People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Busted! Officials Raided an Underground Horse Racing Operation Following PETA’s Complaint—Here’s What They Found

A high-stakes raid on an underground horse racing operation in Texas uncovered numerous alleged crimes and resulted in arrests. Check out what officials discovered.

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‘Save Me and $22 Billion’: Guess Who Made a Big Squeak at the Vice Presidential Debate?

PETA’s “mouse” appeared at the vice presidential debate to call for an end to wasteful spending by the National Institutes of Health.

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Bring Compassion to the Tabletop Game! 3 New Ways to Play Dungeons & Dragons

PETA dropped new subclasses for Dungeons & Dragons! Discover the new characters that PETA wants every D&Der to role-play.

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100% Certified Rot: HSUS and ASPCA Feed Kind Customers Lies and Stab Animals in the Back

What PETA found on 12 farms exposes how the ASPCA, The Humane Society of the United States, and another “animal welfare” group are endorsing massive animal suffering!

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You’ll Say ‘Return to Sender’ After Learning What ‘Gift’ the Government Wants to Give NIH

Don’t wait! If you want to stop the National Institutes of Health from getting millions more in taxpayer money to torment monkeys, here’s what you need to do.

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Philadelphia! Attend the Event of the Season to Turn Your Animal Rights Work on Its Head

See PETA’s president in person! After this event, you’ll have a new spring in your step, knowing you’re an integral part of the “all” in “all together now.” Get your tickets for the tour stop in Philadelphia here.

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Iholochka Waited for Rescue in the Ruins of Her Burned-Down Home—Watch What Happened Next

While Iholochka’s village in Ukraine was under fire, the lone dog hid in the basement of her burned-down home. Then PETA-supported rescuers showed up.

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PETA France Takes Over Paris Fashion Week Runways

During Paris Fashion Week, PETA France protesters stormed Dior, Burberry, and Hermès runways over the brands’ use of feathers and skins stolen from animals.

‘Dead Bunnies’ Blast European Commission for Undermining Ban on Tests on Animals

PETA U.K. supporters exposed the European Commission for allowing animals to be tormented, poisoned, and killed in avoidable tests for ingredients used in products like sunscreen, shampoo, and perfume.

Cupcake and Shugga Celebrate Sweet Reunions

PETA’s fieldworkers doubled as free taxi drivers for Cupcake, Shugga, and other dogs in North Carolina by giving them door-to-door rides to and from their spay or neuter procedures.

Ethiopian Airlines’ Monkey Imports Prompt PETA Uproar at Embassy in D.C.

Protesters gathered in front of Ethiopia’s U.S. embassy to urge officials to end Ethiopian Airlines’ transport of endangered long-tailed macaques to U.S. laboratories. Learn more at PETA.org/Ethiopia.

Simon Pegg Pleads With U.K. Ministry of Defence to Go Fur-Free in Windsor Billboard Blitz

With a new British government in place, PETA U.K. is encouraging the Ministry of Defence to stop buying caps made from slaughtered bears and use faux fur, which has been tested and meets the King’s Guard’s requirements, instead.

Chilling Virtual Reality Experience Brings Close Encounters to Eastern Kentucky University

peta2—part of PETA’s youth division—brought Abduction, an award-winning virtual reality experience that encourages empathy for animals suffering in laboratories, including those at universities, to the Kentucky campus.

Woman ‘Skinned Alive’ to Protest Leather During London Fashion Week

PETA U.K. called on the fashion community to reject the leather industry and instead use some of the many plant-based leathers, including pineapple, mushroom, and cactus, that perform like animal-derived leather but are kind to animals and the planet.

‘Pig' Confronts Oregon Health & Science University Over Live-Animal Mutilation

Protesters Confront Oregon Health & Science University Over Live-Animal Mutilation

PETA members appealed to the new chair of Oregon Health & Science University’s board of directors to end the school’s invasive procedures on live animals in its obstetrics and gynecology physician residency training program. Learn more at PETA.org/OBGYN.

‘Crying Elephant’ Crashes Shrine Circus Over Bullhook Beatings

As part of a multicity tour, PETA members rallied at Shrine circus stops across Texas, pushing clubs to get with the times by taking animals out of their shows.

Sick Cats Denied Vet Care at Blood Bank; PETA Urges Gov. Holcomb to Intervene

PETA supporters rallied outside the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to push for cruelty charges against The Veterinarians’ Blood Bank because authorities have failed to take meaningful action for more than five months. Learn more at PETA.org/Blood.

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The National Institutes of Health Has Been Fueling a Ring of Killers With Your Cash—This Could Stop It

This landmark bill would curb the National Institutes of Health’s out-of-control waste of taxpayer funds on animal experiments around the world, and we need your help to get it passed! 

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Why Planning a Canadian ‘ThanksVegan’ Is as Easy as (Vegan) Pumpkin Pie

Prep your vegan menu and learn where to buy all your holiday favorites with PETA’s ultimate guide to hosting a Canadian “ThanksVegan.”

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Will You Help Frogs Have a Hoppy Ending? peta2 Will Show You How

It's “Cut Out Dissection” Month! Animals on the dissection tray had thoughts, feelings, and families. Learn how to help your school’s science programs choose a kinder and better way.

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VIDEO: The Joker May Have Pipes, but Why Is Joaquin Phoenix Running Out of Air?

Gotham City is burning, and Joaquin Phoenix is … drowning?! Audiences flooding theaters to see the Oscar-winning actor reprise his titular role as the Joker will also view a surprising message for fish.

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Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now

Urge Wallack Management Company in New York City to Ditch Glue Traps!

Please politely call and e-mail the company’s management and request that any glue traps be ditched immediately.

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African Airline With Ties to a Monkey-Smuggling Ring Ships Animals to Their Deaths

Ethiopian Airlines is fueling the insatiable animal experimentation industry’s craving for monkeys. Tell it to stop shipping monkeys to U.S. laboratories!

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mother cow nearly touching noses with baby cow to show how Starbucks perpetuates immense cruelty to the animals via their vegan milk surcharge

Tell GU Energy Labs, Mortal Hydration, and SPIbelt to Stop Supporting Milk Marathon

Urge these companies to reconsider their promotion of this hypocritical, anti-female event.

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Take Action for Okha the Elephant Used by Mysterious Circus

Please e-mail the owner of Mysterious Circus, William Jaramillo, and politely ask that the circus end its cruel animal acts and focus on the talents of willing human performers instead.

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Don’t Let the FDA Demand More Tests on Animals to Keep Sunscreens on the Market—Speak Out!

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.

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Take Action: Urge Your Senator to Ban Octopus Farming

Urge your senator to support S.4810!

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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.

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Urge SeaWorld to Free Corky, the Longest-Held Captive Orca in the World

Corky is the longest-held captive orca in history, and time is running out. Will you take action?

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The Secret Is Out! A Leading Lingerie Brand’s Bombshell Announcement Is a Huge Victory for Birds

The secret is out! Find out why PETA is tickled PINK following a bombshell announcement from a leading lingerie brand.

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Action Needed Now! How to Save Animals During Hurricane Helene

What would happen to your beloved animal companions if a natural or human-made disaster were to strike tomorrow? PETA’s laid out all the steps you need to be prepared.

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California Just Lent 8 Helping Hands to Octopuses—Here’s How

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 3162—also known as “the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act”—into law.

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Urban Outfitters Turns Animals into Fashion Victims

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!

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Victory! Pharma Giant Stops Treading Water for Cures, Thanks to PETA and You

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has thrown the forced swim test overboard. See what PETA did to make that happen.

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These Pro-Animal Bills Will Be on the Denver Ballot—Will the Mile High City Rise to New Heights?

Next month, voters in Denver will have the chance to support two exciting initiatives that would prevent countless animals from being slaughtered for their fur and flesh.

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What the Major Bust in Texas Means for All Underground Horse Racing Tracks

Crime and cruelty are rampant at underground Quarter Horse races, where trainers and jockeys try to win at any cost—even a horse’s life. But one such place in Texas is feeling the heat.

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Most ‘Purebred’ Dogs Are Sick—Is Yours? Let PETA Foundation Lawyers Know

Did you buy a pug who struggles to breathe, a bulldog who’s sick, or any other “purebred” dog who has health issues? If so, the PETA Foundation’s lawyers want to hear from you.

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13 Injections Into Monkeys’ Eyes: What Is Going On in This Tax-Funded Lab?

Experimenters at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have repeatedly failed to comply with established protections for animals—and birds, primates, and YOU are paying the price.

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Put Your Veterinary Skills for Tigers, Snakes, and Others to Work

We’ve rescued big cats from Tiger King hellholes, stopped circuses from exporting endangered animals for their shows, and more. Will you be a part of our next big victory?

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Is Your Local Pumpkin Patch or Fall Festival Animal-Friendly?

If you’re looking to create family memories at a pumpkin patch or fall festival this year, here are some tips to keep your autumn activities animal-friendly.

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WHAT PETA STANDS FOR

People

Ethical

Treatment

Animals