PETA Chief: It Is ‘Derogatory’ to Call Animals ‘Pets’

The head of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said that it is “derogatory” to call animals “pets,” and owners should instead call their beloved animals “companions.” PETA President Ingrid Newkirk claimed that the term “pets” suggests that animals are mere “decorations” or “commodities.”-- More...