Summary
PETA has criticized gymnast Simone Biles for getting a puppy with cropped ears from a breeder. The animal rights group says Biles contributed to the problem of homeless animals by not adopting a dog from a shelter.
Key Facts
- PETA stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an animal rights group.
- Simone Biles is a gymnast, and her husband Jonathan Owens is an NFL player.
- PETA criticized Biles for buying a dog from a breeder rather than adopting from a shelter.
- The dog Biles purchased has cropped ears, a practice PETA opposes.
- PETA made their statement on the social media platform X.
- Newsweek is still waiting for a comment from TEAM USA regarding the issue.
