![PETA has drawn fire for its stance on Steve Irwin [Image via Bernard Dupont/Wikimedia Commons]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/23/660x290/b_502x220x82/peta-has-drawn-fire-for-its-stance-on-steve-irwin-image-via-bernard-dupontwikimedia-commons_2212339.jpg "PETA has drawn fire for its stance on Steve Irwin [Image via Bernard Dupont/Wikimedia Commons]")
Twitter users have had some things to say about PETA's latest campaign. This one was against Steve Irwin and his Google Doodle celebrating him.
"Animals deserve to live as they want to, not as humans demand." @peta responds to backlash over its criticism of Steve Irwin. https://t.co/LemGDZZvaO
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) February 23, 2019
Twitter's shield wall
When PETA complained about Steve Irwin's Google Doodle, one user saw Twitter users jump to his defense.
#PETA tries to come for Steve Irwin.
— Carolaen (@Moonstone1812) February 23, 2019
Twitter: pic.twitter.com/z1sN7bqbku
The Irwin's as wildlife advocates
One Twitter user pointed out that Steve Irwin had been an advocate for animal rights before his death
There have been few people who have done more for wildlife conservation and education than the Irwin family. You owe them an apology.
— Dave Hogg (@stareagle) February 23, 2019
The analogy that fits
This Twitter user pointed out the behavior of PETA is rather childlike at times.
You’re like the kid who wasn’t invited to the party but came anyway and shat in the pool just to get a reaction
— Jacksepticeye (@Jack_Septic_Eye) February 23, 2019
Ignoring PETA for his own good
This Twitter user is all about making sure that he doesn't have to see PETA any more.
Blocking PETA was a great decision.
— Dan Olson (@FoldableHuman) February 23, 2019
The community responds
This Twitter user was more than a little happy to see the backlash to PETA
When people are roasting PETA pic.twitter.com/8pVNylz3G5
— bapy (@AlKogane) February 23, 2019
