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Dear Friend, Dillan should have been able to spend his life roaming freely in a forest, foraging for fruit and insects, and sleeping in a tree or cave. But instead, the Asiatic black bear was confined to a concrete prison cell at a Pennsylvania sportsmen's club—where he was gawked at by visitors, subjected to the terrifying blasts of a nearby shooting range, and denied veterinary care for painful and life-threatening dental disease. Many humans are in self-isolation during the coronavirus crisis, but for animals imprisoned in cramped cages, pits, or tanks day in and day out—with little or no enrichment or companionship—every day means isolation and monotony. PETA's legal team is committed to doing whatever it takes, no matter the circumstances, to secure historic wins against cruel captivity. We're determined to ensure that the uncertain months ahead are marked by progress for animals like Dillan. Please, power this important work by making a gift of at least $3 today. When that dismal Pennsylvania club refused to give Dillan a chance to thrive in a natural setting, PETA launched an intense campaign to secure his freedom from neglect—including placing a billboard warning visitors to steer clear of the club, running ads in local media outlets, rallying tens of thousands of PETA's supporters to take action, and having our legal team submit detailed complaints to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as meeting with top USDA officials about Dillan's condition. That hard work finally led to his rescue—and today, he is receiving expert care and has undergone the emergency dental surgery that he's needed for years. But he still has a long road to recovery, as his inadequate care at the club caused him to become more than 500 pounds overweight. Our legal team is pushing for Dillan's abusers to be charged with cruelty to animals. We're also monitoring the conditions of many other animals like him—who are imprisoned at hideous tourist traps and denied adequate care. We need supporters like you to help keep this vital work going strong! Can you help us give more animals a new lease on life by donating at least $3 today? As a lawyer with the PETA Foundation, I've committed my career to helping animals leave barren cages or pits for happier, healthier lives at reputable sanctuaries. To date, PETA has worked to secure the rescue of 73 bears, and the Endangered Species Act lawsuits that we've filed against roadside zoos and other facilities are often resulting in precedent-setting judgements and orders that can prevent animals from being torn away from their mothers, kept in inadequate and appalling conditions, painfully declawed, or exploited for tourist encounters. We're changing how the law—and the world—looks at the rights of all animals and the humans committed to protecting them. We simply cannot do it without your support, especially as we face new challenges in the coming months. Donate $3 or more and help strengthen our critical work for suffering animals. Thank you for your compassion and support. Kind regards, |
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