Xenia, Illinois, Takes Steps to Protect Ducklings
Xenia, Illinois, Takes Steps to Protect Ducklings

The city promptly and compassionately responded to concerns by installing “Ducklings Only” ramps.

Major Flea Market Stops Selling ‘Living Jewelry’!
Major Flea Market Stops Selling ‘Living Jewelry’!

Vendors at a flea market in Georgia, compassionately discontinued selling live fish were being sold as “living jewelry!”

The Bull-White House Signs PETA’s Great Ape Humane Pledge!
The Bull-White House Signs PETA’s Great Ape Humane Pledge!

The Bull-White House signed the Great Ape Humane Pledge!

PETA Halts Planned Lethal Calf-Training Demonstration
PETA Halts Planned Lethal Calf-Training Demonstration

A training planned by the Pennsylvania Beef Council has been canceled after PETA spoke with organizers. Only videos and other simulation methods would be used in the future.

Starbucks Removes All Insect Extracts From Its Drinks
Starbucks Removes All Insect Extracts From Its Drinks

After PETA discovered that Starbucks was selling beverages that contained cochineal (insect) extract, it asked that the coffee chain debug its drinks. Thankfully, shortly thereafter, Starbucks committed to making the switch back to a plant-based colorant.

80 Equines Seized From a Hoarder in Boston, Georgia
80 Equines Seized From a Hoarder in Boston, Georgia

78 horses, two calves, a miniature mule, and two donkeys were seized, and the perpetrator is being charged with cruelty to animals and felony theft.

Student Government Association at University of North Carolina–Pembroke Stops Giving Live Fish Away as Prizes!
Student Government Association at University of North Carolina–Pembroke Stops Giving Live Fish Away as Prizes!

The SGA at University of North Carolina-Pembroke is compassionately drafting a policy that will ban the use of any live animals as prizes (on or off campus).

BB&T Agrees to Ban Glue Traps!
BB&T Agrees to Ban Glue Traps!

BB&T, one of the top 25 financial institutions in the country, with more than 1,800 locations, is the 17th bank that PETA has convinced to stop using glue traps!

Georgetown University Bans Glue Traps
Georgetown University Bans Glue Traps

Georgetown University, the third most vegan-friendly small college in the U.S., has extended its compassion to even the smallest of animals by halting the use of glue traps for rodent control.

The Ad Council Makes Wild-Animals Pledge!
The Ad Council Makes Wild-Animals Pledge!

Following a meeting with PETA, the Ad Council pledged to leave wild animals out of its future ads.

Carson & Barnes Circus Permit Rejected in Nebraska City
Carson & Barnes Circus Permit Rejected in Nebraska City

April 2012 After PETA wrote to the City Council about the circus’s past violations, the notorious Carson & Barnes Circus was denied a permit that would let it perform in a Nebraska city. The council voted to reject the permit and stated that it was concerned about the risk to the community.

PETA Convinces U.S. Department of Transportation to Promote Non-Animal Skin Corrosion Tests
PETA Convinces U.S. Department of Transportation to Promote Non-Animal Skin Corrosion Tests

DOT finally published new guidance on its website that clearly instructs companies to use approved non-animal replacements wherever possible and removed the outdated guidance.

Campbell Ewald Signs the Great Ape Humane Pledge!
Campbell Ewald Signs the Great Ape Humane Pledge!

After several meetings with PETA, ad agency Campbell Ewald signed the Great Ape Humane Pledge.

PUMA Adopts Multiple Animal-Friendly Policies!
PUMA Adopts Multiple Animal-Friendly Policies!

After meeting with PETA, PUMA opted to enact a new policy against the sale of fur, exotic skins, and wool from mulesed sheep.

Wells Fargo Joins Growing List of Financial Institutions Banning Glue Traps!
Wells Fargo Joins Growing List of Financial Institutions Banning Glue Traps!

Wells Fargo is the 16th bank that PETA has convinced to stop using glue traps!

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