Dame Judi Dench has publicly criticized Petco for alleged animal mistreatment. The actor, known for her fondness for parrots, accused the retailer of sourcing birds from breeders who kept them in cramped and filthy cages. Dench called for an end to bird sales at Petco, citing PETA's exposure of breeding factory horrors. The criticism comes as Dench has been vocal about her fondness for parrots and the proper care of animals.