Never Be Silent About Animal Neglect: Seedy Store Selling Reptiles Gets Shut Down

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Cap Off Your Senior Year With One of These Messages for Animals

It’s time to get out the vegan craft supplies and stick it to speciesism with an animal rights message for everyone to see on your special day.

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PETA Presents are a great way to share your love and help animals. Send a personalized e-card to celebrate moms you love or any other special person in your life!

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See the Tail-Wagging Headliners at PETA’s Poochella Adoption Fest

What happens when nine animal shelters and rescue groups throw one epic adoption festival? Poochella! Check out the highlights from this year’s event.

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No More Darkness for Midnight: Give This Adoptable Dog a Bright Future

Chained and isolated in a backyard, Midnight’s former life was bleak and lonely. But thanks to PETA, the future shines like the stars for this adoptable pup.

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Peek Inside: PETA’s Vital Community Work From January to March 2023

PETA received 581 requests for assistance during the first three months of 2023. Meet just a few of the animals whose lives we improved.

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What Would It Look Like if Disney Characters Lived in the Real World?

Disney characters may live happily ever after, but what would their lives be like if they were treated like their real-life counterparts?

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Westminster Dog Show Winner Buddy Holly Will Be Exploited for Life

The only prize the “Best in Show” winner of the Westminster dog show gets is a lifetime of being exploited for profit.

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What Gives These Two Horror Stars Nightmares? Hint: It’s Not a Scary Movie!

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Superstar siblings Madeleine and Violet McGraw love a good scary movie, and when faced with this horror for cats and dogs in real life, they know just what to do.

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Top 5 Reasons Never to Buy a Dog, According to AI

Artificial intelligence is the future, and PETA is glad that ChatGPT knows to never buy a dog. Do you?

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Video: Van Hauling Puppies Hundreds of Miles in Tiny, Waste-Filled Crates Crashes

Find out what—or who—police found at the scene of a Virginia Beach van wreck, and learn about the reality of online puppy sales.

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Little Leona Was Trapped on a Fourth-Floor Ledge—See What Happened at This Free Event!

From heartwarming reunions to heart-pounding rescues, PETA-supported teams are braving the rubble in Turkey and Syria to save animals. You can see how at this free event.

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Which Two ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actors Reunited for Dogs?

These actors are known for their tough-guy roles on shows like Sons of Anarchy, but they’re showing their hearts of gold in this PETA video.

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