Not a long time has passed since the last PETA controversy but it seems that the organization is not keen on learning from its past mistakes. Just this April, Bored Panda wrote about their cringe-worthy attempt to stop people from drinking cow’s milk and earlier this year, the organization received huge backlash over their criticism of Steve Irwin. This time, it came under the spotlight for featuring a Pokemon Wooloo in their marketing campaign that’s speaking out against shearing sheep. It is not the first time the infamous animal rights organization has attempted to use videogame characters to push their agenda and to make a controversial statement. This time, PETA’s target is Pokémon Sword and Shield and its new sheep pocket monster Wooloo which was introduced during the most recent Pokémon Direct presentation. Judging from people’s reaction on Twitter, Pokemon fans are definitely not on board with PETA using Wooloo to push their agenda. In addition to this, many were quick to point out that the campaign is not only disgraceful – it is also spreading dangerous misinformation. PETA’s tweet featured Wooloo standing with a sign that says, “I’m not your Wooloo sweater,” suggesting that shearing sheep is animal cruelty. However, the majority of people who have a basic education understand that shearing domesticated sheep is necessary for their health. But who are we to tell PETA what’s right for animals?..

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Ashley Hayes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sheeps wool is literally exactly like a persons hair. it grows back, can cause harm if not cut for some people, it doesn't cause harm to the person with the hair being cut, and more so stfu Peta.

Ilona G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And what´s about all the wild sheep? Who comes to shave them? Nobody comes because there is no need. These sheep are breeded for rich wool and suffering of this result. Same thing like angora rabbits and other poor creatures.

TheExtremeSmell
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5 years ago

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I’m for wool. But I think their point was probably more about the living conditions of the sheep. But idk if wool is in as high of demand as meat? Are sheep being put in tiny packed cages?

Gemjoybug
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not in New Zealand, wool is so undervalued that in most cases it COSTS farmers to shear the sheep, they only do it because the sheep of the modern wool would DIE if they were not sheared. Wool is sold to help to offset the cost of keeping the sheep healthy.

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