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Rescued: How PETA and Supporters Save Animals Worldwide

Keep up to date with the animals PETA and our entities are rescuing around the world from laboratories, roadside zoos, and other cruel places.

Jane and Vivi, two adoptable cats rescued by PETA from a blood bank
Animal Companions
From Life in Prison to Life of the Party: Meet Jane and Vivi

A PETA investigator rescued Jane and Vivi from an animal blood bank just in the nick of time—now these two terrific tabbies are banking on finding the perfect permanent home.

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Rescued dog Suni at the beach
Animal Companions
PETA Came to Sweet Suni’s Rescue; Will You Rescue This Adoptable Dog’s Heart?

Breed: Magnificent mastiff mutt. Height: Picture a pony. Profession: WFH snuggler. Kids: Could take them or leave them. Looking for: A relationship. E-mail [email protected] to take things offline.

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Rescued kitten Figgy playing with toy
Animal Companions
New Year, New Figgy! This Adoptable Cat Is ‘Pudding’ Her Best Paw Forward

Figgy: Bright-eyed orange tabby, 3 months old, likes treats, crinkle balls, and other cats. You: Ready to fling open the doors to your loving home. Inquiries: E-mail [email protected].

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white horse
Video: American Racehorse Lives the ‘Dream’ at Her New Home Following PETA’s Eleventh-Hour Rescue Outside South Korean Slaughterhouse

VIDEO: American racehorse My Elusive Dream was moments away from slaughter when PETA swooped in to save her. See where she is now.

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Before and after photos of Wally, a puppy who had severe mange and has been cured after PETA rescue
Meet Cats, Dogs, Goats, Chimpanzees, and Others PETA Helped Rescue in 2023

Take a look at 23 of the top animal rescues we helped carry out in 2023 and find out how you can help us do more great work for animals next year.

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PETA CAP worker with Midnight, a black dog
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duke and his new adopter at christmas
PETA Was ‘Santa Paws’ for Duke: See This Formerly Chained Dog’s First Christmas

Duke spent many Christmases chained up in the cold. But this year, Santa’s helpers at PETA brought him everything on his wish list. See him now!

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Paige, a gray and white kitten, sitting in front of a Christmas tree
Animal Companions
Go On, Judge a Book by Its Cover—This Adoptable Kitten Won’t Mind

This leading lady has the “write” idea: Cats belong indoors as members of the family! Will you be the one to help Paige start her next chapter?

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Mariah, an adoptable kitten rescued by PETA, with Christmas decorations
Animal Companions
Rescued by PETA, Adoptable Kitten Mariah Is Hoping Santa Will Bring Her the One She Really Needs

A certain beloved five-time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter better watch out—there’s a new “Queen of Christmas” in town, and all she wants for Christmas is you.

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rescued sheep in ukraine with color added
Drone Attack! Teams in Ukraine Save Animals While Under Fire

Drone strikes threatened a PETA-supported rescue mission. How did everyone get out alive? Watch the video to find out—and learn how to support this work.

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Elmer, a kitten rescued by PETA
Animal Companions
Grab a Heated Blanket, and Warm Up Some Soup: Elmer’s Here to Get Cozy

Can’t decide whether to adopt a rambunctious kitten or a “retired and loving it” senior cat? Get the best of both worlds with Elmer!

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Karate, an adoptable Shiba Unu mix
Animal Companions
Need a Little More Action in Your Life? Meet This Adoptable ‘Karate Kid’

Karate used to worry he’d never be fed again—but since PETA stepped in, this dog’s only challenge is finding a family willing to share their vegan sushi.

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‘I Am You but Different’: PETA President’s Video Calls for Nonviolence

In her video address, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk appeals for an end to violence for all—including our fellow animals—based on understanding and empathy.

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Cute black kitten rescued by PETA lying on pink rug
Animal Companions
The Comeback Kitten: Meet an Adoptable Cat Who Defied All Odds

Thanks to PETA, this critically ill kitten made a miraculous recovery. Now she’s looking to spend her remaining eight lives in a loving home.

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PETA rescue Rainey out for a walk
Animal Companions
Rainy Day Got You Down? This Adoptable Dog Will Lift Your Spirits

PETA brought this formerly tethered chow chow in from the rain. Will you bring her into your family?

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Slurpee lying down and looking at camera
Animal Companions
Cat Squad in Search of a New Member? Slurpee’s Just Jonesing to Join!

Sweet Slurpee escaped a hoarding hell—now this adoptable kitten is looking to join your cat crew!

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

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

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