Target: Kamala Harris, US Vice President
Goal: Ensure a ban on using live animals, like ants, in phone cases, and advocate for the humane treatment of all creatures.
A disturbing trend has emerged where individuals are turning their phone cases into makeshift ant farms, trapping live ants inside transparent covers for decoration. This shocking practice, showcased in a viral video, has drawn significant backlash from animal rights groups like PETA and the broader public. Critics argue that subjecting ants to such confinement, especially in environments that can become dangerously warm, constitutes animal cruelty. The video, which has garnered over 13 million views on Instagram, highlights the extent of this growing trend and the urgent need for action.
PETA has voiced strong disapproval, emphasizing that animals, no matter how small, should not be used as decorative objects. Social media users echoed this sentiment, with many labeling the act as unnecessary cruelty. Some pointed out the potential harm to the ants, as phones can heat up quickly during use, making the conditions inside the case even more inhumane. Others expressed their disgust at the lengths people will go to for attention, using terms like “psychotic” and “gross” to describe the practice.
This incident underscores the need for stricter regulations to prevent such practices and to promote the humane treatment of all living creatures. By banning live animals as decorative accessories, we can take a step towards ensuring that animals are treated with the respect and care they deserve. Take action now.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Kamala Harris,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent use of live ants as decorative phone case accessories. This practice, as showcased in a viral video, has drawn widespread criticism for its inhumane treatment of animals. Ants, like all living creatures, deserve to be treated with respect and should not be confined to such harmful and unnatural environments for decoration.
The conditions inside a phone case, which can become excessively warm during use, make it a particularly unsuitable environment for any living creature. This cruel practice not only endangers the lives of these ants but also reflects poorly on our society’s values regarding the humane treatment of animals.
I urge you to take immediate action to ban the use of live animals in such decorative accessories and to advocate for stronger regulations that ensure the protection and humane treatment of all animals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Rakeshkdogra
