Dear Friend,

Despite the many disruptions and health precautions that we're all faced with now, PETA's groundbreaking work to help animals—including emergency response, cruelty casework, homeless-animal assistance through spay/neuter, research, investigations, and new outreach strategies in lieu of being on the streets—isn't slowing down! We're still here on the job, actively helping animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're out there right now—as we've always been—providing animals in deeply impoverished families with free medical care, food, and even proper shelter.

Meet Wayne: Until just a few days ago, this senior poodle mix was suffering chained up in cold weather. Today, thanks to support from you and other kind PETA members, he is rid of all that matted fur and is enjoying loving care. He'll soon be up for adoption.

In just the last week, you helped us respond to 174 emergency calls for assistance and sterilize 235 animals (including 17 pit bulls, the most abused breed of dog). Because of the financial toll that the pandemic is taking, we expect the need for these services to grow.

As we have seen during other crises, such as hurricanes, floods, and past recessions, animals and their needs are becoming part of the pandemic's casualties.

Never fear, however—PETA will not miss a beat. We'll continue full steam ahead to keep pressure on corporations that abuse animals. This week, feeling the heat from more than 250,000 PETA supporters, Chrysler put the brakes on its connection with the Iditarod, sending the message that dogs deserve better than being run to death for mushers' prize money. You may recall that earlier this month, we got Alaska Airlines to withdraw its sponsorship of this wretched race in which over 150 dogs have died, and we're determined to end it.

Whether freeing a dog from a chain or bears from dismal roadside zoos, PETA is only able to make this progress, particularly now, because of the determination of our supporters. If you have the means, please help provide the resources to keep our work for animals going strong during the uncertain weeks ahead by making a special gift right now—even $3 can make a difference during this hectic time.

For however long it takes us to get out of the coronavirus woods, animals will still need our help. Your support and compassion matter greatly to all animals, including those of us at PETA.

Kind regards,

Ingrid E. Newkirk
President

P.S. Want to do more for animals in your community? Remind family and friends that when they stock up on supplies, it's vital that they remember the needs of their animal companions. Encourage them to keep plenty of extra food and medications for animals on hand and to look out for neighbors who may not be able to shop for their animals, as well as donating pet food to food banks.