Suspects Charged After Allegedly Using Lost Dog for ‘Target Practice’; TeachKind Offers Support Through Humane Education
Suspects Charged After Allegedly Using Lost Dog for ‘Target Practice’; TeachKind Offers Support Through Humane Education

Etowah County, Alabama, community members are grappling with a senseless act of cruelty against a lost dog. TeachKind is stepping in to help.

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10 Photos, 10 Quotes From PETA Fieldworkers, and Nearly 10 Years Later: Finally, ‘Rusty Is Free!’
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10 Photos, 10 Quotes From PETA Fieldworkers, and Nearly 10 Years Later: Finally, ‘Rusty Is Free!’

After more than 10 years in isolation, anyone would reserve the right to be a little “rusty” at the whole living-the-good-life thing. But not this sweet senior. He’s ready to make up for lost time!

Squatty, Dark, and Handsome: This Mini Vinny Is Looking For a ‘Shore’ Thing
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Squatty, Dark, and Handsome: This Mini Vinny Is Looking For a ‘Shore’ Thing

A bad spray tan would last longer than Vinny’s stay at his previous home. Now it’s time to listen to the bulldog mix’s namesake: “Adopt! Don’t Shop.”

A Kinder Fourth of July: Cities Embrace Fireworks-Free, Eco-Friendly Celebrations
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A Kinder Fourth of July: Cities Embrace Fireworks-Free, Eco-Friendly Celebrations

You don’t need explosives to celebrate Independence Day with a bang. These compassionate cities are swapping fireworks for dazzling, animal-friendly celebrations!

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Animals Don’t Have to Be Blood Bags—One News Outlet’s Meticulous Work Exposes Why
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Animals Don’t Have to Be Blood Bags—One News Outlet’s Meticulous Work Exposes Why

Following PETA’s investigation, veterinary chains cut ties with a blood bank that drained animals’ lives away. Now, one bold Louisville, Kentucky, reporter is asking, “What is the alternative?”

Adoptable Gracie Just Wants a Family to Call Her Own! And World Peace
Adoptable Gracie Just Wants a Family to Call Her Own! And World Peace

She is beauty and she is grace, and she’s looking for a permanent place! Will you be the one to crown this “Miss North Carolina” your next family member?

Dogs Don’t Smile With Their Tongue Out: How to Know When It’s Too Hot for Spot
Dogs Don’t Smile With Their Tongue Out: How to Know When It’s Too Hot for Spot

Even if it doesn’t feel too hot outside to you, it can be dangerous for your dog. Find out why your dog is panting and how you can help keep them safe in hot weather.

VIDEO: Dave the Rescued Dog’s Touching ‘Tail,’ From Neglect to Adoption
VIDEO: Dave the Rescued Dog’s Touching ‘Tail,’ From Neglect to Adoption

There’s no such thing as an “outdoor dog.” In a new video, learn how PETA fieldworkers helped Dave the rescued pup go from chained neglect to loving adoption.

How French Bulldogs Suffer for a ‘Smushed Face’ Look
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How French Bulldogs Suffer for a ‘Smushed Face’ Look

Have you ever laughed at the sounds a French bulldog makes? Then you need to see this video. Heather reveals why her dog, Arnie, suffers every day.

Pulled From the Rubble! More Animals Rescued in Vovchansk, Ukraine
Pulled From the Rubble! More Animals Rescued in Vovchansk, Ukraine

Undeterred by air raids and hellish battles, PETA-supported animal rescuers take to the rubble-strewn streets of Ukraine, scouring them for survivors.

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WTF With Marc Maron: Winning the Feline-Friendly Award
WTF With Marc Maron: Winning the Feline-Friendly Award

Renowned podcaster Marc Maron wins PETA’s WTF Award for his compassionate care and advocacy for cats.

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Caught! They Tried to Get Away With Dog Torture—but PETA Was on the Case
Caught! They Tried to Get Away With Dog Torture—but PETA Was on the Case

After hearing from PETA and other animal defenders in Pakistan, the Islamabad Capital Territory Police apprehended suspects seen in a viral video apparently suffocating dogs with plastic bags held over their heads.

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This Adoptable Pig Won’t Be Going ‘Back to Black’—Meet Amy Swinehouse
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This Adoptable Pig Won’t Be Going ‘Back to Black’—Meet Amy Swinehouse

A kind but unprepared person acquired this pot-bellied pig on impulse from an online “rehoming” ad and kept her in a concrete pen. Now PETA is finding Amy a permanent home—where she’ll never go “back to black.”

Paws for Laughter: Kathy Griffin Joins PETA for a Quirky PSA With Her Dogs
Paws for Laughter: Kathy Griffin Joins PETA for a Quirky PSA With Her Dogs

Join Kathy Griffin, skip the pet store, ditch the breeder, and find your perfect match at a local animal shelter.

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Kharkiv Bombardment: Time Is Running Out for Abandoned Animals in Ukraine
Kharkiv Bombardment: Time Is Running Out for Abandoned Animals in Ukraine

On a harrowing mission deep in war-torn Vovchansk, Ukraine, a PETA-supported rescue team stared death in the face to save four dogs.

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