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Dr. Anthony Fauci recently remarked that he’s looking forward to eating a hot dog at a ballgame after the pandemic is over—so today, PETA sent him a letter encouraging him to make it a vegan one in light of the personal and public health risks associated with eating meat, particularly processed meats like hot dogs. The group has also offered to send him some of the many brands of veggie dogs to enjoy at home until it’s safe to head to D.C.’s Nationals Park, where veggie dogs have been on the menu for years. The park even won a PETA award for being veg-friendly.

“COVID-19 came from a meat market, processed meats cause cancer, and what animals endure on factory farms is enough to make you lose your lunch, so the only appropriate hot dog is a tasty and animal-friendly vegan one,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “PETA would love to see Dr. Fauci cheer on our home team, the Nats, with a vegan frank in hand.”

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat” —opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

PETA’s letter to Fauci follows.

March 15, 2021

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Director

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Dear Dr. Fauci:

I’m writing on behalf of PETA and our more than 6.5 million members and supporters worldwide, including hundreds in Washington, D.C.—where we also have an office—in response to reports that you are looking forward to eating a ballpark frankfurter once the pandemic is over. Given that COVID-19 originated in a meat market and that processed meats, including hot dogs, are linked to the development of various types of cancer and other health problems, we hope you’ll opt for only vegan hot dogs in the future.

As you well know, consuming meat, eggs, and dairy has long been known to be unhealthy and completely unnecessary, and the current COVID-19 crisis is just one more reason why we all need to adopt a vegan lifestyle—a move that could help prevent the next global pandemic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 75% of recently emerged infectious diseases in humans came from other species. SARS, which originated in bats, claimed 774 lives. Swine flu, or H1N1—which originated in pigs—killed as many as 575,400 people. And you are well aware of the current and rapidly rising death toll from COVID-19.

In addition, the World Health Organization reports that processed meats such as hot dogs cause cancer, and studies show that going vegan reduces a person’s risk of suffering from heart disease, cancer, strokes, diabetes, and obesity. We must do all we can to improve our health, and we ask you to lead in this area, too. Of course, there is another compelling reason to try vegan hot dogs: Pigs are intelligent, sensitive animals who feel pain and form strong bonds with others—yet many of the millions who are killed in the U.S. every year are raised on filthy factory farms in horrible conditions. They are subjected to extreme crowding and routine mutilations, including castration and the mutilation of their ears—without any pain relief—before they’re sent on a terrifying journey to the slaughterhouse to endure a violent death.

Over the past 15 years, the number of vegans has skyrocketed by 3,000%, and it continues to climb rapidly. Since the start of the pandemic, 23% of Americans are eating more cruelty-free food, and sales of vegan items in the U.S. increased by 90% during the height of the pandemic. PETA has ranked the top vegan-friendly Major League Baseball stadiums for years, as venues continue to add meals for those who choose not to eat meat for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. So when you return to a ballpark, we hope you’ll find a vegan frankfurter there.

We’d be happy to send some delicious Beyond Burgers and Field Roast Plant-Based Frankfurters your way to cook at home while you await the chance to visit a ballpark again. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

Ingrid Newkirk

President

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Because a winter storm warning is in effect for the Cedar Rapids area, PETA is sharing tips for keeping animals safe. They are especially vulnerable in cold weather and winter storms, and there were at least 37 cold weather–related companion animal deaths in 2019. (Those are just the ones that were reported—most aren’t.) A glimpse of just some of the dogs PETA’s fieldworkers have found suffering in the cold this winter can be seen here.

The following steps can go a long way in helping animals survive throughout cold weather:

• Bring Them Indoors

Companion animals should always live indoors. “Backyard dogs” and “outdoor cats”—like those featured in Breaking the Chain, the new documentary produced by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston—often go without adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. They are no better equipped to survive freezing temperatures or extreme weather conditions than humans are, they suffer terribly from frostbite, and they can die of exposure.

• Gear Up

Coats will keep dogs comfortable in cold weather, secure harnesses can help prevent them from getting loose on walks, and booties will protect their sensitive paw pads from the frozen ground. Keep walks short in cold weather, especially for shorthaired dogs.

• Don’t Forget Birds

During extreme winter weather, provide birds and other wild animals with access to an emergency water supply by filling a heavy nonmetal water bowl (tongues can freeze to metal) and breaking the surface ice at least twice a day.

Good Samaritans who see companion animals kept chained or penned outside 24/7 or without adequate shelter from the elements should note the animals’ exact location and alert local law-enforcement authorities immediately. Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted.

PETA has released a cold-weather public service announcement.  For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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What better way to get inspired by strong women than to read books by female authors? Celebrate feminists by reading their stories, and empower all females by going vegan. These titles are perfect picks for Women’s History Month (March)—or any month of the year! From practical to inspirational, there’s something for every taste. Looking for a recipe? Tempt your taste buds with PETA’s top cookbooks of all time.

If you want to make reading social, gather friends or family together for a virtual book club. You can easily rent books by female authors online from Kindle and audiobooks from Audible. Use your local library card to borrow for free at sites such as Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla. Happy reading!

Animalkind

PETA’s own president, Ingrid Newkirk, writes about the wondrous world of animals in this riveting read. For instance, did you know that fish “sing” to communicate underwater? You’ll learn all kinds of fascinating facts from this book, which celebrities such as Alec Baldwin have raved about. It also includes a guide on ending speciesism and respecting animals in your everyday actions. You don’t want to miss this book.

Women, Culture & Politics

 

Liberation icon Angela Davis is a human rights activist and an outspoken vegan. You’ll be inspired by her words and suggestions about fighting discrimination in your daily life. This powerful book is a collection of her speeches and writings about equality, including the exploitation of animals. Order your copy today and learn more about social injustice.

In the Shadow of Man

Dr. Jane Goodall is a world-renowned primatologist and a fierce animal advocate. National Geographic even made a documentary about her iconic relationship with chimpanzees. In this memoir, she tells her life story, from her first project in Tanzania to her conservation work years later. See why this book has been a #1 bestseller on Amazon.

By Any Greens Necessary

While in college, Tracye McQuirter was first inspired to go vegan after hearing a speech by PETA pal Dick Gregory about the plate of Black America—the political, economic, and social reasons that most Black folks eat unhealthfully. She became a renowned health nutritionist, and The New York Times cites her book as a key reason for the popular rise of vegan eating among African Americans during the last decade. Order her guide to “eat great, get healthy, lose weight, and look phat.”

Hidden: Animals in the Anthropocene

Jo-Anne McArthur is an award-winning photojournalist who tells stories about the suffering of animals through images. She shines a light on the “invisible” animals in our lives—those with whom we have a close relationship and yet fail to see. Joaquin Phoenix loves her work so much that he wrote the foreword to the book. See the compelling photos for yourself.

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism 

Dr. Melanie Joy is a bestselling author who boasts one of the most-viewed TEDx talks of all time. In this book (and in her presentation), she speaks about carnism—“the invisible belief system, or ideology, that conditions people to eat certain animals.” Find out how to combat this toxic mindset by reading her book.

The Minimalist Vegan

Maša Ofei wrote this “simple manifesto“ with her husband, Michael, who is also a dedicated vegan. The couple answers your questions about minimalism in this short book—and explains how to live with less stuff and more compassion. Learn more about conscious living.

Will Travel for Vegan Food

Kristin Lajeunesse is a fearless foodie and an entrepreneur. She set out to try every vegan restaurant in the continental U.S.—in a remodeled Chevy van. She describes her adventure as a “young woman’s solo van-dwelling mission to break free, find food, and make love.” Travel through the pages of her book.

Celebrate Feminist Icons Who Helped Animals

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Armed with signs proclaiming, “Canada Goose: Shameless Cruelty,” PETA protesters will descend on the home of Dani Reiss, the outerwear company’s CEO, on Saturday morning to call on him to stop using real fur and feathers in Canada Goose’s designs. The group’s protest follows a week of action that included protests in Montréal, Boston, New York City, and Pittsburgh.

When:    Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m.

Where:    Protesters will meet at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Snowdon Avenue, North York

“Canada Goose is still peddling fur and feathers from coyotes and birds who are killed in ugly ways,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is calling on its CEO to modernize and show some heart.”

PETA notes that trapped coyotes can die from exposure to the elements, blood loss, infection, or attacks by predators before trappers return to kill them. Geese and ducks used for down are typically shoved into crates and shipped in all weather extremes to slaughterhouses, where they’re stunned, their throats are cut, and they’re dunked into scalding-hot defeathering tanks.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to wear”—opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow the group on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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