Chrissy Matthies

Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s Day, or a Saturday when the temperatures have dipped below freezing, PETA staffers and volunteers are outside delivering dry, fluffy straw bedding and warm wooden doghouses to “backyard dogs” who are forced to spend the holidays—and every day in between—outside and alone. In 2021, we delivered 160 doghouses and almost… Read more »

PETA sends an urgent complaint to the USDA after receiving heartbreaking photos of a white tiger imprisoned at the notorious Cherokee Bear Zoo.

PETA Asia’s exposé of Chinese angora farms has already made a long list of retailers ban the bunny hair. And the momentum is showing no signs of slowing.

Two Cherokee tribal elders make an important move to help free bears imprisoned in “concrete graves.”

A sea of “sheep” and “cows” expose the horrors behind Australia’s live-export trade.

You’ve waited patiently all year, and we’ve delivered. Find out which NFL stadiums crossed the goal line and made it onto PETA’s coveted “Top Five” list.

PETA wins a prestigious prize from cruelty-free company LUSH for work in helping to end the abuse of animals in labs.

In 60 seconds, the secret behind goose-down pillows and jackets is revealed. Find out how to be sure you’re not sleeping with or wearing a product of misery.

PETA supporters have helped convince the Smithsonian to scratch cruel live-animal lesson plans from its elementary school curriculum.

PETA “orcas” brave cold water and crowds to protest SeaWorld’s blatant attempt to use big bucks to polish its tarnished image.

Crying “orca” destined for SeaWorld stops San Diego traffic and breaks hearts.

The Los Angeles City Council sends a strong message to elephant abusers, leaving circuses scrambling and elefriends celebrating.