European Union Implements Long-Awaited Sales Ban on Animal-Tested Cosmetics
European Union Implements Long-Awaited Sales Ban on Animal-Tested Cosmetics

PETA U.S. and PETA U.K. to ensured that the 2013 EU ban on cosmetics tested on animals was implemented without delay on March 11.

Hainan Airlines Reaffirms Its Ban on Shipping Monkeys to Labs
Hainan Airlines Reaffirms Its Ban on Shipping Monkeys to Labs

The airline verified that its commitment to this policy remained steadfast and wrote that it “fully agree[s]” with PETA on this issue and supports our “great effort in the protection of animal rights.”

Maryland Preparatory School Cancels Puppy Auction
Maryland Preparatory School Cancels Puppy Auction

A Maryland Preparatory school had planned to offer up a puppy at an auction event, but compassionately decided to remove the puppy from the list of auction items after speaking with PETA.

UCSF Medical Center Does Away With Glue Traps
UCSF Medical Center Does Away With Glue Traps

After we explained how cruel and unsanitary glue traps are, we persuaded the University of California–San Francisco Medical Center’s management to make the compassionate choice to switch to less cruel alternatives.

Missouri Fraternity Cancels ‘Goldfish Shots’ Event!
Missouri Fraternity Cancels ‘Goldfish Shots’ Event!

After hearing that a fraternity was hosting a party with “goldfish shots” we took action to ensure that this portion of the party was canceled.

Canadian University Ditches Glue Traps!
Canadian University Ditches Glue Traps!

After contacting a Canadian University’s facilities management department, and it compassionately agreed to begin removing the glue traps immediately and never to use them again!

Suffolk, Virginia, Bans Dog Chaining
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Suffolk, Virginia, Bans Dog Chaining

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

Woodley’s Fine Furniture Says ‘No!’ to Down Feathers!
Woodley’s Fine Furniture Says ‘No!’ to Down Feathers!

After being contacted by PETA, Woodley’s Fine Furniture, Colorado’s leading hardwood furniture manufacturer, stated that it “will not buy any products with down going forward.”

Northern Arizona University Swears Off Glue Traps
Northern Arizona University Swears Off Glue Traps

We let the university’s president know just how dangerously unsanitary and horrible glue traps are, and he immediately made the compassionate decision to have the vendor switch to less cruel and safer methods.

North Carolina Wildlife Abusers Charged
North Carolina Wildlife Abusers Charged

After horrific abuse videos were posted on YouTube, PETA contacted law enforcement, who confirmed that both individuals received citations for mistreating animals.

Gilt Groupe Pulls Ringling Bros. Promotions!
Gilt Groupe Pulls Ringling Bros. Promotions!

Gilt Groupe, an online retailer that offers deals on today’s top designer labels, agreed to pull its Ringling Bros. promotions in New York and New Jersey after hearing from PETA!

USDA Fines Bristol-Myers Squibb
USDA Fines Bristol-Myers Squibb

In response PETA’s complaint, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cited the company for egregious violations of the Animal Welfare Act and took the additional rare step of fining the facility $2,625 for the violations.

Las Vegas Community Ditches Bird Poison!
Las Vegas Community Ditches Bird Poison!

A residential housing community in Las Vegas that was planning to poison pigeons compassionately changed their mind after concerned residents contacted PETA.

Pangea Organics Stops Selling in China to Save Animals
Pangea Organics Stops Selling in China to Save Animals

After discussions with PETA, Pangea Organics announced that it will end all sales of its products in China, where animal tests for cosmetics are required.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Confirms Cruelty at UW-Madison
U.S. Department of Agriculture Confirms Cruelty at UW-Madison

Following a complaint filed by PETA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspected UW-Madison and confirmed the abuse of cats in a taxpayer-funded brain experiment at the UW–Madison.

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