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Sara Oliver

Sara Oliver

Sara is an avid consumer of coffee, indie pop music, and animal rights news. After graduating from Ithaca College in New York, she followed her passion for animal liberation and joined PETA’s content team. In her free time, she can be found watching sitcoms with her two guinea pigs, walking her dog through historic Philadelphia, or browsing local thrift stores for funky vegan fashion.

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Suspected Georgia School Shooter Killed a Deer First

The suspected Georgia school shooter’s father reportedly called the day his son shot and killed a deer for the first time “the greatest day ever.”

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A Missile Burned This Dog’s Fur in Ukraine—See Him Now

Find out how an explosion in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, changed this dog’s life forever—and how a PETA-supported team helped him recover.

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This Puppy Should Be Alive: What You NEED to Know About Ear Cropping

No matter what anyone who breeds or mutilates dogs claims, there’s no reason to crop a healthy puppy’s ears.

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Chimpanzees Aren’t ‘Pets’: Learn More About Buck From ‘Chimp Crazy’

“Chimp Crazy,” the latest documentary from the director of “Tiger King,” emphasizes the deadly consequences of keeping a chimpanzee as a “pet.” Find out more.

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This PETA-Backed Spay-a-Thon Helped 265 Cats and Dogs in One Weekend

Meet some of the animals from a two-day spay/neuter event backed by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund and learn how you can help support this vital work.

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How to Celebrate National Dog Day Today and Every Day

A deep sniff lets dogs catch up on neighborhood gossip. Find out why it’s good to let dogs sniff on walks during National Dog Day—and every day.

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PETA-Supported Team Helps Save Brave Man and the 20+ Animals They Rescued Together

Under active fire, Serhii would look for animals in danger—and thankfully, he met a PETA-supported rescue team. Together, they helped more than 20 animals in Ukraine. Find out how.

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Why Were 2 Employees Fired for Protecting Animals? Ask Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society misleads the public with dangerous “no-kill” rhetoric. Find out what happens at these facilities and how you can help animals.

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Thank You for Saving Her! PETA Awards Crew Who Rescued Dog Lost at Sea

Find out how a cruise ship crew rescued a dog lost at sea and how PETA is thanking her saviors for their compassion.

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How Does PETA Feel About ‘Police Dogs’?
PETA Calls for Use of K-9s to be Phased Out Amid Rising Abuse, Deaths

Due to the growing epidemic of cruelty to and deaths of police dogs, PETA is calling for the use of K-9s to be phased out.

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The Worst Part of the ‘House of the Dragon’ Finale Might Surprise You

HBO’s “House of the Dragon” season two finale let down animals and fans—the show used a macaque monkey as a set decoration.

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Must-See Video: This Dog Survived a Missile Strike in Ukraine

The ear-splitting booms of explosions terrify abandoned animals struggling to survive in Ukraine’s war zone. See how PETA-supported teams are helping them.

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Watch These PETA-Supported Teams Rescue Cats in Ukraine

In Ukraine, the booms of war terrify stray and abandoned animals struggling to survive in the war zone. See how PETA-supported teams are helping them.

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Gucci Lies Lawsuit: There’s Nothing ‘Natural’ About Python-Skin Products

A former Gucci worker says she was told that the python skin it sells was obtained through a “natural shedding process”—then she learned of PETA Asia’s investigation.

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Dogs Don’t Smile With Their Tongue Out: How to Know When It’s Too Hot for Spot

Even if it doesn’t feel too hot outside to you, it can be dangerous for your dog. Find out why your dog is panting and how you can help keep them safe in hot weather.

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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?”

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

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