Matted Dog Does Touchdown Dance After Getting Long-Overdue Haircut
Winnie before and after collage
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Matted Dog Does Touchdown Dance After Getting Long-Overdue Haircut

After PETA rescued a severely matted dog from a depressing backyard pen, you won’t believe how happy she is to get her first haircut.

Rescued Cat Puts the ‘Purr’ in Pearl
Pretty rescued cat Pearl
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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.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a … Cat?
Black cat Wendy looking glamorous
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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.

Are You ‘Kitten’ Me? Tiny Cat Almost Kicked Out on the Street
PETA-rescued kitten lying on wood floor
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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.

Once the Loneliest Dog, Wolfie’s Running With a New Pack (Video)
Before picture of Wolfie in mud and after picture of her with her new guardian
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Once the Loneliest Dog, Wolfie’s Running With a New Pack (Video)

A chained dog who was too frightened to come out of her doghouse comes out of her shell in a new home with a loving family.

Rain, Shine, or Pandemic, PETA’s 2020 Rescue Efforts Were Stronger Than Ever
before and after
Rain, Shine, or Pandemic, PETA’s 2020 Rescue Efforts Were Stronger Than Ever

Each year, PETA helps countless animals, giving many a new life by placing them in loving homes and accredited sanctuaries. Check out some of our 2020 rescue stories!

Cat Rescued by PETA Takes His Walkies Very Seriously
Marvin, a cat rescued by PETA, out for a stroll
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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.

It Was a Dirty Job, but Someone Had to Save This Kitten
Mikey peeking up out of crate after being rescued from sewer
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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.

Is This Cat Too Gorgeous for Her Own Good?
Indigo looking at something fascinating above her head
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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.

This Magic Bean Is Ready to Be Planted in Your Lap
Bean sleeping on pillow after being rescued by PETA
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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.

Thanks to PETA, Wiley Is Smiling Now
Wiley before and after
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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.

You’ll Crumble When You Watch Oreo the Cat’s Journey to the Sweet Life
Rescued adoptable cat Oeo
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You’ll Crumble When You Watch Oreo the Cat’s Journey to the Sweet Life

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

After 7+ Years in a Chain-Link Prison, Mingo Is Living Her Best Life
Senior dog Mingo before and after being rescued by PETA
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After 7+ Years in a Chain-Link Prison, Mingo Is Living Her Best Life

Imagine spending seven years locked inside a walk-in closet. That’s what life was like for Mingo before she was rescued by PETA.

Dogs and Cats Starved and Abused at ‘Rescues’—Why Does This Keep Happening?
Kittens in a cage
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Dogs and Cats Starved and Abused at ‘Rescues’—Why Does This Keep Happening?

Ironically, authorities raid self-proclaimed “rescues” almost weekly to rescue animals from severe abuse and neglect. Make sure your support goes to the right place.

Get Bitten by These Love Bugs: Rescued Kittens Impossible to Resist
Collage of two cute gray and white kittens
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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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