UPDATE: Woman Who Tortured Animals Found Guilty in Federal Court
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UPDATE: Woman Who Tortured Animals Found Guilty in Federal Court

In a historic decision, a woman who made videos of herself torturing animals became the first person convicted for “crush” videos in federal court.

These Dogs Were Put in Crates—and Never Came Out
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These Dogs Were Put in Crates—and Never Came Out

Not only is confining a dog to a crate for hours (or days) at a time cruel, it can also be deadly.

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You Need Help, and These Cats Know It
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You Need Help, and These Cats Know It

Do you have an opening for a certified stress reducer? Have we got the job candidate for you!

These Shopping Malls Aren’t Selling Out Animals
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These Shopping Malls Aren’t Selling Out Animals

Mall-management company Macerich puts animal welfare first.

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The Kitten Nobody Wanted
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The Kitten Nobody Wanted

Brock plays the perennial bridesmaid as all the other kittens get adopted.

Kitten Narrowly Escapes the Number One Killer of Strays
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Kitten Narrowly Escapes the Number One Killer of Strays

This injured kitten owes her life to a kind person who didn’t just shrug and walk away.

Dangerous Pairings, Cruelty, and Exploitation—Behind the Scenes of Viral ‘Unlikely Friends’ Videos
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Dangerous Pairings, Cruelty, and Exploitation—Behind the Scenes of Viral ‘Unlikely Friends’ Videos

If you see content featuring “unlikely animal friends,” don’t share it. Here’s what really happens behind the scenes of these videos.

Video: Little Dog Offers Big Lesson in Forgiveness
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Video: Little Dog Offers Big Lesson in Forgiveness

A little terrier mix who was attacked by dogs twice meets a towering Lab mix—and you won’t believe what happens next.

Woman Protests Dog Chaining by Wearing Fur Coat in Sweltering Heat
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Woman Protests Dog Chaining by Wearing Fur Coat in Sweltering Heat

A PETA supporter chained herself to a cinderblock to call on government officials to outlaw tethering.

Can You Make These Rescued Cats’ Dreams Come True?
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Can You Make These Rescued Cats’ Dreams Come True?

These cats lived through a nightmare—abandoned, starving, and sick. Now, they need someone to give them the life they’ve dreamed about.

Petland Cruelty Exposed—Again!
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Petland Cruelty Exposed—Again!

A former Petland employee’s Facebook post went viral this week for exposing neglected animals with open sores who were forced to live in cramped conditions.

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Is There Room in Your Heart and Home for the Cast of Napoleon Dynamite?
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Is There Room in Your Heart and Home for the Cast of Napoleon Dynamite?

Meet Napoleon, Carlinda, Tina, and Lafawnduh—four kittens named for characters in the cult hit Napoleon Dynamite (of course).

Dogs Found Burned, Skinned, and Beheaded
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Dogs Found Burned, Skinned, and Beheaded

PETA and other animal advocates have come together to offer a combined $17,000 reward for information.

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GRAPHIC: Matted Fur Is an Emergency
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GRAPHIC: Matted Fur Is an Emergency

Grooming isn’t just a beauty treatment—it’s vital to animals’ health and well-being. One dog’s sad and appalling story shows why.

Video: Watch This Injured Puppy’s Miraculous Transformation
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Video: Watch This Injured Puppy’s Miraculous Transformation

Joey’s injured leg was useless after he was mauled by another dog—but just look at him now!

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