International Speedway Introduces Vegan Hot Dogs at Big NASCAR Race
International Speedway Introduces Vegan Hot Dogs at Big NASCAR Race

After discussing with PETA the growing demand for more vegan options, International Speedway introduced vegan hot dogs on July 7 at the Coke Zero NASCAR race in Daytona.

Urban Decay Pulls Out of China
Urban Decay Pulls Out of China

After talking with PETA, Urban Decay has reversed its decision to sell products in China!

Church Cancels ‘Greased Pig Scramble’!
Church Cancels ‘Greased Pig Scramble’!

After PETA contacted a church in rural Virginia, they compassionately cancelled scheduled “Greased Pig Scramble” activities—during which young animals would be frantically chased, grabbed at, and tackled in a pen lined with screaming crowds.

Canadian College Allows Vet Tech Students to Opt Out of Harming Animals
Canadian College Allows Vet Tech Students to Opt Out of Harming Animals

After receiving a complaint from a student, PETA contacted a college that was giving students failing grades for refusing to kill mice in a training course.

Hampton, Virginia, Bans Dog Chaining
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Hampton, Virginia, Bans Dog Chaining

PETA worked with local legislators and activists to address the suffering of chained dogs in Hampton, Virginia, and the city council voted unanimously to ban the cruel practice.

BIOQUAL Ends Chimpanzee Experiments
BIOQUAL Ends Chimpanzee Experiments

BIOQUAL has ended cruel labratory tests on chimpanzees after PETA purchased stock in the company, hoping to introduce a shareholder resolution on the topic.

PETA Complaints About Cruel Military Goat Labs Prompt Citation, Warnings
PETA Complaints About Cruel Military Goat Labs Prompt Citation, Warnings

The group responsible for the live goat mutilation incident caught on video has been charged, and the location where these disgusting acts took place has been warned that any further acts will result in criminal charges.

Fraternity No Longer Uses Live Fish!
Fraternity No Longer Uses Live Fish!

A fraternity who was using live goldfish during rush events, compassionately decided to no longer use live fish in official or unofficial events!

USDA Guidance Includes PETA’s Recommendations on Anesthesics for Animals in Experiments
USDA Guidance Includes PETA’s Recommendations on Anesthesics for Animals in Experiments

The USDA has taken evidence and research done by PETA into consideration with its latest guidelines, and requests that drug manufacturers must be trained to reduce animal suffering.

TELUS Bans the Use of Nonhuman Primates in Its Future Ads
TELUS Bans the Use of Nonhuman Primates in Its Future Ads

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of PETA, TELUS, Canada’s third-largest telecom service provider, agreed to ban the use of nonhuman primates in its future ads.

Citigroup Officially Bans Glue Traps
Citigroup Officially Bans Glue Traps

Thanks to PETA, Citigroup, the third largest financial institution, is officially glue-trap-free!

Church Removes Deadly Bird Net
Church Removes Deadly Bird Net

A humane law-enforcement officer convinced church officials to open an improperly installed bird deterrent net, releasing trapped and dying birds.

Primate Center Fined Following PETA Complaints
Primate Center Fined Following PETA Complaints

In response to complaints filed by PETA and a series of significant animal welfare violations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture fined the Oregon National Primate Research Center nearly $12,000 for repeated violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act.

PETA Ensures That the Contractor Responsible for Destroying Swallows’ Nests Is Charged and Fined!
PETA Ensures That the Contractor Responsible for Destroying Swallows’ Nests Is Charged and Fined!

An apartment complex who was removing active swallows’ nests from dryer vents agreed to halt any further dryer vent cleaning until October (when nests are no longer active).

Elementary School Drops Inhumane Cow Demonstrations for Kids
Elementary School Drops Inhumane Cow Demonstrations for Kids

A Nebraska school pledged to stop participating in an activity in which young children stick their hands inside a hole cut into the abdomen of a living cow.

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