peta2 x Flailing Idiot: Be Smart & Adopt From a Shelter!

Their band is called Flailing Idiot, but this trio is smart af—they know to adopt, not shop!

We were amped to learn that Sammie, Miya, and Lillee care so much about animal adoption. 🐶🐱 When you adopt an animal, you’re saving them from struggling for survival on the streets. There are millions of homeless animals in the U.S. at any given time, and they all need the warmth, comfort, and safety of a loving home.

Miya’s cat Meow Meow used to be one of these animals, but now, he’s living it up as a member of her family. The band even wrote a song about him called “Murder Kitty”!

We accepted him into our home, and he’s been a part of our family and a big part of our band as well. – Miya

The song is extremely creepy cool, but Miya’s family also make sure Meow Meow isn’t harming anyone IRL. Cats who are left to roam outdoors instinctively kill billions of birds and small mammals every year. Plus, they’re more likely to get hit by cars, contract deadly illnesses, and be hurt by cruel humans. It’s best for everyone that Meow Meow and all other cats stay indoors where they’re safe and happy. 😇

He used to be an “outdoor cat”, but we’re really glad that he’s now an “indoor cat”… – Sammie

So, why adopt and not shop? Buying an animal from a “pet” store or breeder makes the homeless animal crisis even worse. These places have another animal bred for each one they sell, pumping more dogs and cats into the world while millions are already suffering without homes. On the other hand, when you adopt from a shelter, you’re giving one of those homeless animals a safe, loving home. If you’re ready to welcome a companion animal into your family, take Flailing Idiot’s advice and adopt from a shelter.

…one way we can help [animal overpopulation] is by adopting a companion from a local shelter. – Lillee

Flailing Idiot is iconic for promoting adopt, don’t shop. 🤩 We’ll be at Super Girl Surf Festival with the band in Jacksonville this weekend, and if you’re going, you’re in luck—they’ll be signing printed versions of the ad at the peta2 booth! Stop by to say hi and get one. 👋

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