Diana Penty Teams Up With PETA India For Their Adopt Don't Shop Campaign

In a heartfelt appeal during Be Kind to Animals Week (5 to 11 May), Bollywood actor Diana Penty has teamed up with PETA India and World for All to promote the adoption of dogs from animal shelters. Known for her deep love for animals, especially her adopted dog Vicky, Penty is using her influence to shine a light on the harsh realities faced by homeless animals in India. With a significant following of nearly 5 million on Instagram, her message is loud and clear: give a shelter dog a home and never purchase pets from breeders or pet shops.

"Adopting Vicky was the best decision of my life," Penty shares, emphasizing the joy and love Indie dogs bring into a home. She advocates for adoption, pointing out the dire situation of cats and dogs on India's streets. These animals often face hunger, injury, and abuse, with many ending up in shelters due to the lack of available homes. Penty's campaign with PETA India seeks to alleviate this crisis by encouraging potential pet owners to adopt instead of buy.

PETA India highlights the issues with buying "pedigree" dogs from pet shops and breeders, noting the health problems these dogs face due to selective breeding for certain physical traits. In stark contrast, Indian community dogs are praised for their resilience and fewer health issues. The welfare organization, which operates under the motto "animals are not ours to abuse in any way," is also a strong advocate for the sterilization of companion animals. This procedure is seen as a critical step in reducing the number of animals suffering on the streets.

PETA India encourages those interested in making a difference in the lives of animals to consider adoption and sterilization. By choosing to adopt, individuals can offer a loving home to a pet in need and contribute to solving the homeless-animal crisis in India. For more details on how to help, PETA India invites everyone to visit their website or follow their social media platforms.