Saints' Defensive Tackle Stars in PETA Campaign: 'Be Your Dog's Biggest Defender'
For Immediate Release:
August 27, 2012
Contact:
Wendy Wegner 202-483-7382
New Orleans — As Tropical Storm Isaac poses a serious threat to your area, New Orleans Saints' Sedrick Ellis and his dog, Max, star in a brand-new TV and print ad campaign for PETA urging people to include their animals in emergency evacuation plans in the event of a natural disaster. Lifesaving disaster-preparedness tips and Ellis' campaign can be found at PETA.org. A broadcast-quality version of Ellis' public service announcement is available for download here.
"Who can forget the haunting images of animals left behind, barely clinging to life after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast?" asks Ellis in the TV spot. "Hurricanes, flash floods, earthquakes, and wildfires can affect us all, but animals are often the most vulnerable victims. If you're forced to evacuate, protect your entire family, and never leave your dog or cat behind."
In the wake of natural disasters, countless cats, dogs, birds, and other animals are left to suffer and often die from drowning, dehydration, smoke inhalation, or starvation when families are forced to evacuate and end up leaving their animals behind. Many evacuation centers don't allow animal companions, but many hotels allow animals during emergencies, and friends in unaffected areas may be able to host their friends' animals.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.