All About Bob Barker's Animal Activism — from Refusing Fur Prizes to Launching Nonprofit That Funds Spay/Neuter Clinics
Bob Barker was a passionate animal rights advocate throughout his life.Photo:Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Bob Barkerwas not only passionate aboutThe Price Is Right, but animal rights as well. “Bob’s influence on the entertainment industry is indisputable, but what mattered to him most was using his voice and prominent position to protect animals,” PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Of course, everyone is familiar with his‘spay and neuter your pets’ sign-offonThe Price Is Right —a show where he refused to allow fur prizes — but he was also one of the first stars to govegetarianmore than 30 years ago,” Newkirk continued....