Update: Mississippi Community Takes Steps to Save Fish!

The city of Meridian, Mississippi, has made the compassionate decision to halt draining of the area’s Long Creek Reservoir, in part to ensure the safety of countless fish and other aquatic animals who call it home. We thank city officials and all of you who lent your voice to this important issue!

This is a great victory for fish, but other animals still need your help. Please check out our urgent alerts to speak up for other animals in need.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind