she was using pulled the plug on electronic bidding.

Reuters
Friday, February 1, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:44 PM

Protesters interrupt Howard's Singapore speech

Singaporean police are holding two foreign animal rights activists after they disrupted a speech by Prime Minister John Howard to protest against Australia's alleged mistreatment of sheep.

ABC/NewsOnline
Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:41 PM

Anti-Australian wool campaign turns to sex

American animal rights activists have switched from gore to sex to pressure international clothing companies into banning Australian wool.

AAP
Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:38 PM

Plowman Responds To PETA About Animal Cruelty Case

Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman assured the largest animal rights organization in the world last week that his office “will undoubtedly” hold accountable a defendant in a gruesome animal cruelty case.

Leesburg Today
Monday, January 31, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:36 PM

Police, firefighters earn ‘compassion’ award

Martinsville's fire and police departments are being honored with PETA'S Compassionate City Award for the rescue of a deer and two dogs over the Christmas season.

Reporter-Times
Friday, January 28, 2005

Posted by arz at 09:34 PM

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