PETA Scores a Win in Forest Park

By Kevin Robinson in News on Feb 5, 2010 3:00PM

After we reported earlier this week on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's request that Forest Park pub Doc Ryan's remove the Lobster Zone machine from its restaurant, PETA reached out to Chicagoist to report that Brian Sullivan, owner of the establishment, has agreed to remove the machine. Sullivan spoke with a local PETA activist this week and, noting that he loves animals, told the activist that he doesn't want a machine in his business that tortures animals.

"PETA and lobsters thank Doc Ryan's for doing the right thing and ending a game in which lobsters were exploited," says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. "The pub's decision also makes good business sense because more and more people are choosing to patronize places that reject cruelty." Doc Ryan's has a veggie burger on the menu is open to including more vegan options for guests to order.

PETA is sending Doc Ryan's flowers to thank him for removing Lobster Zone from the pub.