When up-and-coming Australian singer Cody Simpson hits the road this summer, touring in support of his new album Preview to Paradise, he'll be missing his Maltese, Buddy.
"It's like having another member of your family," he says of his beloved pet in a new video for PETA, part of a campaign to encourage proper care of pets.
"Never leave your dog in a hot car," he says. "[And] if you ever see animal abuse, please never be silent."
Calling his own canine companion the inspiration behind his foray into animal activism, the 15-year-old goes on to ask his fans, and animal lovers everywhere, to stand up for defenseless creatures who may be in need.
"It's a sad thing to see sometimes when people don't treat their pets right," Simpson says.
To see more from Cody's interview with PETA, check out the video below.
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