Victory! Doors Slammed Shut on Elephant Acts in Two Cities
Victory! Doors Slammed Shut on Elephant Acts in Two Cities

Two venues say no to elephant acts after hearing from PETA.

Drop That Whip: Devo Gets Behind Push to Free Big Cats From Circuses
Drop That Whip: Devo Gets Behind Push to Free Big Cats From Circuses

Royalties from the band’s classic hit “Whip It” will help launch PETA’s campaign to get lions and tigers out of circuses.

© iStock.com/chuvipro
SeaWorld’s Spying Scandal Is Nothing New
SeaWorld’s Spying Scandal Is Nothing New

SeaWorld recently admitted to sending spies to infiltrate PETA. But it’s not the only animal-abusing corporation that has resorted to underhanded tactics.

‘Lion’ and ‘Elephant’ Demand Retirement at Ringling Opening Night
‘Lion’ and ‘Elephant’ Demand Retirement at Ringling Opening Night

And “retirement” at an abusive Ringling-owned breeding farm doesn’t count.

Lions Club Spreads the Word: Say No to Exploiting Animals
Lions Club Spreads the Word: Say No to Exploiting Animals

The international service organization reaffirms its stance against abusing animals for entertainment.

© iStock.com/Francois6
Victory! Circuses Take a Beating in Minneapolis and Cambridge
Victory! Circuses Take a Beating in Minneapolis and Cambridge

Cambridge tells circuses to go animal-free or go home, while Minneapolis declares that bullhooks are bulls***.

© iStock.com/Kyslynskyy
R.I.P. Mike: Another Baby Elephant Dies on Ringling’s Watch
R.I.P. Mike: Another Baby Elephant Dies on Ringling’s Watch

Another elephant calf has died on Ringling’s watch. Urge the circus to end its breeding program now!

News! Ringling to Take All Elephants off the Road in May
News! Ringling to Take All Elephants off the Road in May

Instead of forcing lame, ailing elephants to be hauled around the country in dark boxcars until 2018, Ringling Bros. is ending elephant acts this spring.

© iStock.com/Kyslynskyy
UPDATE: Hollywood Animal Trainer Charged with Five Counts of Cruelty to Animals
UPDATE: Hollywood Animal Trainer Charged with Five Counts of Cruelty to Animals

After a PETA eyewitness caught a Hollywood animal trainer on video whipping a Siberian tiger named Uno, the trainer has been charged with cruelty to animals.

Feds Reward Abusive Circus Instead of Punishing It
Feds Reward Abusive Circus Instead of Punishing It

Why do the agencies mandated to protect animals give abusers a free pass?

Video: Lame, Struggling Elephants Still on the Road With Ringling
Video: Lame, Struggling Elephants Still on the Road With Ringling

Ringling still hauls ailing elephants around the country and forces them to perform.

Congress Member Calls Out USDA for Epic Elephant Fail
Congress Member Calls Out USDA for Epic Elephant Fail

A compassionate member of Congress refuses to allow an abused elephant to be ignored.

Zebras on the Lam: It’s a UniverSoul Truth That Zebras Aren’t Performers
Zebras on the Lam: It’s a UniverSoul Truth That Zebras Aren’t Performers

It’s happened again. Apparently, the zebras forced to travel with UniverSoul Circus really, really, really don’t want to be there.

© iStock.com/cyberman72
Rep. Sam Farr Honored for Animal Advocacy Work
Rep. Sam Farr Honored for Animal Advocacy Work

Kevin Nealon helps present California Rep. Sam Farr with a well-deserved honor.

TB or Not TB? That Is the Question the USDA Doesn’t Want to Answer
TB or Not TB? That Is the Question the USDA Doesn’t Want to Answer

Contagious tuberculosis is infecting captive elephants. So why are the feds abandoning safety protocols?

JOIN US
Get urgent alerts, breaking animals rights news, and easy ways to take action for animals!
PETA bunny
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
At least one of the following fields is required.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Untitled

Get the Latest Tips—Right in Your Inbox
We’ll e-mail you weekly with the latest in vegan recipes, fashion, and more!

By submitting this form, you’re acknowledging that you have read and agree to our privacy policy and agree to receive e-mails from us.