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California Bill Seeks to Empower Students to Opt Out of Cruel Animal Dissection
Talk about a class act! THIS new bill could help modernize science education in classrooms AND foster a more compassionate learning environment.
Dr. Frans de Waal Proved the Great Depth of Animals’ Emotions: Take Action in His Honor
Dr. Frans de Waal, the primatologist whose research proved the cognitive abilities of other species, has died.
Manya Rescued From a Snowdrift in Ukraine: Watch Her Jaw-Dropping Recovery
Manya the dog’s tale went from hopeless to hopeful, thanks to a PETA-supported clinic.
WATCH: PETA’s President Cracks Open the Myths About Easter
After watching Ingrid Newkirk’s Easter video, you’ll know the history behind the holiday—and how to help animals today.
Strays in L.A. Are Being Turned Away From Shelters: Find Out How You Can Help
Join PETA in calling on Mayor Bass to do her job and remind city shelters of theirs: to provide shelter to all animals in need.
Who’s Who in ‘The Failed Experiment’—Stream the Groundbreaking Docuseries Now FREE on YouTube
Meet the remarkable experts and animal rights advocates taking center stage in PETA’s new groundbreaking docuseries, “The Failed Experiment,” now available for free on YouTube.
Gucci Makes Headlines Again—Watch PETA’s Video to Find Out Why
A yearlong investigation into the exotic-skins industry reveals unmitigated suffering for pythons and crocodiles.
Chasing Wienermobiles: PETA’s Role in Creating Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dog
Wait—Oscar Mayer announced vegan options?! Find out PETA’s role in the good news as we relish applauding the company for this compassionate move.
Do Mice Get Motion Sickness? Plus Other Pointless Experiments on Animals
Do Froot Loops affect rats’ penis size? Here are more pointless, cruel, and absurd experiments conducted on animals.
Rooting for a Compassionate White House Easter Event: Will First Lady Jill Biden Swap Out Eggs With a Starchy SPUDstitute?
Ahead of the White House’s Easter event, PETA’s rooting for first lady Jill Biden to roll in a new, animal-friendly tradition.
Nothing to ‘Snicker’ About: Mars Candy Tied to Bleeding Animals
Mars Inc. has a sick connection to what a recent PETA investigation exposed. Find out what the Snickers maker has to do with bleeding dogs and cats.
Tsunami’s Perseverance Was Stronger Than a Tidal Wave—Watch Her Video
Beneath the burns and shrapnel wounds covering Tsunami’s body was a sweet dog whose life has now been transformed by PETA-supported rescuers.
On Trial: Cambodian Official Faces U.S. Charges of Monkey Smuggling
Details about exactly how and why endangered monkeys end up in U.S. laboratories has been exposed as testimony continued for a fifth day in a Cambodian monkey-smuggling trial.
A ‘Grande’ Statement: Chef Babette Davis Glued Her Hand to a Starbucks Counter
Join Babette Davis as she stirs the pot at Starbucks, whipping up a frothy call for social justice, sustainability, and progress.
FURever Friends: Jennifer Aniston Receives Adoption Advocacy Award From PETA
Jennifer Aniston is a true leading lady in adoption advocacy, which is why PETA applauded her with an “I’ll Be There for You” Adoption Advocacy Award.
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“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?” READ MORE
— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind