These Little Dogs Were Made Ill by Neglect—but Just Look at Them Now!
These Little Dogs Were Made Ill by Neglect—but Just Look at Them Now!

Think only large dogs are shoved outside and forced to endure all weather extremes? These two neglected puppies will make you think again.

PETA Asia Live-Tweets Miraculous Rescue of Beaten Dog
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PETA Asia Live-Tweets Miraculous Rescue of Beaten Dog

These dogs are on the way to finding a new home!

Black Cats Less Likely To Be Adopted, Studies Show
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Black Cats Less Likely To Be Adopted, Studies Show

Black cats spend more time in shelters and are more likely to be euthanized than their tabby friends. The reasons why may not be what you’d expect.

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WATCH: Dogs Cruelly Killed on So-Called ‘Paradise Island’
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WATCH: Dogs Cruelly Killed on So-Called ‘Paradise Island’

They stagger around in pain before dying slowly, while other dogs watch in terror.

Black Cats Less Likely To Be Adopted, Studies Show
Black Cats Less Likely To Be Adopted, Studies Show

Black cats spend more time in shelters and are more likely to be euthanized than their tabby friends. The reasons why may not be what you’d expect.

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Once-Neglected Dogs Now Living the Life of Riley (and Stella!)
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Once-Neglected Dogs Now Living the Life of Riley (and Stella!)

Two lucky pups find their bliss after being rescued by PETA and given new homes by the Virginia Beach SPCA.

Snoopy’s New Job Offer: Poster Dog for Doghouse Donations
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Snoopy’s New Job Offer: Poster Dog for Doghouse Donations

As people bemoan the news that MetLife will no longer use Snoopy as its mascot, PETA is offering him a new job: poster dog of its doghouse-donation program.

Lost Puppy Picks Exactly the Right Moment to Emerge From the Woods
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Lost Puppy Picks Exactly the Right Moment to Emerge From the Woods

Emmy was so thrilled to be rescued, she practically hurled herself into PETA’s van.

UPDATE: Rescued Pup Meets His New Family
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UPDATE: Rescued Pup Meets His New Family

Chained in the backyard by a breeder at just 6 weeks old, Keane was rescued and adopted by a loving family. It’ll be the best thing you see today.

Buffy Has Slayed All the Vampires. Now She’s Coming for You.
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Buffy Has Slayed All the Vampires. Now She’s Coming for You.

Watch out—these adorable vampire-slaying kittens just might drive a stake through your heart.

Paris Hilton, Puppy Pimp, Strikes Again
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Paris Hilton, Puppy Pimp, Strikes Again

Heiress buys an $8,000 dog to use as an accessory.

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Video: More Evidence That Pit Bulls Are the Most Abused Dogs on Earth
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Video: More Evidence That Pit Bulls Are the Most Abused Dogs on Earth

Los Angeles County authorities are looking for a suspect who was caught on camera mercilessly throwing a dog over a hillside.

Grab a Pussy(cat)
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Grab a Pussy(cat)

PETA is aiming to help people choose the right cat-idate and elect to adopt.

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This Dog Scratched Himself Bloody From Fleas (Photos)
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This Dog Scratched Himself Bloody From Fleas (Photos)

His bald spot makes him look like a middle-aged man, but Chip is really just a young whipper-snapper full of puppy pep.

PETA Is on the Ground in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
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PETA Is on the Ground in Wake of Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew has left behind immense flooding in North Carolina, so PETA’s animal rescue team is there and ready to help.

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