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This Compassionate Filmmaker and Marvelous Adoption Advocate Is PETA’s 2023 Person of the Year!
PETA’s honoring THIS Hollywood big “gunn” as our 2023 Person of the Year for his MARVELous commitment to championing animal rights!
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Why Iran’s Rocket Launch Is One Giant Leap Backward for Humankind
Will the Iranian Space Agency come back down to Earth for real science? The fate of the animals trapped inside its rocket and others in the future may depend on it.
Animals Don’t Wage Wars, but They Suffer in Them
In her video address, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk appeals for an end to violence for all—including our fellow animals—based on understanding and empathy.
© Animal Rescue KharkivNIH Has Been Fueling a Ring of Killers With Your Cash—You Can Help Stop It
For years, NIH has been letting you foot the bill for people who are in the business of killing in foreign lands. The CARGO Act can end this reign of terror.
Rescuers in Action: Watch Pregnant Horse Maria’s Jaw-Dropping Escape From Death
As bombs tore apart her home in Ukraine, a pregnant horse desperately attempted to escape an explosion. Watch as PETA-supported teams come to her rescue.
A Shipment Like No Other Could Be the Tipping Point for This Deadly Disease
PETA has been warning the CDC that importing thousands of monkeys from overseas is like playing with a ticking time bomb. Now we’ve been proved right.
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Plummeting temperatures can be deadly for a “backyard dog.” Please send an emergency care package today while your donation will be matched up to our $60,000 goal!

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Bill Maher’s New Rule for Latest NIH Director Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered
Comedian Bill Maher partners with PETA to expose the National Institutes of Health’s annual $19 billion animal-killing machine.
The Sponsors Have Spoken: Will Hadi Shrine Circus Finally Go Animal-Free?
Victory! Another top sponsor has cut ties with the cruel Hadi Shrine Circus. You won't believe what the owner of the company said to PETA.
Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate With These 8 Animal-Friendly Holiday Tips
From guilt-free gelt to animal-free accessories, get into the Hanukkah spirit with PETA’s vegan holiday recipes and gift ideas.
Poet, Dreamer, Animal Rights Advocate: Goodbye to Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah used his keen observations to make the world better for all animals, including humans.
4 Gifts Corky Hasn’t Had for 53 Christmases
Corky has missed 53 Christmases with family while being held captive in tiny marine park tanks. These 4 presents would mean the world to her.
SeaWorld San Diego 2010 | Martin Wippel | CC by 2.0From Pond to Plate: See What PETA Asia Caught on Camera in the Frog-Leg Industry
PETA Asia exposes the hidden horrors of the frog-leg trade. Learn how you can make a difference.
Chained Protesters Have a Life-or-Death Message for Liberty Media
Will Liberty Media stop supporting the deadly Iditarod race? Chained PETA supporters encased their feet in cement during the latest protest. Find out what you can do to help.
Yule Give Your Christmas Menu a Spruce-Up After Watching Tessa the Turkey’s Video
A young turkey’s cheery musical number is cut short in this shocking video.
If H&M Really Cares About Birds, Here’s What It Needs to Do
Will H&M finally ditch down after PETA’s latest “bloody” stunt? Keep reading to see what we sent the company’s CEO.
Listen In: Cutting the Reins on a Christmas Tragedy
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening … to animal abuse? PETA Foundation Director Debbie Metzler shares how to be a dear friend to reindeer this season.
Great News! UGG Makes a Ewe-Turn on These Claims After PETA’s Warning
After PETA sent a cease-and-desist letter to UGG over humane washing, the company dropped certain misleading claims from its website. Learn how you can urge UGG to be truly humane to sheep and other animals.
Did Your Pick Win a 2023 peta2 Libby Award? See the Results Now
This year’s winners of peta2’s annual Libby Awards have been announced! Check out which brands, celebrities, and companies took top honors and how they’re helping animals.
From A(da) to Z(oe), PETA’s 2023 In-House Adoptions Sparked Joy: Where Are They Now?
What better way to ring in the new year than with a trip down memory lane? See a few of the animals rescued by PETA in 2023 who will celebrate the season in perfect, permanent homes.
Have a Passion for Helping Kids Learn About Animals? This Job Is for You
Does traveling around the U.S. teaching children the importance of being kind to animals sound like a dream job? Make it a reality!
Save Lives, Get Better Results: This Is 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.
Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas With 16 ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Ideas From PETA Kids
Treat yo’ELF to some family-friendly fun and let your kids know that this compassionate character wants them to skip “naughty” and go straight to “nice” for each other and 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