Now it's Doggupy! Dozens of politically active pups take to the streets to protest for better dog food



Politically active pups and their obedient owners gathered in protest in New York's Union Square Tuesday.

Taking after their human predecessors that Occupied Wall Street last year, the group called themselves 'Doggupy' and they were there to demand better quality dog food.

'Dogs are rising up and barking about unhealthy pet food and they’re not going to eat it anymore!' organizers wrote on their website.

Dressed for the event: Anthony Rubio attended the rally with his pet Chihauhua named Kimba who sported a hat at the Tuesday event

Pointed message: The rally was done in order to raise awareness of how inferior dog foods that use toxic ingredients are to blame for animal cancers

The protest was sponsored by Merrick Pet Care and did so in an effort to raise awareness about the 'welfare of dogs everywhere'.

Specifically, they pointed to the looming threat of animal cancer, which causes the death of one in every three dogs.



Canine cancer is linked to dog food that uses toxic ingredients.

The event wasn't entirely serious, however, as the attendees signed a 'pawtition' and were given free samples of healthy dog food that is produced by organizing partners.

Having a laugh: In spite of the comical tint of the event, there was a deeper message about the importance of pet health