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Colombian Council Member Becomes First Politician Outside U.S. to Win PETA’s ‘Courage in Leadership’ Award
PETA has awarded Terry Hurtado Gómez, a member of the city council of Cali, Colombia, the Courage in Leadership Award. Here’s why.
8 Celebs Watched What the Wool Industry Does to Animals—Here’s How It Went
Watching celebrities react to undercover footage from the wool industry may have you taking a second look at clothing labels.
Find Out What the Monaco Grand Prix and the Iditarod Have in Common
Get up to speed on the actions that PETA U.K. has taken against Formula 1 and its connection to a deadly race.
PETA Sterilized HOW MANY Dogs at the Galax Clinic?
PETA teamed up with two other Virginia animal shelters to provide 150 dogs with free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchips at two of its mobile clinics in Galax, Virginia.
Never Be Silent About Animal Neglect: Seedy Store Selling Reptiles Gets Shut Down
Visited a neglectful reptile store before but didn’t know how to speak up? Learn how one individual got over 300 animals removed from a hellhole in Plymouth.
PETA-Backed Network Is Saving Thousands of Animals in Ukraine
Check out how PETA Germany and a network of advocates are helping animals in war-torn Ukraine.
PETA Uses AI to Help Breathing-Impaired Dog Breeds and Cows Abused for Milk
Curious about PETA’s first AI-generated ad images? Learn why artist Shad Clark used AI to create these striking visuals to help exploited dogs and cows.
PETA Shut Down 6 Real Experiments Worse Than Those in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
PETA helped end real-life experiments on animals that were far worse than anything in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”—here’s how.
Rocket Raccoon Is a ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’—Learn How YOU Can Be a Guardian of Raccoons
Raccoons face many dangers in the urban jungle. Learn how you can be a real-life guardian of these smart, curious animals.
VICTORY! Travel Companies Take Action for Suffering Camels at Giza
Several travel companies stopped promoting abusive animal rides at the pyramids of Giza after hearing from PETA.
‘Succession’ Actor James Cromwell Takes Over the Boardwalk With a Message for Starbucks
The “Succession” actor has a message for Starbucks and its vegan upcharge: Stop “milking” compassionate customers who choose cruelty-free options.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Returns—How YOU Can Help Real Animals Like Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle
The remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is sure to make a splash, so we’re reminding everyone to help real sea animals.
Kimberley Dream Becomes 12th Horse to Die at Churchill Downs During 2023 Season
Churchill Downs needs a fleet of equine ambulances to carry fatally injured horses out of public view.
The Face That Launched a Thousand Adoption Applications? Meet Helen
A painful medical condition left its mark on Helen’s eye. But this adoptable cat made a full recovery and is still beautiful—inside and out!
VIDEO: Here’s Why Animals Need You to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
All social movements have a responsibility to shake people out of their comfort zones. Learn why from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.
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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