Dinklage discourages Game of Thrones fans from buying huskies

Peter Dinklage has urged "Game of Thrones" fans to stop buying huskies just because they look like direwolves. Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister in the hit HBO series, teamed up with animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to address an alarming trend among fans who have been adopting huskies due to their resemblance to direwolves, only to abandon the canines once the novelty wears off.

He said: "Please, to all of 'Game of Thrones' many wonderful fans, we understand that due to the direwolves' huge popularity, many folks are going out and buying huskies.

"Not only does this hurt all the deserving homeless dogs waiting for a chance at a good home in shelters, but shelters are also reporting that many of these huskies are being abandoned -- as often happens when dogs are bought on impulse, without understanding their needs.

"Please, please, if you're going to bring a dog into your family, make sure that you're prepared for such a tremendous responsibility and remember to always, always, adopt from a shelter."