People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Do You Shop at PetSmart? If So, This is What You’re Supporting

Horrifying whistleblower video shows bearded dragons dehydrated, diseased, and dead by the dozens at the same PetSmart supplier PETA investigated in 2015 and 2016. Demand change now.

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PETA Swapped Bargains for ‘Blood’ and Sirens on ‘Free the Animals’ Friday

The best Black Friday deal? Taking action for animals. Learn what PETA did for “Free the Animals” Friday and how YOU can help.

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Oreo-Oh No! Are Your Favorite Foods Tested on Animals?

Some food and beverage companies are paying for deadly and useless tests on animals. Here’s what PETA is doing to stop them.

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Actor James Cromwell Trashes Lifetime Achievement Award?! Read His Powerful Op-Ed to Find Out Why

James Cromwell put his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Humane Society of the United States exactly where it belongs—in the trash. Read his powerful op-ed here to find out why.

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Time to Paw-ty! Senior Dog Rusty Is Ready for New Life in Florida Following Rescue

For nearly 10 years, PETA fieldworkers visited senior dog Rusty in a tiny, dirt pen. Now, he’s living it up in Florida. See how PETA helped him.

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PETA UK Supporters Cause a Feather Fracas at The Fashion Awards

The melee brought the star-studded soirée to a standstill. Will it do the same for the cruel feather industry?

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It’s Not Just Butterball: Find Out Where Else PETA Caught Workers Sexually Abusing Animals

It’s not just Butterball: Sexual abuse of animals is common in the farming industry. See what our undercover investigators documented and how you can help.

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PETA IN ACTION

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PETA Allies Disrupt Start of ‘Every Woman’s Marathon’ to Decry Anti-Female Dairy Spectacle

The controversial dairy industry-funded Every Woman’s Marathon was thrown into chaos, as a cadre of mother-led PETA dropped “dead” in front of the starting line to slam the race for using women’s empowerment as a façade to promote cow’s milk.

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PETA’s Spaymobile Rolls Through Norfolk’s Holiday Parade

With the holidays just around the corner, PETA’s mobile clinic joined Norfolk’s annual Grand Illumination Parade decked out with snowflakes, costumed volunteers, and a message encouraging everyone to act with compassion.

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‘Hell on Wheels’ Turkey Truck Ruffles Feathers at This Year’s ‘Turkey Pardon’

Equipped with real prerecorded bird cries, PETA’s hyperrealistic “turkey truck” caused a ruckus at the White House on Monday during the annual egregious “pardoning” fiasco—this year involving two turkeys named Peach and Blossom.

Chicken or Chaffinch? PETA U.K. Points Out There’s No Difference

A PETA U.K. supporter served up songbird “wings,” urging anyone horrified by the thought of eating them to extend compassion to all birds, including chickens, and not be an animal-eater.

From Chained to Cherished!

Formerly chained “outdoor dogs” Abigail and Copper spent their first Thanksgiving in a real home after officially being adopted this week!

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PETA Latino Calls For End to Monkey Exports to Labs at COP16 Conference

Primate defenders in Colombia urged government leaders to keep monkeys out of experimenters’ clutches and shift to human-relevant, animal-free research methods. Learn more at PETA.org/RMD.

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PETA Latino Joins Forces with Paul McCartney in Costa Rica

With signs urging concertgoers to “Join Paul McCartney,” PETA Latino encouraged all who passed by to learn how to make the best impact for the planet, their health, and (most of all), other animals.

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Racing ‘Monkey’ Urges University to Sprint Toward Better Science

PETA supporters joined the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash held at the University of Washington, reminding attendees about the hidden horrors monkeys face in the school’s underground primate prison. Take action at PETA.org/Seattle.

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Human ‘Turkey’ Makes Eye-Popping ‘ThanksVegan’ Plea in Tucson and Albuquerque

A trussed-up “turkey” reminded passersby that we’re the same in all the ways that matter and encouraged everyone to give birds a break by opting for a delicious, humane vegan meal this holiday season and beyond.

Light up sign reading 'NIH Kills Monkeys' above a busy freeway

Animal Advocates ‘Light Up the Night’ Against NIH

PETA supporters propped up huge neon letters spelling “NIH KILLS MONKEYS” above a freeway near the federal agency’s headquarters during rush hour traffic.

Breaking: 22 Monkeys Baked to Death in Facility That Let 43 Escape

Alpha Genesis, already immersed in scandal from the November escape of 43 rhesus macaques, has blood on its hands from yet another act of negligence.

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PETA’s Ad Running Before a Highly Anticipated Disney Sequel Shows ‘How Far We’ll Go’ to Protect Turkeys

Make way, make way! Toby the Turkey is hitting the big screens at theaters across the U.S. just in time for the holidays. Catch this touching tale here first.

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A Stellabration is in Order! PETA’s 2024 ‘Person of the Year’ Goes To…

THIS luxury designer and animal-friendly fashion pioneer has been fur-feather-leather-and-wild-animal-skins-free since day one. Her latest campaign tells the fashion industry it’s about time to stop stealing animals’ skins.

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Peace on Earth Starts on Your Plate: PETA UK’s Mooving Holiday Ad Inspires Goodwill to All

A girl with a trumpet and a cow with a heart full of curiosity forge a precious friendship in PETA’s new holiday video. But what happens when their bond is severed?

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Urgent Alerts

Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now

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These Travel Companies Are Endorsing Animal Abuse at Egypt’s Pyramids—Act Now!

Urge these companies to stop promoting animal rides at Egypt’s pyramids and other tourist sites!

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Demand that Mexican Officials Protect Bulls from Cruel Exploitation

Bullfighting is extremely cruel. Let’s remind Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) that it’s their responsibility to put an end to this practice.

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Urge the University of Bristol to Ban Forced Swimming Tests

Urge the University of Bristol to stop tormenting rats and other animals by taking action below.

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Video Shows Beagles Kept in Feces-Covered Cages at Lab Supplier’s Facility

TAKE ACTION and urge the USDA to revoke Marshall’s license.

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Urge Rural King to Stop Selling Cruel Glue Traps!

Contact Rural King now and demand that it stop selling cruel glue traps.

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Rabbits Violently Killed for Fur—Tell Mud Bay to Stop Selling Fur Toys!

Act now to protect rabbits exploited and killed for their skin by urging Mud Bay to stop selling fur!

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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.

5 Showstopping Ways That SeaWorld Could Thrill Guests Without Harming Corky

By listening to the demands of conscientious people around the world and releasing Corky, SeaWorld could usher in a new era.

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A New Low in Monkey-Laundering: Importing Primates Piece by Piece

Infamous monkey importer Charles River Laboratories is so desperate to keep its cruel business afloat that it’s trafficking stolen body parts.

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That’s a Wrap! PETA Kids’ Holiday Gift Guide Features Chris Pine’s Children’s Book, ‘Moana 2’ Sneakers, and More

Buying your little one’s holiday presents? These 10 animal-friendly holiday gifts will be perfect to add to your kind kid's list.

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PETA’s Puerto Rico Spay-a-Thon Marks a Huge Milestone

How many births can be prevented in two days? Read on to find out—and hear how PETA’s team answered one dog guardian’s prayers.

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Wrap Your Gifts With Compassion this Holiday Season

PETA’s festive wrapping paper has a pro-turkey surprise: a secret message on the other side!

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Experimenter Claims There’s a ‘Monkey Shortage’—Then Kills 10 Monkeys

Inglorious University of Massachusetts–Amherst experimenter Agnès Lacreuse killed nearly half the marmosets in her lab in a single month. Help stop another UMass killing!

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Christspiracy Is What Compassionate People of Faith Have Long Waited For

Christspiracy provides compelling, evidence-backed revelations about “the biggest cover-up in 2,000 years.”

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Is Bird Flu Coming for You? Here’s What You Need to Know

Concern is rising as the virus has devastated birds and cows, and has infected humans—leaving a teenager in critical condition. Here’s what we must do to prevent another pandemic.

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This PETA-Backed Spay-a-Thon Helped 324 Cats and Dogs in One Weekend

Meet some of the animals from a free spay/neuter event in Mexico backed by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund and learn how you can help support this vital work.

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‘Monkey’ Haunts Primatologist Conference

Feds Roll In, Cite UW Laboratory; PETA Urges School to Ban Experimenter

Keep her away from animals! PETA urges the University of Washington to bar an experimenter who caused the radiation overdose death of a monkey from harming other animals.

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Joe DuPlantier fist in the air leading animals over bridge next to text that says "Join the vegan revolution"

This Grammy-Nominated Rock Star Thinks Being Vegan Is Metal

The vegan revolution isn’t a “trend”—it’s an awakening. Hear why the lead vocalist is raising a fist in the air for animals in his video interview with PETA.

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