People visiting Birmingham, England, to attend the world’s largest dog show, Crufts, now have something to think about, thanks to a provocative new PETA U.K. ad at a bus stop in town. Dog shows like Crufts encourage people to breed and buy purebred dogs even in the face of the companion animal overpopulation crisis. Every … Read more »
People passing by USA Network’s Rockefeller Plaza headquarters yesterday were greeted by a pack of “dogs” howling against the network’s decision to air the Westminster Dog Show. PETA’s beagle brigade made sure that everyone heard the ugly truth about doggie beauty pageants and the dog-breeding industry: They kill shelter dogs’ chances. That’s because when people … Read more »
After reading the last few posts about animal homelessness, euthanasia, and hoarding, some people might be wondering what they can do to help. Perhaps a few of you have even considered starting your own animal rescue group. If so, thank you for caring so deeply, but please—help us focus attention on stemming the flow. Think … Read more »
Animal shelters across the country are overflowing with record numbers of cats and dogs—many of whom were surrendered by people who lost their homes or could no longer afford to care for their animal companions after being laid off.
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and nowhere is this truer than when it comes to spaying and neutering dogs and cats. That’s why I’m so excited to announce that 2010 was a banner year for PETA’s mobile clinics, which spayed and neutered a record 10,683 … Read more »
Today, PETA released its statistics on the number of animals it took in, found wonderful homes for, and had to euthanize in 2010. The number of animals who are discarded by people each year is staggering, and that won’t change until our laws do, so PETA is once again calling on governors across the U.S. … Read more »
Amid laughter and high-fives, two PETA members dressed as giant condoms reminded people in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that cats and dogs can’t control pet overpopulation on their own. More than 350 people stopped to talk to the eye-catching pair and received leaflets on the importance of spaying and neutering. Many passersby asked for information about low-cost … Read more »
Pope Benedict’s recent comments regarding condom use have some folks and followers confused, but there can be no mistaking the very clear message in PETA’s new international campaign: Visitors to the Vatican yesterday were the first to receive our new “Pope Condom” campaign leaflets, which we’ll also soon be taking to cathedrals and churches across … Read more »
What could be better than a “Hello Kitty” wrap around an itty-bitty Smart fortwo car? How about something just as cute and enormously meaningful? PETA has asked Smart USA to offer our “Hello Doggy” wrap alongside its own Hello Kitty wrap. That way, caring fortwo owners can help save lives by driving home the point … Read more »
In yesterday’s midterm elections, Missouri voters approved a measure that gives dogs who are mass bred in puppy mills some long overdue relief. Missouri holds the unenviable distinction of being our nation’s puppy mill capital. The state is home to more than 1,400 commercial (or as the American Kennel Club likes to call them, “high-volume”) … Read more »
In July 2009, nearly 500 sick, emaciated, and injured dogs (some of whom are shown in the photos below) were rescued from a hellish Bowie, Texas, puppy mill called Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennels. But more than a year later, the county attorney’s office has yet to file even a single criminal charge against Cloyce and Carol … Read more »
Knowing that millions of cats and dogs of all ages, sizes, and lineages are currently homeless, Oscar- and Grammy Award–winning songwriter and musician Melissa Etheridge knew that she’d adopt—not purchase—and she found two amazing pooches, Cooper and Scout. These lucky pups now live with Melissa and her four children—and love their long walks with Melissa … Read more »
There has never been a shortage of animal rights supporters on ABC’s hit show Dancing With the Stars, and season 11 will be no exception. Vegetarian singer Michael Bolton is as easy on animals as he is on the ears, and funny lady Margaret Cho told the audience at PETA’s Millennium Gala in Hollywood, “[Fur] … Read more »
Come November, Missourians will have a chance to shed the dubious distinction of being known as the nation’s puppy-mill capital thanks to Proposition B, a ballot initiative that will allow voters to decide whether or not to ban breeding operations with more than 50 dogs and to require large-scale breeding operations to provide dogs with … Read more »
It’s been barely a week since the fabulous Pamela Anderson rolled up her sleeves and opened her wallet to help PETA rescue nearly 50 dogs from overflowing Gulf-area animal shelters, and she’s already back in action—this time, she’s helping PETA rescue a special group of cats. Pamela is helping pay for veterinary care … Read more »
