Ricky Gervais’s Top 9 Inspirational Animal Rights Tweets

When you think of an animal rights activist, do you imagine those people waiting outside of red carpets ready to pour red paint on any woman that wears fur? Or do you imagine half-naked women posing on behalf on PETA? Thankfully most animal rights activists aren’t actually that extreme. One prime example: British comedian and star of the original UK version of “The Office,” Ricky Gervais.

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For Gervais, speaking up for animals is part of his moral duty. “Animals don’t have a voice,” he says. “But I do. A loud one. I’m a f***ing big mouth. My voice is for them. And I’ll never shut up while they suffer.”

One of the most common ways Gervais speaks up? Through his Twitter account. Here are nine of Gervais’s most inspirational, shocking and heartwarming tweets about animal rights.

1 When he valued pets’ lives over personal profit.

I’ve sold enough #LifeOnTheRoad DVDs now – instead please spend your £10 on saving a pet’s life https://t.co/sfUmFfFhkd #SaveaStar @PDSA_HQ

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 12, 2016

2 When he pointed out the importance of environmentalism.

Tragic whale slaughter in Faroe Islands. It’s good we’ve found a twin Earth because we’re really fucking up this one. pic.twitter.com/ZUdP43SVCm
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 24, 2015

3 When he knew what “sporting” really entailed.

Well done. You managed to shoot a stationery, 14 foot peaceful creature with a high velocity rifle. Very sporting. pic.twitter.com/Xuz7F5A3YT
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) April 11, 2015

4 When he spoke out about Cecil the lion.

It’s not for food. It’s not the shooting, or tin cans would do. It must just be the thrill of killing. Mental. http://t.co/0fjtXoC1ML
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 28, 2015

5 When he wasn’t afraid to get, shall we say, “controversial.”

.@TheTweetOfGod can you do that flood thing again but just save animals this time?

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 22, 2015

6 When he used his “star” power for good instead of evil.

My pet is a shining star because she thinks I’m beautiful.
Help #SaveAStar with @PDSA_HQ https://t.co/CdvzLdE9Y4 pic.twitter.com/pLGFWQtdk4

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 5, 2016

7 When he offered some brutal honesty about bull fighting.

Neither I, nor any bull want you to fight it for entertainment. But if you insist, I hope it wins. #BanBullfighting pic.twitter.com/g97Gp3MIyh

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 27, 2015

8 When he got tongue-in-cheek about including meat in your diet.

This Tofu & Rice was old and sad and wanted me to kill it. Now I will eat it. pic.twitter.com/5vsstpUZaL
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) April 16, 2015

9 When he knew it’s the effort that counts.

Trophy Hunting, poaching, dog torture festivals…it seems like a losing battle. But let’s fight it any way. pic.twitter.com/6WdOrPQnz4

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 29, 2015

Besides speaking out on Twitter, Gervais also supports animal charities like Animal Defenders International, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Humane Society International and World Animal Protection, according to LookToTheStars.

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Gervais’ passion for animals is clear. He won’t stop bringing awareness to animal cruelty until animals are getting the rights they deserve.