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Systemic Rot at NIH: Fauci’s Dog Experiments Only the Tip of the Iceberg
It’s never been clearer: The National Institutes of Health needs a visionary leader committed to PETA’s Research Modernization Deal. Join us in urging President Biden to choose well.
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19 Dogs Want to Capture People’s Hearts, Not Be Held Captive in Cages
Misguided efforts, dried-up funding, zero insight gained—why is Texas A&M University STILL holding dogs from its notorious canine muscular dystrophy laboratory prisoner?
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.
PETA Exposé: Monkey Torment at NIH
We exposed it first! The National Institutes of Health is damaging monkeys’ brains and scaring them with fake snakes and spiders. Take action!
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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‘Battlestar Galactica’ Heroes Join Forces With PETA to Send a Pro-Adoption Message
These iconic “Battlestar Galactica” heroes are paging all earthlings in an important PSA to remind everyone to adopt, never shop!
PETA in Action
PETA ‘Primate’ Protests UW Torture on First Day of Class
PETA supporters descended on the University of Washington to call for the school to close its primate center and release the monkeys held there to reputable sanctuaries. Take action at PETA.org/Seattle.
PETA Ad Urges Chicago Shoppers to Wear Vegan
Just in time for fall, PETA’s new ad calls on Chicago shoppers to ditch wool, as the industry uses gentle sheep like wool-producing machines and steals their fleece and skin.
‘Dinosaurs’ Take to Tokyo Streets With Urgent Message
PETA Asia supporters encouraged passersby to ditch the prehistoric action of eating animals and opt for vegan foods that save lives and reduce your carbon footprint.
Casey Affleck and His Mom Join PETA Protest at UMass
Oscar winner Casey Affleck and his mother, Chris Anne Boldt, joined PETA to demand an end to the University of Massachusetts–Amherst’s deadly experiments on marmosets. Take action at PETA.org/Amherst.
Protesters ‘Plucked Alive’ Speak Out Against the Cruel Feather Industry
PETA France members called attention to the painful live-plucking that birds endure in the down industry and called on Paris Fashion Week to remove feathers and other animal-derived materials from its catwalks.
Rescued! Riley Gets the Chance to Find a Loving Home
PETA caseworkers arranged for Riley’s removal from the cramped pen that she’d been confined to for two years. She’s now in a comfortable, loving foster home while she awaits adoption.
‘Animals’ Cause Ruckus Outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., Stores
PETA members and supporters in Missouri caused mayhem outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., stores—including Anthropologie and Free People—calling on the company to stop selling anything stolen from animals.
Students Roast Starbucks Over Vegan Milk Upcharge
Across the country, students have been occupying Starbucks stores because the company still charges extra for vegan milk, despite agreeing that it’s better for the planet.
‘Monkeys’ Hold ‘Shriek-In’ at NIH Experimenter’s Home
Experimenter Elisabeth Murray got an earful when PETA supporters called for her to end monkey fright tests by playing recordings of distressed monkeys taken in her National Institutes of Health lab. Take action at PETA.org/Taxes.
Tofu Mascot ‘Runs’ to Show Representative the Joy of Soy
PETA members handed out barbecued tofu sliders to show U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and the welcoming Floridians he represents that tofu and other vegan foods make hearty meals while protecting animals and arteries.
Start Saving Animals Today
PETA’s 3-Week Vegan Challenge will help you make a change to protect animals and the environment while improving your personal health.
A Life of Pain and Misery: Meet Beamish, a Monkey Prisoner at NIH
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey experimenters have cut open and tormented and will eventually kill in worthless tests.
PETA’s 2021 Top Vegan Pies Will Make You Want to Start With Dessert
We’ve scoured the nation for the best vegan pies for your Thanksgiving this year. Find out where you can get one of your own.
Great News for Sloths! Officials Say ‘No More’ After PETA Campaign Against SeaQuest Las Vegas
After two sloth deaths at SeaQuest Las Vegas and following a letter from PETA, Clark County Animal Control said that it “cannot foresee granting SeaQuest permission for another sloth.” Help us urge the company to transfer all the animals to reputable facilities now.
Tell Publix You Won’t Shop There Until It Drops Cruelly Produced Coconut Milk
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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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.
VIDEO: ‘DWTS’ Pro Sharna Burgess Wants You to Make This SeaWorld’s Last Dance
“Dancing With the Stars” pro dancer Sharna Burgess dives deep (underwater!) to speak up for animals suffering at marine parks like SeaWorld.
Halloween Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Animals: 12 Tips to Keep Them Safe
All Hallows’ Eve can be a dangerous day for animal companions and wildlife. Here’s how to help keep them safe this Halloween.
Give the Fishing Industry Something to ‘Wail’ About—Go Vegan to Save the Whales!
PETA is relaunching the campaign that helped derail commercial whaling—but our “Save the Whales” mission is taking on an even bigger threat.
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Check Out PETA’s Stocking Stuffers!
From sweaters and sweets to your cat’s new favorite toy, beat the crowd and stock up early on the PETA Shop’s exclusive holiday gifts.
PETA Tells Urban Outfitters: Stop Making Animals 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!
No Trick and All Treat: These Vegan Candies Are Halloween Delights
Looking for Halloween treats without a ghoulish history? Whether classic or contemporary, each of these treats is sure to hit the sweet spot this year.
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President Biden: Good Science in, Animals out (of the Labs) When Choosing the Right NIH Director
As the Biden administration mulls a new director of the National Institutes of Health, let the president know that animal experimentation must end!
Hey, Starbucks, Your Upcharge Sucks! Students Stand Up to the Coffee Goliath
Coffee and dairy-free cream, please! Hold the surcharge. The dairy industry exploits cows, and these students have had enough.
Make Your ‘Escape’ From Iditarod Cruelty, Millennium Hotels
Dogs die every year in the Iditarod, but companies—such as Millennium Hotels and Resorts—have been reluctant to sever ties with the coldest race on Earth.
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Want to Bring Compassion Into the Classroom? Check Out Our ‘Share the World’ Kit!
This National Bullying Prevention Month (October), check out TeachKind’s free “Share the World” pack, which includes inspiring stories about animals and everything you need to teach elementary school students the Golden Rule.
Breaking Ground in the Courtroom: Landmark Legal Cases for Animals
From helping an animal be recognized as the owner of a “selfie” copyright to working to win animals' most basic right to live free from harm, PETA Foundation Senior Vice President and General Counsel Jeffery Kerr breaks down why the courtroom is one of the most important battlegrounds for animal rights.
Can Compassion and Science Go Hand in Hand? Yes! Find Out How
Our scientists have a plan to phase out animal tests and improve research for human health. See our Research Modernization Deal here.
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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