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How Did PETA Help Get SeaQuest Trumbull to Crumble?
Seedy mall aquariums exist only to exploit animals for money. Find out how PETA helped get SeaQuest Trumbull to close down.
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Must-See Video: Before Their Rescue, These Animals Were Moments Away From Certain Death
Watch how PETA-supported teams help animals and locals make a quick getaway as the war in Ukraine rages on.
Could Monkey Dealers Be Dealing Out Something Shocking—Under the Table?
Yet another federal agency is now investigating U.S. companies that profit from selling monkeys to laboratories for pointless experiments.
Nearly 20 Dogs Hauled in Hot Box Truck, 8 Die—but No Investigation? Urge Local Officials to Act!
Please urge Lake Station Mayor Bill Carroll and the Lake Station City Council to compel the police department to recuse itself from the case, to allow the Humane Society of Hobart to retain protective custody of all animals involved, and to ensure that an unaffiliated third-party agency take over the investigation immediately.
EGYPTAIR Shipping Monkeys Again? And They Might Not Be Traveling Alone …
Does your word mean nothing, EGYPTAIR? Help us stop the airline from apparently letting a deadly wildlife trade reach new heights.
It’s PETA’s 43rd Birthday! Here’s the Best Way to Celebrate
PETA is creating a kinder world for all sentient beings, from shutting down experiments on animals to exposing the horrors of factory farms. Please support our vital work, which allows us to save animals like Samson.
Emily Austin’s New Video Just Gave Her 1.7 Million Followers the Shock of Their Lives
Journalist and influencer Emily Austin teamed up with PETA for a powerful video that gives you an inside look into the forest-to-lab pipeline.
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‘Monkeys’ Urge Whole Foods to Take a Crack at Kindness
PETA dumped hundreds of humanely picked coconuts at a Whole Foods store in Washington, D.C., to demand that the company ditch products implicated in a monkey labor investigation and sell only cruelty-free coconut milk instead. Take action at PETA.org/CoconutMilk.
Silence Is Violence: Vatican Protest Calls On Pope to Denounce Bull Torture
PETA U.K. launched an international campaign urging Pope Francis to condemn bullfights, as these gory events are often held in honor of Catholic saints or during Christian celebrations. Please sign our U.S. petition: PETA.org/Pope.
‘Monkeys’ Cause Uproar at Department of the Interior to Help Primates in Limbo
PETA members gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to act in behalf of 1,000 monkeys transported by Charles River Laboratories from Cambodia, possibly illegally. Take action at PETA.org/1000Monkeys.
‘Polar Bears’ Swarm Starbucks Over Pro-Dairy Policy
PETA occupied a Starbucks location in Ohio because the chain’s upcharge for vegan milk encourages people to opt for dairy, which is a top producer of the greenhouse gases that melt ice caps and kill polar bears. Take action at PETA.org/Starbucks.
Snip, Snip, Hooray! PETA ‘Fixes’ 380 Animals in Two Weeks
Grady and Bud are back with their loving guardians after being transported to and from their spay/neuter appointments, the cost of which PETA covered.
‘Dolphins’ Stage Die-In Over SeaWorld’s Forced Breeding
On “Boycott SeaWorld” Day, a pod of PETA protesters urged passersby in Orlando to boycott the abusement park, which imprisons animals and treats them like breeding machines.
PETA Delivers a Taste of Progress at Annual Congressional Veggie Dog Lunch
We invited members of Congress, their staff, and the public in Washington, D.C., to celebrate 27 years of vegan progress with delicious Beyond Sausages and free cookbooks.
‘Crying Elephants’ Crash Shriners Imperial Session Over Circus Cruelty
PETA urged Shriners to make their circuses animal-free, just as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is doing, outside the annual Shriners International Imperial Session in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fieldworkers Rock Dillon the Dog’s World
We got Dillon out of a tiny pen and provided him with a lightweight tether and a custom-made PETA doghouse, which we placed in the shade as temperatures soared.
Compassionate Student Shows Peers How to Be Sweet to Animals
A student at Florida A&M University gave up valuable study time to host a giveaway of vegan milk and cookies on a busy campus quad in order to share how easy and delicious going vegan can be.
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Join PETA’s Action Team to hear about protests, events, and volunteer opportunities in your area. You’ll also get tips and ideas to help you advocate for animals.
A Council of Animals Has Assembled—Hear the Message They Have for Humans
If animals could speak in a language humans could understand, what would they say to us?
More Ex-Workers for Plainville Plead Guilty—Here’s What It Means for ‘Humane Meat’
Thanks to help from kind people like you, PETA’s putting the “humane meat” myth on blast. Tell Whole Foods to stop using it to dupe customers.
PETA’s Top Tips for Controlling Cockroaches Kindly
Cockroaches deserve our consideration and respect. Here’s how you can help them.
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Are You Kenough to Win These Vegan Boots From Barbie?
Loved Ken’s vegan leather boots? You’re in luck—PETA’s giving you the chance to win a pair just like them. And you don’t even have to leave your Mojo Dojo Casa House.
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Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now
Scandinavian Airlines Makes Money by Flying Dogs to Their Deaths
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Abducted From Her Family: Corky's Story Will Break Your Heart
Today, Corky is locked inside one of SeaWorld’s tiny tanks, swimming in endless circles.
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No Cow, No Problem—Try These Creamy, Indulgent Vegan Ice Cream Brands
Indulging your sweet tooth is now even easier, thanks to exciting new vegan ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's, So Delicious, and Perry's Ice Cream!
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It’s National Make-a-Will Month! Here’s How to Secure Your Legacy
Delayed creating your personal estate plans, or don’t know where to start? Check out PETA’s free online resources to bring peace of mind to yourself and loved ones.
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Learn Why Some of Your Favorite Produce Comes at a Killer Cost
PETA’s eye-catching new ad lays out exactly what Congress needs to prune for a brighter future for animals and farmers. Check it out, and take action!
You’ll Duck Out of H&M When You See What We’re Protesting
A PETA Asia investigation reveals ducks’ agonizing deaths to make Responsible Down Standard–certified down for suppliers of GAP Inc., Guess, H&M, and others.
Your New Job Could Help Us Shut Down the Next ‘Tiger King’
Join a team of people working to shut down hellhole roadside zoos, sleazy mall aquariums, and more—and help desperate animals along the way. Find out if you fit the bill!
Looking for a Kid-Friendly Animal Rights Activity? Peck This One!
Teaching your young ones about animal rights can be a colorful experience. Help them display their respect for chickens with this fun and free PETA Kids activity.
Did Elisabeth Murray Step Right Out of Hellraiser and Into Her Lab?
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey imprisoned in the National Institutes of Health’s Maryland laboratory.
Exclusive: Tyrann Mathieu Defends Long Passes—Now See How He’s Defending Dogs
Super Bowl champion and dog defender Tyrann Mathieu joined PETA for an exclusive video to raise awareness of chained canines and what you can do to help them.
Go Behind the Scenes at PETA With Our New Podcast
The podcast takes listeners inside a group that’s impossible to ignore—the world’s most effective animal rights organization.
Are You a College Student? Here’s How to Get Paid to Lead the Charge Against Speciesism
Want to take your activism up a notch and save animals like it’s your job? If you’re between 18 to 25 and enrolled in a college program, you can apply to become a campus rep for Students Opposing Speciesism.
Beyond Animals for Better Science: 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.
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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