Some companies and most people just need to be trained!! I always thought how does a dog that is chained going to be able to protect you anyway, DUH!! Way to go Peta!!

Posted by: Carla | July 29, 2008 05:43 PM

I just saw a program called QUIEN TIENE LA RAZON on channel KTFN 65. This program has three people in addition to the Host giving suggestions on problems. The one airing today had some kittens a lady rescued & her sister didn't want her to keep them. The female archiinvitada (that's what they call the 3 giving suggestions) told the lady to go buy it was simple just go buy poison which is sold in pharmacies. I was disgusted when I heard this. I called (305)868-7550 & the voice box is full. Then I called (305)883-6704 until I got through. I told them about the poison comment & requested the name of the woman that said that which they refused to do. It shows it at the end but it is hard to read looked like Ana Vicky Arriesta. I know it is a program in spanish but I would like for other people to call & voice their disagreement on suggesting the poisoning of the kittens. Their email is razon@tv.univision.com. Their address is 7321 NW 75 Street Medley FL 33166
What can be done? I am always rescuing animals & trying to help out & to hear comments like these, just kills me!!!!! It was aired today 7/29/08 from 2-3pm

Posted by: Rosy Saucedo | July 29, 2008 06:07 PM

After I sent off PETA'S letter, my husband called them and told them that we pay for 10 people as a Christmas gift for the next 3 years and that we would be switching to another provider. My husband said he looked up our account and said OK, thanks. LOL This just shows what happens when we get those alerts from you, PETA.
YOU RULE!!!!!

Peace for all animals!
Most of my heroes wear masks!

Posted by: Judith FFFA | July 29, 2008 06:10 PM

Is there a difference between showing chained pitbull dogs and a shark with a leg in it's mouth?

Posted by: sundance | July 29, 2008 06:57 PM

Rosy, I am appalled that Univision showed this.

Thank you for speaking up!!!

You can send reports of incidents like this to Peta at info@peta.org

Posted by: kelly | July 29, 2008 08:21 PM

Way to go PETA. As a pit bull owner i am sick of the sterotype of pits. Thanks to verizon for pulling the add

Posted by: Amanda | July 29, 2008 09:11 PM

dr breen if you have such a problem with peta why the hell are you always on the website. i'm sick of your idiotic comments!!! at least peta is doing something to help stop the cruelty. what are you doing? sitting on your arse putting people down. easy to make all these comments when your not the one witnessing these cruel acts first hand (i'm reffering to the peta undercover investigators... have you even watched any of these videos???). i recommend you get off your high horse

Posted by: nicole | July 29, 2008 09:17 PM

Thank you all for having this Verizon ad removed. I saw a comment from someone who did not understand the importance of not showing cruelty in public media. Just as the "artists" Abdessemed and Vargas showed cruelty to animals as "art", an advertisement is often seen as something that people look up to, mostly subconsciously. Advertisements have the power to influence people. That's why it is so important to show things in ads or art that speak for peace and not violence. We must protect the animals, and we must not tolerate the wrong messages to the public.

Posted by: Nicola Grobe | July 30, 2008 03:53 AM

Everyone always says, what can I do about it, I'm only one person. This shows exactly what you can do. It shows how a bunch of "one persons" can make a difference if they all join together for one purpose. It shows, that yes, our voice is heard and yes we can make a difference. This might be only one small battle that we have won, but it's a stepping stone in winning the war. Thanks to everyone who spoke up and let their voices be heard. We need to continue banning together to make it known that animals do have rights too.

Posted by: Tera | July 30, 2008 10:33 AM

This is good news and thanks to Verizon for pulling the ads! I will send them an email to say thank you for making a positive step for the animals, it's always important to say 'thank you' when something positive is done for animals too.

From Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) in Ireland.

Posted by: John Carmody | July 30, 2008 01:08 PM

hoorah! waytago, PETA. and thanx to all the other people that wrote e-mails to verizon. its great that so many people are now taking interest in animal rights.

Posted by: alyssaaa(: | July 30, 2008 01:33 PM

Hi Tera, Your post is absolutely inspiring. And your words truly ring loud and clear.

Peace for all animals!
Most of my heroes wear masks!

Posted by: Judith FFFA | July 30, 2008 01:45 PM

I wrote this letter to Univision. Thanks for letting everyone know ***Rosey Saucedo***!

To Whom It May Concern,

I have just read a comment posted on the PETA website concerning a statement made by Ana Vicky Arriesta on the QUIEN TIENE LA RAZON Tv show yesterday. The statement was concerning some homeless kittens, and her suggestion was to poison them. Let me make my sentiments known to you.
If you have any common sense, you will terminate this hideous excuse for a human being immedietly. I don't want to hear that this is a show about different opinions. Killing innocent kittens is not an opinion, it is the murder of helpless animals. Period. I am from Miami, and I have family members that watch (or used to watch) Univision. I can tell you right now that my family and friends will be boycotting your station until that woman is terminated. Fire her immedietly. Even without a job, she will at least be alive and not poisoned, so I have no compassion for her. She is a nasty, disgusting person. Get rid of scum within your company.
Like it or not, the animal rights movement isn't going anywhere. We are a growing movement, and we will succeed eventually. Get with the program. FIRE THAT MONSTER.

Sincerely(you bet your ass),

Daniella

Posted by: Daniella | July 30, 2008 02:02 PM

I worked for Verizon Wireless for 3 years in their stores. I was constantly disappointed that most of the phone cases they shill are made out of leather or lambskin. Whenever they offered a product out of manmade materials, I always tried my hardest to sell them instead. PETA may have the same degree of success convincing Verizon Wireless to move away from leather and lambskin. I can say from my own personal experiences that upper the upper management of Verizon tend to be more in touch and empathetic than your run of the mill soulless corporate bot.

Posted by: Ken | July 30, 2008 02:20 PM

Dr. Breen: what is your reasonable proposition for animal protection? i suggest that you got none - because you start fretting my nerves!

Posted by: Green Mile | July 30, 2008 02:31 PM

why isn't peta doing an action alert for the carriage horses in Rome which is now under legislative review? what the deal? i am really disappointed in PETA right now

Posted by: roxanne | July 30, 2008 04:15 PM

I have written a letter to the CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America because I had the exteme misfortune of seeing the very beginning of the opening scene of a horrific movie called "Untraceable". The movie opens with what the brutalization of an innocent kitten. Needless to say, I didn't get past the first minute. I was so thoroughly disgusted and upset that I wrote the letter the very next day.

WHY IS THERE NO WARNING LABEL ON MOVIES ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY???? I am asking the CEO of the MPAA to place a label on all movies/shows that contain animal cruelty. If they can label for foul language, why not label for such awful scenes?

I encourage you to write also, please, our voices need to be heard and maybe if enough people voice this idea we can get the garbage out of the movies and off of our televisions.

His address is:

Mr. Dan Glickman, Chairman and CEO
Motion Picture Association of America
1600 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC 20006

Posted by: Shana | July 31, 2008 03:06 PM

I think they're lumping it all in with the "violence" label.

Posted by: Tabitha | August 1, 2008 10:33 AM

I think people who treat animals like that should be shot does not matter what type of dog you have or bread yOu love them like your children they behave accordingly if a dog bites the OWNER should be put down.

Posted by: MAple Ridge | September 8, 2008 06:28 PM

Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

Posted by: Ronda Dietzler | September 8, 2008 08:31 PM

It's so great that we have all come together to not only protect all animals, but to speak for them. I know they are very thankful... and so am I:)

Posted by: Amy Wells | September 9, 2008 05:04 PM

As a pit bull lover thank you peta for helping them.My parents have a pit bull he is a big baby.We treat him like our child he has been around my childern and has never showed any signs other than LOVE. Keep up the GREAT work helping our animals.

Posted by: Tracy | September 9, 2008 08:36 PM

Hi everyone.

This is the first I knew of this message board.
I love animals; they're basically innocent.

Pit Bulls really are lovers.
My sister had one. Several years ago we took him to the veterinarian and the veterinarian didn't want him in the waiting area with the other dogs so we were brought into the exam room first.
We tried to tell the vet that he is a sweet dog and would only want to play with the others. The vet didn't really believe us and was afraid to let us prove it. Besides the vet said that if one of the other dogs was aggressive, our dog might get out of control. Maybe the vet has or will learn. Being first is nice though, it just isn't beneficial for Pit Bulls.

Thanks and keep working for the good of Pit Bulls and all of the innocent animals.

Posted by: Barbara | September 14, 2008 05:14 PM