PETA Exposes Systemic Suffering at U.S.’ Largest Duck Company: Still-Chirping Baby Birds Ground Up by the Dozen

Roast duck and down pillows start at places like Maple Leaf Farms. PETA’s blowing the lid off the “humane meat” industry one undercover investigation at a time.

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Don’t Miss This Free Event: Get an Inside Look at PETA’s 20 Years of ‘Spaying’ the Day for Animals

PETA has been (s)nipping the companion animal overpopulation crisis in the bud for 20 years—now you’re invited to a virtual event on April 13 during which you’ll be able to get the tales behind the tails and find out how to help this work continue. Save your (free) spot today!

PETA Scientists Reveal the Future of Research at the Largest Toxicology Conference in the World

PETA scientists will attend the 2022 Society of Toxicology (SOT) meeting in San Diego. At the conference, PETA scientists will both give and receive prestigious awards.

Renew Your PETA Membership for 2022

PETA members power work that’s changing the world for animals. Extend your membership now and help make this a landmark year for animal rights!

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Do You Play ‘Operation’? Then Don’t Miss PETA’s Version: ‘Vivisection’

It’s the reality show of board games! Watch the video of PETA’s satirical Operation game spin-off and take action now.

Happening Now: In Ukraine, It’s One Rescue Mission After Another for PETA Germany (Photos)

PETA Germany has shepherded 120 more cats and dogs from Ukraine to safety and delivered another 40,000 pounds of animal food to Odesa. Read more to learn how you can support this work.

PETA’s Message to This Year’s Top 2022 Oscar® Nominees? SeaWorld BLOWS

Thanks to PETA, this year’s top Oscar® nominees can make a splash and help the animals suffering at “abusement” parks like SeaWorld.

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Addicted to Torment: Texas A&M Refuses to Release the Nine Healthy Dogs It No Longer Wants

Pressure from PETA ended Texas A&M University’s canine MD breeding program in 2019. But then nine healthy dogs were sent to another lab instead of being released for adoption.

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Nick Nack’s Story: Caged, Cut Open, and Traumatized in an NIH Laboratory

Nick Nack has been imprisoned and experimented on for years in Elisabeth Murray’s NIH laboratory. He’s so distressed that he rips out his own hair.

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Tell These Chains to Keep Reeling in Customers Who Want Delicious Vegan Fish

This World Day for the End of Fishing, help us urge Long John Silver’s and Captain D’s to “catch” up and permanently add vegan seafood to menus at all their locations.

Another Damning Inspection at Beagle Factory Farm: PETA Urges Immediate License Suspension

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized to suspend Envigo’s license and confiscate animals. Yet it has done nothing to render aid to these animals or stop the violations—take action now!

Publix’s Change of Heart Spares Monkeys Abused for Coconuts—You’re Next, Walmart!

After hearing from PETA, Publix counted the cost and dropped Chaokoh. Help us keep the pressure on Walmart to drop monkey-abusing coconut milk.

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What PETA Stands For

People

I am you, only different.

Human beings create temporary and arbitrary boundaries to exclude beings who aren’t like them. Human beings have justified wars, slavery, sexual violence, and military conquests through the mistaken belief that those who are “different” do not experience suffering and are not worthy of moral consideration.


Ethical

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

We are taught the Golden Rule as young children, and all major religions teach principles of nonviolence and kindness. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Ethical treatment—the Golden Rule—must be extended to all living beings: reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds, amphibians, and crustaceans.


Treatment

Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

All beings desire freedom to live a natural life, according to their inherent desires and instincts. While the lives of all beings necessarily involve some amount of suffering, human beings must stop deliberately inflicting suffering on all beings for our own selfish desires. We lose nothing in replacing a cheeseburger with a veggie burger or a leather purse with a fabric one. But beings we exploit lose their lives just for our fleeting fancy.


Animals

We are all animals.

We believe all beings deserve liberty and respect not because they share the characteristics we admire in ourselves but because they are living beings. We share the same evolutionary origins, we inhabit the same Earth, and we are ruled by the same laws of nature. We are all the same.

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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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Victory! PETA Wins Big in Bird-Experiment Lawsuit Against Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University thought it could hide public records about Christine Lattin’s cruel and absurd experiments on birds. It was wrong.

‘We’re Determined to Carry On’: PETA Germany Shares Stories From Inside Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has torn families apart, but PETA Germany’s rescue team continues to make new pathways to safety for animals. Hear one member’s experiences, and find out what you can do to help.

Help Animals, Earn Experience, and Get Paid—Intern With SOS This Summer

Looking for ways to earn extra cash this summer? If you’re a college student or recent graduate, you can do just that AND change the world for animals—apply for an internship position today!

Order Now: Get Your Paws on Ingrid Newkirk’s New Cat Book

PETA to Urban Outfitters: A Killer Look Shouldn’t Kill Animals

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!

Ruth, Rosie, and a Rescue to Remember: Will You Be the One Who Gives This Bonded Duo the Loving Home All Dogs Deserve?

Ever since PETA released footage exposing a Jack Russell breeder for exploiting dogs, it’s been one victory after another. Now two of the dogs are at PETA’s shelter—will you be the one to give them the perfect home?

Show SomeBUNNY How Delicious Vegan Chocolates Can Be

Looking for delicious treats to fill your Easter baskets? Hop on over to the PETA Shop and take your pick from a variety of vegan chocolates and other spring goodies.

Used to Death: Experimenters Cemented a Titanium Post Into Dorothy’s Skull

Dorothy spent more than 20 years in laboratories before her body finally gave out. Humans bred her, drilled a titanium post into her head, and exploited her through her last days.

Make a Career Out of Helping Neglected Animals—Apply to Be a PETA Fieldworker Today

PETA’s field team staff are essential service providers—they’re our miracle workers. If you think you have the compassion and diligence to be on the front line, we want to hear from you.

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Covering Its Tracks: Emory University Tries to Scrub Animal Lab Citations

Emory University and the Yerkes National Primate Research Center were caught mistreating animals. Instead of cleaning up their act, they worked overtime to keep you from knowing.

Make Each Meal ‘Upbeet’: Resources for Parents Feeding Vegan Kids

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan parent or new to vegan eating, these websites, books, and other resources will help you give your children animal-friendly and nutritious meals.

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Want to Help Stop Tests on Animals? 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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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“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