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Pete Davidson Slams PETA In Heated Voicemail For Criticizing Him For Buying Dog From Pet Store
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The actor left a heated voicemail for a PETA worker, defending his choice to purchase a Cavapoo puppy after his family's dog died
© Provided by People Instagram/davesirus Pete Davidson is expressing frustration with PETA for criticizing his choice of buying a hypoallergenic dog from a pet store rather than adopting a new pooch after losing his beloved family pup.
On Monday, the actor and comedian, 29, left a heated voicemail — later obtained by TMZ— for PETA's Senior VP of Investigations, Daphna Nachminovitch. Nachminovitch had given the outlet a statement criticizing Davidson's choice of purchasing the puppy after seeing a leaked video of the Bupkis actor buying the pet at an N.Y.C. Store.
"Thank you so much for making comments publicly that I didn't adopt a dog," Davidson began the voicemail to the PETA employee before going on to add that he is "severely allergic to dogs" and that Cavapoo dogs, the breed he purchased, are nearly hypoallergenic.
© Provided by People Instagram/davesirus Further defending his decision, Davidson expressed that the puppy was for his mother, whose dog Henry had recently died. Davidson then expressed some vulgarities in the voicemail.
PEOPLE reached out to Pete Davidson's rep for comment on the matter but did not receive an immediate response.
Related: Pete Davidson Mourns Death of 2-Year-Old Dog Henry: 'Not Sure I'd Even Be Around Without Him'
© Provided by People Arturo Holmes/WireImage In a statement to TMZ, the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts star further detailed what moved him to call PETA. "I haven't seen my mom and sister cry like that in over 20 years," he said of his family's reaction to Henry's death. "I was trying to cheer up my family. I was already upset that the store had filmed me without my permission or acknowledgment. Then this organization (PETA) made a public example of us, making our grieving situation worse. I am upset. It was a poor choice of words. I shouldn't have said what I said, but I am not sorry for standing up for myself and my family."
Davidson admitted he was unaware he could "adopt a specific hypoallergenic dog, and said he was told, "It wasn't an option, and if it was, it was rare."
© Provided by People Jamie McCarthy/WireImage In a statement to PEOPLE, PETA responded to Davidson's reaction to Nachminovitch's comments.
"Our hearts go out to Pete and the rest of the Davidson family for the loss of their beloved dog, but there's no excuse for promoting the puppy mill industry by buying a dog from a pet store when millions of wonderful dogs await loving homes in animal shelters. Anyone set on finding a dog of a specific breed can go to shelters, where an estimated 25% of dogs are 'purebreds,' check with adoption groups, or search Petfinder online," the statement reads.
"Many pet shops pacify concerned people with empty claims of working with 'reputable breeders,' but there's no such thing — puppies in pet stores, almost without exception, are obtained from puppy mills, deplorable massive dog prisons where hundreds of breeding dogs, and their puppies are intensively confined and denied everything that's natural and important to them, including basic socialization, exercise, grooming, and veterinary care. That's part of the reason why New York state banned the sale of puppies in pet shops (effective in 2024)," PETA adds.
The organization ended its statement by acknowledging that it doesn't believe that Davidson purchased the puppy with ill intent.
"We know Pete cares about animals and was trying to do a nice thing for his family, but he has millions of impressionable fans, and his choices matter—so the next time he's ready to welcome an animal into the family, we hope he makes the compassionate choice to adopt, not buy."
Davidson first shared the news of Henry the dog's death on May 4 with an emotional message posted via the Instagram account of Dave Sirus, a writer on Davidson's new Peacock show Bupkis.
"Hey guys. I know today is the Bupkis premiere day but I wanna use today to remember my dog Henry," the post began, accompanied by a slideshow of photos of the fluffy pup. "Yesterday we lost a key member of the Davidson family. Henry was only 2 years old but unfortunately got very sick very fast."
© Provided by People Instagram/davesirus "My mom, sister, and I got Henry at the beginning of the pandemic, and he saved our lives," Davidson continued. "Not sure I'd even be around without him. He was the happiest and sweetest dog ever."
Davidson, who has been open about his mental health struggles, famously lived in his mom Amy Davidson's basement until he moved out in 2021.
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The Saturday Night Live alum's post went on to detail his special bond with Henry: "He used to get excited when he saw me and would pee everywhere. When I was working at SNL my mom would send me videos of him watching, smiling and making noise when I came on screen."
"I don't ever really watch any of my stuff with anyone as I'm far too scared but I didn't mind watching with Henry. He was truly the best," the post's caption read.
"My mom, sister, and I are broken and will miss him forever," Davidson concluded his message. "We love you Henry. Thank you for making our lives fuller and reminding me what actually matters."
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Garage Sale Profits Go To The Dogs (and The Cats)
SENECA FALLS — Everything from kitchen sinks and bikes to CDs and jewelry was available to buy June 1-4 at Beverly Animal Shelter's 18th annual garage sale at Rodman Lott & Sons farm on Route 414.
The shelter was hoping to garner enough money to reach goals set for 2023: buying and installing new air conditioning and a new furnace, and upgrading the surgical room.
"We missed a year because of covid but we've been doing this for 18 years," shelter owner and operator Dallyn Jenkins said. "It's just grown into this. We used to have it on the shelter grounds. It started with a tent, then a bigger tent, then two tents, and now to the farm."
Located on East River Street in Waterloo, the shelter has been a part of the community for more than 50 years. Originally founded by Gladys Shultz in 1958, Jenkins has owned it for the past 31 years. She is also the president of the board of directors that runs the non-profit organization and a no-kill shelter that keeps animals indefinitely until they are adopted. The shelter uses local vets if any medical care is needed for the animals. Since the shelter is a non-profit organization, it relies solely on donations, which is where the annual garage sale comes into play.
This was a huge sale filled with almost anything you could ever need. Besides the items previously mentioned, there were tables upon tables of plates and silverware to couches, sinks, and much more. There were also books, puzzles, yarn, hardware and furniture. Organizers said there was something for everyone.
The sale is open to anyone and many of the shoppers on Thursday have been going to this sale for years.
"I never come in here looking for something specific," said a woman who had her four children in tow. "You need to come in with an open and clear mind or else you will just get lost because there is so much amazing stuff. Always come in empty-handed but always leave with at least something."
Jenkins said all of the money the sale raises stays with the shelter. She mentioned that last year's sale, the 17th annual, was so successful that the shelter needed to open a savings account for the first time since she has been involved.
A shelter worker said Monday they won't know how much was raised this year until later this week.
Every year there is something big within the shelter that the money goes toward purchasing. The rest of it is allocated for medicine, food, litter, medical supplies and anything else the shelter may need.
This sale is a big deal for the shelter since it is the main source of its funding every year. Mimma Kisor, a volunteer who also sits on the board for the shelter, said planning for the sale takes at least half a year.
"We start prepping in January, we set dates, and in mid-April we start taking donations," Kisor said. "Since then, someone has been here every day accepting donations and pricing everything we have."
There was so much donated for this sale, the barn was packed full of stuff which brought to light how much time and effort the shelter's board and volunteers put into this sale. Because of how much stuff is donated, there are always leftovers. On Sunday, the last day of the sale, there is a box sale for $5 where whatever can be fit in the box, you get for that price.
Nothing goes to waste: Everything else that is left after that is donated to the Salvation Army or any other groups in need of donations.
A Pet Store Owned By A 'cat'? We Found One In Norman, OK
© Provided by KFOR-TV Oklahoma City NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – It is a small retail shop off Main Street, specializing in exotic animals, especially reptiles, including dart frogs, chameleons, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and lots of snakes.
"They're very misunderstood creatures," she tells us as 'Tie', a 20-pound boa constrictor squirms around her neck.
"He's ready for his close-up."
Catherine Cook has loved animals all her life.
As an adult her house became full of them, which is part of the reason she opened this store.
Cook admits, "It got to the point where my house filled up and I thought I might as well do what I love as a job."
There are more traditional pets for sale here. Bunnies, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, even hairless guinea pigs (called skinny pigs), and one 'cat' who actually named the store.
"Cat's Critters just kind of stuck," she smiles.
If she was ever going to do anything for a living, Catherine, who's always gone by Cat, would have to own a place like this.
"You're the only cat in the store," we ask?
"Yep," she smiles. "That's true."
Cat's Critters does have permanent resident. She keeps a few animals on hand as pet ambassadors, or to help entertain at parties she holds here.
"My job, basically, is just hanging out with them and taking care of them."
But if you're one of those different types of people who've always wanted something like a caramel striped corn snake or a Syrian Hamster, 'Cat' is the one cool cat you should talk to first.
Just like any cat would be, she's in charge here. In fact, Cat's Critters wouldn't be here without her.
"A little bit of everything," she laughs, "and I love them all."
Cat's Critters opened in early April at 235 34th Ave. SW in Norman.
For more information go their Facebook page here.
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