Punxsutawney, PETA and Josh Shapiro

Shapiro Rejects PETA's Offer to Replace Punxsutawney Phil With Vegan Cake
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro dared PETA to "come and take" Punxsutawney Phil, the state's famed groundhog.
Gov. Josh Shapiro Spars With PETA Over Call To Replace Punxsutawney Phil With Vegan Cake
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is openly tussling with animal rights group PETA, which is calling for Punxsutawney Phil — the famous marmot used in an annual Groundhog Day tradition to forecast the start of spring — to be replaced with a vegan cake.
PETA petitions to replace Punxsutawney Phil with ‘weather reveal’ vegan cake on Groundhog Day
The proposed dessert would instead reveal a blue filling if the cold weather is expected to continue, with pink frosting indicating an early spring.
PETA suggests 'weather reveal' cake to replace famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil
PETA is pitching an edible alternative to Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather this upcoming Groundhog Day: A cake that when cut is blue or pink.
PETA proposes a ‘weather reveal' cake for Groundhog Day in place of Punxsutawney Phil
PETA has offered to send a vegan "weather reveal" cake, similar to a gender reveal cake, to Pennsylvania to replace Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day.
Animal Rights Group Calls to Replace Viral Groundhog With Vegan Cake
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is stepping in to defend Punxsutawney Phil after PETA called to replace the beloved animal—and Groundhog Day icon—with a vegan cake. Last week, the group wrote to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club and asked that Phil be retired from his high-stakes gig—if he sees his shadow upon leaving his burrow,
PETA Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day with a 'Weather Reveal' Cake
PETA has suggested that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether winter will go on for six more weeks or spring will arrive early, should be replaced with a vegan 'weather reveal' cake on Groundhog Day.
PETA calls to end Groundhog Day tradition, replace Punxsutawney Phil with 'vegan weather reveal cake'
In a Jan. 20 statement, PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.
Pennsylvania Gov. nixes PETA's proposal to retire Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro isn't sweet on PETA's plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a 'weather reveal' dessert on Groundhog Day.
‘Come and take it:’ Gov. Shapiro rebuffs PETA’s offer to replace Groundhog Day
Gov. Josh Shapiro was quick to shut down PETA’s offer to replace Groundhog Day with a vegan cake. “Come and take it,” the Pennsylvania governor quipped Friday morning after the animal rights group suggested rebranding the annual Punxsutawney festival.
Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'
Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.
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PETA issues swap deal: Punxsutawney Phil for a vegan cake
PETA wants to replace the groundhog with a dessert ... offering a weather-reveal vegan cake in his place. In a letter to club president Tom Dunkel, the nonprofit offered the cake in exchange ...
Being a Groundhog Is No Piece of Cake, Says PETA
This year’s Groundhog Day could look a little different than prior years. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ...