Sam Asghari Stars in New PETA Campaign Calling for End to ‘Inhumane’ Dog Ear Cropping (EXCLUSIVE)

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• Asghari appears shirtless in the ad, alongside his dog Porsha, underneath a message that reads, “Listen Up, Never Crop Your Dog’s Ears.” Related Stories DGA Awards Nominees: Ryan Coogler and Chloe Zhao Make History, Josh Safdie Makes the Cut and Foreign Directors Shut Out Michael B.
• Jordan Needed Therapy After Playing 'Black Panther' Villain: 'I Needed to Decompress' In a video accompanying the ad, Asghari says, “Ear cropping involves hacking off the majority of the ear, which is full of nerves and extremely sensitive, and taping up the remnant into the unnatural shape.” The procedure, also known as otoplasty, is commonly performed on Dobermans, Great Danes, boxers, pit bulls and other breeds.
• Popular on Variety As the same time, Asghari is sending a letter to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show calling for the event to ban dogs with cropped ears.
• The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place on Jan.
• 31 and Feb.