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Killer Conditions: New PETA Asia Live-Animal Market Video Draws Global Attention
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Asia’s deadly live-animal markets are open for business, creating a living hell for animals and putting humans at risk of the next pandemic.
Club Med Makes Clean Getaway From ABUSEment Parks
After working with PETA France, Club Med is joining a growing list of companies adopting stronger animal welfare policies by refusing to promote marine parks, bullfights, elephant rides, tiger-cub encounters, and more.
PETA Uncovers More Texas A&M University Lies—Is This the School’s Worst Deception Yet?
Texas A&M University is spinning more lies to avoid releasing all the remaining dogs from its barren laboratories. Here’s how you can help.
And PETA’s 2021 ‘Most Beautiful Vegan’ Honor Goes to …
PETA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Most Beautiful Vegan honor by highlighting 20 vegan stars to watch. See whether your favorite made the list!
‘A World of Love for Animals’ Is This Summer’s Inspirational Book
Read about a dog who miraculously survived a volcanic eruption, a donkey who was saved from an abusive life in Jordan, and other uplifting stories in Ingrid Newkirk’s new book.
TELL CONGRESS: No More Money to Abuse Monkeys in Failed Laboratories
Urge your members of Congress to reject additional funding for the National Primate Research Centers—which have only produced pain, misery, and death.
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PETA Delivers ‘Monkey’ Bearing 179,000 Signatures to NIH Director’s Home
Protesters lined the street at National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins’ home to demand an end to government experimenter Elisabeth Murray’s traumatizing and deadly “fright experiments” on monkeys. Take action at PETA.org/Taxes.
‘Animals’ Cause Ruckus Outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., Stores
PETA members and supporters in Missouri caused mayhem outside Urban Outfitters, Inc., stores—including Anthropologie and Free People—calling on the company to stop selling anything stolen from animals.
Dog to See Better (Summer) Days With Shelter—Thanks to PETA
In North Carolina, Tiger was without shelter to protect him from the elements until PETA fieldworkers swooped in and delivered a new doghouse.
Caged PETA Asia Members Protest Olympic Egg Cruelty
Protesters confined themselves to a cage outside the Japan Sport Olympic Square to replicate the cruelty to chickens that PETA Asia exposed on a farm certified to supply eggs to the Olympics.
Author Shelia P. Moses Joins PETA to Cut Ribbon on Little Free Library
PETA members and award-winning writer Shelia P. Moses stocked a new Little Free Library in North Carolina with books that will broaden minds and encourage compassion for all.
‘Pig’ Pops Champagne After News of Smithfield Slaughterhouse Shutdown
PETA supporters gave out pork-free snacks to celebrate that Smithfield will no longer be slaughtering pigs at its namesake location in Smithfield, Virginia.
PETA Rallies Against Millennium Biltmore Hotel
To decry the company’s sponsorship of the Iditarod dog race, in which more than 150 dogs have died, PETA supporters descended on the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
‘Cow’ Leads Vegan ‘Nice’ Cream Giveaway
For National Ice Cream Day, PETA members handed out dairy-free desserts to passersby in Florida, as a reminder that delicious vegan treats are as sweet to cows as they are to us.
Delilah and Princess Celebrate Return to Their ‘Kingdoms’
PETA fieldworkers gave Delilah, Princess, and others the royal treatment with free transportation to and from their spay/neuter appointments.
Students Roast Starbucks Over Vegan Milk Upcharge
Across the country, students have been occupying Starbucks stores because the company still charges extra for vegan milk, despite agreeing that it’s better for the planet.
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Murray Torments and Kills Monkeys, and They Call Her ‘Loving’ and ‘Kind’
Pro–animal experimentation extremists cheer on Elisabeth Murray’s terror experiments on monkeys—going so far as to say she’s “kind.”
These Vegan Barbecue Spots Are Smoking Out the Competition
Barbecue is all about the spices and smoke, and all these spots have uncovered the perfect blend of both, without the animal suffering.
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PETA Slams South Korean Officials for Erasure of Racehorse Slaughter Records
From October 2020 to June 2021, more than 900 horses were killed in South Korea. The Korea Racing Authority doesn’t want anyone to know their identities.
Stop ‘Milking’ Monkey Labor: Take a Crack at Kindness, Publix!
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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Would You Vacation at a Prison? Why People Are Saying ‘No Tanks’ to SeaWorld
Learn more about the cruelty of marine parks and discover ways to help animals.
Veterans Join PETA in Calling On Military to End Gruesome Beheading Drills
Nineteen veterans have joined PETA in urging an end to the cruel use of animals, who have been killed with bare hands or eaten alive, by Marines during the annual Cobra Gold survival training event.
Taking a Beach Vacation? Keep Summer Safe for Lobsters and Crabs
Crustaceans form friendships and 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.
Life in a Cage Is No Life at All—You Can Take a Simple Step to Help Birds
Birds are complex, undomesticated animals who suffer greatly when caged in pet stores or homes. Here’s why you should never buy them.
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!
Heat Waves Are Rolling In, but so Are PETA’s Community Animal Project Fieldworkers
Once upon a “Midnight” dreary? Not for this smiling pup! See how PETA’s field team helped ensure that no one was weak or weary, despite rising summer temperatures.
Students: Level Up and Hit the Streets for Animal Liberation!
Calling all activists ages 13 to 24: Learn how you can be empowered and inspired to get loud for animals—and get free stuff—at SOS’ virtual summer summit. Register today!
PETA Calls On Boston PD to Investigate Lab for Starving, Mutilating Animals
You’ll be shocked when you find out how animals suffer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. PETA is calling for a police investigation.
Heat Kills: Chained Dogs Need You to Take Action This Summer
Chains, pens, and high temperatures are a lethal cocktail for dogs. If you encounter an animal left outdoors, here are six ways you can help—and even save their life.
A Former Farm Boy’s Personal Trauma Led to a Landmark Book
What does it take for a farm boy to abandon the values drummed into him and be brought to tears in his quest to respect animals? Find out in this touching interview with Jim Mason.
Are You a Creative Audio-Visual Producer? Work for the PETA Foundation and Make a Difference
From animal rescue videos to undercover investigative videos, PETA’s audio-visual team produces some of our most riveting, popular, and effective content. Join our team and use your skills to make a difference!
Testing on Animals Has Been a Giant Failure—but PETA Has a Plan
PETA 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