Sir Paul McCartney's Urgent Plea to NASA
The rock-and-roll legend fired off a letter to NASA urging it to reconsider its plans to blast monkeys with radiation in a misguided attempt to understand the effects of long-term space travel. Join Sir Paul by speaking out too! READ MORE.
Disaster Plans Should Include Animal Companions
Make emergency plans for your animal companions before it's too late! Check out our guidelines for keeping your animals safe during Hurricane Earl. READ MORE.
Largest Egg Recall in U.S. History
Eggs infected with salmonella have left hundreds of Americans sick and resulted in a half-billion eggs being recalled. There has never been a better time to try egg-free recipes. READ MORE.
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The PETA Files
PETA and Animal Rights
Why Animal Rights?
Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights? LEARN MORE.


















