Update: From a Little Box to the Big City
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Update: From a Little Box to the Big City

A puppy who was confined for weeks to a 2-foot-by-2-foot box is adopted by a Washington, D.C., couple.

Drones Open the Curtain on Smithfield’s Fetid Factories
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Drones Open the Curtain on Smithfield’s Fetid Factories

Spy drones get footage of massive factory farm cesspools.

What New Vegan Fave Took PETA’s Product of the Year Award?
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What New Vegan Fave Took PETA’s Product of the Year Award?

PETA has just named its 2014 Product of the Year: a tasty new faux-fish fillet made by Gardein!

Norway Rejects Military Application to Use Live Pigs in Deadly Training Exercises
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Norway Rejects Military Application to Use Live Pigs in Deadly Training Exercises

The Norwegian Animal Research Authority has, for the first time, rejected an application by the Norwegian Armed Forces to injure and kill animals in archaic trauma training exercises.

Ariana Grande, Jessica Chastain, Cory Booker: Rescued Chickens Who Paint
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Ariana Grande, Jessica Chastain, Cory Booker: Rescued Chickens Who Paint

Ariana Grande, Jessica Chastain, and Cory Booker are getting a holiday gift that likely no one else in the world will have: original chicken artwork

Look Who’s Naked in the Latest PETA Ad
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Look Who’s Naked in the Latest PETA Ad

PETA gets some D.C. landmarks ready for winter in warm, animal-friendly style.

There’s No Relief for Many Animals Suffering in Laboratories
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There’s No Relief for Many Animals Suffering in Laboratories

Millions of animals are being hurt and killed in laboratories, and tens of thousands won’t get so much as an aspirin for their pain.

The Government’s Other Secretive Torture Program
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The Government’s Other Secretive Torture Program

PETA takes the government to task for the taxpayer-funded torture of baby monkeys.

How Did One Grateful ‘Dog’ Celebrate Newport News’ Chaining Ban?
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How Did One Grateful ‘Dog’ Celebrate Newport News’ Chaining Ban?

A Newport News, Virginia, council member challenges supporters of an anti-chaining ordinance not to forget about humans in need, so PETA steps up to the plate.

A Hanukkah Miracle: Guilt-Free Gelt!
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A Hanukkah Miracle: Guilt-Free Gelt!

Those attending the National Menorah Lighting in Washington, D.C., were greeted by a PETA “cow” bearing gifts.

Gay Bull Saved From Slaughter Arrives at Hillside Sanctuary
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Gay Bull Saved From Slaughter Arrives at Hillside Sanctuary

Preventing what he calls a “double tragedy,” Sam Simon stepped in to buy a bull named Benjy, who was sentenced to slaughter because he was gay.

It’s Indisputable: Bullhooks Are on the Way Out
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It’s Indisputable: Bullhooks Are on the Way Out

Austin becomes the latest city to tackle circus cruelty.

Victory! European Ruling on a PETA UK Complaint Could Spare Millions of Animals’ Lives
open letter to eu officials regarding animal testing
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Victory! European Ruling on a PETA UK Complaint Could Spare Millions of Animals’ Lives

The European Ombudsman makes a landmark decision on a PETA UK complaint that could prevent millions of animals from suffering and dying in laboratory experiments.

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PETA Urges University of Nebraska to Tackle Athletes’ Cruelty
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PETA Urges University of Nebraska to Tackle Athletes’ Cruelty

After a University of Nebraska student allegedly bludgeons a raccoon to death, PETA urges the school to require empathy training for all its athletes.

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PETA Steps In After Breastfeeding Mom Is ‘Mooed’ at by Coworkers
If It Was Good Enough for Jesus … the Breast Is Best PSA
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PETA Steps In After Breastfeeding Mom Is ‘Mooed’ at by Coworkers

After a working mom is “mooed” at while excusing herself to pump breast milk at work, PETA jumps in to support her and all breastfeeding mothers.

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