VIDEO: A Lion, a Little Girl, and a Tragedy—Using Animals in Circuses Must End
VIDEO: A Lion, a Little Girl, and a Tragedy—Using Animals in Circuses Must End

Had this circus company opted to do the right thing by featuring only willing human performers, this tragic incident would never have occurred.

Update: New Jersey Governor Expected to Sign Nosey’s Law
Update: New Jersey Governor Expected to Sign Nosey’s Law

Despite setbacks earlier this year, New Jersey is on track to become the first state ever to ban wild animals from traveling acts!

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VIDEO: 8 Good Reasons Cats Shouldn’t Go Outdoors Without You
VIDEO: 8 Good Reasons Cats Shouldn’t Go Outdoors Without You

While indoor cats can live up to 20 years, cats who roam around outdoors have a life expectancy of only one to five years—here’s why.

Grocery Chain Hy-Vee Makes the Right Call, Ends ‘Humane Meat’ Claims
Grocery Chain Hy-Vee Makes the Right Call, Ends ‘Humane Meat’ Claims

Hy-Vee did the right thing by agreeing not to mislead well-intentioned consumers with the “humane meat” myth. If you want to eat humanely, choose vegan.

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PETA Germany, PETA U.S. Just Saved Pigs From Deadly Chest-Surgery Trainings
PETA Germany, PETA U.S. Just Saved Pigs From Deadly Chest-Surgery Trainings

PETA Germany—with support from PETA U.S.—has persuaded a major German hospital to stop cutting pigs apart in deadly training exercises for surgeons.

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A Pig Suffered and Died at a TAMU Lab—When Will the Abuse End?
A Pig Suffered and Died at a TAMU Lab—When Will the Abuse End?

Texas A&M can’t bring back the pig, dogs, or other animals it has tormented and killed, but it can prevent further suffering.

Victory! PETA Secures a Historic Win for Protected Cats
Victory! PETA Secures a Historic Win for Protected Cats

Tigers at Wildlife in Need were left bleeding and in pain from unnecessary, illegal amputations. Find out how PETA fought for these big cats—and won.

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Dying to Help Animals? PETA Releases New Decals for Coffins and Urns
Dying to Help Animals? PETA Releases New Decals for Coffins and Urns

Whether you’re setting up a cheeky Halloween display or preparing for your own demise, PETA’s coffin and urn stickers are to die for.

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VIDEO: Animals Locked Up and Put on Display at a Shopping Mall
VIDEO: Animals Locked Up and Put on Display at a Shopping Mall

A monkey, a meerkat, and other animals are deprived of everything that’s natural and important to them, all so shoppers can stop and stare.

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Imagine the Final Moments of 2.7 Million Animals Who Were Burned Alive
Imagine the Final Moments of 2.7 Million Animals Who Were Burned Alive

These animals felt their skin boil and their lungs burn just like humans would. Don’t let their deaths be in vain. Go vegan now.

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How PETA’s Keeping the Pressure on Canada Goose to Ditch Fur, Down
Personal Care & Fashion
How PETA’s Keeping the Pressure on Canada Goose to Ditch Fur, Down

Don’t be fooled by Canada Goose’s attempt to “humane wash” its image. Real fur is always obtained cruelly, and no one needs it but those who were born with it.

Twitter’s Stand Against Hate Speech Wins PETA’s Anti-Speciesism Support
Twitter’s Stand Against Hate Speech Wins PETA’s Anti-Speciesism Support

Calling other people “pigs” and “dogs” as an insult belittles animals’ talents and abilities too.

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The Powerful Moment This Activist With MD Condemns TAMU’s Dog Lab
The Powerful Moment This Activist With MD Condemns TAMU’s Dog Lab

Muscular dystrophy patient Johnathon Byrne confronted Texas A&M President Michael Young about the university’s cruel and deadly experiments on dogs.

8 Big Victories You Won for Animals in September
8 Big Victories You Won for Animals in September

Every month, PETA, our more than 6.5 million members and supporters, and other PETA entities win lifesaving victories for animals.

VIDEO: Harness Racing Driver Viciously Whips Horse AFTER Race Is Over
VIDEO: Harness Racing Driver Viciously Whips Horse AFTER Race Is Over

Kyle Husted—a driver with a history of abusive behavior—can be seen violently whipping a horse after finishing in second place.

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