Pushing Daisies star and Burlington native Field Cate has loved and respected animals for as long as he can remember. That’s why the 10-year-old–who plays Young Ned on the hit ABC series–was all smiles when he was asked to sit down for an exclusive videotaped interview with PETA Kids, which can be seen at PETAKids.com, or by clicking here. Field went straight to the “meat” of the matter–why he refuses to eat it, that is–and talked about why he would never attend a circus that uses animals and why he encourages his friends and fans to perform only virtual dissection in school instead of cutting up real animals.For a limited time, visitors to the PETAKids.com site can register to win a size 10 “Circuses Are No Fun for Animals” T-shirt signed by Field!
“I’m a vegetarian because I think it’s terrible to kill animals for food,” says Field, who began his professional acting career with an appearance on the NBC soap Passions in 2004 and has also appeared on other TV shows, including CBS’ hit drama Without a Trace. “If you eat meat, you’re supporting the killing of animals for food.” And Field is in good company: His 3-year-old brother is also a healthy, happy vegetarian.
Field loves the world of entertainment, but not when animals are beaten and forced to perform. “Circuses aren’t fun for animals; they keep animals chained up and tortured,” says Field, who also does musical theater and enjoys playing video games, practicing karate, and hanging out with friends. “We want to go to Cirque du Soleil because it is an ‘all-people’ circus.”
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For more information and to watch the interview and register for the contest, please visit PETAKids.com.
