When it comes to animals, Jada Pinkett Smith has a heart as big as her incandescent smile. We recently learned that the HawthoRNe star came to the rescue of a hungry puppy who was fending for himself on the streets of Beijing during the shooting of the hit film The Karate Kid—produced by Jada and … Read more »
When she was found running loose in the streets of Clear Lake, California, the newly crowned “World’s Ugliest Dog,” Princess Abby, was suffering from a variety of ailments, including malnutrition, parasite infestation, and dental disease—but her worst problems were likely caused entirely by humans. Celebrity vet Karen “Doc” Halligan, one of the judges of the … Read more »
With the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, animals and the people who care about them have lost a longstanding and true friend. The senior senator, who was a meat cutter in his youth, evolved into a tireless advocate for animals. Sen. Byrd’s soft spot for animals, fueled by his love for his … Read more »
Here’s a reminder of why it’s so important to question authority when it comes to our animal companions’ well-being: Recently, a distraught woman called PETA for help after a veterinarian sent her terribly injured cat home with only a prescription for antibiotics, claiming that this gaping wound would heal on its own: No … Read more »
Up until today, it was legal for Florida residents to acquire wild foxes, bobcats, and coyotes, corral them in pens, and then set dogs upon them to rip them apart. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to put an end to “penning,” effective immediately. When we posted an action alert about this … Read more »
We are not responsible for the elevated state of culture in the U.S., but … Inspired by a Delaware ice cream shop’s “booger” ice cream flavor, PETA is encouraging the shop to offer two other unusual treats: “dog poop” and “kitty litter” nondairy ice cream, with a portion of the proceeds used to help combat … Read more »
Some people in Barre, Vermont, are in a tizzy over a recently rediscovered (but never enforced) 1973 ordinance that bans residents from allowing their cats to roam unattended. I say that this 37-year-old law is smart, kind, and ahead of its time, because allowing cats to prowl the suburban jungle unattended isn’t doing them any … Read more »
Sue Sylvester, the sardonic cheerleading coach on the breakout TV hit Glee, is a pretty ruthless character, but thanks to the fabulous actor who plays her, Jane Lynch, there’s at least one thing that Sue will never resort to: Violence against animals. When a script called for Sue to intimidate her nemesis, show-choir director Will … Read more »
We’re always super chuffed to hear what our supporters are doing to help animals (hey, we can’t do it all ourselves!), so please, let us brag on one of our star members: It was next to the last minute, when Anna Ware—a member of both PETA’s Executive Committee and our Vanguard Society—discovered that the notoriously … Read more »
As a lifelong Hello Kitty fan, I nearly fell off my chair when I heard that Sanrio is looking for a new character to replace Kitty, who hasn’t been a hot seller lately. Um, hello? Sanrio, have you heard that there is a recession going on? It’s not Kitty’s fault. Luckily, PETA is proposing a … Read more »
Phew! PETA’s “BOYCOTT PETCO” brick* survived the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook San Diego’s PETCO Park on Monday—and here’s a photo snapped by an activist last night to prove it: Don’t get me wrong—PETA loves the stadium’s tasty, animal-friendly eats but hates the massive suffering that PETCO causes by buying animals from shady dealers … Read more »
Anyone who’s ever wondered whether Christianity and compassion for animals are compatible should check out Oliver Thomas’ USA Today column “What’s the Godly Way to Treat Animals?” Thomas, a Baptist preacher, speaks out against chaining dogs and factory farming abuses, including “packing animals shoulder to shoulder in their own excrement” and “wiring them into cages … Read more »
Kudos to Kevin Costner. Haunted by images of the animals who were covered in oil after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, Kevin has been funding a team of scientists for the past 15 years to develop a device that can help clean up oil spills by separating oil from ocean water. BP tested … Read more »
If you participate in demonstrations, you might have experienced a bit of frustration at the occasional rude comments or less-than-perfect weather conditions. Next time that happens, spare a thought for Edward, a PETA Asia campaigner who was arrested as he got out of a cab dressed as a chicken for a Kentucky Fried Cruelty protest … Read more »
The Hawaiian word “aloha” means: A. peace B. mercy C. love D. affection E. hello F. all of the above Kent Backman / CC by 3.0 Unported If you answered “F,” you’re correct—and this week the Aloha State welcomed a new law that embodies peace, mercy, love, and affection for seals. Now anyone … Read more »
