Reality TV Star Smacks Horse With a Hammer—PETA Wants an Investigation
Reality TV Star Smacks Horse With a Hammer—PETA Wants an Investigation

On a recent episode of “River of No Return,” reality star Ron Ens shocked viewers when he struck a tethered horse with a hammer.

Victory! New York City Bans Barbaric Foie Gras
Victory! New York City Bans Barbaric Foie Gras

Today, one of the biggest cities in the world is taking a firm stand against cruelty: New York City has banned foie gras and passed more new laws to help animals.

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VIDEO: Children Scream As Bear Charges Abusive Circus Trainer
VIDEO: Children Scream As Bear Charges Abusive Circus Trainer

A bear forced to walk on his hind legs and use a prop attacked a handler at a crowded circus—more proof that animals aren’t meant to perform pointless stunts for humans.

What I Saw as a PETA Observer at Iditarod Champions’ Dog Yards
What I Saw as a PETA Observer at Iditarod Champions’ Dog Yards

I begged for her. I begged them to let me take her to a veterinarian, offered to foot the bill, offered to adopt her. They told me no.

Gordon Elliott Smiles, Sits on a Dead Horse—Pretty Much Summing Up Horse Racing
Gordon Elliott Smiles, Sits on a Dead Horse—Pretty Much Summing Up Horse Racing

Breakdowns, broken bones, horses sent to slaughterhouses, and now a viral Gordon Elliot photo and video of Rob James—all these are reasons people are turning away from horse racing.

Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law
Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law

PETA secured expert testimonies, got thousands of e-mails sent, garnered celebrity support, and did more to get these three historic laws passed in California.

PETA Calls For Nationwide Racing Halt As Horses Continue to Drop Dead
PETA Calls For Nationwide Racing Halt As Horses Continue to Drop Dead

The 33rd horse in under a year has died at the Santa Anita racetrack, but this is just one of numerous recent deaths that have fueled our call for a suspension of horseracing.

VIDEO: Zebra Used in Circus Shot Dead After Breaking Free
VIDEO: Zebra Used in Circus Shot Dead After Breaking Free

This is not an isolated incident: Runaway zebras have been gunned down, hit by cars, and more—all unnecessary reminders that animals don’t belong in circuses.

Hunting Outfit Has Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal on Lions—Help PETA End It
Hunting Outfit Has Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal on Lions—Help PETA End It

If the group comes across a jackal or baboon, hunters are welcome to gun them down as well, for no additional charge.

Arrests Made After Elephant Is Shot 70 Times and Mutilated by Hunters
Arrests Made After Elephant Is Shot 70 Times and Mutilated by Hunters

Malaysian officials arrested six men in the case of an endangered pygmy elephant who had been shot 70 times and whose tusks had been hacked off.

Win! Orangutan Sandra Gets to Retire to an Accredited Sanctuary
Win! Orangutan Sandra Gets to Retire to an Accredited Sanctuary

An Argentinian court has decided that Sandra is a “non-human person” deserving of rights—and now she’s on her way to her new home at an accredited sanctuary.

Big News! Airbnb Experiences Bar SeaWorld, Elephant Rides, Tiger Cub Petting, More
Big News! Airbnb Experiences Bar SeaWorld, Elephant Rides, Tiger Cub Petting, More

We can sleep better at night, knowing that a huge company like Airbnb bans direct-contact activities that abuse and exploit wild animals.

HISTORIC: TripAdvisor Denounces SeaWorld, Marine Mammal Captivity
HISTORIC: TripAdvisor Denounces SeaWorld, Marine Mammal Captivity

The world’s largest travel site is once again taking a stand against animal abuse after working with PETA.

Victory! Elephant Performances Shut Out of Kentucky
Victory! Elephant Performances Shut Out of Kentucky

Kentucky hammers another nail into the coffin of abusive elephant shows.

Woman Bites Camel in the Testicles After Crawling Into Truck Stop Pen
Woman Bites Camel in the Testicles After Crawling Into Truck Stop Pen

If you’re wondering why this camel was being kept at a gas station to begin with, you’re not alone.

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