i thought this was kind of crazy(peta bodybag) - Go Pitbull .com

pitbulllover27870 · 09-07-2008, 04:47 PM

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OROVILLE, CA - It's the last thing Karen Metcalf thought she would hear.

The Oroville woman learned about an ad in the August issue of Dog Fancy magazine, offering a free welcome home gift to new dog owners.

Metcalf, proud mother to four dogs, including her new puppy, called the number and was shocked to hear the recording.

The message said, "To receive a free body bag representing the dog that was killed in an animal shelter when you bought your puppy, please leave your address after the tone."

The ad, listed under the name ABC Puppy Products, was a fake, placed by PETA to get its message into the mainstream.

It's a message PETA admits is edgy, but one they claim was needed.

"It is shocking and it is a way to get into people's heads, but we are in crisis and it is time to pay attention to how we can stop millions of animals from being abandoned and euthanized," said PETA spokeswoman Melissa Karpel.

Dog Fancy denies knowing PETA placed the advertisement. Magazine representatives say they don't agree with the group's extremist views.

"We apologize to all who have been offended by PETA's offensive and misleading stunt," said Lisa MacDonald, Director of Marketing for BowTie Inc.

MacDonald called the free gift bag offer deceptive. "We will continue to refine the systems in place to prevent our readers and advertisers from being exposed to such distasteful hoaxes," she added.

Metcalf, just one of thousands of dog lovers who bought the nationally-sold magazine, said she couldn't believe PETA would actually send a puppy body bag. However, just days after her call, she received a package. Inside the envelope, along with an ABC guide to spaying and neutering, was a folded-up black garbage bag.

"Their tactics are horrid. That's not how you get a message across to people," said Metcalf. "You get your message across with education, sponsoring spays and neuters for those people who can't afford it."

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Phoenix · 09-07-2008, 05:17 PM

Well, PETA actions are the personification of the term "Sociopath".
If anyone else did something like that,I am sure some kind of charges would be brought against them.
Seems like such actions would fall under "terroristic threats" .
Whoever recieved such a response should pursue legal action if possible.
Which magazine(month) was this ad in?

ericschevy · 09-07-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Well, PETA actions are the personification of the term "Sociopath".
If anyone else did something like that,I am sure some kind of charges would be brought against them.
Seems like such actions would fall under "terroristic threats" .
Whoever recieved such a response should pursue legal action if possible.
Which magazine(month) was this ad in?

Exactly, That says a lot......

los44 · 09-07-2008, 11:17 PM

this doesnt shock me, in fact i expect this kind of thing from peta afterall these are the same people that believe all pitbulls should be put down.

hell no they wont go · 09-07-2008, 11:24 PM

they are a bunch of loonie toons if you ask me.

i remember someone psoting something like this here a while back ago actually it will help you understand peta better

peta: people eating tasty animals (i believe that is what it was.)

0ni · 09-08-2008, 09:35 AM

i swear i cant stand them in my eyes they are not truly for animal rights they were only for the media. a news reporter called out a member of peta by asking him why have they not did anything to help the dogs and why were they making a deal with vick.he was stomped had nothing to say about it they were some of the pet organizations that said that the dogs needed to be put down you ask me they are some sick hypocritical people that are just using the animals to get the attention that they never got. why don't they use the money that they used for that ad to save a few of the animals life. i think the animals would prefer that. oh and why don't the stop complaining and and go volunteer all of there time all over the world and stop saving animals from celebrities

Phoenix · 09-08-2008, 01:24 PM

Here is what PETA really means...

People for the Extermination of Trustworthy Animals

This is EXACTLY what they do!!!

BedlamBully · 09-08-2008, 04:03 PM

Thats seriously messed up.

cnlevo · 09-09-2008, 03:25 AM

I am not the type of person who is quick to say "i'm am going to sue for having to see this" because i believe in freedom of speech and all that it stands for, but that is taking it WAYYYY to far.

Infact I have never wanted to or said I am going to sue anyone for anything i've read or saw, but I really believe I would start a class action suit against PETA. I just bought my very first dog on my own after having a few as a child, but this is MY FIRST dog and if I listened to that not only would it make me feel bad, but PISSED at the same time. If there is one thing i CAN NOT STAND MORE THEN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD it is a hypocrite. I knew they were a crazy organization but unfortunately never put ANY effort into it, but now as a PROUD owner of a APBT I am going to do as much as possible to fight those a**holes!

Kat&Kumho · 09-10-2008, 09:49 PM

So they want animal rights and mailing out trash bags does so much for that.Imagine the animals they could help with all those 50 cent stamps and trash bags they are mailing out.

smokey_joe · 09-10-2008, 09:59 PM

At least they didn't send a dead dog. Lord knows they kill enough animals to send one to everyone in the country.

rgrande (Got the BAN STICK) · 10-01-2008, 09:05 PM

Although I do not agree with PETA's philosophy of putting pit bulls down, I think their tactics in this situation are quite noble.
They are forced to use extreme measures to get their points across simply because society is deaf. Either deaf, or too lazy to listen.

"You get your message across with education, sponsoring spays and neuters for those people who can't afford it."

Referring to your ridiculous response...look it up, there is plenty of information out there encouraging people to neuter their animals. And for people who can't afford it...they shouldn't be BUYING animals dumb shit.

Their way provides shock and incite that hopefully gets through to those less ignorant.
There are millions of abandoned animals in need of a home...and selfish people who won't settle for anything less than new and young just keep buying animals instead of adopting.

This is causing clutter in shelters, forcing them to put at least one pet down for every one that is bought.

How about you all just be a little more selfless and adopt a dog/cat/whatever that's in need, and stop supporting the puppy mills that provide your pure bred.

Ever think that your NEW dog's mother is whipped and abused, just so that you can have the "perfect" dog.

Way to go pitbulllover27870...you killed a number of innocent lives.

Bleu Clair · 10-01-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrande

Although I do not agree with PETA's philosophy of putting pit bulls down, I think their tactics in this situation are quite noble. PETA doesn't just have the philosophy of putting down pit bulls....they'd like to see an end to all domestic animals. Noble? More like a bit extreme.

They are forced to use extreme measures to get their points across simply because society is deaf. Either deaf, or too lazy to listen.

"You get your message across with education, sponsoring spays and neuters for those people who can't afford it."

Referring to your ridiculous response...look it up, there is plenty of information out there encouraging people to neuter their animals. That doesn't look like the OP's response, it looks like a quote from the article the OP posted. If you'll notice, it says- said Metcalf.
And for people who can't afford it...they shouldn't be BUYING animals dumb shit. Nice language and a great way to get a point across....real mature.

Their way provides shock and incite that hopefully gets through to those less ignorant. Education gets across to people, offering people body bags is extreme and uncalled for. And what if the person who responded didn't buy their new puppy? What if they rescued it? They should get a response for a body bag? Eh, as usual, PETA has gone too far.

There are millions of abandoned animals in need of a home...and selfish people who won't settle for anything less than new and young just keep buying animals instead of adopting.

This is causing clutter in shelters, forcing them to put at least one pet down for every one that is bought.

How about you all just be a little more selfless and adopt a dog/cat/whatever that's in need, and stop supporting the puppy mills that provide your pure bred. There are plenty of people on this forum who have adopted and plenty who do rescue work. I, for one, am one of them. I have two sick kittens in my care that I am currently fostering and two animals that I've rescued. I have worked in rescue for many years. If you'll read through this forum, you'll find that many members encourage adopting.

Ever think that your NEW dog's mother is whipped and abused, just so that you can have the "perfect" dog.

Way to go pitbulllover27870...you killed a number of innocent lives.

How, by posting an article that's already out there for tons of people to read?

I don't normally respond to stuff like this, but attacking a member on your first post is totally uncalled for. But then again, I'm probably just responding to someone worrying about billy goats trip trapping over their bridge.

Mrs_APBT_America · 10-01-2008, 11:30 PM

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they shouldn't be BUYING animals dumb shit.

Wow, I think you need to chill and if you don't like this forum or if you are gonna be rude, then just leave this site!! I am sure your rudeness will not be taken kindly nor will be welcome here! You can state your opinion without trash coming out of your mouth! Opinions are welcome but there are ways to go about expressing them! Apparently you didn't read the forum rules.

Marty · 10-02-2008, 12:10 AM

rgrande, how much do you really know about PETA?

Or are you working for them?

A little back ground on them...

PETA Kills Animals | PetaKillsAnimals.com

And for your first post, I think it was uncalled for calling people ignorant,dumb shit This will not be tolerated on this site.