It’s a good day for mice and rats in Taiwan! Thanks to a whistleblower, PETA’s Laboratory Investigations Department got a tip that led us into high-level talks with National Yang-Ming University’s president about her school’s cruel pharmacology experiments. And what do you know—the university has decided to end not one but two of these outdated … Read more »
sonybmg / CC So who besides me ran screaming to their local music store to pick up Pink’s new album Funhouse, which dropped last week? OK, so maybe not screaming … but I know I’m not the only one who anxiously anticipated this album, because its first single, “So What,” has been #1 on the … Read more »
Well, as we promised last week, Ingrid has responded to 10 lucky commenters’ questions (see, it always pays to leave comments). Check out her responses below. 1. Question from Sasha: When will a movie about your life be made, and who will take your place in PETA when you retire? In a way, the HBO … Read more »
openentrance / CC Yes, you heard right! On Entertainment Tonight this evening, Michelle Obama was quoted as saying that the family is planning to adopt a rescue dog. We at PETA couldn’t be more thrilled! You may remember the letter that we sent to the Obama family back in July, immediately after we heard that … Read more »
drew / CC So, remember that blog from last week about PETA’s frustration with Armani’s broken promise not to use fur? Well don’t worry, we haven’t lost our steam! We’ve reached out to several celebs to ask them to stop wearing Armani until the designer goes cruelty-free—and now we’ve got our sights set on Glenn … Read more »
Need some brushing up on your ABCs? Animal Birth Control, that is. Now’s your chance! Meet Amber, PETA’s sexy new student who has a big heart for homeless animals and some hot tricks up her sleeve. Check out PETA’s Striptease Quiz and see if you have the smarts to get 10 out of 10 questions … Read more »
vannattabros / CC I’m having a hard time typing this with a straight face, but scientists at the University of Vienna have recently released a study claiming that, in the words of a news article, “living with humans has taught dogs morals.” Apparently, the researchers attribute dogs’ sense of “fairness” to their contact with humans. … Read more »
Some officious cop in San Marcos, Texas, recently thought it a better idea to berate a grieving couple instead of helping them get their dying dog to a veterinary hospital. Krystal Hernandez held Missy, a choking teacup poodle, as Michael Gonzalez rushed south along I-35 from their home toward the New Braunfels Veterinarian Clinic. The … Read more »
When some people go on vacation, they send postcards of landmark buildings or landscapes with the message “Having a great time! Wish you were here!” Longtime PETA booster Maru Vigo, however, sends postcards of animals—like silly-looking llamas—with a different message: “Having a great time—saving the animals!” When Maru goes to Peru, she doesn’t just get … Read more »
A few weeks ago, we exposed the horrific conditions that PETA Asia-Pacific found at the Sanchong animal shelter, including untreated sick and injured animals and a building structure in such bad shape that it could not protect animals from the natural elements. We asked for your help in urging Sanchong to make vast improvements for … Read more »
Still looking for that perfect swimsuit but don’t want your hard-earned bucks going to a company that hurts animals in the name of fashion? Meet Ashley Paige: bikini designer, animal rescuer, and founder of Ruff Houzen Rescue. This down-to-Earth designer is taking the swimsuit world by storm with her creations. Her designs are highly sought … Read more »
This was one of the dogs PETA Asia-Pacific found in horrible conditions. For many years, PETA Asia-Pacific has been trying to work with the government-run animal shelter in the city of Sanchong (and others in Taiwan) to improve animals’ conditions. Rather than improving over the years, the lives of animals housed there—some of whom used … Read more »
Like the rest of the entire world, I went and saw The Dark Knight this weekend, and also like the rest of the entire world, I was impressed with this darker take on the Batman mythos. I’m all for having Heath Ledger win the Oscar, and my superhero-comic-loving-nerd-patrol side could gush for hours about the … Read more »
Readers of Dog Fancy magazine opened the recent issue to see an ad that read, “Just bought a brand-new purebred puppy? Welcome him or her into your home with a free gift bag! Call us today at 1-866-834-6061 to claim your bag and hear about our products.” The ad’s offer sounds good enough, right? Well, … Read more »
Ah, shucks! Why be subtle, really? Especially when you’re creative and stand for something! This time, some of our PETA punsters have come up with an ad that is sure to cause a stir—and rightfully so. When millions of unwanted animals are destroyed for lack of homes because less than responsible people still fail to … Read more »
