People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization

Johnson & Johnson Reportedly Killing Pigs to Train Salespeople—Take Action!
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TripAdvisor Garners Rave Reviews for New Ethical Policies
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Ducks Kicked, Slammed Against Walls for Meat and Down
Going Vegan Has Done ‘Wonders’ for Mýa

Lost Puppy Picks Exactly the Right Moment to Emerge From the Woods

Emmy was so thrilled to be rescued, she practically hurled herself into PETA’s van.

Why Should Animals Have Rights?

When it comes to pain, love, joy, loneliness, and fear, a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy.

Will the Akron Zoo’s New Exhibit Include Cruel Touch Tanks—or Virtual Reality?

PETA is calling for the replacement of the zoo’s ‘Journey to the Reef’ exhibit to spare sensitive aquatic animals harassment and possible death.

How to Plan the Perfect #VeganWedding

Planning a vegan wedding has never been so easy! Here’s how.

UPDATE: Rescued Pup Goes From Chains and Dirt to Kisses and Snuggles

Chained in the backyard by a breeder at just 6 weeks old, Keane was rescued and adopted by a loving family. It’ll be the best thing you see today.

Fashion With Compassion: 8 Free People Items Perfect for Fall

Free People has won a PETA award for carrying so many cruelty-free options.

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Monkey Burned at Stanford University

Stanford University “accidentally” caused a monkey to sustain second-degree burns on her face.

Buffy Has Slayed All the Vampires. Now She’s Coming for You.

Watch out—these adorable vampire-slaying kittens just might drive a stake through your heart.

Gorilla Who Escaped London Zoo Enclosure Has Been Returned to His Unhappy Life in Captivity

Kumbuka, a male silverback gorilla, sparked an emergency when he escaped from his enclosure at London Zoo.

Protesters Prompt Canada Goose CEO to Flee Opening of Flagship Store

Canada Goose might be rethinking fur after the tumultuous opening of its first store included a runaway CEO and protesters locked inside the building.

Guess Which Companies Are Leading the Way in Non-Animal Tests

The future of science: Archaic and unreliable animal experiments are being replaced with superior in vitro tests.

Hurricane Matthew Kills Millions of Animals on Factory Farms

PETA sends plant-based chicken and bacon to disaster-struck areas.

Grab a Pussy(cat)

PETA is aiming to help people choose the right cat-idate and elect to adopt.

Paris Hilton, Puppy Pimp, Strikes Again

Heiress buys an $8,000 dog to use as an accessory.

Feds Come Down Hard—Again—on Notorious Animal Abuser

After a tiger escapes a circus, Doug Terranova is fined $21,500 and his license is suspended.

How PETA Is Using Emerging Technology to Cultivate Empathy for Animals

At a virtual reality conference, PETA discusses and demonstrates its high-tech, unique projects to help people become more empathetic.

9 Ways Your Animal Companion May Actually Be the Boss of You

Our animal roommates depend on us. But who really runs the show?

Famous ‘Bloody’ Vegan Burger Debuts in California

The juicy Impossible Burger is now available at three California restaurants.

Video: More Evidence That Pit Bulls Are the Most Abused Dogs on Earth

Los Angeles County authorities are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera mercilessly throwing a dog over a hillside.

The Next ‘Jurassic Park’ Movie Just Might Change the Way You Look at Animal Rights

A combo of breathtaking CGI and a powerful message that animals are not “ours to use” could make the next “Jurassic World” an instant hit.

You Won’t Believe Who Owns This Pig Farm

PETA Germany exposes the abuse of pigs by the very people who are supposed to protect them.

8 Plant-Based Jerky Recipes for Your Next Snack Attack

Your mind is about to be blown by all the different ways that you can make vegan jerky.

PETA to Resort: Don’t Gamble With Pandas’ Health and Well-Being

PETA is asking Genting Group’s CEO to drop a cruel panda exhibit from the blueprints for a Chinese-themed resort scheduled to open in Las Vegas in 2018.

Samuel’s Story: Pushed out of a Plane to His Death

At least two turkeys died after being pushed out of a plane in a sadistic tradition.

Tell the American Museum of Natural History to Stop Exploiting Crocodiles!

The AMNH’s live exhibit teaches the dangerous anti-conservationist message that wild animals are ours to dominate and display in tiny tanks for profit.

‘Chickens’ Gang up on Creepy Clown

A band of vigilante “chickens” goes after a killer clown responsible for the deaths of billions of animals.

How We’re Ending Pit Bull Overpopulation the Right Way

PETA’s free spay/neuter services for pit bulls attack the crisis at its source: breeding!

This Dog Scratched Himself Bloody From Fleas (Photos)

His bald spot makes him look like a middle-aged man, but Chip is really just a young whipper-snapper full of puppy pep.

The Future Is Vegan, and Tyson Foods Knows It

Eating vegan is on the rise, and animal abusers are taking notice.

Why Did PETA Send Jared Cook Vegan Chicken Wings?

What he found in his meal will shock you.

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PETA in Action

PETA Aids Hurricane Matthew Victims
Our rescue teams were on the ground in NC and VA following Hurricane Matthew. Our teams trudged through water to search for lost, injured, and stray animals and help guardians cope with the aftermath. Emmy (top right) was found stray in NC and will soon be up for adoption.
Mom and Pup Get Free Transport to PETA Clinic for Spay Surgeries
This cute mom and baby were transported to and from spay appointments on our mobile clinics, all at no cost to their guardians.
World Farm Animals Day Protests Draw Huge Crowds
Staff members, interns, and volunteers representing PETA held signs and handed out vegan starter kits to passersby at a Smithfield pig slaughterhouse vigil and a demonstration in Boston.
Door-to-Door Service for Hector the Cat and Pups Chico and Trixie
PETA transported these cuties to and from spay appointments on our mobile clinics, all free of charge.
Protesters Brave the Rain to Protest Ringling in Salt Lake City
Despite the dismal weather, more than 50 protesters gathered outside a Ringling Bros. circus performance in Salt Lake City. They made good use of our new tiger costumes and received local media attention.
Animal Rahat Rescues Porcupine From Well
A team from Animal Rahat—a PETA-supported Indian animal-relief organization—rescued a porcupine from the bottom of a dry well with the help of dedicated fieldworkers.
The Arc of Justice Comes to Campuses!
The peta2 "Arc of Justice" is a 32-foot-long timeline of the animal rights movement, offering students an important history lesson that contextualizes animal rights in relation to other social justice movements. Starting at UCLA, the arc will tour universities around the country.
KLIP Program Provides Free Vet Services
PETA Asia's Kapon/Ligation Immediately, Please (KLIP) program is working hard to provide animals in the Philippines free spay/neuter services as well as other veterinary care.
PETA Calls on Feds to Investigate Allegations of Laboratory Abuse
After hearing about the abuse of dogs, monkeys, rats, and other animals at MPI Research, PETA filed complaints calling on the U.S.D.A. and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the allegations.
Avanti to Remove Elephant Rides
The tour operator has committed to removing elephant rides from its offerings. Avanti's president called PETA's materials "shocking" and said that the decision was a no-brainer.
PETA Supporters Urge NIH to Send Chimpanzees to Chimp Haven Sanctuary
After NIH announced a plan to retire all the chimpanzees it owns or supports who are now warehoused in laboratories, PETA began to urge the government to move to get these animals to sanctuaries swiftly.