Rescued and Adoptable: Liora the Dog Brightens Even the Darkest Corners
Rescued and Adoptable: Liora the Dog Brightens Even the Darkest Corners

Liora’s PETA case sheet is filled with notes like, “Such a sweet girl!” The words that came to fieldworkers’ minds, though, when they found her with an embedded collar … those are NSFW.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Once Blind, Now Adoptable Barti the Cat Can See
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! Once Blind, Now Adoptable Barti the Cat Can See

Say a little prayer for … no, not for Barti, but maybe for yourself—since this one-eyed cat’s list of adopter hopefuls is getting longer than Psalm 119!

PETA Awards Police Department for Swift Action After Twitch Streamer Goes After Little Puppy
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PETA Awards Police Department for Swift Action After Twitch Streamer Goes After Little Puppy

The Brookhaven Police Department acted quickly after rapper and Twitch streamer Aspen Kartier appeared to strike a wailing puppy repeatedly.

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Westminster’s ‘Best in Show’ Winner Penny Appears to Have Undergone Forced Cosmetic Surgery
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Westminster’s ‘Best in Show’ Winner Penny Appears to Have Undergone Forced Cosmetic Surgery

Westminster organizers doubled down on promoting mutilation by awarding “Best in Show” to a dog whose ears and tail appear to have been surgically altered to meet archaic, appearance-based standards.

Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Someone Shot a Cat With an Arrow
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Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Someone Shot a Cat With an Arrow

Outdoor cats face disease, hunger, traffic, and human cruelty, as proven by a cat found with an arrow in their head.

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At Least Two Dogs Died After Allegedly Being Left With These Two Rover Sitters
At Least Two Dogs Died After Allegedly Being Left With These Two Rover Sitters

Several families say their holiday vacation plans turned into tragedies after they reportedly booked the same dog sitters through the Rover app.

‘Listen Up!’ Sam Asghari Challenges Westminster to Ban Ear Mutilations From Dog Show
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‘Listen Up!’ Sam Asghari Challenges Westminster to Ban Ear Mutilations From Dog Show

Sam Asghari and his beloved pup, Porsha, want dog guardians to lend an ear for THIS important PSA.

This Free Film Follows the Heroes Helping Animals No One Else Will
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This Free Film Follows the Heroes Helping Animals No One Else Will

PETA’s documentary, “Breaking the Chain,” is now free to stream on YouTube! Discover the untold stories of America’s forgotten animals and the heroes helping them.

What in the ‘Tortitude’ Is This Adoptable Cat Still Doing in Foster Care?
What in the ‘Tortitude’ Is This Adoptable Cat Still Doing in Foster Care?

“This apartment ain’t big enough for the both of us,” I remind Rakia … Every. Single. Day. Learn why PETA pushed for custody of my latest tortie in training and how you can adopt her.

From Laboratories to Warzones, YOU Made These Rescues Possible
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From Laboratories to Warzones, YOU Made These Rescues Possible

As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the animals who found safety, healing, and hope thanks to your compassion.

Celebrate Freedom for All Animals With PETA’s President
Celebrate Freedom for All Animals With PETA’s President

From rescued chimpanzees to dogs freed from laboratories, and countless others through our campaigning, see how PETA changed animals’ lives in 2025.

Trump Administration Cracks Down on Cruelty to Animals
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Trump Administration Cracks Down on Cruelty to Animals

A new era of accountability for animal abusers is coming! Find out why PETA is thanking the Trump administration.

On the Brink: Dog Pulled From a Frozen Pond in the Nick of Time
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On the Brink: Dog Pulled From a Frozen Pond in the Nick of Time

On a bitter winter day in Onduwa, Iowa, Doug-Doug the dog plunged through the ice into a frozen-over pond. He couldn’t escape. Then, THIS happened.

Reported Just Since September—7 Cases of Animals Suffering at Self-Proclaimed Rescues
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Reported Just Since September—7 Cases of Animals Suffering at Self-Proclaimed Rescues

Across the U.S., self-proclaimed “rescue” groups are hoarding animals in filthy, dangerous conditions. Here are seven cases authorities uncovered in just two months.

How PETA Rescued an Eight-Pound Dog Left on a Two-Foot Tether
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How PETA Rescued an Eight-Pound Dog Left on a Two-Foot Tether

This tiny dog lived without comfort, warmth, or anyone caring for him—just a short chain and a plastic crate in the dirt. You need to see his rescue story.

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