Smurf Got Help, but What About the Countless Others Like Him?
Smurf Got Help, but What About the Countless Others Like Him?

A kitten who was dyed purple and apparently used as a live chew toy has found help, but countless other abused animals need a safe place to go.

PETA Pays Tribute to Scott Weiland
PETA Pays Tribute to Scott Weiland

To honor the legacy of Scott Weiland, who rescued a stray pit bull, PETA is offering free services to other adopted pit bulls.

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Things Are Looking Rosy for Pinky
Things Are Looking Rosy for Pinky

A rescued pit bull with a case of mange so bad that it turned his skin hot pink gets a home for the holidays.

Animal Defender Metta World Peace Is Back and Better Than Ever
Animal Defender Metta World Peace Is Back and Better Than Ever

Metta World Peace is back with the Lakers, and not only is his defense on the court dazzling, he’s also a champion animal defender.

Craigslist Killers: ‘Free to a Good Home’ Meant Torture and Death for These Animals
Craigslist Killers: ‘Free to a Good Home’ Meant Torture and Death for These Animals

One dog burned alive and others decapitated on camera—these are just a couple of victims of “free to a good home” ads on Craigslist.

What I Learned About Pit Bulls Woke Me Up
What I Learned About Pit Bulls Woke Me Up

Chained, fought, and abused: The real story about pit bulls.

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Pit Bulls Pose in Support of Breed-Specific Protective Legislation
Pit Bulls Pose in Support of Breed-Specific Protective Legislation

Pit bulls are the most neglected, abused, and euthanized dog breed. So PETA people and their pit bull pals are sharing selfies to support spaying and neutering all pits.

Los Angeles County Votes to Save Lives Right ‘Meow’
Los Angeles County Votes to Save Lives Right ‘Meow’

Los Angeles County supervisors are “paw”-sitively saving more than nine cat lives.

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Animals’ Favorite Playboy Playmates
Animals’ Favorite Playboy Playmates

The iconic men’s magazine “Playboy” is pulling its pin-ups, but have no fear: Here at PETA, we’d still rather bare skin than wear skin.

Guest Post: Animals Aren’t Numbers
Guest Post: Animals Aren’t Numbers

Statistics don’t tell the whole story. One shelter director explains why she’ll always do the right thing for animals in need.

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Beatles Donate Use of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ to PETA for Adoption Campaign
Beatles Donate Use of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ to PETA for Adoption Campaign

After three decades of being one of the most prolific forces for animal rights, Paul McCartney is still finding creative new ways to promote compassion.

These Cats Love PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinic (Photos)
These Cats Love PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinic (Photos)

PETA spays and neuters more than 120 cats and dogs during three-day marathon.

These Dogs Didn’t Have to Die Frightened and Alone on a Dirt Road
These Dogs Didn’t Have to Die Frightened and Alone on a Dirt Road

What happens when shelters turn away animals in need? The animals suffer and die somewhere else.

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PETA Wants to Nip the Problem of Deadbeat Dads in the Bud
PETA Wants to Nip the Problem of Deadbeat Dads in the Bud

With Father’s Day approaching, PETA is getting snippy with deadbeat dads.

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850 Animals Who Will Never Contribute to the Overpopulation Crisis
Animal Companions
850 Animals Who Will Never Contribute to the Overpopulation Crisis

Are you as passionate about tackling the homeless-animal crisis as PETA is? Do we have the job for you!

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