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Sam Asghari Fights Against Dog Ear Cropping

1/23/2026

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Sam Asghari, in a PETA campaign, advocates against dog ear cropping and appears shirtless with Porsha.
He explains that otoplasty removes most of the ear, is painful, and offers no benefit to dogs.
Asghari says he is sending a letter to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show requesting a ban on cropped-ear dogs.
The Westminster Dog Show will be held in New York City from January 31 to February 3.

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Sam Asghari, in a PETA campaign, advocates against dog ear cropping and appears shirtless with Porsha.
He explains that otoplasty removes most of the ear, is painful, and offers no benefit to dogs.
Asghari says he is sending a letter to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show requesting a ban on cropped-ear dogs.
The Westminster Dog Show will be held in New York City from January 31 to February 3.