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Rescued Cat Puts the ‘Purr’ in Pearl

Pearl didn’t have to contend with a pair of inept burglars when she was left home alone, but that didn’t mean this cat wasn’t in deep trouble.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a … Cat?

Wendy was stuck 50 feet up a tree, but just as PETA came to her rescue, this daredevil cat decided to save herself.

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Are You ‘Kitten’ Me? Tiny Cat Almost Kicked Out on the Street

This kitten was in danger of landing in the streets before PETA’s own version of the Tiny Ones Transport Service swooped in.

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Cat Rescued by PETA Takes His Walkies Very Seriously

Marvin the cat plays with dogs, loves tummy rubs, and even walks on a leash. Now this very good boy hopes someone will give him a new home.

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It Was a Dirty Job, but Someone Had to Save This Kitten

Life in a storm drain might suit a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle just fine, but an 8-week-old kitten? Not so much.

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Is This Cat Too Gorgeous for Her Own Good?

There’s no denying that this cat is gorgeous, but even her stunning good looks didn’t prevent her from losing her home.

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This Magic Bean Is Ready to Be Planted in Your Lap

Even if your name isn’t Jack, today may be your lucky day, because this enchanting little fellow is looking for a place to put down roots.

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Thanks to PETA, Wiley Is Smiling Now

After being rescued by PETA from a rain-soaked crate, Wiley is looking for a new place to hang his Acme jet-propelled roller skates.

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It Takes a Village to Save a Guinea Pig No Longer ‘In the Navy’

Sorry, Village People: Life “In the Navy” isn’t for everyone, especially this Guinea pig.

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Snapchat Saved This Cat, With a Little Help From PETA

Oreo had been beaten so badly that we feared he wouldn’t survive—but then he surprised everyone.

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In the Mood for Something Sweet? Julius Might Satisfy Your Craving

First impressions can be deceiving. Just ask Julius, a cat who was once thought to be feral but turned out to be anything but.

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Get Bitten by These Love Bugs: Rescued Kittens Impossible to Resist

These kittens were born under a shed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they hope to shelter in place in a home of their own.

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Princess Diana Is Looking for Her New Kingdom

PETA is searching for the right castle for sweet Diana—could yours be the one?

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A Rare Beauty: Will This Tiny Orange Tulip Blossom in Your Home?

PETA is searching for a loving home for Tulip where the sweet orange cat can really blossom—could it be yours? Learn more about adoptable animals now.

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‘Yeehaw Wayne’ Is Looking for a New Place to Rest His Paws

Wayne was suffering, chained up in cold weather 24/7—but then PETA stepped in to help. Now he’s groomed, enjoying loving care, and eager to meet a kind, patient new guardian.

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— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind