[News] Peta makes itself look ridiculous

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Nobody accepts disgusting abuse of animals.

So having strong animal advocates has been a valuable part of the lobbying to criminalize animal abuse, and indeed advance laws such as the fox hunting ban.

But this sort of tomfoolery is simply embarrassing:

PETA's fox pub name row 'undermines real issues'

Critics respond to PETA's suggestion The Sly Old Fox should change its name because its derogatory.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[dazzer6666]

Sly = cunning = traditional description of a fox.

Twats

 

[Javeaseagull]

That's weird because I always thought it was complimentary said with grudging admiration. Must be just me then.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I'd have a lot more respect for PETA if they were to campaign against the naming of The Snooty Fox at Three Bridges

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Sly = cunning = traditional description of a fox.

Twats

They don't get appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University for nothing you know.

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

The Lazy Fox
01323 690050

https://g.co/kgs/mpU6YoA

I don't know why the link is in Dutch.

 

[maffew]

I wonder what their view on a Red Lion or a Black Rabbit might be. Few Ugly Ducklings out there too

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I wonder what their view on a Red Lion or a Black Rabbit might be. Few Ugly Ducklings out there too

I also wo.....

Actually, no, no I don't.

 

[hart's shirt]

Earlier this week I phoned the RSPCA because I found a suitcase with a fox in it.

The lady on the phone asked me if it was moving.

I said that I wasn't sure, but that would probably explain the suitcase.

 

[dazzer6666]

When are they going to do something about the Ginger Fox ?

 

[studio150]

What does Basil think of all this?

 

[jcdenton08]

PETA are to animal rights groups what one bloke with a kazoo is to the Royal Philharmonic.

Nobody takes PETA seriously, regardless of one’s views on animal welfare. They’re the most extreme, looney tunes end of the scale and are shunned even by moderate protest groups.

PETA euthanasia rates are 70-90% for healthy animals within their care. They do more harm to animals than civilians on a daily basis, including those who eat meat or wear leather. Insane.

 

[Brovion]

I wonder what their view on a Red Lion or a Black Rabbit might be. Few Ugly Ducklings out there too

Quite right too. I mean, what cruel bastard paints a lion red?

On a slightly more serious note, like a really irritating advert we're all talking about PETA. So, job done?

 

[schmunk]

When are they going to do something about the Ginger Fox ?

She's suffered enough, married to that knob Horner.

 

[Si Gull]

PETA are to animal rights groups what one bloke with a kazoo is to the Royal Philharmonic.

Nobody takes PETA seriously, regardless of one’s views on animal welfare. They’re the most extreme, looney tunes end of the scale and are shunned even by moderate protest groups.

PETA euthanasia rates are 70-90% for healthy animals within their care. They do more harm to animals than civilians on a daily basis, including those who eat meat or wear leather. Insane.

Is there a reputable source for this? I've seen official data quoting euthanasia rates around 70%, but the majority are supposedly very sick, aggressive, or otherwise unable to be rehomed.

 

[El Presidente]

Nobody accepts disgusting abuse of animals.

So having strong animal advocates has been a valuable part of the lobbying to criminalize animal abuse, and indeed advance laws such as the fox hunting ban.

But this sort of tomfoolery is simply embarrassing:

PETA's fox pub name row 'undermines real issues'

Critics respond to PETA's suggestion The Sly Old Fox should change its name because its derogatory.

www.bbc.co.uk

Should my local pub, The Cunning Stunt, also change its name?

 

[Hotchilidog]

I think the Sly Old Fox is a good name for a pub and Peta has more important work to do than moan about this pub name.

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

There's always

https://cockpub.co.uk/

The Cock Inn

 

[jcdenton08]

Is there a reputable source for this? I've seen official data quoting euthanasia rates around 70%, but the majority are supposedly very sick, aggressive, or otherwise unable to be rehomed.

Here’s just one article, of many. This one is particularly insightful though as written by a lawyer specialising in the subject with some official (US) figures from just last year.

PETA’s Animal “Shelter” Continues as a Leader in Animal Death

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently posted the "news" that it had "newly obtained public records" showing…

www.lexology.com

In PETA’s eyes any ownership of animals is inherently wrong and the animal is suffering indentured servitude, particularly those co-habiting with humans. They believe that they are “freeing” these animals from their shackles.

 

[Si Gull]

Here’s just one article, of many. This one is particularly insightful though as written by a lawyer specialising in the subject with some official (US) figures from just last year.

PETA’s Animal “Shelter” Continues as a Leader in Animal Death

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently posted the "news" that it had "newly obtained public records" showing…

www.lexology.com

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In PETA’s eyes any ownership of animals is inherently wrong and the animal is suffering indentured servitude, particularly those co-habiting with humans. They believe that they are “freeing” these animals from their shackles.

Thanks for this.

I seem to remember a similar controversy with the RSPCA shelters and high euthanasia rates. Our relationship with animals, particularly species that have been 'domesticated', and deemed to be suffering, is complicated.