U.S. Coast Guard Is PETA’s First-Ever ‘Agency of the Year’
U.S. Coast Guard Is PETA’s First-Ever ‘Agency of the Year’

The U.S. Coast Guard has shown that concern for animals can and should be a factor in decision-making.

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We Doubt This Cat Is Doing ‘Sit-ups’—There’s Something More Dangerous Happening
We Doubt This Cat Is Doing ‘Sit-ups’—There’s Something More Dangerous Happening

While people debate what this cat is actually doing (sit-ups, really?), many may not realize that the animal is in imminent danger.

Horror Stories of Petco Betta Fish the Stores Don’t Want You to See
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Horror Stories of Petco Betta Fish the Stores Don’t Want You to See

As these patrons found out the hard way, the employees and managers they asked to help the sick and dying fish completely failed them.

Betta Fish Suffer at Petco
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Betta Fish Suffer at Petco

At Petco stores around the country, they’re confined to tiny plastic cups with scarcely a couple of inches of water inside that are stacked on top of one another.

VIDEO: 8 Good Reasons Cats Shouldn’t Go Outdoors Without You
VIDEO: 8 Good Reasons Cats Shouldn’t Go Outdoors Without You

While indoor cats can live up to 20 years, cats who roam around outdoors have a life expectancy of only one to five years—here’s why.

See Everything PETA’s Community Animal Project Did This Summer
See Everything PETA’s Community Animal Project Did This Summer

The quarterly report highlights our hurricane rescues, doghouse project, and much more!

WATCH: PETA’s Team Saved These Animals From Hurricane Florence Floods
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WATCH: PETA’s Team Saved These Animals From Hurricane Florence Floods

These powerful photos and videos show just some of the animals our Emergency Rescue Team saved. Find out how you can support our vital work.

Iditarod Dog Handler’s Heartbreaking Dying Wish: PETA, Free the Dogs
Iditarod Dog Handler’s Heartbreaking Dying Wish: PETA, Free the Dogs

A love of dogs led “River Mike” Cranford to become a “handler,” helping out at Iditarod mushers’ kennels. A love of dogs also made him quit.

PETA Rescued James From Hurricane Florence—Now He Needs a Loving Home
PETA Rescued James From Hurricane Florence—Now He Needs a Loving Home

After being chained outside 24/7 and abandoned by his evacuating owners, James is now safe in a foster home and available for adoption.

PETA Sticks Up for Dogs and Cats With ‘Human Shaming’ Photos
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PETA Sticks Up for Dogs and Cats With ‘Human Shaming’ Photos

Would we be so quick to shame our animals if they could call us out, too?

VIDEO: Why George Lopez Wants Us All to Help ‘Fix’ L.A.
VIDEO: Why George Lopez Wants Us All to Help ‘Fix’ L.A.

Los Angeles animal shelters were filled beyond capacity this summer, and George Lopez has something to say about it. Watch this video to find out more.

EXPOSED: Gruesome Crime-Scene Photos From a Self-Professed ‘Animal Rescue’
EXPOSED: Gruesome Crime-Scene Photos From a Self-Professed ‘Animal Rescue’

“The animals’ skin looked like a thin shirt draped over a coat rack,” a sheriff said.

RESCUED! Life Is a Picnic Now for Guinea Pigs Rescued From PetSmart Hell
RESCUED! Life Is a Picnic Now for Guinea Pigs Rescued From PetSmart Hell

Bogart and Duke languished in misery at a PetSmart store in Tennessee. Now, they’re in a loving home and finally living as guinea pigs should.

Looking for a Sign That It’s Too Hot for Spot? Here Are 7 of Them
Looking for a Sign That It’s Too Hot for Spot? Here Are 7 of Them

To help stop animals and kids from suffering in hot cars, PETA worked with these businesses to place warning signs at their malls, supermarkets, stores, and other properties.

Another Reason to Make the Snip: Dangerous Bacteria Found in Unneutered Dogs
Another Reason to Make the Snip: Dangerous Bacteria Found in Unneutered Dogs

Sterilized canines live longer, happier lives, but neutering them can also prevent vulnerable humans from contracting a nasty bacteria.

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