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Category: Animal Companions

Spay-a-Thons, Adoptions, and More: Just 3 Months Into 2024

From access to spay/neuter surgery to end-of-life services and adoption, we help animals around the world and in our own backyard.

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Will Moseley of ‘American Idol’ Under Fire for Horrifying Hunting Video

“American Idol” contestant Will Moseley’s search for stardom has been ruined by a disturbing hunting video that resurfaced and sparked outrage.

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South Dakota Governor Shot Her Dog and Goat—See PETA’s Response

See PETA’s response to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem admitting that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, and a goat who smelled “musky.”

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Animals Kept in Filth, Left to Die at Self-Proclaimed ‘Rescue’—PETA Calls For Charges

PETA exposed neglect at this animal-hoarding hellhole posing as a “rescue” facility. Now we’re asking the local prosecutor to file charges against its owner.

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How Did Sick Dog Britney Survive in a Heavily Bombed City? Watch the Video

Britney was cowering in an old barn, hiding from the terrifying onslaught of gunfire in a Ukrainian town, when PETA-supported teams came to her rescue.

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86 Companion Animals Spayed or Neutered, Thanks to PETA

PETA’s Mobile Clinics Division has helped spay or neuter more than 227,700 companion animals since it began. See the latest lifesaving event!

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Animal Companions
PETA Sterilized 499 Animals in Mexico—and Brought Back One Lucky Pup

Emaciated, riddled with parasites, and with a fractured leg, Gordon was fighting for his life on the streets. But thanks to PETA, this adoptable pup is ready for the good life.

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Animal Companions
Mexico’s Homeless-Animal Crisis Is a Huge Problem—Here’s How PETA’s ‘Fixing’ It

In Chichimilá and Cancún, Mexico, scores of companion animals rolled up in style to PETA’s free spay/neuter clinics. Help us continue this vital work!

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Manya Rescued From a Snowdrift in Ukraine: Watch Her Jaw-Dropping Recovery

Manya the dog’s tale went from hopeless to hopeful, thanks to a PETA-supported clinic.

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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.

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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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Animal Companions
Tsunami’s Perseverance Was Stronger Than a Tidal Wave—Watch Her Video

Beneath the burns and shrapnel wounds covering Tsunami’s body was a sweet dog whose life has now been transformed by PETA-supported rescuers.

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FURever Friends: Jennifer Aniston Receives Adoption Advocacy Award From PETA

Jennifer Aniston is a true leading lady in adoption advocacy, which is why PETA applauded her with an “I’ll Be There for You” Adoption Advocacy Award.

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Animal Companions
‘Pawsitively’ Impactful: How v-dog and PETA Are Inspiring Top Oscar® Nominees to Help Dogs in Need

PETA and v-dog teamed up to promote compassion with special gifts for top Oscar® nominees, featuring vegan dog treats and a pledge to feed dogs in need.

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Jane and Vivi, two adoptable cats rescued by PETA from a blood bank
Animal Companions
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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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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