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PETA’s new comic book, “A Rat’s Life,” compares the lives of sad, scared mice and rats in laboratories to the rich life of curious and smart little Sunshine, a rescued rat who lives in a loving home. As we read about Sunshine’s daily adventures, we also learn about other animals, like rabbits, pigs, monkeys, and even dogs and cats, who are crammed into tiny cages and made sick by experimenters testing drugs, poisons, and other chemicals. Did you know that experimenters cut animals open to examine their brains, organs, and muscles-sometimes while they are still alive? And that these tiny animals with big needs (rats and mice are used in more experiments than any other species) aren’t even protected by laws that usually require that animals have some room to move around and that their cages be kept clean! The good news is that we can help animals like Sunshine by refusing to buy shampoo, soap, toothpaste, lip gloss, and other products from companies that test on animals. Find out more about Sunshine and other ways to help by ordering your free copy of “A Rat’s Life” today PETAKids.com. (Don’t forget to order extra copies for your friends!)  Illustrations ©Ken Cursoe Order “A Rat’s Life” by calling PETA at 757-622-PETA, extension 8363, or by visiting PETAKids.com. |
