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I expect to pass through the world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it, for I shall not pass this way again.
—Stephen Grellet, 1773-1855, Quaker leader

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For PETA Asia-Pacific, the last few months have been a whirlwind of eye-catching ads and headline-grabbing protests. We started off with the release of two ads in which supermodel Patrick Ribbsaeter wears nothing but chains around his neck and legs. One ad—which targeted elephants chained in zoos—was released in Sweden and India, and the other ad—which focused on Thai elephants—was released in Thailand. The ad popped up in newspapers and magazines around the world, like Elle Sweden.

In Taiwan, PETA Asia-Pacific staffers conducted inspections of several government-run animal shelters and found that animals were languishing in substandard facilities without proper veterinary care. Since the inspections, PETA Asia-Pacific has contacted government officials in Taiwan to address their concerns and hopes to work with them in the future to improve the lives of animals there.