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

DIY Vegan Girl Scout Cookie Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

Missed your chance to order Girl Scout cookies? Don’t worry; try these vegan recipes you can make at home.

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.

7 Ways You’ll Change the World by Going Vegan for Lent

Forgoing meat, milk, and eggs for Lent has spiritual, physical, and financial benefits. But it can also benefit the rest of the world.

Is the Meat Industry an Offense to Islam?

“Whoever is kind to the creatures of God, is kind to himself.”

What Happens to German Shepherds Outside the Show Ring

Just because dogs are purebred doesn’t mean that they’ll be cared for. Just ask Caro.

Did Tourists Kill These Pigs on Notorious ‘Pig Beach’?

The infamous “Pig Beach” of the Bahamas is no paradise for pigs.

This is Why You Should Go Vegetarian or Vegan for Lent

What if there was something you could give up this year that could not only improve your own health but also help combat climate change and save lives?

SeaWorld’s Worst Year Yet

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

PETA Sues City of Arcadia Over Plan to Snare, Slaughter Coyotes

The California city failed to perform an environmental impact assessment before voting in favor of snaring and killing coyotes. PETA is taking legal action to stop its cruel plan.

You Won’t Believe What Happens to Dogs on the Iditarod Trail

This grueling, dangerous “sporting” event leaves dead dogs in its wake. The ways in which the dogs suffer in the Iditarod will shock you.

The New Glamour Dolls and Lisa Frank Vegan Cosmetics Line Is Bonkers

Lisa Frank’s colorful graphics of dolphins and unicorns adorned Trapper Keepers in the ’90s. Now, she’s back to design a cruelty-free cosmetics line for Glamour Dolls.

96+ Vegan Foods to Eat at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure

Vegan food at Disneyland? Yep, that’s right—and plenty of it, too!

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How Many Horses Must Suffer Before NYC Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages?

A horse is back on the streets of New York City less than one week after collapsing while pulling a carriage.

New Bipartisan Bill Would End Stabbing, Shooting of Animals in Military Training! Take Action!

Urge congressional representatives to cosponsor the BEST Practices Act (H.R. 1243/S. 498), which will spare animals’ lives.

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Think Cockroach Milk Sounds Gross? Cow’s Milk Is Equally Disgusting

Cockroach milk—dubbed “the next superfood”—is really just a super-flop. Find out how it compares to cow’s milk.

What Is UniverSoul Trying to Hide?

PETA is calling for an investigation into why a county administrator forced animal services officers to stop filming an inspection of the notorious circus.

URGENT: Prevent Wildlife From Being Gunned Down in Their Homes!

Contact your U.S. senators and politely urge them to OPPOSE S.J. Res. 18! This dangerous legislation could be acted on anytime, so your voice is urgently needed today!

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Cross Creek Arena Threatens Circus Opponents

PETA reached out to request an animal-free circus performance. And that was when the correspondence turned ugly.

PETA Wins Again Against the University of Kentucky

Wildcat fans will always cheer for the Cats on the court, but everyone should be cheering for the animals in the courtroom.

Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno Is a Show-Stopper in Veggies!

In her ad for PETA Latino, Gaby Moreno looks positively delicious in a custom dress made of leafy greens and reminds fans that everyone can go vegan!

Why Sustainable, Vegan Design Is the Future of Fashion

A panel discussion hosted by PETA and the Fashion Institute of Technology featured a who’s who of the vegan fashion world.

VICTORY! World First: Shearers Charged for Abusing Sheep

Four more shearers have pleaded guilty to charges of cruelty to animals.

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Watch MasterChef Jr.’s First Vegan Challenge!

You know that the whole world is starting to go vegan when Gordon Ramsay devotes a segment of his TV show to vegan cooking!

NBC and PETA Bust Open Secretive World of Military Trauma Training!

For the first time ever, Marines are speaking out about what they’re being forced to do: stab and shoot animals.

In Cuba, the ‘Lettuce Ladies’ Stepped Out—and People Went Nuts

The crowds were out as the “Lettuce Ladies” hit Havana, but our vegan ambassadors couldn’t stay all day—they had important work to do.

Atlantic City Protects Sea Turtles From Plastic Balloons

Atlantic City, New Jersey, isn’t gambling with the safety of sea turtles and other marine animals.

Bears Held Captive and Forced to Perform Need Help in South Dakota!

Please join us in letting Sioux Falls Arena management know that an arena filled with noisy crowds is no place for wild animals.

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Urge the Mid-America Center to Host Only Animal-Free Events!

Please join us in letting the Mid-America Center know that an arena filled with noisy crowds is no place for wild animals.

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After USDA Website Scrub, PETA Gives Public Nearly 21,000 Records

With its own records release and an impending lawsuit, PETA maintains that taxpayers have the right to access animal-welfare records.

Chicks Crushed, Drowned, and Burned to Death for Eggs and Meat

Video obtained by PETA India from Anonymous for Animal Rights taken inside several of India’s hatcheries and farms reveals shocking similarities to U.S. abuses.

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PETA in Action

Countless Dogs Saved From Homelessness, Thanks to PETA's Spay/Neuter Program
PETA's fieldworkers transported Ghost Face to his neuter appointment and Daisy to her spay appointment free of charge.
Activists Lead Caged Protest for Chickens in the Philippines
Members of PETA Asia led a protest in Manila inside a small cage to remind passersby that they can spare chickens on farms and in slaughterhouses immense suffering by going vegan.
PETA Protests the Cruelty of the Fur Trade at Canada Goose in Montréal
Photo credit: L'Urubu. In downtown Montréal, PETA and local activists braved the bitter cold to protest Canada Goose's use of coyotes for fur.
Oreo Gets a Sturdy New Doghouse From PETA
Oreo was transported to his neuter appointment free of charge, and one week later, he received a free custom-built doghouse. 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
Following the historic news that Ringling Bros. circus will soon close, PETA protesters were on the scene at a UniverSoul Circus performance, reminding passersby of the routine animal abuse in circus acts.
PETA Finds Permanent Homes for Two Cats
Our team helped two recent rescues—Ranger and Arnold—find new loving homes.
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.