Caught! Cell Phone Video Shows Petco Groomer Abusing Dog
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Caught! Cell Phone Video Shows Petco Groomer Abusing Dog

Disturbing video shows a Petco groomer who violently handles a terrified dog. Here’s how to protect your animal companions from abuse and accidents at groomers.

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Man Buys Mouse at Petco to Torture to Death
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Man Buys Mouse at Petco to Torture to Death

A Michigan man faces charges after posting a video of himself torturing a mouse with a stun gun.

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Who Wouldn’t Pick This Pretty Daisy?
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Who Wouldn’t Pick This Pretty Daisy?

When her guardian fell on hard times, this little dog found herself uprooted.

The Heartbreaking Story of How Animals Are Bred for the European Pet Trade
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The Heartbreaking Story of How Animals Are Bred for the European Pet Trade

PETA Germany’s investigators found horrors worse than they could ever have imagined in the Dutch pet breeding industry.

From Abandoned to Adored, Neglected Dog Swoons Over New Family
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From Abandoned to Adored, Neglected Dog Swoons Over New Family

A rescued dog’s first glimpse of his new guardian will warm your heart right down to the cockles.

Tiny Dog Attacked Not Once but TWICE—and Lives to Tell About It
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Tiny Dog Attacked Not Once but TWICE—and Lives to Tell About It

Two attacks by stray dogs left this intrepid little pup battered, but not broken.

You’ve Gotta Be ‘Kitten’ Me: A Month of Free Cat Spays
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You’ve Gotta Be ‘Kitten’ Me: A Month of Free Cat Spays

In an effort to save lives before “kitten season” floods animal shelters, PETA is offering free spay/neuter surgeries for cats throughout the month of April.

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PETA to Debut 3-D Printed Thumbs to Make Dogs Self-Sufficient
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PETA to Debut 3-D Printed Thumbs to Make Dogs Self-Sufficient

PETA is working with technologists to develop a new smart device that will become your best friend’s, well, best friend.

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Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy
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Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy

PETA fieldworkers extend one last act of kindness to an old friend they’ve been visiting for more than nine years.

Which Fire Department Leaves Animals Stranded on Thin Ice?
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Which Fire Department Leaves Animals Stranded on Thin Ice?

After a fire department in Ontario refuses to help animals stranded on thin ice, we urge it to reconsider and rescue all species in trouble.

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These Dogs Lived in a Shed for Months, but Their New Digs Will Warm Your Heart
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These Dogs Lived in a Shed for Months, but Their New Digs Will Warm Your Heart

While delivering straw to cold “backyard dogs,” PETA fieldworkers came across a shed and discovered something strange.

Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish
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Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish

After hearing from PETA, Rite Aid stops selling Teddy Tanks, abominable “toys” that encourage kids to treat fish like playthings.

Bob Barker Visits Namesake Building—PETA’s Los Angeles Office!
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Bob Barker Visits Namesake Building—PETA’s Los Angeles Office!

On Friday, March 13, PETA celebrated five years since the ribbon cutting of our beautiful Bob Barker building in Los Angeles. Guess who came by to help us celebrate? We were thrilled to express our thanks for Mr. Barker’s incredible generosity and everything he has done to help animals throughout his career. Here’s a look at all … Read more »

Alfalfa Is Good for You
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Alfalfa Is Good for You

This little rascal would love to become a member of your gang.

‘No-Kill’ Pits Shelter Against Shelter—and Animals Lose
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‘No-Kill’ Pits Shelter Against Shelter—and Animals Lose

Stop glorifying “no-kill” policies until there is no longer a need to euthanize. No animal should have to suffer and die in pain because of wishful thinking.

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