Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in this world is certain but death and taxes. Tax codes in the U.S. and Canada are very charity-friendly, so tax savings are one reason that people make PETA the beneficiary of their retirement accounts. By going that route, you can save animals with your generous support, and as …
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PETA has ramped up our efforts against Canada’s medieval seal slaughter since the country is preparing for the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympics, which will focus more international attention—and scrutiny—on Canada! Activists have taken up the challenge with passion, energy, and ingenuity. We are placing billboards in …
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Seals around the world are throwing up their flippers in celebration—the European Parliament voted today to end the sale of seal products across the European Union (EU)!
This vote adds to the pressure on Canada to end the seal slaughter. It shows that the …
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If you’ve been following the animal rights movement since the ’70s, you no doubt remember the massive worldwide campaign to end Canada’s despicable baby harp seal slaughter. Who can forget those heartbreaking ads showing fluffy white baby seals staring at the camera with their enormous eyes? Public outcry forced Canada to ban killing “whitecoat” baby seals in 1987, …
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