City of Cartersville, Georgia, Ditches Glue Traps and Poison
City of Cartersville, Georgia, Ditches Glue Traps and Poison

Thanks to PETA’s efforts, the city of Cartersville, Georgia, has made the compassionate decision to halt the use of glue traps and poison for rodent control in its offices.

Haband Denounces All Down
Haband Denounces All Down

Haband, a men’s and women’s apparel and accessories company, has officially stopped selling down, making it the first to stop selling down because of our efforts!

Two Dogs Confiscated From Abusive Owner
Two Dogs Confiscated From Abusive Owner

PETA notified local officials of two dogs who had an abusive owner. Officials seized the dogs and multiple charges have been filed against the owner.

USDA Fines University $25,000 for Violations Following PETA Complaint
USDA Fines University $25,000 for Violations Following PETA Complaint

After a complaint from PETA, the USDA has fined Texas Biomedical Research Institute $25,000 for violations to the Animal Welfare Act in response to the 2010 incident where two baboons escaped from their cages.

Supreme Court Permanently Shuts Down Monkey Prison
Supreme Court Permanently Shuts Down Monkey Prison

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court determined that Bioculture, Inc.’s monkey-breeding facility in Guayama is illegal and can no longer operate! This was a landmark decision for Guayama and also led to Guayama banning the import, export, and breeding of animals.

The Cowboy Church Uses a Toy Opossum for Its Annual ‘Possum Drop’
The Cowboy Church Uses a Toy Opossum for Its Annual ‘Possum Drop’

After PETA sent a toy opossum to the Cowboy Church for its annual “Possum Drop”, the church director was proud that their opossum was “PETA-approved”.

Florida Wildlife Commission Develops Euthanasia Guidelines
Florida Wildlife Commission Develops Euthanasia Guidelines

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now developing euthanasia guidelines for trappers and residents.

AT&T Signs the Great Ape Humane Pledge
AT&T Signs the Great Ape Humane Pledge

After AT&T featured an orangutan in one of its commercials last year, PETA met with the telecommunications giant to highlight the abuse

Santa Ana Zoo Stops Elephant Rides
Santa Ana Zoo Stops Elephant Rides

After more than a year of pressure from PETA, the Santa Ana Zoo finally ended its cruel and dangerous elephant-ride attraction.

Family Dollar Ends Use of Glue Traps
Family Dollar Ends Use of Glue Traps

A regional vice president of Family Dollar has made the compassionate decision to stop using glue traps at all the company’s stores!

EPA Pledges to Replace the Use of Animals in Massive Chemical-Screening Program, Sparing 3 Million Animals
EPA Pledges to Replace the Use of Animals in Massive Chemical-Screening Program, Sparing 3 Million Animals

Following five years of work by PETA, the EPA has agreed to incorporate many of PETA’s recommendations into its Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program.

Animal Planet Adds Disclaimer to Slow Loris Video
Animal Planet Adds Disclaimer to Slow Loris Video

Thanks to PETA, Animal Planet added a disclaimer to a video on its website of a slow loris “pet.”

Travelers Insurance Dumps Glue Traps
Travelers Insurance Dumps Glue Traps

Travelers Insurance, one of the top insurance agencies in the country, is now glue trap–free in all 50 states.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Ends Use of Glue Traps
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Ends Use of Glue Traps

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport joins the growing number of companies and agencies that have decided never to use or sell glue traps.

University of Michigan Ends Use of Cats in Intubation Training
University of Michigan Ends Use of Cats in Intubation Training

The University of Michigan (U-M) announced that it has ended the use of cats in its Survival Flight intubation training laboratory.

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