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Roadside Zoos and Exotic-Animal Breeders Make a Killing at Auctions
Every year, thousands of animals are shuffled through exotic animal auctions. At these events, complex individuals are quickly sold to the highest bidder.
PETA Exposes Animal Welfare Violations at NIH, Calls For Zero-Tolerance Policy
After PETA unearthed new federal case files documenting animal suffering in NIH laboratories, we’re calling for a zero-tolerance policy at the agency.
What ‘Tiger King 2’ Missed: The Young Lions PETA Helped Save
Watch Nala and other rescued lions show you the difference between a “Tiger King” roadside zoo’s neglect and an accredited sanctuary’s care.
Unlawful ‘Monkey Business’ at Petting Zoo: PETA Demands Investigation
Infamous for a history of zebra escapes, the owner of Jenny’s Petting Zoo is once again being cited by authorities, thanks to PETA.
Rep. Boyle to Host Congressional Briefing on PETA’s ‘Research Modernization Deal’
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle is hosting a congressional briefing on PETA scientists’ plan to modernize research and end animal experiments.
‘Fixing’ to Help: PETA’s Successful Spay/Neuter Clinic in Chichimilá
Chichimilá, Mexico, has a surplus of animals but no lack of heart. A PETA clinic helped residents care for their animal companions.
EPA Continues to Prioritize Scientifically Sound Non-Animal Tests
PETA scientists will continue working with the EPA and other agencies, academics, industries, and nonprofits to advance the best non-animal science.
PETA Celebrates Fur-Free ‘Elle’ Magazine—Will ‘Vogue’ Be Next?
PETA is urging Anna Wintour and U.S. “Vogue” to follow “Elle” into the 21st century by leaving fur on the animals who were born with it.
Victory for Rabbits! Armani Bans Angora After Talks With PETA U.K.
The Armani Group has listened to compassionate consumers who refuse to buy clothes made of fur ripped out of rabbits as they scream in pain. See why PETA is calling on all designers to follow suit.
Pancake Is Living the Sweet Life at Last, Thanks to PETA
From abandoned and covered in ash to forming a cuddle stack with her new “pack”: See how PETA flipped the script for Pancake.
Have Your ELF a Merry Little Christmas With 16 ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Ideas
Treat yo’ELF to some family-friendly fun and let your kids know that this compassionate character wants them to skip “naughty” and go straight to “nice” for each other and animals.
Billie Eilish Is PETA’s 2021 Person of the Year
With all eyes on Billie Eilish at her first Met Gala, she turned the spotlight onto the plight of animals killed for food and fashion.
Big-Cat Exhibitor Adam Burck Cited by Feds for Forcing Tigers to Live in Small Crates
Footage reveals that Adam Burck, big-cat supplier for circus shows, routinely keeps tigers in crates so small that the animals barely have room to turn around.
Human Skin Is In: Check Out PETA’s Killer Collection at Urban Outraged
Urban Outraged is a killer shopping experience by PETA that brings new meaning to the question “Who are you wearing?”
Victory! CVS Pulls Great Ape Greeting Cards From Shelves After Push From PETA
CVS’ greeting card aisle is getting a whole lot more humane, thanks to the company’s decision to ban cards that exploit great apes.
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“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