New Lawsuit Points Out Dangers of “Opossum Drop” Exemption Law
New Lawsuit Points Out Dangers of “Opossum Drop” Exemption Law

PETA says the law is a constitutional bust that may override North Carolina’s new ‘ag-gag’ law. 

Emergency Call to Police: Protect K9 Officers from Dying in Hot Cars
Emergency Call to Police: Protect K9 Officers from Dying in Hot Cars

In the wake of least 20 K9 officers dying in hot patrol cars in the past three years, PETA issues urgent plea to police to install lifesaving heat-alert systems.

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‘I, Chicken’ Reaches Tens of Thousands of College Students
‘I, Chicken’ Reaches Tens of Thousands of College Students

As virtual chickens, they saw their chicken selves in a mirror, socialized with other birds, and took dust baths—at least until the day the truck came.

See the Thought-Provoking PETA Ad That Just Won a Telly Award
See the Thought-Provoking PETA Ad That Just Won a Telly Award

This hard-hitting anti-circus PSA has been recognized as one of the best.

4-H Hardens Hearts
4-H Hardens Hearts

Agricultural programs are cruel to animals—and to the children who must learn to close their eyes to suffering.

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Tell Oklahoma City Prep School to Stop Dissecting Cats!
Tell Oklahoma City Prep School to Stop Dissecting Cats!

PETA has obtained a disturbing video that depicts heartless students wearing lab coats and playfully dancing with dead cats slated to be dissected.

Suspicious Elephant Death at Carson & Barnes Prompts PETA Complaint
Suspicious Elephant Death at Carson & Barnes Prompts PETA Complaint

PETA wants authorities to investigate whether circus’ failure to provide adequate veterinary care to long-suffering elephant led to death.

photo by Deborah Robinson
400 Fish Poisoned at Aquarium, PETA Calls for Robotic Replacements
400 Fish Poisoned at Aquarium, PETA Calls for Robotic Replacements

Even the largest tank cannot mimic a river or ocean and so cannot offer the kind of vast, open environment that fish need.

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One Experimenter’s Story: I Hurt Animals
One Experimenter’s Story: I Hurt Animals

What does it feel like to work in a laboratory?

Paul Gazda "We Are Sorry"
‘Has Your Meat Been Molested?’ Billboard Cancelled
‘Has Your Meat Been Molested?’ Billboard Cancelled

PETA’s pro-vegan campaign ad won’t run in the wake of teacher sex-abuse scandals.

General Mills Leads the Way in Opposing Cow Mutilations
General Mills Leads the Way in Opposing Cow Mutilations

Following discussions with PETA, one of the world’s largest food companies has moved to end the cruel dehorning of calves. 

Prince Charles Gets ‘Goosed’ at the White House
Prince Charles Gets ‘Goosed’ at the White House

Prince Charles gets honks from a grateful “goose” during his White House visit.

Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?
Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?

File under “What were they thinking?” A Minnesota state senator wants to give inmates a license to kill.

‘Sam Got Them Out!’ A Poem About Sam Simon by Ingrid E. Newkirk
‘Sam Got Them Out!’ A Poem About Sam Simon by Ingrid E. Newkirk

A poem written for animal ally and PETA Honorary Director Sam Simon.

Sam Simon: A True Hero for Animals
Sam Simon: A True Hero for Animals

The animals have lost a true ally and a sharp and honest tongue with the passing of PETA Honorary Director and entertainment giant Sam Simon, who was our dear friend, a stalwart champion of animal rights, and the multiple Emmy Award–winning co-creator of The Simpsons and one of the writing geniuses behind hit shows like … Read more »

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