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PETA to Hard Rock: Drinking and Monkeys Don't Mix

TMZ has obtained a letter sent by PETA to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, warning them not to use live monkeys in the upcoming revival of "Beacher's Madhouse," featuring ousted Miss Nevada Katie Rees.
Monkey and a guy drinking a beer
PETA claims they have been "inundated with phone calls and e-mails from our members who were upset," concerning primates that will be used in the show, as featured in advertisements. PETA claims monkeys in Vegas would suffer from "being displayed in a crowded nightclub with deafeningly loud music, and intoxicated patrons will cause these monkeys trauma, stress, and unnecessary discomfort." Kinda like K-Fed does!

Another reason cited by PETA: "They harbor many diseases that are transmissible to humans, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Primates who have been forced to live in artificial, substandard conditions frequently attack humans."

"Madhouse" creator Jeff Beacher tells TMZ, "I love all animals including the ones I hire -- I hire all of them through trained professional animal handlers, who also love animals and treat them properly and with care. I am appalled and insulted that they would accuse me of such accusations." PETA had no problem with the use of Katie Rees.

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61. sounds like this girl can suck a ping pong ball through a straw, mmmmm...

Posted at 10:45AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by sasha

62. I'm not sure whats the attraction with Katie Rees. She doesn't have petite features and its not like shes ugly or anything, but maybe its because she has black blood in her. Some people must find this attractive in a girl.

Posted at 11:06AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Lorreta

63. Posting # 85 Lorreta YOUR RIGHT! the nose gives it away,its flat and even with her forehead, OMG!!!

Posted at 11:19AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Amy

64. You can land a 747 on the shanozz, Ding! fasten your seat belts please !!hahahaha

Posted at 11:26AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Josh

65. My boyfriend Johnny told me that Katie Rees is talking to a movie company in Ca. that would produce a short film about the life of Katie in Las Vegas.The bars,the clubs, the strip clubs,and how drinking has taken its toll on Katies career.

Posted at 11:36AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Susan loves Johnny

66. you must STOP eating meat or we will picket you

Posted at 12:28PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by PETA PAM

67. Quentin, you're a dumbass who obviously knows nothing about PETA. PETA has no problem with people having cats and dogs as pets, but says we should adopt them animal shelters so they won't be euthanized. And of course they use famous people, just like anything else that uses famous people to capture your interest. 82 cents of every dollar donated goes toward investigations, rescues, and helping animals. Other amounts go toward mailers, advertisements, salaries, and administrative costs.

So Quentin, be informed before you make your generalizations, or try to act like you know something you know nothing about.

Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by proud peta member

68. To all the PETA bashers:

I just want to let all of the haters know that I'm thankful to all of the unimformed idiots lke you, because as long as you keep talking, it gets us noticed, captures interest, and gets us new members.

Thanks again :-)

Posted at 4:07PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by proud PETA member

69. I will tell you something TMZ you are making false accusations and are opening yourselves to a lawsuit Katie Rees has never signed a contract with Jeff Beacher and would never host a orgasim show that you keep talking about. And Beacher is using Katie's name without her agent and lawyers consent. this could be a BIG problem.

Posted at 4:48PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by pissed

70. Screw peta. How many dogs and cats did they kill today? Hypocrites.

Posted at 6:24PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Juicy T-Bone Steak

71. TMZ had better realize that Jeff Beacher is known for his lying, antics, and poor disrespectful treatment of women. TMZ is definetly opening themselves up for a lawsuit when it comes to this man. Oh by the way.. the March and April shows of The Madhouse have been CANCELLED by the Hard Rock.

Posted at 11:08PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by Beware of lying Fat men!!!

72. PETA MEMBERS are DISHONEST and disillusioned..........I know most people see through their hypocrisy....................................PETA is digging their own hole.........

from a animal lover..............give your money to a shelter or Steve Irwin project........

Its simple...............................My cats and I laugh at PETA......LOL

Posted at 12:18AM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Lori

73. I guess you people are just upset that Katie Rees is making a ton of money and you losers are at home sending e-mails.

Posted at 9:20AM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Pissed

74. Posting # 92 is a sex toy shop owner,she supplys Katie and her friends with toys for their partys. She didn't tell you the truth because she is ashamed of who she is. Don't feel bad hon,you could be parading your body around like a freak.

Posted at 9:39AM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Cindy

75. Hey Cindy I would say that you probably weigh around 400lbs.
Katie could always use a maid to clean her house.

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 23rd 2007 by Pissed

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