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MASSIVE VICTORY! Air France to Ground Shipments of Monkeys Following Mile-High PETA Campaign
Following a decade-long PETA campaign, Air France has announced that it will end its transport of monkeys to laboratories. This move deals another death blow to the miserable animal experimentation industry.
Faded From the News but Still in the Thick of War: Do Not Forget Them
PETA Germany’s rescue team is helping dogs like Lucky survive the war in Ukraine and find loving new homes. Learn how you can support this vital work.
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All the Flare Without the Fireworks: Celebrate an Animal-Friendly Fourth of July
Explosions in the air can be upsetting to veterans, small children, and anyone else with a sensitivity to loud sounds—but they’re often deadly to dogs and cats. Here’s what you can do to help them stay safe.
Judge DENIES Envigo’s Second Attempt to Sell Dogs—4,000 Beagles Appear to Be Bound for Adoption
PETA’s groundbreaking undercover investigation helped spark a historic domino effect of state and federal legislative and law-enforcement action that paved the way for these dogs’ independence and this dog prison’s closure.
VIDEO: FREE the Animals! Watch the Rescue Stories of Britches, Prince, and Others
Never-before-released footage and insight come directly from Ingrid Newkirk in a new video that highlights intense stories from the 30th anniversary edition of “Free the Animals.”
You’ll Be the Star of Your Fourth of July BBQ With These Vegan Recipes
Independence Day should mean freedom for animals, too. This Fourth of July, invite your friends and family over to show them just how delicious vegan cookin’ can be.
Too Hot for Spot: Change a Dog’s Life This Summer With 5 Action Steps
Do you know how to rescue a dog trapped in a hot car? As temperatures heat up, be sure you're ready to act if you see an animal in danger. Learn what to do.
PETA in Action
PETA ‘Animals’ Push Urban Outfitters to Make Vegan Switch
Protesters raised a ruckus outside an Urban Outfitters store in Philadelphia, urging the company to help save animals and the planet by selling products made of only sustainable, vegan materials.
Senior Dog GeeGee Is on the Mend, Thanks to PETA
In Virginia, PETA fieldworkers helped GeeGee’s disabled guardian get her senior dog the veterinary care she needed for her injured back.
Students Raise Ruckus Over University’s SeaWorld Ticket Sales
Protesters demanded that the University of Central Florida stop selling tickets to SeaWorld until the park embraces animal-free entertainment only.
Lonely Lady Gets the Chance to Make Her Perfect Match
Lady was chained outside 24/7 in North Carolina when PETA rescued her. She’s now waiting for a foster family to help her learn the ropes of life indoors before finding a permanent home.
Bare-Skinned Protesters Hold ‘Die-In’ Against Bearskin Caps
PETA U.K. members urged the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence to use high-quality faux fur for the decorative caps worn by the Queen’s Guard instead of the skins and fur of slaughtered Canadian black bears.
PETA Asia Delivers Funeral Wreath to MSG Giant
On the anniversary of Ajinomoto’s founding, PETA Asia delivered a somber gift to the company’s headquarters to commemorate the countless animals killed in the MSG giant’s cruel and unnecessary animal tests. Take action at PETA.org/MSG.
‘Revamp Like Ringling!’ PETA Trumpets in Wisconsin
PETA supporters called on the Wisconsin Historical Society’s board members to follow in the footsteps of Ringling Bros. circus by no longer forcing elephants to perform at the Circus World Museum.
If Monkeys Believed in God, the Devil Would Look Like Elisabeth Murray
Federal documents reveal apparent violations of the law. It's time to shut down Elisabeth Murray's lab and retire the surviving monkeys to sanctuaries.
Inside PETA’s Shareholder Activism for Birds Used for Down at RH Annual Meeting
PETA is rallying RH shareholders to demand transparency in how birds are treated and killed for the decorative pillows that the retailer sells.
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Hit the Brakes! Lily Tomlin and PETA Blast Ford for Funding Crash Tests on Animals
“I thought those bleak days were in the rearview mirror,” says the actor and Detroit native. Join her in taking action.
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Make a Career Out of Helping Neglected Animals—Apply to Be a PETA Fieldworker Today
PETA’s field team staff are essential service providers—they’re our miracle workers. If you think you have the compassion and diligence to be on the front line, we want to hear from you.
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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.
Just How Bad Is SeaWorld? The Death Toll Speaks for Itself
Learn more about the cruelty of marine parks and discover ways to help animals.
Huge Win! Pakistan Bans Live-Animal Surgeries for Veterinary Training After PETA Plea
Following a huge push from PETA and Pakistani activists, officials in Pakistan plan to roll out reforms that will spare animals cruel veterinary training procedures.
PETA Penned a Declaration of Independence for All Animals—Read It Here
All individuals are entitled to certain liberties as their birthright, whether they were born an orca, a macaque, a chicken, or a bat.
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Toppling the Tiger Kings: PETA Target ‘Doc’ Antle Arrested by FBI
“Tiger King” villain Bhagavan “Doc” Antle is now facing charges for state wildlife trafficking, cruelty to animals, and money laundering.
PETA to Urban Outfitters: A Killer Look Shouldn’t Kill Animals
Francesca Farago and other big names joined PETA at Urban Outfitters’ annual meeting to ask the company an important question.
PETA to USDA: Investigate Horror Show at UNC-Chapel Hill Now!
The University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill’s flagrant violations of federal animal welfare laws should result in criminal charges, and PETA is asking for just that.
How Courtroom Crocodile Tears Almost Cost Tonka His Life
Tonka’s former owner claimed the chimpanzee was dead, but the details didn’t add up. Hear the action-packed story of PETA’s determination to find him before it was too late.
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PETA Scientists Use Webinars to Help End Tests on Animals—Here’s How
Here’s how PETA scientists use webinars to promote the use of modern, non-animal test methods and reduce the reliance on experiments on animals.
Taking a Beach Vacation? Keep Summer Safe for Lobsters and Crabs
Crustaceans form friendships and nurture their families. But the way humans treat these sensitive individuals will pinch at your heartstrings—and make you switch to delicious vegan lobster rolls and crab cakes instead.
Calling All All-Stars for Animals: It’s Kids’ Time to Shine!
Know a kid who respects animals and understands that they’re friends, not food? Nominate that person today—they could win a trophy, a prize pack, vegan cookies, and yearlong bragging rights.
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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.
Make This Summer One to Remember: Get Active for Animals With SOS
Is getting active for animals on your summer to-do list? Speak out against speciesism and turn up the heat on animal abusers with these tips.
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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