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Photos: See How PETA Helped Dogs Trapped in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Path
See how PETA fieldworkers helped “backyard dogs” left outside in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s path when their owners failed to bring them indoors.
What’s It Like to Raid a Lab? Now You Can Find Out—as a Rabbit
Animal rescues, evil robots, rad rabbits, and more: PETA’s new action-packed game, Bunny Raiders, is available on PS4 and PS5 and free to play now.
You’ll Say ‘Return to Sender’ After Learning What ‘Gift’ the Government Wants to Give NIH
A budget committee of the U.S. Senate wants to give a “gift” to the cruel and corrupt monkey experimentation industry, and we’re asking for your help to stop it.
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Historic Win for Horses! Budweiser Is the King of Tears No Longer, Thanks to PETA
Budweiser has been brewing up a backlash all summer. But PETA is raising a toast to the beer brand after it agreed to stop amputating the tailbones of its iconic Clydesdales.
These Schools’ Labs Are the Worst for Animals—How Much Are You Paying Them?
A new PETA study exposes the worst five violators of animal welfare guidelines among the top publicly funded university laboratories.
When They Found Graf, He Couldn’t Even Walk—See His Rescue Story
Don’t miss how PETA-supported teams in Ukraine saved the lives of Charik, Graf, and many others when all hope seemed lost. Then find out how you can help animals like them!
Gutless Science: The Secrets Behind the U.S.’ Hidden Organ Thieves
Will the next pandemic come from pig organs? Here’s what you need to know about dangerous and deadly animal-to-human organ transplants.
PETA in Action
Massive Blow-Up Fez Follows Shrine Circus Over Big-Top Cruelty
Our larger-than-life spectacle was part of a five-city campaign at each of the circus’ stops across East Texas, during which animal defenders urged Shriners to keep animals out of their shows. Take action at PETA.org/Shriners.
‘Monkeys’ Cause Uproar at Department of the Interior to Help Primates in Limbo
PETA members gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to act in behalf of 1,000 monkeys transported by Charles River Laboratories from Cambodia, possibly illegally. Take action at PETA.org/1000Monkeys.
Ties to Monkey Labor Prompts PETA to Dump Coconuts Outside Whole Foods
In Chicago, PETA urged Whole Foods to sell only coconut milk from countries where monkey labor isn’t used, such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. You can help at PETA.org/CoconutMilk.
‘Polar Bears’ Swarm Starbucks Over Pro-Dairy Policy
PETA occupied a Starbucks location in Ohio because the chain’s upcharge for vegan milk encourages people to opt for dairy, which is a top producer of the greenhouse gases that melt ice caps and kill polar bears. Take action at PETA.org/Starbucks.
PETA U.K. ‘Kittenmonger’ Shocks Residents
A “kittenmonger” at Folkestone’s fish market challenged speciesism by showing passersby that all lives are valuable, not just those of the animals who sit on our laps and are showered with love.
PETA Helps Goats Get Out of a ‘Baaad’ Situation
Two goats rescued by PETA from a hoarding situation are heading to their new home in North Carolina after being vaccinated and pampered in foster care.
‘Marmosets’ Protest Monkey Experimenter at Psychologists’ Conference
While University of Massachusetts–Amherst experimenter Agnès Lacreuse spoke at the recent American Psychological Association conference in Washington, D.C., PETA called on her to end her cruel and useless menopause experiments on marmosets. Take action at PETA.org/Amherst.
Lucius’ Life Gets a Little Brighter With New Doghouse
PETA delivered a custom-made doghouse to Lucius, who had been forced to use a broken plastic “shelter” for protection against the blazing sun. Help more dogs like him at PETA.org/Doghouse.
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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.
Will Taxpayers’ Hard-Earned Money Soon Be Safe From Overseas Crooks?
The U.S. government pays foreign labs to addict dogs to opioids, feed mice booze, and cause strokes in monkeys. This landmark legislation can stop all that.
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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.”
Want to Help Stop Tests on Animals? This Is 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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PETA Wins! UniverSoul Finally Stops Jumping Through Hoops and Makes a Major Move
How did PETA get a notoriously cruel circus to end its decades-long record of featuring live-animal acts? Let’s keep the victories coming by urging Shrine circuses to go animal-free, too.
Urgent Alerts
Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now
The Feds Are Stalling—1,000 Endangered Monkeys Need Your Help!
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In Lolita’s Honor, Tell Miami Seaquarium to Send Dolphins to a Seaside Sanctuary
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50 Things SeaWorld Has Done Since Corky's Capture 50 Years Ago
In many cases, a 50th anniversary is cause for celebration. For Corky the orca, however, five decades of captivity is no reason to party.
What Is Starbucks’ Vegan Upcharge Costing the Company?
In our second-ever Starbucks shareholder resolution submission, PETA served board members a piping-hot statement that appealed to the company’s interest in increasing profits.
You’ll Jump out of Your Skin After Watching This Star’s New Video
Fashion should be about creativity, not cruelty. Check out how actor Elisabetta Canalis is teaming up with PETA U.K. to help alligators, snakes, and other animals.
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Looking for a New OB/GYN? Not Sow Fast—Read This First
Think you know how outdated OHSU’s OB/GYN program is? PETA’s new billboard shows why you may only know the half of it.
VIDEO: Is H&M Downright Deceptive?
A PETA Asia investigation reveals ducks’ agonizing deaths to make Responsible Down Standard–certified down for suppliers of GAP Inc., Guess, H&M, and others.
For Parents: 4 Ways to Help Your Vegan Child Succeed in School
From the classroom to the cafeteria to extracurricular activities, follow PETA Kids’ tips on advocating for your vegan children at school.
Have Experience With Lions, Tigers, and Bears (Oh My!)? Then We Have a Job for You!
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?
Calling All College Students: Get Paid to Lead the Charge Against Speciesism
Want to take your activism up a notch and save animals like it’s your job? If you’re between 18 to 25 and enrolled in a college program, you can apply to become a campus rep for Students Opposing Speciesism.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Here’s What 35 Celebs Want You to Know
To honor the important contributions of Latine people to the animal rights movement, PETA’s naming 35 celebs who are smashing speciesism for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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PHOTOS: Will the Pope Be Bulls’ Friend in a High Place?
PETA U.K.’s papal plea to help bulls took to the streets in France with a display that turned heads and changed hearts
Is Budweiser Back on the Drink Menu? Hear How PETA Achieved Our Latest Win
Budweiser had brewed up a backlash all summer, but now you can crack open a cold one and listen in to find out how PETA helped achieve this victory for Clydesdales.
Elisabeth Murray’s Monkey Lab Is So Sinister Hollywood Couldn’t Have Imagined It
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey imprisoned in the National Institutes of Health’s Maryland laboratory.
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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