Veganism | January 16, 2010 | 2 comments

Golden Globe Awards - Tiny Pigs Part of 2010 Gift Bag

source: http://spcala.com/newsreleases/2010/swine.shtml

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Think twice before giving pets as gifts

Los Angeles CA – Awards seasons upon us once again, and amidst the glitz and glamour, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) cautions against including pets of any type as swag in celebrity gifting suites.

spcaLA recently learned that the host of one such suite, GBK productions, in partnership with Patty’s Royal Dandie Miniature Pet Pig, intends to give celebrities miniature pet pigs to celebrate the upcoming Golden Globe awards.

“It is irresponsible to give away a live pet pig as part of the Globe swag bag. Adopting a pet should be neither an impulse acquisition nor a prize,” said spcaLA President, Madeline Bernstein. “Miniature pigs, though adorable, require care, time, specialty veterinary support and a true commitment to providing the pig a home for life. Such pigs are already being dumped at shelters once the razzle-dazzle of the novelty wears off and the reality of the responsibility kicks in.”

spcaLA urges GBK to consider gifting a stuffed, plush pig rather than a living animal.

http://spcala.com/newsreleases/2010/swine.shtml


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    • http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/01/celebrities-can-pig-out-at-a-golden-gl...

      Celebrities can pig out at a Golden Globes swag suite. Literally

      By Elizabeth Snead

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      January 16, 2010 12:45 PM

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      The Dish Rag has heard that some celebrities are going hog wild at a Golden Globes swag suite this weekend.

      Along with the designer styles, shades and shoes, lotions, potions and hair goop that celebrities are gifted in swag suites, this year at the GBK Productions Gifting Lounge at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset, stars are being offered baby pigs. Or rather certificates for baby pigs

      And they even have an adorable, live tiny pig at the suite for stars to play with.
      But not everyone is amused.

      The Best Friends Animal Society calls the giveaway "a disturbing trivialization of intelligent, social pets. And worse, the celebrity-driven 'teacup pig craze' is based on a myth," says Yvonne McIntosh, an animal care manager at the society's Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, says in a news release.
      "I am horrified that anyone would think it is a good idea or even okay in any way to give away piglets, especially at such a highly publicized event," McIntosh continues. "For decades people have bought 'miniature' pigs and then dumped them once they grew bigger than the promised, mythical 40 pounds. The resurgence of descriptive names such as 'Teacup', 'Extreme', and 'Micro-mini' is simply part of a marketing scheme to get people's money in return for a pig that will never stay as small as promised."

      In fact, only two to five percent of potbellied pigs remain as family pets. The rest wind up in shelters, sanctuaries or suffer a worse fate. "The pigs suffer and end up being dumped and euthanized in our 'disposable' society," McIntosh said.

      Paris Hilton and Rupert Grint have their own pet pigs. We'll see who ends up with a little piggy after this weekend's merch gluttony.

      But the only pig we know who had a good long life with his original owner was Max, George Clooney's pet pig. He (Max, not George) eventually reached 200 pounds and had to live outside in his own special luxury pen and playground.

      Not everyone is (rich and kind) like George. Many would have sent their big pigs off to live a farm.

    • 3 years ago
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