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Victory! The European Parliament Votes YES to a Future Without Animal Experiments
History in the making: The European Parliament supports PETA’s call to end experiments on animals!
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Casey Affleck and PETA: End UMass Monkey Menopause Experiments!
Casey Affleck was joined by his mother, Chris, when he spoke at a PETA news conference at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, protesting cruel experiments on monkeys.
You Can’t Trust the Label! All 11 ‘Humane-Certified’ Factory Farms PETA Investigated Were Horrifically Cruel
How much more video footage of suffering animals will it take for the ASPCA, HSUS, and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) to stop promoting sham “standards” for factory farms? Find out how you can help.
Make Someone’s Day—and Save Animals’ Lives: Give Vegan!
Never underestimate the lifesaving power of giving someone a vegan Beyond Guacamole Taco from Del Taco or a delicious, animal-free oat milk latte.
19 Dogs Want to Capture People’s Hearts, Not Be Held Captive in Cages
Misguided efforts, dried-up funding, zero insight gained—why is Texas A&M University STILL holding dogs from its notorious canine muscular dystrophy laboratory prisoner?
Find Us a Licensed Veterinary Technician 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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PETA in Action
Bodypainted ‘Animals’ Lead Rally Against Injustice
On World Day for the End of Speciesism (August 28), PETA supporters called for onlookers in St. Louis to reject all forms of injustice—including human, white, heterosexual, and male supremacy.
Larger-Than-Life ‘Monkey’ Turns Heads on UW Campus
Students touring the University of Washington’s campus met Dorothy, whose namesake was imprisoned for years before dying in the school’s primate center. Take action at PETA.org/DorothyUW.
PETA Rallies Against Millennium Biltmore Hotel
To decry the company’s sponsorship of the Iditarod dog race, in which more than 150 dogs have died, PETA supporters descended on the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
‘Owls’ Ruffle Feathers at Johns Hopkins Orientation
In Maryland, PETA supporters pushed for Johns Hopkins University experimenter Shreesh Mysore to stop crude brain-mangling experiments on barn owls. Take action at PETA.org/Owls.
‘Monkeys’ Dump Giant Pile of Coconuts at Publix CEO’s Home
PETA members dumped hundreds of coconuts outside the home of Publix’s CEO in response to the supermarket chain’s continued sale of the monkey-abusing Chaokoh brand.
From Constant Chaining to a Life of Luxury: PETA Rescues Buddy
Buddy was malnourished and chained outside 24/7 when PETA rescued him. Now he’s living large with his new adoptive family.
‘Animals’ Cause Ruckus Outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., Stores
PETA members and supporters in Missouri caused mayhem outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., stores—including Anthropologie and Free People—calling on the company to stop selling anything stolen from animals.
Cupcake and Lexus Celebrate Sweet Reunion With Guardians After Appointments
Our fieldworkers doubled as free taxi drivers for Lexus, Cupcake, and others in North Carolina by giving them door-to-door rides to and from their spay or neuter procedures.
Students Roast Starbucks Over Vegan Milk Upcharge
Across the country, students have been occupying Starbucks stores because the company still charges extra for vegan milk, despite agreeing that it’s better for the planet.
PETA Joins Texas A&M University Board Meeting
Protesters hounded Texas A&M board members, calling for the release of 19 imprisoned dogs bred for use in its failed canine muscular dystrophy experiments. Take action at PETA.org/TAMU.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: 30 Latine Celebs Who’ve Teamed Up With PETA
To honor the important contributions of Latine people to the animal rights movement, PETA’s naming 30 celebs who are smashing speciesism for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Leading Primatologist Calls On NIH to End 'Pointless' Monkey Fright Experiments
“The world has marched on and left unimaginative repetitive studies of no particular value, like Dr. Murray’s, behind in the dust.”
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Make a Change for the Better—Try Our 3-Week Vegan Challenge
There’s no time like the present! PETA’s 3-Week Vegan Challenge will give you everything you need to start matching your values with your actions today.
Can Compassion and Science Go Hand in Hand? Yes! Find Out How
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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Publix and Walmart Are ‘Shelling’ Out for Forced Monkey Labor—Speak Up Now
In Thailand, terrified monkeys are chained, beaten, and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts. Opting for one of these animal-friendly brands could mean saving a life.
How Bad Is SeaWorld? Hear What Kasatka, Obie, and Others Endured—and Decide for Yourself
These shocking facts about SeaWorld will answer all your questions about the controversial chain of marine parks. Find out for good: Is SeaWorld bad?
Listen In: Why Did PETA Just Award This Former Animal Experimenter?
Something just clicked: Hear how Dr. John Gluck went from being an animal experimenter to a passionate advocate for ethical science.
PETA Called For ‘No Fur’ at 2021 Met Gala, and Billie Eilish Is Shining In Her Vegan Oscar de la Renta Gown
Is this the most animal-friendly Met Gala of all time? Thanks to an all-vegan menu and Billie Eilish’s constant activism, PETA thinks so.
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You Could Help Horses! PETA’s Whistleblower Hotline for Racing-Industry Insiders
Every week, an average of 24 horses experience fatal breakdowns at racetracks across the country. Use PETA’s horse racing whistleblower hotline to report cruelty and other illicit activities.
PETA to Urban Outfitters: A Killer Look Shouldn’t Kill Animals
Alpaca, wool, cashmere, mohair, leather, and down—all are produced with extreme violence and fear. Join the campaign to rid Urban Outfitters of these cruel materials!
Shanah Tovah! Here Are 3 Ways to Help Animals During the High Holy Days
How can we keep our fellow animals in mind during the Jewish New Year? Here are some animal-kind tips for the High Holy Days.
WATCH: PETA President Visits Site of Silver Spring Monkeys’ Case 40 Years Later
PETA President Ingrid Newkirk revisits the site of the historic case that put animal rights on the map.
Gamers and PETA Supporters, Unite! Call On Nintendo to Add ‘Not a Nugget’ to Smash Bros.
Rumors are swirling about the video game characters who may appear on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster next. Will they include PETA’s mascot “Not a Nugget”?
Chained Dogs Need Your Help—Will You Take These 6 Steps?
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.
Help Mobilize 1 Million European Consumers to Keep Cosmetics Cruelty-Free in the EU
We need 1 million signatures from European citizens to help keep cosmetics cruelty-free in the EU. Learn how a change in law could affect the brands you use now, and share this with everyone you know.
‘Grande’ Injustice at Starbucks! Students Address the Vegan Milk Upcharge With Sit-Ins
Coffee and dairy-free cream, please! Hold the surcharge. The dairy industry exploits cows, and these students have had enough.
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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