Baby Elephant Used by Ringling Has Deadly Virus
Barack, a baby elephant forced to perform with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is suffering from a deadly herpes virus that Ringling may have been able to prevent. Please help baby Barack now! Read more.
Vote for This Year's Worst-Dressed Celebrity!
See this year's worst-dressed celebs face off in daily match-ups and let us know which fur hag or skins-sinner wore it worse. READ MORE.
PETA's Valentine's Day E-Cards
Send a PETA Valentine e-card to your sweetheart. Choose from four cards featuring photos submitted by PETA supporters! READ MORE.
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- Help Animals Through the Freezing Winter
- Stop NASA's Plans to Expose Monkeys to Radiation
- Actor Patricia De León says, 'Go Vegetarian!'
- Mardi Gras ... Minus the Meat!
- Send Support to Animal-Rescue Workers in Haiti
- Pledge to Be Vegan for Lent!
- Judge Affirms Ruling: Animals Seized From USGE Won't Be Returned to Dealer
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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.

















