GEMMA Collins has been overcome with emotion in a new video where she can be seen choking back tears. The former star of The Only Way Is Essex said she was "paralysed by upset" as she shared the link to a petition to end animal testing. Gemma has encouraged her fans and followers to sign a petition to immediately ban the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures. Taking to her Instagram stories on Tuesday morning, the blonde beauty rocked some pink Hello Kitty pyjamas as she ditched makeup for an emotional video.
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"Good morning guys," Gemma began the video sombrely. "My day hasn't gone as planned because [I've] obviously seen the disturbing videos of those dogs," she said, choking back tears. She explained how the video had affected her so much. "We're gonna save the dogs," she added. "Animals are sat in parliament last year and animals don't need to be tested on anymore," she went on. She then referred to the video that brought her to tears when she said: "And you're all gonna watch it, and I hope none of you are gonna turn a blind eye to it.".
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Becoming even more emotional, Gemma said: "My day has totally blown up by this, let alone the dogs. "I mean, I'm just paralysed today, with upset, for the dogs. "To think, them animals," she signed off. The petition, which is on the UK Government and Parliament website, is described as the "first step to end animal testing". The petition reads: "We want an immediate ban for dogs. "They are commercially bred in what we see as bleak and inhumane factory-like conditions.
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"We believe there is evidence suggesting that dogs are left being unattended for extended periods in a Government-licenced establishment.". Gemma shared the link to the petition on her Instagram page several times. She shared the link alongside the video that left her feeling upset. And then she shared it again alongside the video of her talking to fans. The petition has now had over 150,000 signatures.
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