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Systemic Rot at NIH: Fauci’s Dog Experiments Only the Tip of the Iceberg
It’s never been clearer: The National Institutes of Health needs a visionary leader committed to PETA’s Research Modernization Deal. Join us in urging President Biden to choose well.
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19 Dogs Want to Capture People’s Hearts, Not Be Held Captive in Cages
Misguided efforts, dried-up funding, zero insight gained—why is Texas A&M University STILL holding dogs from its notorious canine muscular dystrophy laboratory prisoner?
You Can’t Trust the Label! All 11 ‘Humane-Certified’ Factory Farms PETA Investigated Were Horrifically Cruel
How much more video footage of suffering animals will it take for the ASPCA, HSUS, and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) to stop promoting sham “standards” for factory farms? Find out how you can help.
PETA President’s New Book Reveals What Cats Really Want
Do you speak cats’ language? Don’t worry—PETA President Ingrid Newkirk does, and she reveals the secrets her feline friends have shared with her over the years in her CATivating new book.
PETA Exposé: Monkey Torment at NIH
We exposed it first! The National Institutes of Health is damaging monkeys’ brains and scaring them with fake snakes and spiders. Take action!
Find Us a Licensed Veterinary Technician and We Could Pay You Up to $1,000
Introduce us to a friend and—if it’s a match—you could make money! PETA is paying up to $1,000 for qualified referrals, so get started today.
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PETA in Action
Hazmat-Clad Protesters Call For Closure of Monkey-Breeding Center
PETA members descended on the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, calling for it to shut down the University of Washington’s monkey-breeding center, which is located next to a toxic waste site. Take action at PETA.org/Seattle.
PETA ‘Lobster’ Mascot ‘Boiled Alive’ in Maine
Protesters gave passersby food for thought about the suffering that lobsters endure while being boiled alive. The fix? Switch to delicious vegan seafood.
Students Launch Nationwide Push to End Human Supremacy
From California to Illinois to Virginia, a PETA-backed, youth-led revolt of students mobilized to inspire their communities to resist violence against animals and end speciesism.
‘Dinosaurs’ Urge President Biden to Appoint Progressive NIH Director
PETA supporters called for President Joe Biden to appoint a National Institutes of Health director who isn’t from the Stone Age. Departing Director Francis Collins continued to fund animal experiments on a massive scale. Take action at PETA.org/Biden.
PETA Sterilizes Torch and Layla
Our mobile clinic sterilized 271 animals, including Torch and Layla, in one week—and all of them were given free round-trip transportation.
‘Bloodied Sheep’ Flock to Urban Outfitters: Ban Wool!
PETA U.K. supporters in London “bleated” for Urban Outfitters, Inc., stores—including Anthropologie and Free People—to stop selling wool and other materials stolen from animals.
Chained ‘Orcas’ Make a Splash at Travel Convention
Attendees at ABTA’s Travel Convention in London faced a tidal wave of commotion as PETA U.K. protesters pushed for the association to stop promoting marine ABUSEment parks.
PETA Gives ‘Stuff’ a Fine New Doghouse
In North Carolina, Stuff was without shelter to protect him from the elements until PETA fieldworkers swooped in and delivered an actual doghouse before cold weather hits.
Tofu Mascot ‘Runs’ to Show Representative the Joy of Soy
PETA members handed out barbecued tofu sliders to show U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and the welcoming Floridians he represents that tofu and other vegan foods make hearty meals while protecting animals and arteries.
‘Monkeys’ Hold ‘Shriek-In’ at NIH Experimenter’s Home
Experimenter Elisabeth Murray got an earful when PETA supporters called for her to end monkey fright tests by playing recordings of distressed monkeys taken in her National Institutes of Health lab. Take action at PETA.org/Taxes.
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A Life of Pain and Misery: Meet Beamish, a Monkey Prisoner at NIH
NIH tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey experimenters have cut open and tormented and will eventually kill in worthless tests.
PETA’s 2021 Top Vegan Pies Will Make You Want to Start With Dessert
We’ve scoured the nation for the best vegan pies for your Thanksgiving this year. Find out where you can get one of your own.
How to Manage Stress and Stay Energized—Because Animals Need You!
Feeling overwhelmed? We’ve all been there. When you need extra encouragement, try one of these ideas from PETA staffers.
Tell Publix You Won’t Shop There Until It Drops Cruelly Produced Coconut Milk
In Thailand, terrified monkeys are chained, beaten, and forced to climb trees to pick coconuts. Opting for one of these animal-friendly brands could mean saving a life.
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VIDEO: ‘DWTS’ Pro Sharna Burgess Wants You to Make This SeaWorld’s Last Dance
“Dancing With the Stars” pro dancer Sharna Burgess dives deep (underwater!) to speak up for animals suffering at marine parks like SeaWorld.
Halloween Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Animals: 12 Tips to Keep Them Safe
All Hallows’ Eve can be a dangerous day for animal companions and wildlife. Here’s how to help keep them safe this Halloween.
Shook Up by Fauci-Funded Beagle Experiments? Hear What PETA Is Doing
Anthony Fauci reportedly greenlit tests to feed puppies’ heads to flies. But that’s not all: Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo shares the laundry list of the National Institutes of Health’s experiments on animals and what PETA is doing about them.
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Heroes Join Forces With PETA to Send a Pro-Adoption Message
These iconic “Battlestar Galactica” heroes are paging all earthlings in an important PSA to remind everyone to adopt, never shop!
PETA Tells Urban Outfitters: Stop Making Animals Fashion Victims
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!
Give the Fishing Industry Something to ‘Wail’ About—Go Vegan to Save the Whales!
PETA is relaunching the campaign that helped derail commercial whaling—but our “Save the Whales” mission is taking on an even bigger threat.
Great News for Sloths! Officials Say ‘No More’ After PETA Campaign Against SeaQuest Las Vegas
After two sloth deaths at SeaQuest Las Vegas and following a letter from PETA, Clark County Animal Control said that it “cannot foresee granting SeaQuest permission for another sloth.” Help us urge the company to transfer all the animals to reputable facilities now.
No Trick and All Treat: These Vegan Candies Are Halloween Delights
Looking for Halloween treats without a ghoulish history? Whether classic or contemporary, each of these treats is sure to hit the sweet spot this year.
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Make Your ‘Escape’ From Iditarod Cruelty, Millennium Hotels
Dogs die every year in the Iditarod, but companies—such as Millennium Hotels and Resorts—have been reluctant to sever ties with the coldest race on Earth.
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Hey, Starbucks, Your Upcharge Sucks! Students Stand Up to the Coffee Goliath
Coffee and dairy-free cream, please! Hold the surcharge. The dairy industry exploits cows, and these students have had enough.
Can Compassion and Science Go Hand in Hand? Yes! 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.
Want to Bring Compassion Into the Classroom? Check Out Our ‘Share the World’ Kit!
This National Bullying Prevention Month (October), check out TeachKind’s free “Share the World” pack, which includes inspiring stories about animals and everything you need to teach elementary school students the Golden Rule.
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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