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Will UMass Be in Hot Water Over Escaped Monkeys? PETA Demands an Investigation
Marmoset monkeys used in scientifically sketchy experiments at UMass were physically harmed as a result of employees’ improper handling. PETA is calling for action.
Happening Now: PETA Germany Builds Shelters Near Ukrainian Border for Animals in Quarantine
Humans and other animals fleeing Ukraine are debilitated, frightened, and in need of all the support they can get. Read on to learn what you can do to help save lives.
Sir Paul McCartney to Starbucks: ‘Don’t Let Me Down’—Lose Vegan Milk Surcharge!
PETA’s campaign against Starbucks continues with new billboards featuring Sir Paul McCartney, daily sit-ins, and more.
Historic PETA Victory! Judge Bars Envigo From Breeding, Selling Dogs and Nearly 150 Beagles Rescued From the Prison-Like Facility
Is this the beginning of the end for Envigo? Following our exposé, lobbying for legislation in Virginia, and more, the U.S. Department of Justice has seized beagles in “acute distress” from the factory farm’s cages.
Can Compassion and Science Go Hand in Hand? Yes! Find Out How
Our scientists have a plan to phase out animal tests and improve research for human health. See our Research Modernization Deal here.
PETA Staffer Shares Her Own Daring Experiences After Reading ‘Free the Animals’
PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman was just in high school when the gripping events detailed in “Free the Animals” unfolded. Find out how she took part in the action and how you can, too.
Pants on Fire: Texas A&M Refuses to Keep Its Promise to Release Nine Dogs
Pressure from PETA ended Texas A&M University’s canine MD breeding program in 2019. But then nine healthy dogs were sent to another lab instead of being released for adoption.
PETA in Action
‘Primates’ Rattle the University of California–Davis Over Monkey Experiments
Students called for the university to use animal-free research after PETA uncovered records that reveal how experimenters caused monkeys to die from overheating, poisoning, and other horrors. Take action at PETA.org/UCDavis.
Rescued! Poppy Gets a Chance to Bloom With a New Family
PETA fieldworkers safely transported Poppy—and other dogs kept for breeding and hunting—to the Virginia Beach SPCA, where they will have a chance at adoption.
‘Sea Animals’ Take Over San Francisco Station
PETA plastered images of crabs, lobsters, and fish on every wall of a train station near restaurants that serve these animals, urging travelers to opt for San Francisco’s delicious vegan cuisine instead.
PETA Gives Mamma’s Pen a Makeover
In North Carolina, our jack-of-all-trades field team drastically improved Mamma’s digs—from which she could barely see out—by expanding her pen and doubling her space.
Urban Outfitters’ Leather Sales Elicit PETA Black Sludge Dump
PETA members in Philadelphia highlighted the environmental devastation caused by the leather industry, calling on Urban Outfitters to help save animals and the planet by selling only vegan materials. Take action at PETA.org/Urban.
‘Giant Babies’ Throw Tantrum Against Dairy Industry Cruelty
PETA Australia members highlighted the devastation inflicted on cows and the environment by the dairy industry—and urged onlookers to show compassion by choosing vegan options.
Hallmark CEO Faces Chiding ‘Chimpanzee’
PETA supporters in Missouri told Hallmark CEO Mike Perry that it’s high time his company stopped selling greeting cards that exploit great apes.
Nick Nack’s Story: Caged, Cut Open, and Traumatized in an NIH Laboratory
Nick Nack has been imprisoned and experimented on for years in Elisabeth Murray’s NIH laboratory. He’s so distressed that he rips out his own hair.
Vegan BBQ Recipes to Make This Memorial Day One to Remember
These easy vegan BBQ recipes will help you whip up a special commemoration dinner for friends and family—and also mark the start of the summer grilling season.
Caution: Suffering Ahead! PETA Plea Targets Roadside Zoo
This Memorial Day weekend, travelers headed in the direction of the notorious Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation will see a warning from PETA plastered at local gas stations.
What Is Monkeypox? Join PETA to Oppose the Abduction of Primates for Experiments
Here’s what you need to know about this rare disease, which has recently been detected in the U.S.
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PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program is the ultimate resource for conscientious shoppers, making the quest for cruelty-free products as easy as pie.
Abducted From Her Family: Meet Corky, the Longest-Held Captive Orca in the World
Today, Corky is locked inside one of SeaWorld’s tiny tanks, swimming in endless circles.
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Cruelty Reigns at University of Minnesota: Rogue Surgeries, Amputations, Death
As the bodies continue to pile up in the laboratories of the University of Minnesota, PETA demands a criminal investigation.
Find Us a Field Outreach Worker and We Could Pay You Up to $1,000
Introduce us to a friend and—if it’s a match—you could make money! PETA is paying up to $1,000 for qualified referrals, so get started today.
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PHOTOS: PETA’s 2022 Poochella Festival Helps Virginia Dogs Find Loving Homes
PETA’s Poochella adoption festival came back with a bang this year, with dozens of happy dogs looking for loving new homes.
Closed For Cruelty: Help PETA Urge Urban Outfitters to Go Animal-Free
In some of the country’s highest-ranked college towns, PETA placed bold ads reminding Urban Outfitters shoppers to make kinder purchases.
Students: Hit the Streets This Summer With These Free Activism Kits
Whether you want to protest at a local fast-food restaurant or hand out leaflets outside Petco, Students Opposing Speciesism’s activism kits will help you help animals this summer.
She Was Still Alive—Why You Can’t Walk Away From a Turtle Near a Road
Many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year. They can survive for weeks after their shell is crushed. If you see a turtle on or near a road—injured or not—here’s what to do!
‘Orcapedia,’ SeaWorld, and the Captain Rocking the Boat
PETA sits down with Capt. Paul Watson to talk about his book—which tells the story of every orca in captivity today, including at SeaWorld—why he founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and the whale who could have killed him.
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If You See a Chained Dog, Don’t Ignore Them—They Need You!
Chains, pens, and high temperatures are a lethal cocktail for dogs. If you encounter an animal left outdoors, here are six ways you can help—and even save their life.
Swap Chick-Hatching Projects With Kinder Lessons That Meet Academic Standards
Hatching chicks in classrooms isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. That’s why PETA’s TeachKind has put together humane and educational lessons that are sure to be a hit with young learners.
More Suffering in the ‘City of Joy’: Emaciated and Exhausted Horses Need Your Help
Starved and injured horses are still being forced to pull heavy carriages for tourists in Kolkata. Watch PETA India’s new video and take action.
From Birds to Bugs: PETA Kids Lists Books to Inspire the Whole Family
If you’re looking for new stories to fill your child’s imagination, take a page out of PETA Kids’ book with these colorful and engaging tales of empathy for animals.
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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