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We Did It! All 4,000 Beagles at Envigo Will Get a Chance to Find a Family at Last
Thanks to PETA supporters like you, not only is dog-breeding hellhole Envigo closing its doors, all the remaining beagles will also be spared torment in laboratories.
Fauci Funds Absurd Experiment to Try to Make Male Monkeys Transgender
An NIH agency spent $205,000 to “feminize” male monkeys with hormones, supposedly to study HIV transmission in transgender women. Why not enroll transgender women in a study that might actually help them?
Faded From the News but Still in the Thick of War: Do Not Forget Them
PETA Germany’s rescue team is helping dogs like Lucky survive the war in Ukraine and find loving new homes. Learn how you can support this vital work.
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MASSIVE VICTORY! Air France to Ground Shipments of Monkeys Following Mile-High PETA Campaign
Following a decade-long PETA campaign, Air France has announced that it will end its transport of monkeys to laboratories. This move deals another death blow to the miserable animal experimentation industry.
VIDEO: FREE the Animals! Watch the Rescue Stories of Britches, Prince, and Others
Never-before-released footage and insight come directly from Ingrid Newkirk in a new video that highlights intense stories from the 30th anniversary edition of “Free the Animals.”
PETA Files USDA Petition Over Bogus ‘Humane’ Meat Labels
The only “humane” meal is a vegan one. PETA is calling on the feds to amend rules and stop certifying bogus claims about animals raised for food.
Pants on Fire: Texas A&M Refuses to Keep Its Promise to Release Nine Dogs
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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PETA ‘Animals’ Push Urban Outfitters to Make Vegan Switch
Protesters raised a ruckus outside an Urban Outfitters store in Philadelphia, urging the company to help save animals and the planet by selling products made of only sustainable, vegan materials.
Senior Dog GeeGee Is on the Mend, Thanks to PETA
In Virginia, PETA fieldworkers helped GeeGee’s disabled guardian get her senior dog the veterinary care she needed for her injured back.
Students Raise Ruckus Over University’s SeaWorld Ticket Sales
Protesters demanded that the University of Central Florida stop selling tickets to SeaWorld until the park embraces animal-free entertainment only.
Lonely Lady Gets the Chance to Make Her Perfect Match
Lady was chained outside 24/7 in North Carolina when PETA rescued her. She’s now waiting for a foster family to help her learn the ropes of life indoors before finding a permanent home.
Bare-Skinned Protesters Hold ‘Die-In’ Against Bearskin Caps
PETA U.K. members urged the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence to use high-quality faux fur for the decorative caps worn by the Queen’s Guard instead of the skins and fur of slaughtered Canadian black bears.
PETA Asia Delivers Funeral Wreath to MSG Giant
On the anniversary of Ajinomoto’s founding, PETA Asia delivered a somber gift to the company’s headquarters to commemorate the countless animals killed in the MSG giant’s cruel and unnecessary animal tests. Take action at PETA.org/MSG.
‘Revamp Like Ringling!’ PETA Trumpets in Wisconsin
PETA supporters called on the Wisconsin Historical Society’s board members to follow in the footsteps of Ringling Bros. circus by no longer forcing elephants to perform at the Circus World Museum.
If Monkeys Believed in God, the Devil Would Look Like Elisabeth Murray
Federal documents reveal apparent violations of the law. It's time to shut down Elisabeth Murray's lab and retire the surviving monkeys to sanctuaries.
Too Hot for Spot: Change a Dog’s Life This Summer With 5 Action Steps
Do you know how to rescue a dog trapped in a hot car? As temperatures heat up, be sure you're ready to act if you see an animal in danger. Learn what to do.
Celebrate Life With a Vegan Eid
This Eid al-Adha, check out these three tasty vegan dishes from Muslim chefs and other food experts that will make your celebrations extra-special.
‘Dinos’ Roam the Earth to Call For Extinction of the Running of the Bulls
In Pamplona, Spain, 42 bulls will be stabbed to death this week. Will the mayor relegate the Running of the Bulls to the history books—where this archaic bloodbath belongs?
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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.
Just How Bad Is SeaWorld? The Death Toll Speaks for Itself
Learn more about the cruelty of marine parks and discover ways to help animals.
Watch PETA’s New Video: Did Your Sweater Start With Screams?
PETA’s latest video reveals that workers are STILL stitching up gentle sheep’s wounds from botched shearing without any pain relief. Watch now and learn how to take action.
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.
Pledge to Celebrate an Animal-Friendly Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha celebrates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah. See how vegan Muslims are observing the holiday in ways that show kindness to all.
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PETA to Urban Outfitters: A Killer Look Shouldn’t Kill Animals
Francesca Farago and other big names joined PETA at Urban Outfitters’ annual meeting to ask the company an important question.
After Years of Bogus Experiments, This Scientist Saw the Light
Why is this former animal experimenter now a model for PETA’s plan to save lives and taxpayer dollars? Listen in to Dr. John Gluck’s moving story of transformation.
From Birds to Bugs: PETA Kids Lists Books to Inspire the Whole Family
If you’re looking for new stories to fill your child’s imagination, take a page out of PETA Kids’ book with these colorful and engaging tales of empathy for animals.
Huge Win! Pakistan Bans Live-Animal Surgeries for Veterinary Training After PETA Plea
Following a huge push from PETA and Pakistani activists, officials in Pakistan plan to roll out reforms that will spare animals cruel veterinary training procedures.
Taking a Beach Vacation? Keep Summer Safe for Lobsters and Crabs
Crustaceans form friendships and nurture their families. But the way humans treat these sensitive individuals will pinch at your heartstrings—and make you switch to delicious vegan lobster rolls and crab cakes instead.
Meet the Dog Who Helped Inspire a National News Story: Lady, Finally Unchained
Chained and forgotten in “No-No Land,” Lady was featured in The Washington Post Magazine. Now, she’s free from her chain and in search of the life she always deserved.
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.
Make This Summer One to Remember: Get Active for Animals With SOS
Is getting active for animals on your summer to-do list? Speak out against speciesism and turn up the heat on animal abusers with these tips.
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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