From Laboratories to Warzones, YOU Made These Rescues Possible

This year, PETA entities helped thousands of animals around the world thanks to our generous supporters.

Whether they were running for their lives in war-torn Ukraine or cowering in a laboratory in the U.S., PETA-backed rescuers were there to help animals in need.

Experimenters Tormented Temple, But Now She’s Cherished

Sweet Temple was mutilated in a Colorado laboratory, Red Beast Enterprises Inc., also called “High Quality Research.” 

Thanks to PETA and its undercover investigator, that’s all changed.

Now, this wiggly girl enjoys her life as a cherished member of the family. She spends her days basking in the sun with her feline friends and romping about with her beagle brother.

George Is No Longer the Last Solitary Chimpanzee at a Roadside Zoo

George was born at Steve Martin’s Working Wildlife—a shady animal training company that exploited him for photo ops and a TV show before dumping him at West Coast Game Park Safari. For years, he wasted away there in a small enclosure that appeared to have no warm, dry place for him to go. George was suffering in solitary confinement since the death of his companion, Daphne, in November 2023—he was the last remaining solitary chimpanzee in a roadside zoo in the U.S.

Thanks to PETA and the accredited Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, George’s life in a dismal cage is over.

At his new sanctuary home, George will be free to explore a spacious, lush habitat—climbing, playing, and potentially forging close friendships with other chimpanzees. After everything he’s suffered through at West Coast Game Park Safari, George is finally on the path to healing—and thriving.

Janaki Was All Alone in a Chicken Transport Truck

When PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk traveled to India, she discovered someone in need of help: a lone hen forgotten in a transport truck barreling down a highway.

Ingrid helped convince the driver to pull over and persuaded him to let Animal Rahat keep the little bird, who was left behind when workers unloaded her flockmates for slaughter.

Although she was scared and likely missing the only friends she’d ever known, Janaki’s spirits instantly brightened when she spotted the flock of other rescued chickens at the sanctuary. She now enjoys foraging for snacks with her new family, finally safe.

Chico Only Had TWO Feet of Space to Move

Chico, a tiny eight-pound chihuahua, spent his days alone. His owners left him outside, tied with a barely two-foot-long, hopelessly tangled tether with nothing to curl up next to except a hard, heavy concrete block in a plastic cage. 

Despite Chico’s obvious suffering, his owner initially refused to allow PETA to take custody of the neglected dog—but our fieldworkers didn’t give up. We continued to visit Chico and provide him with food, water, and affection for several months.

Our persistence paid off when the owner finally agreed to let PETA provide Chico with the care he desperately needed after he became ill.

After receiving veterinary care and enjoying a short stay with a foster guardian—who reported that Chico was “full of heart” and “the best kind of friend”—Chico was ready to find his forever home. The perfect adopter quickly stepped up, and Chico is now in a safe home where he is a valued member of the family.

Mira Was Starving and Sick

When rescuers found tiny puppy Mira on the streets of Quezon City in the Philippines, the four-month-old pup was malnourished and suffering from severe mange and parasite overload.

With help from PETA, Mira transformed from a bloated, broken, patchy-furred pup into a healthy, charming, intelligent little dog who will be the perfect fit for one fortunate family.

This Little Buffalo Fell Into Murky Water and Needed Urgent Help

When Animal Rahat received a call that a buffalo calf had tumbled deep into a filthy drainage line, rescuers raced to the scene. They could hardly see the struggling calf; only her face was visible beneath layers of murky muck and garbage.

With extra help from the fire brigade, Animal Rahat rescuers got the little calf back on solid ground. She was safe, alert, and miraculously uninjured.

The calf is now named Draupadi in honor of the powerful heroine of the Mahabharata (an ancient Indian text) and the spirit of unity—much like the one that brought the Animal Rahat team together with the fire brigade to rescue her.

Draupadi now thrives at Animal Rahat’s sanctuary, alongside five other buffaloes rescued by the team.

Amir Survived Bombs and Bullets in Ukraine

When bombs and bullets pelted the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, Amir’s world shattered. Alone, injured, and terrified, the sweet dog hopelessly wandered the streets of the active war zone after losing the only family he had ever known. But Amir was one of the lucky ones—help was on its way.

Thanks to support from PETA’s Global Compassion Fund, our friends at Animal Rescue Kharkiv found Amir near the front lines. Despite the chaos and danger, the rescue team transported him and as many other animals as they could back to their shelter. There, Amir began the long process of healing physically and emotionally from the trauma he endured.

For many of the animals who Animal Rescue Kharkiv finds homes for, it can take a long time for their frayed nerves to calm and for them to begin feeling safe again—but not for Amir. Amir was ready to show his new family in France his loving, goofy personality almost immediately.  

Simon Is Crusty No More

When Community Animal Project fieldworkers first met Simon, the four-week-old kitten’s right eye was covered in discharge and nearly swollen shut due to a nasty upper respiratory infection.

With no money and no transportation, Simon’s animal-hoarding owner turned to PETA for help. After PETA’s mobile clinic provided free spays, neuters, and vital veterinary care for many of the cats from the property,  fieldworkers convinced the owner to keep the newly fixed felines safely indoors and to allow PETA to find Simon a new home.

After some time in foster care, where he recovered from fleas and his infection, the tiny tabby was ready for a fresh start. Simon is now a beloved family member in the purr-fect household.

How You Can Help PETA Help Animals Around the World

Thanks to supporters like you, PETA entities around the world have been able to help animals like Amir, George, Janaki, and many others. Your gift allows PETA entities and partners to create positive, sustainable changes in corners of the Earth where animals desperately need assistance and may have no other hope.

Your generous support helped save thousands of animals in 2025—and with your continued support, we can help even more animals in 2026.