Dogs deserve to breathe, walk, and live without pain. That’s why PETA is suing the American Kennel Club over its harmful breed standards.
PETA has been pushing for decades. Now millions of animals will be spared—and there’s more to come.
Would you eat something after it's been on the floor for 15 minutes? According to a whistleblower, if you eat chicken flesh from Farmer Focus, you might have.

As the EPA adopts out animals from its research labs, it should also adopt more non-animal test methods.
‘Tiger King’ villain Doc Antle locked up animals for profit. Now, he’s sentenced to a year in prison—and will get a taste of what he puts wild animals through.
You’re invited to join PETA President Ingrid Newkirk and senior staff to celebrate PETA’s 45 years of winning landmark victories for animals!
Watch PETA’s new video and see what passes for "research" at Massachusetts General Hospital—and every other animal laboratory in the world.
PETA IN ACTION
PETA’s
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They may be forwards on the field, but Christen Press and Tobin Heath are defenders of animals. Watch the soccer stars toast to their “most valuable pup” in PETA’s adorable new video!
Any way you slice it, adding vegan cheese is a win for cows, the planet, and the growing number of people who want kind dining options.
In yet another win for animals, PETA convinced the National Coffee Association to divert money away from supporting ridiculous tests, such as force-feeding feces to animals.
Put your skills where your heart is—PETA’s calling, and animals need you! Apply to be an animal care officer today.
Urgent Alerts
Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now
Urge Alaska Waste to honor its prior commitment and stop supporting the Iditarod.
Please urge the FDA not to ask for animal tests and to instead collaborate on the development of a non-animal testing approach that protects human health without harming animals.
In addition to appeals to government authorities, PETA has written to FIFA, asking it not to stand by silently while this devastating extermination occurs on its behalf. Join us and send FIFA a message now!
Urge Congress to shut down the country’s dangerous, inhumane mink fur factory farms for good.
Demand that Nest show real climate leadership by committing to an all-vegan menu at its event series.
WHAT PETA STANDS FOR


People
I am you, only different

Ethical
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Treatment
Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

Animals
We are all animals.
That Helps Animals
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By listening to the demands of conscientious people around the world and releasing the orca Corky, SeaWorld could usher in a new era.
From its dark, disturbing history to policies that leave shelters in shambles, Best Friends is the worst enemy of homeless animals.
Urge Indian government officials to permanently shut down Palamur Biosciences.
For his birthday, Hermès CEO Axel Dumas received an unusual gift.

Do you want to wake up each morning knowing your work is so meaningful that it will save lives? Work for animal rights and you’ll be up before your morning alarm sounds.
These dens of despair receive over $100 million every year just to cover operating expenses—yet they produce nothing useful to human health.
Every summer, reports surface of dogs dying in hot weather. Whether left in a hot car or out under the sweltering sun, this is how dogs die of heatstroke.
You care about animals—but do your choices reflect it? PETA’s thought-provoking new campaign challenges you to face the contradicting sides of yourself—and choose what’s right.
Decades of pain, zero cures. These four experimenters have left only a trail of animal suffering. Join us in ending this.
PETA hit the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation with a Notice of Intent to sue. Find out what our document cited against this hellhole.
Learn why leather has no place in your wardrobe if you care about protecting animals and the planet.
Colombia is stepping up to protect monkeys from being kidnapped for biomedical experiments. Now it’s time for the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation to take the final step—ban their use in these experiments entirely.