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Feds Investigating Texas A&M’s Treatment of Golden Retrievers After PETA Complaints

In response to complaints filed by PETA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have launched investigations into Texas A&M University’s treatment of sick golden retrievers and other dogs and into apparently false statements made by Peter Nghiem, the head of the school’s canine muscular dystrophy (MD) laboratory.

Texas A&M Under Investigation

The USDA’s investigation stems from PETA’s complaints regarding the apparent lack of care for seven dogs, all of whom were afflicted with canine MD. Records from the facility show that they had serious symptoms that went untreated for months or years, including decreased appetite, vomiting, and weight loss.

One of the dogs, Lunes, was found dead in his kennel after months of deteriorating health. A 10-year-old dog named Ned left much of his food uneaten throughout 2020 and was finally euthanized. Smeared blood was found multiple times in the kennel of a dog named Ganondorf, but there are no records of diagnosis or treatment. Ganondorf later collapsed and died. Garen was euthanized at just 2 years old after suffering from a swollen tongue and weight loss, and Grinch vomited repeatedly before being euthanized.

All the dogs struggled to move, swallow, eat, and drink.

texas a&m under investigation for treatment of dogs in lab

PETA’s complaint to NIH involved nine healthy dogs who were transferred to another Texas A&M laboratory rather than being placed in homes—even though Nghiem publicly stated that healthy dogs are released for adoption when he’s done with them. When NIH questioned Texas A&M officials, the university claimed that the dogs are available for adoption—but it’s currently telling the public that the animals won’t be available for two or more years.

“Texas A&M is shuffling healthy dogs between laboratories and simply watching as sick dogs get sicker. The laboratory is done for, and Texas A&M needs to admit it. PETA is ready to take all 19 dogs remaining and place them in good homes with real families.”

—PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna

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The MD laboratory is all but done for—now Texas A&M needs to let the dogs go to real homes.

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PETA Video: Beagle Rescued From Massive Lab Supplier Has First Family Thanksgiving

From the moment he was born, Samson knew only concrete, steel, and the noise of 5,000 other beagles who had been bred to be shipped to research laboratories around the world. He spent eight years from that moment in a barren cage at Envigo, a massive international distributor of dogs used in experiments. Samson, whose teeth were allowed to rot, sired hundreds of puppies. He shied away from human contact, likely thinking it meant only that he would be left soaked to the skin when workers sprayed his cage down with a high-pressure hose or that he was about to be used in an experiment. But as a new PETA video released today reveals, he got away just in time to spend his first Thanksgiving in a home with people who show him kindness.

Samson is one of thousands of beagles whose miserable, lonely existence is documented in PETA’s breaking undercover investigation into Envigo, where dogs don’t even have names, just six-letter tattoos on one ear. When he was released, he needed urgent care for an ear infection, blood in his urine, and over a dozen diseased teeth—but he still enjoyed his first plush bed, his first selection of toys, and his first moments of peace and quiet. He is still traumatized and will sometimes wake up barking from vivid dreams, but he’s learning how to play with other dogs, sniff new smells, observe squirrels and birds, and binge-watch TV shows on the sofa as a beloved member of a family.

“Samson got away from Envigo’s barren cages and experiments and will finally enjoy a happy Thanksgiving, but thousands of other dogs are still held captive inside that hideous beagle prison,” says PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch. “Every one of these wonderful dogs feels fear, pain, and loneliness just like the dogs who share our homes can, and none of them should suffer in the experimentation business.”

Photos from PETA’s investigation are available here, and video footage is available here. Photos and video are also available via WeTransfer here and here.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to experiment on or abuse in any other way”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information about PETA’s investigative newsgathering and reporting, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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How Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Can Inspire Your Vegan Plate

Vegan? Vegan curious? You don’t need to choose between quality, your budget, and your conscience when shopping, because Kroger stores are stocked with delicious vegan grocery items by Simple Truth. Although the Simple Truth brand isn’t exclusively vegan, its many “plant-based” selections can keep your taste buds—and wallet—happy. But the happiest of all? All the animals you’ll save by shopping vegan!

Animals raised for food are crammed by the thousands inside filthy, windowless sheds or on feedlots. They’ll never feel the warmth of the sun or breathe fresh air until the day when they’re loaded onto trucks destined for slaughterhouses. Some are killed while still conscious. Just like us, these animals want to live—they don’t want to die for anyone’s dinner! You can make a difference for them at the grocery store by refusing to fund their suffering.

These vegan Simple Truth items make it so, well, simple!

Plant-Based Desserts From Simple Truth

Craving a sweet treat? You can make more from plants than just salads! Try these delicious vegan desserts:

Vegan Dairy From Simple Truth

We don’t need cow’s milk—these dairy-free items prove it! Add these items to your cart:

Vegan Sauces and Spreads by Simple Truth

Yum! These sauces and spreads have flavor to savor—without the cruelty:

Simple Truth’s Spicy Vegan Selections

Feeling bold? Get spicy with your recipes and try these vegan choices:

Simple Truth Plant-Based Soup

Warm, savory, and flavorful—vegan soup is good for the soul!

Simple Truth Vegan Dips

I dip—you dip—we all dip. Take these vegan dips to your next party:

Order Your FREE Vegan Starter Kit

Send Me a Vegan Starter Kit

Simple Truth Plant-Based Snacks

Want something to munch with a crunch? Check these options out during your next snack attack:

Vegan Meat by Simple Truth

These vegan meats are packed with protein, nutrients, and flavor, proving that no one needs to die for our recipes:

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Kroger also owns the following chains, so look for vegan Simple Truth products on their shelves, too:

  • Baker’s
  • City Market
  • Dillons
  • Fry’s
  • Gerbes
  • Harris Teeter
  • JayC
  • King Soopers
  • Mariano’s
  • Metro Market
  • Owen’s
  • Pay Less
  • Pick ’n Save
  • QFC
  • Ralphs
  • Smith’s

If you’re new to vegan eating, taking PETA’s 3-Week Vegan Challenge is a great way to kick-start your journey.

Every week, you’ll get free resources—including a meal plan, easy vegan recipes, product suggestions, and ideas for dining out—that will guide you through this exciting food adventure.

After eating cruelty-free for three weeks, you’ll know how to find vegan options at your favorite restaurants and how to eat vegan on a budget, all while meeting your nutritional needs. You’ll also feel great knowing that your kind choices are saving animals at every meal!

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