This week will mark Cat Galaxy’s 11th anniversary and the famed internet radio and TV station for cats is asking that listeners and viewers celebrate by making a donation to Safe Haven For Animals to help the cats in their care.

“We can’t think of a better way to honor our station’s anniversary than to help a local cat rescue organization like Safe Haven. Right now, they like many animal rescue organization need help especially now that kitten season is here” said Nohl Rosen of Cat Galaxy.

Cat Galaxy first began broadcasting on April 21, 2001 and gained worldwide recognition for creating the first and still to this day the only radio station for cats in existence. While Cat Galaxy entertains cats worldwide, it also was established to promote cat related causes and as another outlet to get cats adopted.

If you’re interested in donating to Safe Haven visit their web site at www.azshfa.org. For more information about Cat galaxy visit their web site at www.catgalaxymedia.com. Both are located in the Phoenix metro area.

The series will not only show just how much hard work goes into keeping a no-kill cat shelter operating but also present stories about the cats and also share stories with the volunteers and rescuers as well.

Two trailers for the series have already been posted online and it has created a buzz amongst cat lovers. When Cat Galaxy starts airing the episodes this Summer, it might not only gather more donations for Safe Haven but also get some cats adopted as well.

“Cats and those who love them will certainly enjoy this series. It’s pretty unique and there will be no shortage of good stories to tell. Almost all of the cats we’ll be featuring will be looking for good and loving forever homes. No doubt, Safe Haven is a special place which is doing a lot of great things to help cats so we thought their story is a good one to share,” said Nohl Rosen of Cat Galaxy.

If you want to see the trailers or learn more about Cat Galaxy, just visit the station’s web site at www.catgalaxymedia.com.

While the ad was consumer created the message was pretty clear. There is no more taste in advertising. Instead of disqualifying Jonathan Friedman’s offensive entry,  Man’s Best Friend they reward him with $1 million. Some have said that the commercial is funny and those that find it offensive should lighten up. Since when is killing a cat or promoting animal cruelty humorous? The truth is, it isn’t. Those who product commercials as appalling as the one Mr. Friedman produced shouldn’t be rewarded for it.

This commercial stereotypes cats in a very negative way. It says that cats aren’t worth more than a bag of chips and like movies and TV shows casts the cat as the bad guy and the dog as the hero. Of course, this ad failed miserably, since it not only sent the message that killing a cat is acceptable but also paints all dogs as being killers. Great Danes certainly got a bad wrap on this one as well since the breed is usually a gentle giant. Overall, Frito Lay and PepsiCo obviously didn’t use brain capacity when they decided to allow consumers to produce the commercials. It’s obvious they took the cheap way out on this one. And like all those that try to save money, they’ll end up losing it as more animal loving consumers decide to spend their money on products produced by their competition.

According to news reports, Friedman’s commercial cost him only $20 to make. Then again, to many cat lovers he’ll now be branded and rightfully so as a cat hater. It’s pretty obvious that Frito Lay and PepsiCo by allowing the commercial to air are no friends to cats either.

Simply put, this commercial was horrifying and promotes that the killing of cats and animal cruelty is humorous. It isn’t and cat lovers and animal advocates across the world are now making their voices heard by not only signing the petition to have the offensive anti-cat pulled but also are deciding not to by any Frito Lay or PepsiCo products. So far over 2,200 signatures have been collected to end this commercial’s run. Imagine if everyone of those people that are boycotting Frito Lay and PepsiCo spent $100 a month buying their products, that would add up to about $2.4 million or more per year. That’s quite a loss especially since the petition is growing. Imagine if 10,000 signatures is collected. Then over the course of a year they could lose $12 million or more. It’s quite a loss to take no matter how small or large your company might be.

The amazing part is just how passive a lot of people are on the issue of animal abuse. Would these same people that think the Doritos commercial is funny be laughing if this was a human child being buried by an adult holding a shovel? Even still, would they also find it equally appealing if the person burying the child bribed another person with a bag of Doritos to look the other way? More than likely, they might be outraged.

Animal cruelty is no joke and it happens everyday in this country. It’s a serious issue and it happens a lot in this country. Just recently a man in Bakersfield, California was arrested for animal cruelty after he skinned cats alive, decapitated and ate them. His neighbors reported to police about the painful cries they heard before the cats were killed. Is it possible that those that find the Doritos commercial funny will find this one as equally amusing? It’d be disturbing if they did.

The Doritos commercial showed just how de-sensitized people have become about the issue of animal cruelty. Cats aren’t property. They’re living, breathing creatures that are intelligent, beautiful and full of love. Many cat lovers see their cats as family and have respect for them. Those that found the commercial funny obviously feel differently and whether they know it or not, by their laughter and saying the ad is “just a commercial” more or less state they support animal cruelty. What kind of message does that send to the human children out there?

If we don’t stand up and take a stand against the killing of cats or animal cruelty now, then when will we do it? Do our own cats have to pay a deadly penalty before we act? We sure hope not.

Please sign the petition to get the Doritos commercial off the air. You can find it at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/doritos-commercial-is-offensive-to-cats-cat-lovers.

The video called Animal Cruelty Is No Comedy shows a real case of animal cruelty which took place 3 years ago where a Mesa, AZ man tried to feed a 6 week old kitten to his snake. When the snake wouldn’t even bother the kitten, he then kicked her like a football until she died.

Cat Galaxy is hoping to the footage would make people realize that animal cruelty is real and that the Doritos commercial that aired during the big game sends the wrong message. It also asks those who laughed at the ad and see it as a joke to see if they still find the topic of animal abuse as funny.

After seeing the video will those who thought the commercial about a dog killing a cat is funny? We hope not.

You can find the video online at Cat Galaxy’s web site at www.catgalaxymedia.com.

Pat Honsberger, TX
“Living in a city that has its share of cat (and dog) abuse and killing, this is no laughing matter! This commercial does not belong on any television program!!!. As a former employee and customer of Frito-Lay, I am appalled at the company’s support of this ad!”

Ruthann Booher, TN
“We had a cat that was killed by a dog. This commercial is not funny, informative or an enticement to purchase your products. It’s just disgusting and very upsetting.”

Kim Overhamm, AZ
“It’s inexcusable to profit in any way from the suffering of another, in this case cats. The Doritos ad is extremely insensitive and offensive, and promotes the killing of cats. Shame on you!”

 Nancy Modjeski, MS
“Many family pets have been killed by neighborhood dogs & this was one of the most insensitive commercials I’ve have ever seen. I will definitely boycott Pepsi & Frito Lay products from now on unless a public retraction is made.”

Dr. Gail Cutler, CA
“As a veterinarian, I was aghast that a cat killing dog and a complicit owner were found to be funny. A sad commentary on our society, and on the company who makes one of my ‘former’ favorite snacks.”

Cat lovers are certainly making their voices heard and have been spreading the word about the boycott. The commercial titled “Man’s Best friend” was originally produced by Jonathan Friedman a consumer from Virginia Beach, VA as part of a national advertising contest by sponsored by Frito Lay. His payoff for having the winning entry, $1 million but is it worth it knowing just how many people, particularly cat lovers were upset by his idea?

While it’s un-imaginable that people would even vote for a commercial that advocates that killing a cat is ok, even more surprising is Frito Lay and PepsiCo chose to air it when they should’ve been disqualifying the entry. There are more tasteful ways to sell a product and obviously Frito Lay and PepsiCo didn’t use common sense. If losing customers was their plan, they succeeded.

Cat Galaxy is an internet radio and TV station for cats.

An online petition started by Cat Galaxy to have a Doritos commercial featuring an owner being bribed by his dog to look the other way after burying a missing cat is gaining a little steam and now has over 500 signatures from cat lovers, not just in the United States but from around the world. A lot of them are stating they will no longer buy any Frito Lay or Pepsi products.

While the opposition (those who find the commercial amusing) is saying they find this commercial funny, those that truly love cats and see them as members of the family are not seeing humor in a dog killing a cat. In fact, they’re making their voices clear including those in the animal rescue community.

Jeanmarie Schiller-McGinnis who is the President of The Hermitage Cat Shelter In Tucson, AZ says:

“Cruelty towards animals, especially cats, is an unfortunate reality that goes unpunished all too often. This commercial just pokes fun at a very horrible reality for many poor cats who have been attacked, maimed and worse by dogs. Would you have found it funny if the victim was a neighborhood child that was killed and buried by the dog? I don’t think so. This ad was offensive and painful for anyone who has lost a beloved cat to a dog attack. Please bury this ad instead.”

No doubt, cat lovers are starting to make their voices heard. We’re also gaining ground with other media outlets as well with this petition. This week we were interviewed on WFMU Radio in New Jersey on their show called the Aerial View about the boycott as well.

The simple truth is, true cat and animal lovers believe that commercials can be done tastefully without the need for 4-legged creatures being killed. The most heart breaking stories from those signing our petition have been from those that have seen the horror of not only cats that have been abused but also have been killed by vicious dogs. In fact the Doritos commercial is bringing back painful memories for them.

Matt Penrod a cat lover from Washington DC had one if his cat’s attacked and killed by a dog. He says

“I was deeply offended by this ad. I am a cat lover who lost a beloved cat to a dog attack years ago. To think that you and others think this subject is funny makes me sick to my stomach. You have offended millions of cat lovers and I hope you pay the price. I am boycotting Doritos.”

The biggest problem with the ad is not only a cat being killed but that it shows just how anti-cat some companies are. Yes, the ad was very much negative towards cats and created by a consumer that obviously has a problem with them. His reward was receiving $1 million for it. Even more disturbing is people voted it as their favorite commercial, and of course Frito Lay and PepsiCo pushed forward to air it.

You have to wonder if they still think it was worth it to air such a commercial knowing how upset many cat lovers would be? One thing’s for sure they may regret it, as cat lovers not only are passionate about their cats but also are willing to let their buying power speak for itself.

Like many consumers they’re meowing their displeasure loud and clear and saying NO to Pepsi and Frito Lay. The question, is how long will it take the big giants to listen? And even bigger question is, how much loss in revenue will it take before they do?

If you’re interested in signing the petition to get the Doritos commercial finally off the air then go to: www.thepetitionsite.com/1/doritos-commercial-is-offensive-to-cats-cat-lovers

Yes, animal abuse is indeed a serious issue and cat lovers are making their voices clear on the issue and that it’s not funny. While millions of cats are euthanized every year at an animal shelters across the United States, some fall victim to animal cruelty. The commercial that aired during this year’s Super Bowl obviously showed that Frito Lay and its head company PepsiCo has not taken this issue too seriously and may not have realized just how many cats or cat lovers they would offend. One thing’s for sure, they sure didn’t use their brains when they decided to allow this commercial to hit the airwaves.

Here at Cat Galaxy, we take our love and respect for cats very seriously. Animal abuse is also one of those topics not be made light of. Already we’ve heard from cat lovers across the planet that have lost their cats to dog attacks or fell victim to some kind of cruelty. They watched the commercial and have made their voices very clear, it’s not a laughing matter.

Here at Cat Galaxy we’re proud to be the voice for cats everywhere. This is why we started a petition online to insist that Frito Lay and PepsiCo remove the commercial from the airwaves and of course make sure it doesn’t see the light of day. While we are a member of the media and usually try to be well balanced, we can’t also stand by and remain silent about the issue of animal abuse.

There are some who would say we should lighten up and that it’s just a commercial, but advertising shows a particular message and this one certainly can be taken in the context that animal abuse is acceptable. The fact of the matter is, it isn’t. We hope many of you will sign the petition online which will be sending to Frito Lay and PepsiCo and make your voices heard. We certainly will be speaking out for the cats. After all, we’re a station run by them and their voices certainly deserve to be heard. Thank you.

If you wish to sign Cat Galaxy’s petition to get the Doritos commercial removed go to: www.thepetitionsite.com/1/doritos-commercial-is-offensive-to-cats-cat-lovers