The Depressing Truth About Depression Research
The Depressing Truth About Depression Research

Scientists do not yet fully understand the brain mechanisms behind human depression. Perhaps that’s because they’ve been studying the wrong brains.  

‘Good Boy’ Fetches a PETA Award for Compassionate Canine Casting
‘Good Boy’ Fetches a PETA Award for Compassionate Canine Casting

What happened to the dog in ‘Good Boy’? PETA got the exclusive scoop on the buzz-worthy new horror flick that’s making headlines for its four-legged lead.

Indy in Ben Leonberg’s GOOD BOY. Courtesy of Ben Leonberg. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.
Me-wow! New Claw Law Makes California a Better Place for Cats
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Me-wow! New Claw Law Makes California a Better Place for Cats

A new claw law is coming to California that puts cats’ health and happiness first. Find out all the details about this exciting win for cats.

Rescued By PETA, Mouth the Beagle Is Searching for His Very Own Goon Docks
Rescued By PETA, Mouth the Beagle Is Searching for His Very Own Goon Docks

Once freed from his Fratelli restaurant-like prison pen, Mouth—the now-adoptable Goonie of a beagle—adjusted to indoor foster home life faster than you can say “do the truffle shuffle”!

Why These Six Mushers Deserve a Spot in the Iditarod’s Hall of Shame
Why These Six Mushers Deserve a Spot in the Iditarod’s Hall of Shame

Iditarod mushers like Rick Swenson, Libby Riddles, and Susan Butcher ran dogs to death. Now they’re being put in the race’s Hall of Shame.

Victory! Miami Seaquarium Is Officially Closed
Victory! Miami Seaquarium Is Officially Closed

Breaking news! The Miami Seaquarium is officially closed thanks to PETA’s sustained legal pressure, protests, and public pressure.

Fur-Free Fashion at Vogue: Next Stop, Skins-Free Style
Fur-Free Fashion at Vogue: Next Stop, Skins-Free Style

Vogue’s parent company just posted a new policy on fur. Here’s what it means.

Mink: © iStock.com/DanielLacy
Fox: © iStock.com/GeraldCorsi
Does Ed Gein’s Story Make You Realize You Have Skeletons in Your Own Closet?
Does Ed Gein’s Story Make You Realize You Have Skeletons in Your Own Closet?

Netflix’s latest entry in its Monster series—this time focusing on Ed Gein—might leave you more than just unsettled. But not for the reason you think.

Part Love Story, Part Investigation: The Book That’s Rocking the Animal Testing World 
Part Love Story, Part Investigation: The Book That’s Rocking the Animal Testing World 

Why beagles? Not because they’re like humans, but because they’re easy to exploit. Journalist Melanie Kaplan shines a light on the dog experimentation industry—and the urgent need to shut it down.

Would You Wear Your Dog’s Skin? PETA’s Horror Short Shows the Consequences of a Family’s Hypocritical Purchase
Would You Wear Your Dog’s Skin? PETA’s Horror Short Shows the Consequences of a Family’s Hypocritical Purchase

In PETA’s chilling video, a couple’s online purchase quickly becomes a waking nightmare. Watch it now.

American Airlines Takes Flight With Vegan Scrambled Egg
American Airlines Takes Flight With Vegan Scrambled Egg

Exciting news: American Airlines is flying high with Just Egg, right after it added oat milk creamer to its in-flight menu!

Laboratory Tested, PETA Scientist Approved! This Bio Curriculum Is Animal-Free
Laboratory Tested, PETA Scientist Approved! This Bio Curriculum Is Animal-Free

Class is in session, and using animals is out! A German university is teaching biology with non-animal methods.

Esteemed Chef Gauthier Writes to His Former Self: A Call for Cooks to Embrace Compassion
Esteemed Chef Gauthier Writes to His Former Self: A Call for Cooks to Embrace Compassion

From the glittering heights of Michelin-starred kitchens to the clarity of conscience, one chef changed his culinary path—and his life—with a compassionate choice. Read his powerful letter to his former self.

Lowe’s Raises the Bar—Glue Traps No Longer Sold Online!
Lowe’s Raises the Bar—Glue Traps No Longer Sold Online!

Is Lowe’s aiming higher? Find out what the home improvement giant did after PETA called out its sale of glue traps.

© iStock.com/tenra
Illegal Bullfight in Mexico Cancelled After PETA Latino Campaign, Bulls Spared!
Illegal Bullfight in Mexico Cancelled After PETA Latino Campaign, Bulls Spared!

Is bullfighting “macho”? Not according to men in Mexico City. Watch what happened when we surveyed men about their thoughts on the violent spectacle.

© iStock.com/Syldavia
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