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PETA Latino in Cancún: Spaying Like There’s No Mañana
In just one weekend, PETA Latino sterilized more than 200 animals. Learn how their efforts will help end the companion animal overpopulation crisis.
Show Us the Money: Will This Agency Own Up to Its Overseas Wrongdoings?
Colombian officials move to dismantle the hellhole lab that PETA exposed. Is the National Institutes of Health still sending it checks?
Free Event: Join Us on the Front Lines in Ukraine as Rescuers Risk Everything to Save Animals
Meet the animals who need you now more than ever! You’ve been following PETA Germany’s daring rescue work in Ukraine—now we’re taking you as close to the fighting as anyone can get without a flak jacket.
Victory! After Pressure From PETA, Navy Nixes Torture Tests on Sheep
After PETA urged the Navy to end useless decompression experiments that cause sheep crippling pain, they were stopped years early. Now let’s push the Navy to ban all such tests.
With YOUR Support, PETA Entities Rescue Over 2,000 Animals and Counting From War-Torn Ukraine
Learn how a team of PETA Germany rescuers whisked 200 animals out of a bomb-riddled city in the nick of time and how you can support this vital work.
What Does the Spin Doctor for the University of Washington’s Primate Center Really Do?
The University of Washington is looking for a new PR manager to put a happy face on its notorious primate center, a vile and inept monkey prison.
Travel to Help Animals—Apply to Work for PETA Today!
Want a REAL job that makes a difference? Get new experiences, see new places, and make the most of your life—help animals as if it’s your job, because it would be, by applying to be PETA’s traveling campaigner today.
PETA in Action
PETA Ruffles Urban Outfitters’ Feathers Over Down Industry Exposé
“Birds” swooped down on an Urban Outfitters store in Miami to call on the company to stop using down across all its brands after PETA revealed that sensitive ducks and geese are mutilated and killed for clothing.
‘Project Lead The Way’ CEO Faces PETA Protest at Home
In Indiana, protesters urged Project Lead The Way CEO David Dimmett to ditch disturbing and archaic classroom lessons involving the dissection of sheep’s hearts and brains and pigs’ kidneys.
Animal Advocates Divert Starbucks Customers in Surcharge War
PETA’s giveaway of oat milk cold brew led people in St. Louis to shun Starbucks, since the company still charges extra for vegan milk—despite agreeing that it’s better for the planet.
PETA Gives Thor a Free Doghouse
Unlike his namesake, Thor the dog can’t control the weather—so fieldworkers rushed him a custom-built doghouse filled with insulating straw to help protect him from winter storms.
Students Opposing Speciesism Speak Out Against Fur
In Connecticut, a Western Massachusetts student joined forces with local protesters against Max Zeller Furs, which profits from animals’ stolen skin.
‘Dinosaurs’ Roar for Londoners to Go Vegan in 2023
A pack of PETA U.K. supporters stormed Central London with an urgent message: Let animal exploitation go the way of the dinosaurs.
Bar Is on Cloud Nine After a Haircut From PETA
PETA fieldworkers gave a dog named Bar a much-needed grooming session during his neuter appointment—all free of charge.
‘Chicks’ Pass Out Free … Eggs?! They’re Vegan, of Course!
While the bird flu outbreak continues to decimate the egg supply, PETA U.K. members encouraged everyone to dig into fluffy OGGS and other "eggstraordinary" vegan foods that leave chickens in peace.
Can’t-Miss Banner Blasts Secretive Monkey Shipments Flown Into Houston
PETA descended on George Bush Intercontinental Airport following a report that AELF FlightService’s Maleth Aero airline has booked hundreds of macaques a one-way ticket to a gruesome death in laboratories. Take action at PETA.org/AELF.
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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.
Science Suffers as NIH Funds Scofflaw Monkey Supplier for Dubious Tests
Monkeys escape regularly from Alpha Genesis, a supplier of laboratories nationwide, where they also often die due to neglect and incompetence. But NIH keeps giving it money anyway.
‘Stop Being Spellbound by Bad Science’: Why Siouxsie Sioux Is Taking the Mic for PETA
The British post-punk icon joins PETA in urging Ajinomoto to end horrifying animal experiments.
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Black History Month: These Civil Rights Icons Will Inspire You
For these civil rights proponents, creating a just society includes justice for animals.
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Victory! NHL Drops Cruel Alligator All-Star Weekend Plans After Push From PETA
After hearing from PETA and over 37,000 supporters, the National Hockey League and the Florida Panthers confirmed scrapping plans to incorporate live alligators during All-Star Weekend.
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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.
Picasso Pufferfish, Married Swans—It’s an ‘Animalkind’ Valentine’s Day
Find out who would love Tinder and who would be the first to hit the dance floor in this glimpse into animals’ secret love lives from Ingrid Newkirk’s book “Animalkind.”
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Check Out These Black-Owned Restaurants Cooking Up Kindness Toward Animals
A new generation of Black leaders is raising awareness of animal suffering around the country—through the vegan food that they serve. Find a local restaurant to support today.
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‘PETA, a Love Story’ With Pamela Anderson
The new Netflix documentary about Pamela Anderson, “Pamela, a Love Story,” chronicles some of the biggest events of her life, including her influential work with PETA.
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PETA Urges Urban Outfitters Shoppers to Slip Into Something More Ethical
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!
The Dress That Turned Heads Had a Head of Its Own—But Was It Vegan?
When the fashion world went crazy over a “lion’s head” on Kylie Jenner’s innovative dress, the media called PETA. So what’s the message behind the mane?
PETA: Against All Prejudice—Watch the Video Now
Why must we confidently help end prejudice against ALL, from pigeons to pigs to pig-tailed macaques? Watch Ingrid Newkirk’s moving speech now to find out.
Play PETA’s New Game, ‘Bad Logic Bingo,’ B-4 You Trust an Animal Experimenter
Grab your bingo cards and markers: Primate experimenters’ self-contradictory logic and flimsy excuses for torture are so predictable that we’re calling them out ourselves.
More Sponsors Drop the 2023 Iditarod: Help PETA Finish the Race
PETA sees the finish line as the 2023 Iditarod loses more sponsors. Help end the death race and save dogs used for sledding.
Inspire Kindness in the Classroom—Help End Animal Dissection
Science education should be cutting-edge, so why are some classes still cutting open animals? If you’re a student, sign up to receive FREE stickers and leaflets to help us end dissection.
Parents: Help Your Kind Kid Join This Free Membership Program
Do your kids want to take action for animals but need some encouragement? Help them sign up for our Kind Kid program! They’ll receive a free membership card and monthly ideas for ways to help animals.
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