Animal Companions

Rescued by PETA, Adoptable Kitten Mariah Is Hoping Santa Will Bring Her the One She Really Needs

A certain beloved five-time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter better watch out—there’s a new “Queen of Christmas” in town, and all she wants for Christmas is you.

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PETA Calls On U.N. to Aid Starving, Suffering Animals in Gaza

The animals in Gaza who are displaced, starving, abandoned, or injured urgently need help. We have asked the U.N. to ensure that relief supplies reach animals in need.

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In Memoriam: Animal Champion David J. Reuben

We lament the passing of David J. Reuben, a longtime patron of so many PETA projects, who passed away in his sleep on November 29 and is survived by his beloved cat, Tony.

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You Could Win the Ride of a Lifetime—Learn How 

Find out how to get the chance to ride along with a PETA fieldworker as they bring relief to dogs and cats. Bid today on this and other items in our end-of-year auction. 

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Tune In: PETA VP Featured on Podcast Breaks Down ‘No-Kill’ Sham

What does “no-kill” really mean? A PETA vice president joined “The Animal Welfare Junction” podcast to discuss the divisive term.

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Celebrate the Holidays With a PETA Present!

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This ‘Drag Race’ Contestant Is ‘Feline’ Fine and Helping to Fix a Huge Issue Cats Face

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Victoria Scone, an international star from multiple “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchises, has joined PETA U.K. for a special campaign—and it’s the cat’s meow.

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5 Minutes, Dozens of Lives Changed: The Latest Rescues in Ukraine

Owners killed, homes destroyed—for many animals in Ukraine, this can seem like the end. But it’s only the beginning, thanks to PETA-supported teams. Learn how to fuel their work!

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Can Holiday Decorations Harm Animals? 12 Animal-Friendly Decor Tips

Follow these 12 tips for animal-friendly decor that will keep everyone in your home safe during the holidays.

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Grab a Heated Blanket, and Warm Up Some Soup: Elmer’s Here to Get Cozy

Can’t decide whether to adopt a rambunctious kitten or a “retired and loving it” senior cat? Get the best of both worlds with Elmer!

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Victory! Rite Aid Is Phasing Out Greeting Cards Featuring Flat-Faced Dogs

What’s wrong with greeting cards featuring pugs or bulldogs? Rite Aid and PETA agree there’s nothing cheerful about animals who can’t breathe.

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Save 200 Animals Every Year by Going Vegan

Watch Rescuers Brave the Bombs to Save 40 Cats and Dogs

Rescued in Ukraine! Twenty-five bombs rained down on a town in one day, but PETA-supported rescuers braved the battlefield to save 40 panicking dogs and cats.

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Video: See Rescued ‘Backyard Dogs’ Thrive in Cancún Foster Home

When a local woman alerted us to two thin, chained dogs in Cancún, we acted immediately. See Kal and Abigail now.

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Hot Spay/Neuter Summer? PETA Says It Was!

When an animal is in need, PETA fieldworkers do everything in their power to help. Learn more about their life-changing work.

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Cats Are Surviving the War in Ukraine in the Coolest Place

Thanks to your help, PETA-supported teams in Ukraine were able to give cats saved from the battlefield the comfort and safety they deserve. Check it out!

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PETA ‘Fixes’ Danville Cats and Dogs for Free! See How We’re Curbing Companion Animal Overpopulation in Underserved Areas

PETA trekked to an underserved community in Virginia to help curb companion animal overpopulation and homelessness. See how our mobile clinic made an impact!

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PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now

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