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PETA isn't pleased with Tom Brady ... telling TMZ Sports it wishes the Fox broadcaster hadn't made his "kick the dog" comment while calling Sunday's Bears vs. Cowboys game.

The animal rights org. told us Monday it was surprised to hear the NFL legend mutter the phrase ... as it stated it knows TB12 is "kind to animals."

"So," PETA added, "we were as confused as everyone else by his comment about 'kicking the dog at home.'"

If you haven't seen it, Brady made the bizarre remark after watching Dallas wideout George Pickens slam his helmet in disgust following a key dropped pass. Getty

The former signal-caller said players' buckets are "like the dog at home."

"Kick the dog, throw the helmet," he said. "Whatever it takes." Getty

He immediately faced backlash ... and o

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