static.guim / CC We’re disappointed to report that, although the Obamas had publicly expressed their intention to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or rescue group, they have instead accepted a Portuguese water dog as a gift from Sen. Ted Kennedy. Let us be clear: The new first dog, Bo, is not a … Read more »
i.ehow / CC You heard about the request for Pet Shop Boys to change their name to the Rescue Shelter Boys, right? Well the Boys aren’t the only group we think could use an animal-friendly makeover. The following groups could too: Meat Puppets: Maybe as the Tofu Puppets, they can make a grungy … Read more »
czabe / CC Yes, Angelina Jolie was spotted wearing what appeared to be a chinchilla-trimmed hat and cape on the set of her latest movie, spurring one of the best blog headlines that we’ve seen all week. But our L.A. staffers—knowing that Angelina is a longtime fur foe—were on it faster than Liza Minelli can … Read more »
When Glenn Beck broke the story of retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, whose dog, DASY, was allegedly shot and killed by two men Beck appropriately refers to as “Dirtbag 1” and “Dirtbag 2,” PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department leapt into action. PETA immediately offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest … Read more »
If you’re like me, your iPod is full of 80s pop music. I enjoy the music so much that it’s tough for me when it turns out that an 80s icon isn’t so animal-friendly. (Madonna and Michael, I’m talking about you.) So my heart leapt just a little when I heard about the Pet Shop … Read more »
greece / CC Yes, you read that right. The manager of a Wal-Mart store in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, (along with an exterminator) was charged with cruelty to animals for setting traps for birds who fly into the store and allegedly failing to checking the traps for days on end, causing birds to die of … Read more »
sugarslam / CC The following is a guest blog from peta2’s Marta. If there’s one thing I like, it’s a guy who knows how to work a microwave. That might sound weird, but hear me out. For the past many months, my friend Starza and I have been working hard to bring you PETA’s … Read more »
After less than a month of PETA campaigning, the Bolivian minister of defense went on that country’s national television to announce an historic ban on all animal abuse in military training exercises, stating that the Bolivian government is issuing Resolution 217 to prohibit all acts of violence, exploitation, and mistreatment that provokes the death of … Read more »
The always witty Cloris Leachman wears a dress of red cabbage and leaf lettuce.
Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the series finale of Battlestar Galactica, do not read any further. Simply look at the photos below, then leave a comment telling us which public service announcement is your fave, Tricia “Six” Helfer’s or Jamie “Lee Adama” Bamber’s. So the greatest show in the history of the universe, Battlestar … Read more »
wowowow / CC After 30 years, Legends!—the infamous Broadway-play-that-wasn’t—will finally be making its debut on the New York stage. While the original, ill-fated touring productions featured such starlets as Carol Channing, Joan Collins, Linda Evans, and Mary Martin as aging rivals parading around in furs, the PETA-friendly revival will feature Whoopi Goldberg and drag legends … Read more »
If you’ve been keeping up with your British celebrity chefs lately, you’ll know that Naked Chef star Jamie Oliver has been pushing pork products on the public (try saying that three times fast). He’s encouraging people to “save our bacon” by buying British pig meat instead of the cruel other kind. Wait. What? Now, we … Read more »
Considering that Tiger Woods’ life is essentially a media circus, we hope that the superstar golfer can relate to the plight of his namesakes in the circus. That’s why we’ve written a letter to Tiger asking him to tee up for one of our ever-popular naked tiger demos. We’re hoping that Mr. Woods will show … Read more »
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the seal slaughter: Credit: Sea Shepherd Yeah. We thought that it was awful too. How can you help end this atrocity? Glad you asked. Click here. Written by Christine Doré
Our cup runneth over with the latest season of Dancing With the Stars. As if last season, which featured spunky octo-vegetarian Cloris Leachman, weren’t enough, this season we have two PETA supporters to root for. How can we be expected to choose between Steve-O—star of “Rather Go Naked” and “Ink, Not Mink” ads as well … Read more »
