Breeders, Beware! L.A. Passes Temporary Ban on Issuing Dog-Breeding Permits

Join PETA in calling on Mayor Bass to do her job and remind city shelters of theirs: to provide shelter to all animals in need.

Nothing to ‘Snicker’ About: Mars Candy Tied to Bleeding Animals

Mars Inc. has a sick connection to what a recent PETA investigation exposed. Find out what the Snickers maker has to do with bleeding dogs and cats.

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From Life in Prison to Life of the Party: Meet Jane and Vivi

A PETA investigator rescued Jane and Vivi from an animal blood bank just in the nick of time—now these two terrific tabbies are banking on finding the perfect permanent home.

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Iditarod 2024 Updates: Race Ends With 3 Dog Deaths, 200+ Pulled From Trail

Now that the deadly 2024 Iditarod is over, PETA is breaking down the chaos of the race and the dogs’ suffering that permeated it.

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See Why French Bulldogs Can’t Breathe: Their Skull vs. a Healthy Dog’s

What does a bulldog skull look like? Why do flat-faced dogs struggle to breathe? PETA answers your questions about breathing-impaired breeds.

Death Before the Death Race: Iditarod Training Accidents That Killed Dogs

While training for the Iditarod, dogs have been injured and killed in moose encounters, snowmobile accidents, and many other gory ways. Find out how you can help dogs.

Meet Cats, Dogs, Goats, Chimpanzees, and Others PETA Helped Rescue in 2023

Take a look at 23 of the top animal rescues we helped carry out in 2023 and find out how you can help us do more great work for animals next year.

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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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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Photos: See How PETA Helped Dogs Trapped in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Path

See how PETA fieldworkers helped “backyard dogs” left outside in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s path when their owners failed to bring them indoors.

How Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics Pushed Feds Past the Tipping Point

In August 2023, the USDA confiscated close to 150 animals from Michigan’s Even Keel Exotics. Learn how PETA played a part.

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PETA Doesn’t Just ‘Throw Shade’—We Take Action for Animals

Meet five of the many “backyard dogs” who survived the extreme heat, thanks to PETA’s creative problem-solving.

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Meet a Few of the Thousands of Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Spring

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

Why You Should NEVER Leave Your Dog Alone on a Balcony

Is it safe to leave my dog on the balcony? PETA breaks down the risks of leaving your dog alone outside—on a chain, in a yard, or on a balcony.

There’s No Such Thing as an ‘Overbred’ Dog—Here’s Why

Nature didn’t create dog breeds—humans did. “Purebred” and “overbred” dogs suffer from many health issues just so they’ll look a certain way.

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