Here’s Why Selling Betta Fish as Décor Is Just Plain Morally Bankrupt
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Here’s Why Selling Betta Fish as Décor Is Just Plain Morally Bankrupt

“What a Fish Knows” author Jonathan Balcombe throws cold water on some of the speciesist myths about our aquatic cousins.

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Video: Even Crushed Toes Can’t Stop Rescued Dog From Jumping for Joy
Video: Even Crushed Toes Can’t Stop Rescued Dog From Jumping for Joy

A crumbling silo was the only shelter available when little Charley was abandoned—cold, hungry, and severely injured—at a vacant home.

Meet PETA’s Rescue Team and the Animals They Help
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Meet PETA’s Rescue Team and the Animals They Help

We will never turn our backs on the animals who need us the most. Here’s why.

10 Times PETA’s Community Animal Project Made a Difference for Animals This Month
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10 Times PETA’s Community Animal Project Made a Difference for Animals This Month

Ever wonder what our fieldworkers see and do on a daily basis? Read up on these cases and find out why these animals desperately need our help.

PHOTOS: Betta Fish Were Found Sick and Dying at Petco—Folks Are Fed Up
PHOTOS: Betta Fish Were Found Sick and Dying at Petco—Folks Are Fed Up

At Petco, complex betta fish are forced to exist in just inches of water inside tiny plastic cups. Join countless people in speaking out.

PETA Fieldworker’s Keen Eyes Save Dog’s Life
PETA Fieldworker’s Keen Eyes Save Dog’s Life

A little pug mix tied up in subfreezing temperatures is all smiles after his amazing rescue.

(PHOTOS) PETA Steps In to Help Workers Hit by Federal Shutdown
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(PHOTOS) PETA Steps In to Help Workers Hit by Federal Shutdown

PETA employees donated dog food and their time to help federal workers affected by the government shutdown. See the pictures now.

Rescued Dog Discovers Laps and Wonders Where They’ve Been All Her Life
Rescued Dog Discovers Laps and Wonders Where They’ve Been All Her Life

Crystal just realized what a lap is—and it has changed her life forever.

UncommonGoods Protects Fish, Ends Fish Tank Sales
UncommonGoods Protects Fish, Ends Fish Tank Sales

“My view is that we should always strive to have a better impact on people, animals, and the planet.” — CEO David Bolotsky

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Injured Dog Chooses Right House to Seek Shelter From the Storm
Injured Dog Chooses Right House to Seek Shelter From the Storm

You don’t need a weatherman to know Dylan’s future is sunny after his rescue.

Guinea Pig Finds That ‘Heaven Is Under [His] Feet’ After PETA Rescue
Guinea Pig Finds That ‘Heaven Is Under [His] Feet’ After PETA Rescue

Thoreau the guinea pig leaves behind a life of “quiet desperation” to advance “confidently in the direction of his dreams.”

Exotic Animals Are Not ‘Pets,’ Chris Brown Learns From PETA, Wildlife Officials
Exotic Animals Are Not ‘Pets,’ Chris Brown Learns From PETA, Wildlife Officials

California prohibits the personal possession of monkeys as “pets,” which Chris Brown learned the hard way. Find out why these animals should never be “pets.”

California Is the First State to Ban the Sale of Nonrescued Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits
California Is the First State to Ban the Sale of Nonrescued Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

California is sending a clear message: Animals don’t exist to suit our fancy. Every sentient being deserves a loving home, regardless of species or breed.

Why That ‘Screaming Hamster’ Viral Tweet Isn’t Funny
Why That ‘Screaming Hamster’ Viral Tweet Isn’t Funny

Animals like this petrified hamster are sold like trinkets at pet stores such as PetSmart and Petco. Find out what you can do to help them.

This Video Shows the Heartbreaking Reason Why You Should Never Give Animals as Gifts
Animal Companions
This Video Shows the Heartbreaking Reason Why You Should Never Give Animals as Gifts

By January, many of the animals given as gifts will already have joined the more than 6 million who enter shelters in the U.S. every year.

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