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VIDEO: Pancake is Living the Sweet Life at Last, Thanks to PETA
Life wasn’t always “fluffy” for Pancake, who was abandoned and left chained after her owner died of COVID. But then PETA flipped the script. See her now!
Register Today for a CATivating Free Virtual Event With PETA’s President
There are a lot of tips that your feline friends want you to know, and cat “auntie” Ingrid Newkirk is here to decode the secrets of cats’ bodies and minds in a virtual talk on her new book. Register now!
50 Years and No Cure—PETA Explains How to Win the ‘War on Cancer’
It’s been 50 years since the “war on cancer” began, but there is still no cure. A new strategy, one that embraces human-centric, non-animal research methods, is needed.
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Still Mad at NIH for Funding Beagle Tests? See Inside a Puppy Factory Farm for Labs
Video: Thousands of beagle dogs and puppies are confined to barren kennels and cages 24/7 at a factory farm that sells them for experimentation. Help them today!
Human Skin Is In: Check Out PETA’s Killer Collection at Urban Outraged
Urban Outraged is a killer shopping experience by PETA that brings new meaning to the question “Who are you wearing?”
PETA to Fauci: Killing Monkeys in HIV/AIDS Experiments Must Stop
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has spent 36 years infecting and killing monkeys to develop an effective HIV vaccine. It has failed.
How Many Deaths, Drug Violations, and Excuses Until Racing Officials Boot Bob Baffert Out?
PETA is urging Del Mar and Santa Anita officials to bar trainer Bob Baffert, pending the outcome of a necropsy and an investigation into Medina Spirit’s death.
PETA in Action
Caged ‘Monkey’ Clamors Outside Florida Publix Store
PETA members urged Publix to join other companies by no longer selling Chaokoh coconut milk after a PETA Asia investigation revealed that the company’s suppliers isolate, cage, and chain monkeys for life.
‘Animals’ Start Ruckus Outside Urban Outfitters
PETA supporters in Kentucky demanded that Urban Outfitters, Inc., brands leave wool, leather, down, and other animal-derived materials to their rightful owners.
‘Monkey’ Haunts Primatologist Conference
A “monkey” named Dorothy called for the closure of all seven federally funded national primate research centers, including the facility in which the real Dorothy was tormented and died. Take action at PETA.org/NPRC.
From Dirt Patch to Cuddle Stack: Pancake Enjoys Sweet New Life
PETA fieldworkers helped flip the script for Pancake, who was covered with ash and chained outdoors at a vacant house. She’s now enjoying life with her new adoptive family.
Students Launch Nationwide Push to End Human Supremacy
From California to Illinois to Virginia, a PETA-backed, youth-led revolt of students mobilized to inspire their communities to resist violence against animals and end speciesism.
‘Dinosaur’ Urges the University of Bristol to Embrace Modern Science
A PETA U.K. member demanded that the University of Bristol ban the widely discredited forced swim test and embrace superior, animal-free research.
PETA Hijacks Starbucks Customers by Giving Out Free Vegan Cold Brew
A protester’s giveaway of oat milk cold brew got Floridians to shun Starbucks, since the company still charges extra for vegan milk—despite agreeing that it’s better for the planet.
Will Boris Johnson Stop the Slaughter of Canadian Bears?
PETA U.K.’s “bear” called for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quick-march the world’s first faux bear fur into use for the Queen’s Guard’s headgear, which currently requires the skin of one bear for a single cap.
PETA Gives Al and Ali a Free Doghouse
Fieldworkers rushed a custom-made PETA doghouse and straw bedding to Ali and Al in North Carolina after finding them confined to a barren pen with no shelter to protect them from the elements.
PETA Hounds Millennium Hotel Over Iditarod Ties
Protesters descended on a hotel in Durham, North Carolina, to decry Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ sponsorship of the Iditarod dog-sled race, in which more than 150 dogs have died.
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Guinness’ Story Is a Case Study in Trauma, Loneliness, and Despair
For over 12 years, Guinness has been held in solitary confinement inside a government laboratory. He is so distraught that he rips out his own hair.
Oh, My Gourd—15 Vegan Squash Recipes to Dazzle Your Taste Spuds
Need a delicious vegan squash recipe? Look no further! We compiled a list of our favorite mouthwatering recipes. Check it out!
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Rep. Boyle, Scientists and Edie Falco Brief Congress on PETA’s ‘Research Modernization Deal’
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle is hosting a congressional briefing on PETA scientists’ plan to modernize research and end animal experiments.
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Stop ‘Milking’ Monkey Labor: Take a Crack at Kindness, Publix!
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.
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NIH Props Up This Animal Misery Industry With Billions in Tax Money
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Search Cruelty-Free Companies
PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program is the ultimate resource for conscientious shoppers, making the quest for cruelty-free products as easy as pie.
Trapped in Small Tanks, Whales and Dolphins Live Shorter Lives—You Can Help Them
Imprisonment was a nightmare for Amaya and others who died at marine parks. What would their lives have looked like if they had been in their natural habitats?
PETA Celebrates Fur-Free ‘Elle’ Magazine—Will ‘Vogue’ Be Next?
PETA is urging Anna Wintour and U.S. “Vogue” to follow “Elle” into the 21st century by leaving fur on the animals who were born with it.
PETA to Biden: Choose NIH Director Who Will Help Humans, Not Hurt Animals
As the Biden administration mulls a new director of the National Institutes of Health, let the president know that animal experimentation must end!
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FURget the Tinsel—and Other Tips to Cat-Proof Your Christmas Tree
“Feline” festive but not sure what’s safe for cats? From what to buy to how to decorate, PETA’s here to help you and your companion have a holly, jolly Christmas.
PETA Urges Urban Outfitters Shoppers to Wear Fashion With Compassion
On the busiest shopping day of the year, PETA is launching our week of action against Urban Outfitters brands, urging the company to go vegan.
Have Your ELF a Merry Little Christmas With 16 ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Ideas
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.
Hear How You Can Advocate for HIV Vaccine Research That Will Get Results
In nearly 40 years, tests on monkeys have failed to produce an effective vaccine for HIV. While the world waits for science to modernize, PETA has a plan to help.
Here’s How Billie Eilish Earned Our Top Spot: Meet PETA’s 2021 Person of the Year
With all eyes on Billie Eilish at her first Met Gala, she turned the spotlight onto the plight of animals killed for food and fashion.
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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.
Looking for a One-Stop Shop for Presents? Check Out PETA’s Gifts!
From sweaters and sweets to your cat’s new favorite toy, beat the crowd and stock up on the PETA Shop’s exclusive holiday gifts.
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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‘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