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Watch: Another Death at Churchill Downs? PETA Catches the Fatal Fall on Video
Churchill Downs needs a fleet of equine ambulances to carry the fatally wounded horses out of public view.
U.S. Government’s Confidential Informant Captures Damning Evidence
Just a few chilling minutes caught on hidden camera could mean a long prison sentence for an accused Cambodian official.
8 Celebs Watched What the Wool Industry Does to Animals—Here’s How It Went
Watching celebrities react to undercover footage from the wool industry may have you taking a second look at clothing labels.
Is NIH Funding Criminals?
PETA’s investigation into a disgusting lab led to the largest animal rescue in Colombia’s history. Find out what happened to NIH-bankrolled experimenters next.
What Rescue Teams Just Achieved in Ukraine Will Make Your Jaw Drop
Don’t miss what over 3 million pounds of food, seven transport vehicles, and your support for teams funded by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund did for desperate animals in Ukraine.
The Book That Launched PETA Returns—Here’s How YOU Can Get a Copy
Almost 50 years after Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation was published, the author welcomes readers to revisit the philosophical bombshell that changed the animal rights conversation forever.
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Monkeys Need Your Help! Tell U.S. Fish & Wildlife to Do Its Job
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service needs to protect monkeys from animal experimenters before it’s too late. Here’s what you can do.
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PETA in Action
PETA Protests Harvard Monkey Experiments at School Graduation
We followed Harvard Medical School’s dean to Chicago, as he gave a commencement address at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, to demand that he shut down Margaret Livingstone’s baby monkey torment lab. Join us at PETA.org/Harvard.
‘Pig’ Urges Everyone to Go Vegan After Supreme Court Prop 12 Verdict
In Washington, D.C., PETA members reminded passersby that while California’s Proposition 12 permits a few more inches of space for pigs, it also allows the cycle of forced breeding, imprisonment, and death to continue.
Tormented ‘Monkey’ Rattles Fright Experimenter’s Talk in Florida
Protesters, including one dressed as Beamish—a monkey Elisabeth Murray has abused since 2010—exposed the National Institutes of Health experimenter outside her talk at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute. Take action at PETA.org/Taxes.
Homeless Dogs Take Center Stage at Poochella Adoption Festival
PETA welcomed visitors to its riverfront dog park in Norfolk, Virginia, for a howling good time at this annual adoption event, featuring dozens of dogs from nine area animal shelters ready to meet their new families.
‘Mice’ Swarm Ajinomoto’s Mexico Office Over Useless and Cruel Tests
A pack of PETA supporters held a “rodent revolt” outside Ajinomoto’s office in Mexico City to push for an end to the company’s deadly tests on animals. Take action at PETA.org/MSG.
Westminster Dog Show Catches Flak From PETA Over Flat-Faced Breeds
“Pugs” in New York demanded that breathing-impaired breeds be kept out of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and encouraged everyone to support adoption instead of a breeding fiasco.
Compassionate Student Shows Peers How to Be Sweet to Animals
A student at Florida A&M University gave up valuable study time to host a giveaway of vegan milk and cookies on a busy campus quad in order to share how easy and delicious going vegan can be.
PETA Pounces on Opportunity to Give Puma a New Doghouse
PETA fieldworkers spayed Puma and replaced her inadequate mess of a “shelter” with a custom-built wooden doghouse just in time to help protect her from the approaching summer heat and storms.
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Join PETA’s Action Team to hear about protests, events, and volunteer opportunities in your area. You’ll also get tips and ideas to help you advocate for animals.
How Would Elisabeth Murray Feel in Beamish the Monkey’s Shoes?
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey imprisoned in the National Institutes of Health’s Maryland laboratory.
In a Pinch for Dinner? Try These Vegan Crab Recipes
Be kind to crustaceans by trying out these vegan crab recipes, made with surprising ingredients like hearts of palm, mushrooms, and artichokes.
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What Are Shelters With ‘No-Kill’ Policies Trying to Hide? You’ll Have to See to Believe It
Dogs, cats, and other animals are suffering because of “no-kill” policies at animal shelters. See what changes need to be made now to start really saving lives—not pretending to on paper.
Terry Hurtado Gómez Becomes First Politician Outside U.S. to Win ‘Courage in Leadership’ Award—Here’s Why
A Colombian city council member has won PETA’s Courage in Leadership Award. It’s the first time that this prestigious honor has gone to a politician outside the U.S.
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PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program is the ultimate resource for conscientious shoppers, making the quest for cruelty-free products as easy as pie.
Know Someone Who’s Thinking of Visiting SeaWorld? This Will Make Them Say ‘No Tanks’
Learn more about the cruelty of marine parks and discover ways to help animals.
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All Eyes Are on China, but the Next Pandemic Could Start in Your Hometown
The CDC has the power to help prevent the next pandemic—urge it to stop playing with our lives.
Will F1 Give This Sponsorship the Red Flag After PETA U.K. Crashes Event?
Get up to speed on the actions that PETA U.K. has taken against Formula 1 and its connection to a deadly race.
Join PETA in Telling Urban Outfitters: Cruel Clothing Must Go!
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!
See How PETA’s Rocking the Boat in Latest Move Against the Navy’s Deadly Tests
Take a deep dive into all the ways PETA’s working to stop the U.S. Navy from backpedaling on lifesaving science.
Cap Off Your Senior Year With One of These Messages for Animals
It’s time to get out the vegan craft supplies and stick it to speciesism with an animal rights message for everyone to see on your special day.
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How Can Guardians Vol. 3 Help Animals? Hint: It’s Not Rocket Science
Have you seen Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 yet? Come back down to Earth to find out what the movie could do for real animals in labs.
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PHOTOS: Snip, Snip, Hooray! How PETA Helped 150 Animals in 2 Days
Here’s what happened when PETA and two other shelters teamed up to help animal companions in Galax, Virginia.
Fun in the Sun: 50+ Animal-Friendly Activities for Children
Are you prepping summer activities for your young ones? Don’t sweat it—PETA Kids has your back with over 50 projects to get your family moving, thinking, and practicing compassion.
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She Was Still Alive—What You Need to Know if You See 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—injured or not—on or near a road, here’s what to do!
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.
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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