Who’s Smarter Than PetSmart? Courtney Stodden … and Almost Everyone Else
Who’s Smarter Than PetSmart? Courtney Stodden … and Almost Everyone Else

Courtney Stodden tells PetSmart that it’s PetStupid.

UPDATE: Ricky Says Goodbye to His Days on the Road
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UPDATE: Ricky Says Goodbye to His Days on the Road

A cat who survived two near misses while roaming outdoors can hardly contain his excitement at being adopted.

Singer Dies After Bite From Cobra Used in Her Show
Singer Dies After Bite From Cobra Used in Her Show

This didn’t have to happen.

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How PETA Helps Dogs Who Need It the Most
Animal Companions
How PETA Helps Dogs Who Need It the Most

A member of PETA’s social media team shadows PETA’s fieldworkers as they help dogs in need.

What Your Animal Companion Can’t Tell You but You Need to Know
Animal Companions
What Your Animal Companion Can’t Tell You but You Need to Know

Aging takes a toll on our animal companions, but there are many things we can do to ensure that they are comfortable and happy in their golden years.

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Garry Shandling: A Stand-Up Guy for Animals
Animal Companions
Garry Shandling: A Stand-Up Guy for Animals

When most people think of Garry Shandling, they probably think of his groundbreaking sitcoms, but we think of his huge heart for animals.

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Acting on Tip, Police Charge Man With Sealing Puppy in Plastic-Wrapped Crate
Animal Companions
Acting on Tip, Police Charge Man With Sealing Puppy in Plastic-Wrapped Crate

After PETA offers a $5,000 reward, a tip leads to the arrest of the person who allegedly entombed a puppy in a sealed crate.

GRAPHIC: Con Artists Found Running No-Good Scams Using the ‘No-Kill’ Label
Animal Companions
GRAPHIC: Con Artists Found Running No-Good Scams Using the ‘No-Kill’ Label

There’s a big fat scam in the “no-kill” sheltering world: Hustlers are calling themselves “rescues” and collecting donations for doing wrong by animals.

Horrific Video Shows Baby Chicks Roughly Tossed, Dyed Bright Colors
Horrific Video Shows Baby Chicks Roughly Tossed, Dyed Bright Colors

Animals aren’t toys.

Cat Rescued From Hoarder Goes to … Another Hoarder
Animal Companions
Cat Rescued From Hoarder Goes to … Another Hoarder

Star never asked to be a pawn in the “no-kill” debate. He just needed to be safe and warm—and loved.

Some of the Most F*%#ed-Up Family Trees From Last Year’s Crufts Winners
Animal Companions
Some of the Most F*%#ed-Up Family Trees From Last Year’s Crufts Winners

We took a look through the family trees of some of the dogs who won “best of breed” prizes at last year’s Crufts. Here’s what we found.

One for the Books: Spay/Neuter Clinics Set New Record in February
Animal Companions
One for the Books: Spay/Neuter Clinics Set New Record in February

With 1,304 dogs and cats sterilized—and in a short month, too—the numbers have never been better.

UPDATE: Beauty Is in the Eye of Deformed Lizard’s New Guardian
UPDATE: Beauty Is in the Eye of Deformed Lizard’s New Guardian

She’ll never be called “Quasimodo” again.

Reptiles Suffer, Left to Die at Another Massive PetSmart Supplier Mill
Reptiles Suffer, Left to Die at Another Massive PetSmart Supplier Mill

Eyewitnesses found that reptiles were denied basic care, left to suffer with gruesome injuries, and cruelly killed at a PetSmart supplier. Sound familiar? It is. Act now!

Meet PETA’s Rescue Team and the Animals They Help
Animal Companions
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.

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