Boycott IAMS Pet food - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jbarile · 09-21-2007, 03:51 PM

Im not sure if anyone has heard of this situation yet? but please check out the information..

Shelters, Veterinarians, and Retail Stores Boycott Iams
Showing a groundswell of support for the boycott of Iams products, over 100 animal shelters, veterinarians, and companion-animal supply stores have severed their ties with Iams.

The 96 shelters, 34 veterinary clinics, and 36 retail stores across the United States, Canada, and Australia are joining PETA’s boycott of Iams products because Iams confines animals to cages to conduct cruel laboratory tests on them.

(To view a list of some of the animal shelters that are taking a stand against Iams, click here.)

While giant retailers and wealthy groups like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) have decided to profit from Iams’ abuse of animals, these shelters, vet clinics, and stores are refusing to benefit from cruelty to animals. They are insisting that Iams end its laboratory tests on animals and instead rely on humane feeding tests conducted in homes and in veterinary offices using animals volunteered by their guardians.

Many of the shelters, vet clinics, and stores that have joined the boycott have written letters to Iams CEO Jeffery Ansell telling him that they will not purchase, sell, or promote Iams products and are informing their clients and customers about Iams’ cruel laboratory tests on animals as well.

If your shelter, veterinary clinic, or companion-animal supply store would like to join the Iams boycott, please contact us.

We Want Empty Cages, Not Slightly Nicer Cages

Important Update! Iams Funds Cruel Researcher From Wright State University

The Rotten Truth Behind Iams’ 'Dental Defense' Diets

http://www.iamscruelty.com/iams-feat-groundswell.asp

StopAnimalTests.com
CaringConsumer.com
AnimalSavingsClub.com

COURT ORDERS MSU TO TURN OVER IAMS ANIMAL EXPERIMENT DOCUMENTS TO PETA
PETA SUES MSU FOR VIOLATIONS OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
PETA TO PRESENT P&G STOCKHOLDERS WITH IAMS’ POLICY VIOLATIONS

Yorkieluv · 09-21-2007, 03:58 PM

Yep, Iams does animal testing....It is so sad...I wouldn't buy their food anyway.

girlybella · 09-21-2007, 04:01 PM

That is so sad that IAMS participates in animal testing and I would never support them or any other company that would do this...plus there food is junk!

Too Cute Teddy · 09-21-2007, 04:01 PM

Good post, but it isn't just Iams it is their parent company proctor and gamble too, which make just about everything from pringles to dog food, detergent and everything in between. Google "boycott proctor and gamble" it is insane

girlybella · 09-21-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Cute Teddy

Good post, but it isn't just Iams it is their parent company proctor and gamble too, which make just about everything from pringles to dog food, detergent and everything in between. Google "boycott proctor and gamble" it is insane

Holy cow, really?! I would never guessed that, thanks for the heads up..

yorkiekist · 09-21-2007, 04:09 PM

I am glad you posted that!! I had no idea and fed Iams Eukanuba for years before finding Chicken soup. I dont like PETA though. Thanks, Lynn

Too Cute Teddy · 09-21-2007, 04:12 PM

I agree! I don't like PETA either, but some of the info on Proctor and Gamble is terrible! They do all kinds of unnecessary testing and it is cruel too.

Yorkiekids · 09-21-2007, 04:12 PM

I've never used it and now I never will.

AMD · 09-21-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Cute Teddy

Good post, but it isn't just Iams it is their parent company proctor and gamble too, which make just about everything from pringles to dog food, detergent and everything in between. Google "boycott proctor and gamble" it is insane

It is truely insane..we try to boycott P&G, but they make literally EVERYTHING!! Crest toothpast, tide laundry detergent , Pringles, PANTENE shampoo, Bounty paper towels, Folgers coffee, duracell batteries, pampers diapers, charmin toilet paper, secret deotorant, dawn dish soap....on and on and on. Just go to their website. You probably buy many of their items.
The main reasone we started boycotting them is because PG is a heavy supporter of gay and homosexuals. (if I can say that here) Target is right along with them.

AMD · 09-21-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I am glad you posted that!! I had no idea and fed Iams Eukanuba for years before finding Chicken soup. I dont like PETA though. Thanks, Lynn

A special note as Lynn posted, Eukanuba is made by the same company (PG). Please correct me if I'm wrong.

jbarile · 09-21-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Cute Teddy

Good post, but it isn't just Iams it is their parent company proctor and gamble too, which make just about everything from pringles to dog food, detergent and everything in between. Google "boycott proctor and gamble" it is insane

I just checked out the link and Oh My dog! I never knew that! see the things that you can learn here on Ytalk..

Tillys_mom · 09-21-2007, 04:26 PM

Oh my! That's terrible. I'm glad we don't feed Tilly that or it would be in the trash.

jbarile · 09-21-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

Oh my! That's terrible. I'm glad we don't feed Tilly that or it would be in the trash.

I also have a tilly..

09-21-2007, 03:51 PM	#1
jbarile Tilly & Sami Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,133	Boycott IAMS Pet food Im not sure if anyone has heard of this situation yet? but please check out the information.. Shelters, Veterinarians, and Retail Stores Boycott Iams Showing a groundswell of support for the boycott of Iams products, over 100 animal shelters, veterinarians, and companion-animal supply stores have severed their ties with Iams. The 96 shelters, 34 veterinary clinics, and 36 retail stores across the United States, Canada, and Australia are joining PETA’s boycott of Iams products because Iams confines animals to cages to conduct cruel laboratory tests on them. (To view a list of some of the animal shelters that are taking a stand against Iams, click here.) While giant retailers and wealthy groups like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) have decided to profit from Iams’ abuse of animals, these shelters, vet clinics, and stores are refusing to benefit from cruelty to animals. They are insisting that Iams end its laboratory tests on animals and instead rely on humane feeding tests conducted in homes and in veterinary offices using animals volunteered by their guardians. Many of the shelters, vet clinics, and stores that have joined the boycott have written letters to Iams CEO Jeffery Ansell telling him that they will not purchase, sell, or promote Iams products and are informing their clients and customers about Iams’ cruel laboratory tests on animals as well. If your shelter, veterinary clinic, or companion-animal supply store would like to join the Iams boycott, please contact us. We Want Empty Cages, Not Slightly Nicer Cages Important Update! Iams Funds Cruel Researcher From Wright State University The Rotten Truth Behind Iams’ 'Dental Defense' Diets http://www.iamscruelty.com/iams-feat-groundswell.asp StopAnimalTests.com CaringConsumer.com AnimalSavingsClub.com COURT ORDERS MSU TO TURN OVER IAMS ANIMAL EXPERIMENT DOCUMENTS TO PETA PETA SUES MSU FOR VIOLATIONS OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT PETA TO PRESENT P&G STOCKHOLDERS WITH IAMS’ POLICY VIOLATIONS __________________ Rip Tilly girl

09-21-2007, 03:58 PM	#2
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Yep, Iams does animal testing....It is so sad...I wouldn't buy their food anyway. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

09-21-2007, 04:09 PM	#6
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	wow I am glad you posted that!! I had no idea and fed Iams Eukanuba for years before finding Chicken soup. I dont like PETA though. Thanks, Lynn

09-21-2007, 04:12 PM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I've never used it and now I never will. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-21-2007, 04:26 PM	#12
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	Oh my! That's terrible. I'm glad we don't feed Tilly that or it would be in the trash. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

09-21-2007, 04:01 PM	#3
girlybella YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,091	That is so sad that IAMS participates in animal testing and I would never support them or any other company that would do this...plus there food is junk!

09-21-2007, 04:01 PM	#4
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 539	Good post, but it isn't just Iams it is their parent company proctor and gamble too, which make just about everything from pringles to dog food, detergent and everything in between. Google "boycott proctor and gamble" it is insane