Caught on Video: Police Officer Hanging, Slamming, and Punching K9

A shocking viral video is making the rounds that shows a man identified as a Salisbury, North Carolina, police officer hanging, slamming, and punching a K9.

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Breaking: Workers in Exotic Skins Trade Pump Pythons Full of Air Until They Die

A shocking PETA Asia investigation shows workers inflating snakes to death with compressed air—all for “luxury” leather.

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PETA Rapid Action: Quick and Easy Ways to Counter Canada Goose’s Cruelty

It’s easy to take action for coyotes and geese used for Canada Goose apparel. Learn how you can help right now using your phone or computer.

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PETA Calls Out Monkey Experimenters’ Lies: Close Down Monkey Prisons!

Experimenters have been working overtime to try to get their hands on even more monkeys to exploit and kill. Help PETA put the kibosh on this unethical campaign.

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This Elephant Was Severely Emaciated and Is Now Feared Dead—Help Others Now!

Urge The Preserve to give the remaining elephants a true retirement at an accredited sanctuary where they could receive expert care and have the freedom to roam, forage, socialize, and play on their own terms.

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Urge Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources to Stop Illegal Coyote Massacre!

Hunters are reportedly being encouraged to kill coyote pups. Send a polite message to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to help stop this horrific bloodbath.

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Victory! San Diego’s Pearl Hotel Stops Exploiting Betta Fish

Please immediately let The Pearl Hotel know that fish are sentient beings and urge it to stop using them as decorations.

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Urge Gio Benitez to Stop Supporting Canada Goose’s Cruelty

Please urge Benitez to clean out his closet and hang up his Canada Goose coat for good.

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Despite Orca Deaths, These Artists Plan to Perform at SeaWorld—Take Action!

Please politely contact these artists on social media and urge them to follow the lead of other compassionate artists who have chosen not to associate with SeaWorld.

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Tell This Drug Giant to Ban Near-Drowning Tests

Please let the company know it’s time to join the 21st century and stop tormenting animals in bogus tests that help no one.

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Urge Sundance Film Festival to Cut Ties With Cruel Canada Goose

A business built on cruelty has no business being tied to show business!

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Fish Are Individuals, Not Food or ‘Pets’—Take Action to Help Them Now!

Fish are among the most abused animals on the planet—every year, humans kill billions of them for food. Discover quick and easy ways you can help fish right now.

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Tell Walnut Prairie Wildside to Stop Treating Tiger Cubs Like Toys

Please politely ask Edmonds to send the animals to reputable facilities.

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URGENT: Help Finalize Taiwan Ban on Drowning, Shock Tests on Animals

Urge the agency to ensure that the final version of this regulation doesn’t include animal testing.

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