5 Iditarod Facts: Do You Know What STILL Happens to Dogs Used in the Death Race?
5 Iditarod Facts: Do You Know What STILL Happens to Dogs Used in the Death Race?

Shocked that mushers still exploit dogs for sled races in Alaska’s freezing cold? Here are five current Iditarod facts that will move you to take action.

After PETA’s Push, Chris Brown’s Monkey Dealer Gets License Terminated by Feds
monkey whisperer pleads guilty conspiracy wildlife trafficking
After PETA’s Push, Chris Brown’s Monkey Dealer Gets License Terminated by Feds

Following a push from PETA, the USDA terminated the federal Animal Welfare Act license of exotic-animal dealer Jimmy Wayne Hammonds, aka “The Monkey Whisperer.”

Moolah Shrine Drops Elephants From Its Circus—Other Shrines Should Follow Suit
Victory text over protest agains shriners with elephant, bear, and tiger mascot
Moolah Shrine Drops Elephants From Its Circus—Other Shrines Should Follow Suit

The Moolah Shrine Circus has finally announced an end to using elephants in its acts. Learn why PETA is going to keep advocating for elephants.

VIDEO: Trainer Attacked While Forcing Tigers to Perform at Italian Circus
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VIDEO: Trainer Attacked While Forcing Tigers to Perform at Italian Circus

A video of a tiger attacking a trainer during a live circus show is yet another cautionary tale that no one should have needed.

Will This Birthday Gift Push Lewis Hamilton to Speak Out Against the Iditarod?
Lewis Hamilton with megaphone and dog in the cold on the left.
Will This Birthday Gift Push Lewis Hamilton to Speak Out Against the Iditarod?

Lewis Hamilton is a well-known defender of the underdog, and one word from him could be all it takes to persuade F1’s owner to stop giving a financial lifeline to the deadly, shameful Iditarod dog-sled race.

Shriners BEAT UP Peaceful Protesters, Hold Them Against Their Will
A peaceful protestor dressed as Santa is blocked from the exit of the Moolah Shrine by a tall person wearing a fez.
Shriners BEAT UP Peaceful Protesters, Hold Them Against Their Will

This week, Moolah Shriners, who abuse animals in their annual circus, assaulted two peaceful protesters who simply came to deliver coal in protest of their misdeeds.

Victory! Dukal Corporation Ends Sale of Bandages Depicting Animals in Circuses
big cats in the circus are made to do dangerous and frightening tricks
Victory! Dukal Corporation Ends Sale of Bandages Depicting Animals in Circuses

As circuses with animals disappear so should the exploitative imagery. PETA praises Dukal Corporation for no longer using artwork of animals in circuses on its bandages.

22 Victories for Animals Exploited for Entertainment in 2022
2-up photo composite: on the left, two asiatic bears at tri-state zoo behind a wire fence. on the right, one of the bears appears healthier, eating lettuce from tthe floor of his clean quarantine room in sanctuary
22 Victories for Animals Exploited for Entertainment in 2022

PETA celebrated major wins for exploited animals in 2022, including a successful nationwide search for a chimpanzee and taking down a “Tiger King” villain in court.

PETA Cheers as Biden Signs ‘Big Cat Public Safety Act’ Into Law
tiger cub petting
PETA Cheers as Biden Signs ‘Big Cat Public Safety Act’ Into Law

Prior to the bill’s passage, PETA lawsuits had nearly annihilated the extremely cruel big-cat cub-petting industry by taking down the biggest players.

Not Your Average Nativity: PETA Illustration Reveals Animals’ Christmas Wish
Animals in a traditional nativity saying how they don't want to be exploited
Not Your Average Nativity: PETA Illustration Reveals Animals’ Christmas Wish

PETA’s new illustration shows why, for many animals, the holiday season isn’t merry or bright—and what you can do to help change that today.

Victory! Following Push From PETA, ‘City & County Credit Union’ Cuts Ties With SeaQuest
sea horse bleeding in aquarium PETA ad against seaquest
Victory! Following Push From PETA, ‘City & County Credit Union’ Cuts Ties With SeaQuest

Victory! Another company has cut ties with SeaQuest—a chain of crummy shopping mall aquariums plagued by animal deaths and injuries to visitors.

Will Lewis Hamilton Help End Formula 1 Owner’s Iditarod Sponsorship?
Dogs left outside in the cold, Lewis Hamilton
Will Lewis Hamilton Help End Formula 1 Owner’s Iditarod Sponsorship?

A word from Hamilton could prevent more dogs from dying—at least 150 have died so far—in the treacherous 1,000-mile Iditarod race, so what’s keeping the seven-time world champion from jumping in and responding to PETA U.K.’s appeal for help?

Berlin Hotel Aquarium Bursts, Killing 1,500 Fish
hotel aquarium in Berlin bursts and kills 1,500 tropical fish
Berlin Hotel Aquarium Bursts, Killing 1,500 Fish

Did you receive the wake-up call? A massive hotel aquarium in Berlin burst, sending 1,500 tropical fish to their death.

PETA Urges James Cameron to Give a ‘Fin’ About Suffering Dolphins
Two dolphins swim in the ocean, their natural habitat
PETA Urges James Cameron to Give a ‘Fin’ About Suffering Dolphins

James Cameron waited 13 years to bring the underwater world of Pandora to life, so why on Earth didn’t he pause for five minutes before endorsing dolphin abuse?

Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations
Dolly the bear at a sanctuary home
Sunrise Side Owner James Svoboda’s License Permanently Revoked for Litany of AWA Violations

James Svoboda’s days of roadside exhibition are over! Discover how PETA helped animals he abused and learn how you can take action for others like them.

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