Why PETA Isn’t Celebrating the Supreme Court’s Prop 12 Verdict

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Prop 12 isn’t a “victory” for animals imprisoned on farms. If you want to really help them, here’s what you need to do.

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Be a Real Guardian of the Galaxy With 12 Actions to Help Animals in Labs

Just finished Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? There are millions of animals in labs just like Rocket and Floor who need your help—take action for them!

Little Leona Was Trapped on a Fourth-Floor Ledge—See What Happened at This Free Event!

From heartwarming reunions to heart-pounding rescues, PETA-supported teams are braving the rubble in Turkey and Syria to save animals. You can see how at this free event.

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We Have the Purrfect Gift for Mother’s Day

Let the moms in your life know how special they are to you with PETA Presents, virtual gifts that help animals and promote compassion.

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This Short Video Is Bringing the Monkey-Abduction Pipeline Crashing Down

Just a few minutes caught on hidden camera could soon spell the end of monkey trafficking—not to mention a long prison sentence for accused monkey smuggler Masphal Kry.

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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.

Patricia De León Exposes How Harvard’s Latest Scandal Is Every Mother’s Nightmare

After recently becoming a mother, this celebrity is more devastated than ever to see what Harvard is doing to monkeys. Watch PETA’s exclusive video to find out why.

You’ll Never Set Foot in a Pet Store Again After Seeing What These Breeders Did

Investigators visited more than 10 Vietnamese dog breeders—including some certified by the Vietnam Kennel Association. This is what they found.

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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.

How Would Elisabeth Murray Feel in Beamish the Monkey’s Shoes?

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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In a Pinch for Last-Minute Gifts? Here’s What Mom Really Wants

Want to get your mom a Mother’s Day gift she’ll rave about all year long? We’ve compiled a list of some of the tastiest vegan treats you can buy.

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General Motors’ Big Move for Animals Fuels This Demand PETA Just Made of Ford

General Motors just made a bold move for pigs. Will Ford follow suit? A PETA scientist attended its shareholder meeting to find out.

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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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PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program is the ultimate resource for conscientious shoppers, making the quest for cruelty-free products as easy as pie.

6 Reasons Why SeaWorld Sucks for Dolphins

The truth about the dolphins at SeaWorld is much darker than the cheery fake “smiles” that the company sells to the world.

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PHOTOS: Who Did PETA Fieldworkers Help During the First Three Months of 2023?

PETA received 581 requests for assistance during the first three months of 2023. Meet just a few of the animals whose lives we improved.

Peter Singer Releases Updated Version of His Groundbreaking 1975 Classic—Here’s How YOU Can Get a Copy

Almost 50 years after Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation was published, the author welcomes readers to revisit the philosophical bombshell that changed the animal rights conversation forever.

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Think This Duo From the Sons of Anarchy Is Tough? Wait Until You See What They Did for Dogs

These actors are known for their tough-guy roles on shows like Sons of Anarchy, but they’re showing their hearts of gold in this PETA video.

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Join PETA in Telling Urban Outfitters: Cruel Clothing Must Go!

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!

There’s Nobunny Else Like You, Mom! How to Get Free Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day should honor all the great mamas out there, including ones covered with fur, scales, or feathers. This year, give yours a printable PETA Kids Mother’s Day card featuring an animal mom and her baby.

Even Zombies Would Be Terrified of What Johns Hopkins Did to Rabbits’ Brains

Johns Hopkins University’s list of epic failures continues to grow. But there’s one thing you can do to help animals there.

Will PETA’s Modern Creation Story Help Christians Go Vegan?

This first-of-its kind AI-generated version of the creation story puts an animal-friendly spin on important biblical lessons. Purchase your copy today!

See Them Then and Now: Animal Patients in Turkey Get a Second Chance

From perilous food shipments to Syria to miraculous recoveries in Turkey—don’t miss the latest updates on the earthquake aftermath and how you can support PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.

PETA Has You Covered This Mother’s Day

She Was Still Alive—Why You Can’t Walk Away From a Turtle Near a Road

Many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year. They can survive for weeks after their shell is crushed. If you see a turtle on or near a road—injured or not—here’s what to do!

What’s the Problem With ‘Pet’ Ownership? This Scholar Breaks It Down

Troy Vettese shares why his piece in The Guardian was so controversial—and the surprising ways “pet” ownership can be harmful to everyone involved.

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