Chains Are for Bikes, Not Dogs—or Boys
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Chains Are for Bikes, Not Dogs—or Boys

A shocking case of alleged child abuse inspires a PETA anti-chaining campaign.

Chief Rabbi Blasts Cruelty During Chicken Ritual
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Chief Rabbi Blasts Cruelty During Chicken Ritual

In a landmark move, Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi urges Jewish faithful to remember their holy obligation not to cause suffering to animals during kapparos.

How ‘Saving’ Animals at All Costs Can Be a Dangerous Proposition
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How ‘Saving’ Animals at All Costs Can Be a Dangerous Proposition

There are literally hundreds more unwanted animals born every minute of every day. What’s a community to do?

Vets Say ‘Opossum Drop’ Is ‘Disgusting’
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Vets Say ‘Opossum Drop’ Is ‘Disgusting’

Obviously, you and I think that the New Year’s Eve “Opossum Drop” in Brasstown, North Carolina, is cruel, but what do the experts say?

A Real-Life Rags-to-Riches Story
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A Real-Life Rags-to-Riches Story

Rain, snow, hurricanes, sweltering summer heat waves, sub-freezing temperatures during winter cold snaps, and floodsyou name it, and Itchy has survived it all.

Is TNR Spreading Rabies?
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Is TNR Spreading Rabies?

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that spaying/neutering and releasing feral cats could increase incidences of human rabies exposure.

‘No-Kill’ Horror Stories
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‘No-Kill’ Horror Stories

Instead of focusing on the end result—euthanasia—we need to focus on how so many animals get to this point in the first place.

WATCH: This Is Where Betta Fish Come From
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WATCH: This Is Where Betta Fish Come From

You won’t believe how they’re transported…

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Man Beats Puppy to Death, Then Repeats Crime on Stepson
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Man Beats Puppy to Death, Then Repeats Crime on Stepson

Studies have shown that attacks on animals are a classic precursor to domestic violence.

Italy Passes Sweeping Reforms for Animals in Laboratories
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Italy Passes Sweeping Reforms for Animals in Laboratories

Italy’s parliament has passed a whole series of new laws restricting experiments on animals!

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PETA Calls Feds on Arizona Cardinals’ Darnell Dockett
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PETA Calls Feds on Arizona Cardinals’ Darnell Dockett

Darnell Dockett has been busy hitting the media circuit and Twitter to brag about buying an endangered tiger as a “pet.”

Court Orders Commission to Pay PETA $75K Over ‘Opossum Drop’ Case
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Court Orders Commission to Pay PETA $75K Over ‘Opossum Drop’ Case

The annual “Opossum Drop” held in Brasstown was illegal and that the WRC acted unlawfully when it issued a permit for the cruel event.

Update: Chubby Chihuahua Gets a Home
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Update: Chubby Chihuahua Gets a Home

Bruno will surely continue to shed pounds by going on regular “play dates” at the dog park and taking long daily walks, one of his favorite pastimes.

Rat-Tastic! 5 Fascinating Facts About Rats—and How YOU Can Help Them
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Rat-Tastic! 5 Fascinating Facts About Rats—and How YOU Can Help Them

Learn about these remarkable rodents—and how YOU can help them.

PETA Helps Rescue Bird Victims of Fuel Spill
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PETA Helps Rescue Bird Victims of Fuel Spill

When Portsmouth Animal Control contacted PETA for assistance, staffers hurried to help the endangered animals.

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