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Ravens Plan to Use Actual Ravens as Mascots Runs A-Fowl of PETA
Published 7/2/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... a pair of actual ravens as part of pre-game festivities. That caught the eye of PETA who are urging the team to rethink their plan. "[The] bright lights, screaming fans, and loud noises - such as air horns, bands, and amplified sound systems - are terrifying for animals who can't possibly understand what is going on. Regardless of how these birds are trained, they are likely to be severely distressed by the overwhelming confusion of the situation." Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun asks a good question: Why should they be treated any ...

PETA PROTESTS THE RAVENS
Published 7/2/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... Animals does not like that idea at all, and Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun reports that PETA has sent a letter of protest to the team.“We have received numerous complaints from people who are gravely concerned and upset that the Baltimore Ravens are planning to feature live African white nape ravens (members of the Corvidae family) at upcoming games, including having the birds fly out of smoky tunnel,” PETA’s letter said. “After carefully considering the following information, we urge you to cancel plans to feature live birds immediately and implement a policy ...

NFL Wednesday: Pats Release Andrews; Ryan Responds to Commissioner
Published 7/2/2008 by Joel 'DiG' DiGiacomo at Football for Breakfast
... Release Embattled Willie Andrews (Boston Herald) Dolphins: Ronnie Brown Heeds Rehab Warnings (Miami Herald) Colts: During Workout, LB Hagler Tears Pectoral Muscle (Indianapolis Star) Texans: LBs Thompson, Bentley Reunite on Texans Practice Field (Houston Chronicle) Browns: Jurevicius Has Additional Knee Surgery (Akron Beacon Journal) Ravens: PETA Objects to Raven’s Plans (Baltimore Sun) NFC News ...