Past Features

"Be a Better Animal Guardian"
Many caring people—including PETA employees—can look back at a time when they should have done more for an animal. Perhaps at the time, they felt they were just “too busy” or simply “didn’t know any better.” While we can’t change the past, we can learn from it.

'I Confess …'
Many people can look back to a time when they wished that they had been a better guardian to a companion animal. While we cannot change the past, we can learn from our mistakes. Share your experiences with others on our new confession page.

'Responsible' Breeders? There's No Such Thing
Most people know to avoid puppy mills and "backyard" breeders. But many kind individuals fall prey to the picket-fence appeal of so-called "responsible" breeders.

'Wildlife Warriors': Not So Friendly to Animals
If you really want to conserve wildlife, leave animals in the wild!

Pinks Host Rich Christensen Tells Fans, 'Life on the End of a Chain Is No Life at All'
Speed TV's Rich Christensen doesn't pull any punches on his hit drag-racing show, Pinks, and he doesn't pull any punches in his new public service announcement (PSA) for PETA either.

“Is Your Animal Prepared for Disaster?”
Information for evacuating animals during forced evacuation or chemical attacks.

A Pain In The Neck: Is Your Dog's Collar Dangerous?
Winston is a great dog, smart and affectionate. He only has one problem: His walks always turn into a tug-of-war between his walker's arm socket and his neck.

Actor Justin Theroux Lends His Voice to Backyard Dogs
"Would you ever dream of chaining up your best friend outside?" asks actor Justin Theroux in PETA's new public service announcement (PSA) targeting the estimated millions of people who keep their dogs chained outside, often without protection from bad weather or relief from boredom and loneliness.

Ali MacGraw Comes to Animals' Rescue as Explosive Wildfire Season Rages
MacGraw makes a heartfelt plea for residents to include their animal family members in their evacuation plans for all natural disasters in order to avoid the mass suffering and deaths of cats, dogs, birds, and other animals.

All Creatures Great and Small
For years, PETA has been fielding serious complaints from volunteers, employees, and visitors alleging cruelty and terrible neglect at a so-called "no-kill" facility called All Creatures Great and Small (ACGS) in Hendersonville, North Carolina.