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

Urge Candy Companies to De-Bug Their Sweets

Please ask Tootsie Roll Industries and Ferrara to de-bug their glazes and switch to a vegan alternative.

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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.

SeaWorld’s Worst Year Yet

All Joel Manby’s forces and all of his spin can’t put SeaWorld together again.

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USDA Wildlife Services’ Cyanide Bomb Kills Dog and Injures Teen

These deadly devices destroy wildlife and indiscriminately harm anyone in their path.

How Are Hens Treated for ‘Cage-Free,’ ‘Free-Range,’ and ‘Organic’ Eggs?

As more people go vegan, the cruel egg industry is “scrambling” to create labels like “cage-free eggs” in order to attract more customers.

Gwyneth Paltrow Won’t Eat Octopuses Because They’re ‘Too Smart to Be Food’

33,000 Reasons Why Gwyneth Paltrow Doesn't Eat Octopuses

The Iron Man star had some wise words for her coworkers about the intelligence of octopuses. Here's why she won't be eating them anymore.

This Dapper Cat Is so Classy, He’ll Make You Cool by Association

Truman wasn’t always the regal, sophisticated socialite he is today. Just like all great rags-to-riches stories, his begins humbly.

Yes, This Is Actual Meat, but No Animal Died for It

With startup companies clamoring to bring “clean meat” to our plates, Memphis Meats says it’s just a matter of time.

‘The Suffering Is Real’: Behind the Locked Doors of U.S. and French Dog Laboratories

PETA Exposes Horrific Dog Testing Lab at Texas A&M

Video footage exposes the horrors of laboratories where dogs are bred to have muscular dystrophy and live a short and painful life.

Shake Well: 5 New Ready-to-Enjoy Vegan Protein Drinks

BlenderBall wire whisks are so last year. Check out these five ready-to-enjoy vegan protein drinks—no equipment required!

151 Dead Dogs and Counting: PETA’s Running Death Toll of the Iditarod

Please sign our petition urging the Iditarod Trail Committee to put an end to this cruel race.

Snip ‘Kitten Season’ In the Bud This Spring

No kitten—now is the time to spay and neuter your cats.

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TLC’s Chilli Requests Vegans Get Some TLC at Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chilli is committed to spreading a healthy message—and she would love for Chili’s Grill & Bar to get with the times.

Mother Opossums and Babies Are on the Move—Here’s What You Can Do

A viral image of baby opossums is showing people that there’s one unexpected place where animals may be hiding. You could help save a life.

Find Out Why This Dairy Manufacturer Switched to Vegan Milk

A New York dairy plant recently shuttered its doors, but it didn’t call it a day. Instead, the company reopened to debut a line of vegan milks.

In Its 150th Year, Urge Canada to End the Commercial Seal Slaughter

Please urge Prime Minister Trudeau to lift the cloud darkening Canada’s birthday celebrations by ending federal subsidies of the commercial seal slaughter.

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Footage Showing That NIH Tormented Baby Monkeys in Experiments Goes Viral

PETA’s video—which just went viral—shows why the National Institutes of Health should stop funding ALL animal experiments.

5 Ways You Can Save Water and the Planet on World Water Day

Here are five small changes you can make that will help save the planet and save you money.

PETA’s Message to Kim Jong-un: Go Vegan, and Make Love, Not War

In a letter to Rex Tillerson, PETA has advised the secretary of state that a vegan diet could help end North Korea’s missile programs.

Victory! UniverSoul Will Not Return to Turner Field

After PETA brought the circus’s abusive treatment of animals to Carter’s attention, the developer confirmed that the animal acts will not return.

6 Reasons Why Aquariums Are Just as F*cked Up as SeaWorld

Not only does being held in captivity cause animals mental stress, it’s also physically damaging to the animals.

These Brilliant Avocado Toast Ideas Will Make You Feel Things

Avocado toast? More like avocado therapy.

Step Into Spring With These Stunning Vegan Stilettos

Whether you’re planning your spring wardrobe or just adding more compassionate options to your closet, these vegan stilettos will take your style to new heights.

Why Charo Will Get All Our Votes on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

While the sassy Spanish performer is bringing her best step ball change, she’s also working to create positive changes for animals.

The ‘Happiest Man in the World’ Wants You to Go Vegan

Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard, who has been called the “happiest man in the world”, reveals why he thinks going vegan is the key to lasting happiness.

Avocado, Cereal, and 13 Other Foods You Should Never Feed Your Rabbit

Bunnies’ digestive systems are complex. We’ve simplified your end of things with a list of 15 foods you should never feed to your rabbit.

This Puppy Learned How Dangerous Cars Are the Hard Way

She was lucky to escape with her life, but now she’s ready to embark on a new adventure.

The Must-Try Vegan Products from Natural Products Expo 2017

We went to Natural Products Expo West and really indulged. Here are some of our favorite new vegan food products.

Central Park Memorial Blooms for Five Dogs Raced to Death in 2017 Iditarod

Members of PETA held a candlelight vigil to mourn the five dogs who died this year and the more than 150 dogs who’ve died since the first Iditarod race.

Vantage Deluxe World Travel Spares Elephants from Abuse

After hearing from PETA about how elephants are abused in captivity, Vantage World Travel is refusing to let tourists be taken for a ride.

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PETA in Action

We 'Fixed' Diesel and Domino for Free
Diesel and Domino were just two of the many companion animals PETA transported and sterilized for free on our mobile spay/neuter clinics this month.
Activists Lead Caged Protest for Chickens in the Philippines
PETA Asia led a protest in Manila inside a cage to remind passersby that they can spare chickens on farms and in slaughterhouses cruelty by going vegan.
Activists Press Trudeau to Ban the Commercial Seal Slaughter
PETA traveled to a conference in Houston that the Canadian Prime Minister attended, to urge him to end the commercial seal slaughter, and informed passersby about the cruelty that seals endure in the massacre.
Max Gets a Much-Needed New Doghouse From PETA
We brought this sweet dog a brand-new wooden doghouse to replace the broken plastic one he had. For more information, visit PETA.org/Doghouse.
Events Across U.S. Celebrate Vegan Options
Putting a celebratory spin on traditional protests, PETA helped organize positive outreach events in support of restaurants with vegan options.
Demonstrators Target UniverSoul Circus Performance in Atlanta
PETA protesters were on the scene at a UniverSoul performance, reminding passersby of the routine animal abuse in circus acts.
'Outdoor Dog' Photo Exhibit Debuts in Norfolk
Photos of some of the many dogs PETA and volunteers have helped in Virginia and North Carolina are now on display at Norfolk's Slover Library. For more information, visit PETA.org/CAP.
PETA to Military: Save Troops by Sparing Animals in Trauma Drills
PETA protested the shooting, stabbing, and burning of live animals in military trauma training in Jacksonville, North Carolina, home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
PETA Leaflets National Museum of African American History
PETA canvassed outside the museum, passing out vegan starter kits with recipes from local restaurant Detroit Vegan Soul inside.
PETA Staff Rescues Skunk
Staffers helped ensure that this juvenile skunk, whom they found out in the daytime, was brought to sheltering officials for assessment.