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Victory! After Years of Hard Work, PETA Secures a New Life for Abused Chimpanzees
At the Missouri Primate Foundation, an eyewitness saw Tammy screaming while searching for the babies who had been stolen from her. Now, she’s living at her true sanctuary home.
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.
Explore London Like a Local—With an Animal Rights Twist
Can’t wait to travel? Take a virtual tour of the city’s iconic landmarks and relive some of the pivotal animal rights moments in PETA U.K.’s history.
Win-Win for Pigs and Patients: OB/GYN Program Goes Animal-Free After PETA Talks
OB/GYN residents deserve the best education possible. That’s why PETA is working to replace live animals with high-tech simulators in medical training exercises.
Joaquin Phoenix, a True ‘Brother Bear,’ Sticks Up for Bears in Traveling Show
The “Bears of Bearadise Ranch” exhibitor is using the connection between bears she exploits and “Brother Bear” as advertising. But the film’s star has a different perspective, one of empathy.
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Esteemed Animal Expert Joins PETA in Condemning Murray’s Cruel Tests
Bestselling author and animal expert Sy Montgomery says she’s “shocked” by the cruelty that monkeys endure at NIH. You will be, too.
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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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Taiwan’s Third-Largest Health Food Company Bans Animal Tests After PETA Push
After talks with PETA, Vitalon Foods Group—maker of Taiwan’s best-selling brand of sports drink—banned animal tests not explicitly required by law.
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Publix and Walmart Are ‘Shelling’ Out for Forced Monkey Labor—Speak Up Now
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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Luna the Beluga, a Sexual Abuse Survivor and Marine Park Sufferer, Gives Birth to SeaWorld’s Latest Victim
Workers violated Luna, forcibly impregnating her to create a living prop for the park’s shows. She rejected her first baby. Now this one, her fourth, is doomed to a life of suffering.
TELL CONGRESS: No More Money to Abuse Monkeys in Primate Experimentation Prisons
Urge your members of Congress to reject additional funding for the National Primate Research Centers—which have only produced pain, misery, and death.
New PETA Asia Footage: The World Has Changed, but Live-Animal Markets Haven’t
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.
Crocs Are in—Leather Is Out: PETA Awards Brand for Going Animal-Free
It’s a giant leap for animalkind: Vegan-friendly footwear brand Crocs will go completely leather-free by the end of 2021, following years of appeals by PETA.
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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!
While Texas A&M Lies, More Dogs Die—Help PETA Save the Last 19!
Texas A&M University claims that it will let the dogs from its canine muscular dystrophy laboratory go—so what’s stopping it? Help PETA get the last 19 out of the labs and into laps.
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.
Keep Frogs ‘Hoppy’ This School Year—Dissect a SynFrog, Instead!
Animal dissection is cruel and dangerous. But there’s good news! The SynFrog promises to give tadpoles a “hoppier” future.
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.
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!
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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!
Save Lives, Get Better Results: PETA’s Plan to Update Laboratory Research
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