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Massive PETA Victory! At Least 145 Beagles Rescued From Dog Factory Farm Envigo
Is this the beginning of the end for Envigo? Following our exposé, lobbying for legislation in Virginia, and more, the U.S. Department of Justice has seized beagles in “acute distress” from the factory farm’s cages.
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Cruelty Reigns at University of Minnesota: Rogue Surgeries, Amputations, Death
As the bodies continue to pile up in the laboratories of the University of Minnesota, PETA demands a criminal investigation.
Available Now! 17 Monkeys Changed a Cop’s Life Forever—Find Out How
Get your hands on the revised and expanded 30th anniversary edition of “Free the Animals”—a thrilling animal rights classic with a new foreword by activist and award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix.
© StarMaxInc.comThe Return of Ringling: How PETA Helped Shape the Circus’s Animal-Free Comeback
Forced out of the animal exploitation business, Ringling Bros. had two choices: reinvent itself or fold. And with one notable change, the company may just come out on (the big) top.
Happening Now: PETA Germany Builds Shelters Near Ukrainian Border for Animals in Quarantine
Humans and other animals fleeing Ukraine are debilitated, frightened, and in need of all the support they can get. Read on to learn what you can do to help save lives.
Save Lives, Get Better Results: 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.
When Will Texas A&M Release the Nine Healthy Dogs It No Longer Wants?
Pressure from PETA ended Texas A&M University’s canine MD breeding program in 2019. But then nine healthy dogs were sent to another lab instead of being released for adoption.
Nick Nack’s Story: Caged, Cut Open, and Traumatized in an NIH Laboratory
Nick Nack has been imprisoned and experimented on for years in Elisabeth Murray’s NIH laboratory. He’s so distressed that he rips out his own hair.
Big News: Burberry Bans Exotic Skins Following PETA Entities’ Campaigns!
Burberry has banned exotic skins following campaigns by PETA entities. Will Hermès, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton be next?
© iStock.com/MarkKostichURGENT: EGYPTAIR Now Shipping Hundreds More Monkeys to Their Deaths—Take Action
We need your help to make sure the airline knows people won’t stand for more monkeys being yanked from their families and used in painful, worthless experiments.
We Can’t Get Enough of These Latine-Owned Restaurants, Chosen by PETA Latino
Authentic flavors abound at these vegan-friendly Latine-owned restaurants. PETA Latino has found some of the best nationwide.
© Instagram.com/cenaveganAbducted From Her Family: Meet Corky, the Longest-Held Captive Orca in the World
Today, Corky is locked inside one of SeaWorld’s tiny tanks, swimming in endless circles.
SeaWorld San Diego 2010 | Martin Wippel | CC by 2.0Swap Chick-Hatching Projects With Kinder Lessons That Meet Academic Standards
Hatching chicks in classrooms isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. That’s why PETA’s TeachKind has put together humane and educational lessons that are sure to be a hit with young learners.
She Was Still Alive—Why You Can’t Walk Away From a Turtle Near a Road
Many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year. They can survive for weeks after their shell is crushed. If you see a turtle on or near a road—injured or not—here’s what to do!
Hear How James Cromwell Is Stirring Things Up at Starbucks
James Cromwell went viral after joining PETA’s sticky protest at Starbucks. Listen in to find out why the award-winning actor is spilling the beans about the coffee chain’s hypocrisy.
© StarMaxInc.comClosed For Cruelty: Help PETA Urge Urban Outfitters to Go Animal-Free
In some of the country’s highest-ranked college towns, PETA placed bold ads reminding Urban Outfitters shoppers to make kinder purchases.
Victory! Big-Cat Cub-Petting Banned in Public Spaces in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Quintana Roo commissioners are leading the rest of the world by example by enacting laws that protect animals and keep abusive industries in check. Let’s persuade U.S. officials to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act next!
PETA Kids Gives Outdated Nursery Rhymes Animal-Friendly Makeovers
Our attitude toward animals has greatly evolved since many nursery rhymes were written, but are you still singing about taking a sheep’s wool and cutting off mice’s tails with a carving knife?
What's It Like to Go Undercover for PETA? 7 Can’t-Miss Investigator Quotes Shed Some Light
“To see the workers torture these animals is infuriating.” So why do PETA investigators persist? Two words: Animal liberation.
Heat Kills: If You Spot a Chained Dog, Don’t Walk Away—Take Action!
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.
University of Washington Primate Center Piles Up Dozens of Monkey Deaths Even Before Experiments Begin
We knew it was bad. But documents recently obtained by PETA detail how truly nightmarish conditions are for monkeys imprisoned at the Washington National Primate Research Center.
A representation of primates at UWPETA Sends School District Animal Empathy Curricula Following Mass Shooting
Details coming out following the tragic shooting in Buffalo, New York, show that the alleged shooter reportedly had a history of violence toward animals.
Calling All College Students: Get Paid to Lead the Charge Against Speciesism
Calling all college students: Want to make the world a better place for animals and get paid to do it? Apply to become a Students Opposing Speciesism campus rep today!
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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