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Bea Loved Animals, Too

Aside from being a human rights activist, Bea was also known for playing a large role in the fight for animal rights. She was a part of PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. She was active in the group since 1987, and she was the spokesperson for a boycott of KFC and McDonald’s for their cruel slaughtering practices.

Animal lover to the core

Here are some more details about Arthur’s work to help animals.

Bea Arthur appeared in several PETA campaigns against the fast food restaurants KFC and McDonald’s, both of which have been accused of routinely using cruel slaughtering practices. One poster asking people to boycott KFC features a photo of Arthur and a dog, and reads “Please visit KentuckyFriedCruelty.com to see my new video blowing the whistle on KFC’s abuse of chickens. – Bea Arthur”. Another has a similar message about McDonald’s, with the __ line “McCruelty: It’s enough to make Bea Arthur roll over in her grave.” Arthur’s contributions to PETA continue to assist the group in their efforts to end animal cruelty.

Saving animals even after her own death