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

Protesters Disrupt NIH Baby Monkey Experimenter’s Speech

This action is the latest salvo in PETA’s campaign calling for an end to NIH’s abuse of baby monkeys.

‘Sam got them out!’ A Poem About Sam Simon by Ingrid E. Newkirk

A poem written for animal ally and PETA Honorary Director Sam Simon.

Photo of the Day: PETA’s Rescued Pigs Chillin’ at Sanctuary

The pigs PETA rescued from a filthy pen at a trailer park in North Carolina are enjoying a winter wonderland at their new home.

Watch as Activist Flies the Flag for Mutts at Crufts ‘Best in Show’!

Luke was escorted from the building by security – but not before he made sure that everyone in the packed auditorium understood the toll that “breedism” takes on dogs.

Urge Lululemon to Ditch Down!

Please urge Lululemon to take a compassionate stance for geese and the Earth by no longer selling down.

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Bottlenose Dolphin Dies at Seaworld Orlando

At this time, the cause of death of the adult male dolphin is unknown.

Sexiest Vegan Next Door 2015: Win a Trip to Hawaii!

4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! Are You the Sexiest Vegan Next Door?

PETA is looking for the sexiest vegan next door! Could it be you? Enter now!

Protesters Make Waves at Travel Expo Outside SeaWorld Booth

PETA campaigns against amusement park’s cruel orca tanks and exhibition of wild animals in crowded expo centers.

Pig Goes to Iowa Ag Summit with a Message for Governors, Senators, & Trump

Attendees at the first Iowa Ag Summit included politicians, presidential hopefuls, the governors of eight different states, Donald Trump, and a pig.

Do Women Make Better Animal Rights Activists?

In a special video for International Women’s Day, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk reflects on the unique ways in which women can relate to—and help—animals.

Victory! Ringling Phasing Out Elephant Performances, but Should Elephants Spend 3 More Years in Boxcars?

Victory! Ringling to Phase Out Elephant Acts by 2018, but Should Do It NOW

Ringling agrees to pull elephants from performing by 2018, but why wait so long?

The Iditarod’s Grim Toll on Dogs

Teachers shouldn’t portray the Iditarod as anything other than the deadly event that it is.

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PETA in Action

Camel in Critical Condition Gets a New Home

This camel was found tied up under a bridge until he was rescued by veterinarians from Animal Rahat, a PETA-supported program that helps working animals in India.
Killing Contests Abolished

After PETA and other concerned groups weighed in with California wildlife authorities, cruel coyote, fox, and bobcat killing contests—in which the participant with the most kills wins cash and other prizes—were banned.
Rabbits Sheltered From Bitter Cold

When PETA found out that rabbits were being kept outside in freezing weather in Vermont, we worked with authorities to ensure that they were brought in from the cold.
Goldfish-Eating Contest Cancelled

A Virginia event host made the compassionate decision to ditch the annual goldfish-eating contest after hearing our concerns.
Pookie Finds Forever Home

Pookie the Chihuahua was chained outside because of his former owner's allergies until PETA and an activist got involved. They worked to find him a loving forever home, where he now lives happily indoors.
CSULB Cuts Ties With SeaWorld

Just minutes before a demonstration was scheduled to start at California State University–Long Beach (CSULB), school administrators confirmed that they were cutting ties with SeaWorld and ending all promotions.
Injured Hawk Rescued

This flightless hawk, who was found in an industrial dumpster corral in California, was rescued and sheltered with PETA's help.
Squirrel Reintroduced Into the Wild

PETA persuaded a well-meaning citizen to let a volunteer take this squirrel, named Leila, to a wildlife rehabilitation center so that she could be reintroduced into the wild.
School Cancels Koi Fish Prize

PETA persuaded officials at an elementary school in Hawaii to make the humane choice to end their more-than-a-decade-old practice of using koi fish as contest prizes in their annual fundraiser.
Ducklings Rescued from Drain Pipes

After ducklings were caught in drain pipes in an Ohio apartment complex, PETA worked with concerned residents to rescue them and convince the owners to retrofit the pipes to protect wildlife.