Jamie Vardy slammed by PETA over his pet wishes - "it's the animals paying the price"
msn.comLeicester City striker mentioned wanting a penguin or a giraffe as a pet. The former England international has also revealed he found out how to buy a giraffe.
However, his comments have brought a warning from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who reminded the 35-year-old of how the sale of exotic pets can harm the animals.
Vardy and his wife Rebekah already have a number of pet dogs, including a guard dog bought in 2018. The couple also keep chickens, and have previously been forced to take measures to keep foxes away from their property. "It sounds strange but I looked up trying to buy a penguin to have in the garden," Vardy said, as reported by The Sun. “I’ve not purchased one.
However, I found out how to buy a giraffe and all sorts of animals. ” However, the charity's response was to remind Vardy he “surely knows they are not playthings or garden ornaments”.
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