People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Protesters outside Stella McCartney store urging people to stop wearing leather

Stella McCartney: It’s About F**king Time to End Leather

Why did Stella McCartney representatives and PETA supporters go nude in New York City? To speak up for cows! See the iconic demonstrations, and join us in going leather-free.

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‘Save Me and $22 Billion’: Guess Who Made a Big Squeak at the Big Trump-Harris Debate in Philadelphia?

PETA’s “mouse” appeared at the Trump-Harris Presidential debate to call for an end to wasteful spending by the National Institutes of Health.

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Roll Credits! Pharrell Just Admitted ‘You’re Right’ During This Protester Showdown

PETA supporters crashed the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Pharrell Williams’ LEGO-animated biopic to call out the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director for the disgraceful use of animals’ skin and fur.

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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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We Helped Chimpanzees Survive It—Now It’s Your Turn to Watch Chimp Crazy

If you were surprised to learn about tiger cub–breeding mills, just wait until you see how some people fetishize chimpanzees.

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A Missile Burned This Dog’s Fur in Ukraine—Watch to See Him Now

Find out how an explosion in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, changed this dog’s life forever—and how a PETA-supported team helped him recover.

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Monkey See, Monkey … Stolen? A Ticking Time Bomb in U.S. Labs Could Blow Any Day

Find out what was revealed during a congressional hearing, how PETA came out on top, and why monkeys need you to act now.

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PETA IN ACTION

Electrifying Highway Display in Seattle Illuminates Atrocities at Primate Prison

PETA shined a light on the violence that University of Washington experimenters inflict on monkeys by placing a light-up banner above a busy interstate. Take action at PETA.org/Seattle.

‘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.

‘Animals’ on Stilts Urge Everyone to Go Vegan

PETA India supporters in Tamil Nadu took their advocacy for animals to new heights as they called on passersby to denounce speciesism and go vegan.

Sapphire Blue Shines After Being Reunited With Grateful Guardians

PETA’s Mobile Clinics Division sterilized 194 animals in one week, including Sapphire Blue, who received free round-trip transport for her spay appointment.

PETA’s Boardwalk Blitz Bombards Tourists With Wake-Up Call About Eating Crabs

People in New Jersey felt some pier pressure after seeing how crabs and dogs are the same in all the ways that count—from feeling joy and pain to bonding with their loved ones.

‘Orcas’ Make a Splash at Major Travel Agency’s Store

PETA U.K. protesters pleaded with the travel agency TUI Group to end its promotion of marine parks outside the company’s store in England.

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.

‘Polar Bears’ Occupy Nevada Starbucks Over Earth-Killing Pro-Dairy Policy

PETA pointed out that Starbucks’ upcharge for vegan milk encourages people to opt for dairy, the production of which releases vast quantities of the greenhouse gases that melt ice caps and kill polar bears.

‘Blood on Your Cans!’: PETA Rattles Whole Foods Over Ties to Thai Monkey Abuse

Chained “monkeys” called on a Whole Foods location in Texas to dump Thai coconut milk, as that country’s coconut industry depends on the forced labor of pig-tailed macaques. Take action at PETA.org/Coconut.

‘Students Opposing Speciesism’ Urges Campus to Go Vegan

Compassionate students at Texas State University gave up valuable study time to share how dairy and other animal-derived products harm animals and devastate the planet.

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Taxpayers, Beware: The National Institutes of Health Doesn’t Know What It’s Funding—but We Do

Are foreign laboratories running amok with U.S. taxpayers’ cash? A new federal report confirms what PETA has uncovered.

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Spice, Spice, Baby! PETA Lists Best Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Drinks

With autumn comes the pumpkin spice craze. But don't worry—here's your guide to the best vegan pumpkin spice latte options.

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What Can You Do to Keep Your Sunscreen Cruelty-Free?

If you’re planning on catching some rays, you should catch up on the latest ways the government is pressuring sunscreen companies and what PETA’s doing to save lives.

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Surprise: Big ‘Animal Protection’ Groups Are Turning Their Backs on Animals

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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Urgent Alerts

Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now

Tell Drugmaker Sanofi to Stop Near-Drowning Test on Mice

Please take action by urging Sanofi to join some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in banning this worthless test.

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Tell Louisiana Governor That a Packed Football Stadium Is No Place for a Tiger!

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Urge Coach to Stop Selling Leather

Urge Coach to end its greenwashing and switch to vegan leather.

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43,000 Monkeys Need You to Stop Charles River Labs’ Latest Scheme

Not everything in Texas should be bigger. Charles River Labs’ new building plans are proof of that. You can help save tens of thousands of monkeys before it’s too late.

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Namibia’s Shocking Plan to Slaughter Over 700 Wild Animals

Urge the Namibian government to reconsider its cruel plans and put a stop to the proposed slaughter.

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Pigeon Forge Hotels Are Profiting Off Animal Suffering—Take Action!

Urge these Pigeon Forge hotels to reconsider their relationship with Parrot Mountain and to avoid exhibiting parrots or any other wild animals.

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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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Are You a Teacher? Hop on This Opportunity to Save Frogs This Year

Transform your classroom with the "Kind Frog"—a humane, innovative learning tool that’s perfect for modern science lessons.

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With Starbucks’ New CEO on the Grind, PETA Has a Short Order in Mind

Will Starbucks’ new CEO do right by cows and everyone who doesn’t drink dairy? PETA’s putting its campaign against the chain’s vegan milk upcharge on hold to find out.

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Chimp Crazy Is Only the Start: What’s Going On With Primates in Hollywood Now?

Did you watch Chimp Crazy and want to know more? Here’s the scoop.

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VIDEO: Is H&M Downright Deceptive?

Duck defenders descended on the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen with an important message for H&M’s CFO: Let ducks and geese keep their feathers!

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Paws and Smell the Roses: Switch Up Your Dog’s Walks With This Challenge

Stop—hey, what’s that smell? PETA’s new Sniffari Challenge helps dogs enjoy the world around them. Find out how you can take the journey with them this fall.

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Parents: Help Your Kind Kid Join This Free Membership Program

Do you have children ages 12 or younger? Help them join a community of kind kids taking action for animals with new activities every month.

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There’s a Deadly Secret at the Giza Pyramids, and Tourists Need to Know About It

PETA Asia Vice President Jason Baker exposes what he saw camels endure at the pyramids of Giza so you can be prepared if you ever visit the site. Also find out how to take action now to help animals without leaving home.

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Heat Kills—Step Up for Chained Dogs With These 6 Actions

Dogs should never be left outdoors, but when they’re outside and deprived of access to water or shelter, the situation is an emergency. Their life could depend on you—here’s how to take action.

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Which Gig Has People Saying, ‘I Would Rather Die Than Work This Job Another Year’?

Science programs may push out their top students by refusing to move away from experimenting on animals. These stories reveal the reason why.

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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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