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The Return of Ringling: How PETA Helped Shape the Circus’s Animal-Free Comeback
Forced out of the animal exploitation business, Ringling Bros. had two choices: reinvent itself or fold. And with one notable change, the company may just come out on (the big) top.
Available Now! 17 Monkeys Changed a Cop’s Life Forever—Find Out How
Get your hands on the revised and expanded 30th anniversary edition of “Free the Animals”—a thrilling animal rights classic with a new foreword by activist and award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix.
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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.
Big News: Burberry Bans Exotic Skins Following PETA Entities’ Campaigns!
Burberry has banned exotic skins following campaigns by PETA entities. Will Hermès, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton be next?
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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.
Save Lives, Get Better Results: PETA’s Plan to Update Laboratory Research
Our scientists have a plan to phase out animal tests and improve research for human health. See our Research Modernization Deal here.
When Will Texas A&M Release the Nine Healthy Dogs It No Longer Wants?
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.
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‘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.
Taxpayer-Funded Museum Forced Aging Elephants Viola and Isa to Perform in Grueling Circus
A PETA investigator documented that at Circus World, elephants with apparent foot and joint issues were forced to perform tricks in shows.
URGENT: EGYPTAIR Now Shipping Hundreds More Monkeys to Their Deaths—Take Action
We need your help to make sure the airline knows people won’t stand for more monkeys being yanked from their families and used in painful, worthless experiments.
We Can’t Get Enough of These Latine-Owned Restaurants, Chosen by PETA Latino
Authentic flavors abound at these vegan-friendly Latine-owned restaurants. PETA Latino has found some of the best nationwide.
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Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now
Speed Treatments, Skip Animal Testing: Support FDA Modernization Act
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Search Cruelty-Free Companies
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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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.
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!
Hear How James Cromwell Is Stirring Things Up at Starbucks
James Cromwell went viral after joining PETA’s sticky protest at Starbucks. Listen in to find out why the award-winning actor is spilling the beans about the coffee chain’s hypocrisy.
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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.
Victory! Big-Cat Cub-Petting Banned in Public Spaces in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Quintana Roo commissioners are leading the rest of the world by example by enacting laws that protect animals and keep abusive industries in check. Let’s persuade U.S. officials to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act next!
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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University of Washington Primate Center Piles Up Dozens of Monkey Deaths Even Before Experiments Begin
We knew it was bad. But documents recently obtained by PETA detail how truly nightmarish conditions are for monkeys imprisoned at the Washington National Primate Research Center.
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Heat Kills: If You Spot a Chained Dog, Don’t Walk Away—Take Action!
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.
PETA Kids Gives Outdated Nursery Rhymes Animal-Friendly Makeovers
Our attitude toward animals has greatly evolved since many nursery rhymes were written, but are you still singing about taking a sheep’s wool and cutting off mice’s tails with a carving knife?
2022 Kentucky Derby Winner ‘Rich Strike’ Punched in the Face; PETA Calls For Action
Expecting an immediate post-race interview puts unnecessary stress on the winning horse and puts jockeys, outriders, and others in danger. Here’s how PETA is taking action.
Calling All College Students: Get Paid to Lead the Charge Against Speciesism
Calling all college students: Want to make the world a better place for animals and get paid to do it? Apply to become a Students Opposing Speciesism campus rep today!
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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