Alisa Mullins

Alisa Mullins

Alisa regularly contributes to PETA’s Animal Times magazine, and her writing has also been published in The New York TimesThe Charlotte Observer, the Las Vegas Review-JournalReader’s DigestNewsweek, and many other newspapers and magazines. Her proudest achievement was participating in a sit-in at Calvin Klein’s office that led the designer to swear off fur. Alisa is an avid gardener and HGTV addict who is never happier than when she has a shovel or paintbrush in her hand.

Photos: They Came, They Saw, They Adopted
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Photos: They Came, They Saw, They Adopted

Dozens of potential adopters converge on PETA’’s Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters to have their hearts stolen by homeless dogs.

What Are These Animals Doing on a Train?
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What Are These Animals Doing on a Train?

Thousands of commuters get a reminder to spay, neuter, and adopt homeless animals from the shelter.

From Pigsty to Hog Heaven
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From Pigsty to Hog Heaven

You haven’t seen pure joy until you’ve seen a 770-pound pig rolling in a mud puddle.

Why American Pharoah Will Be Beaten at the Preakness
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Why American Pharoah Will Be Beaten at the Preakness

American Pharoah was whipped at least 32 times during the Kentucky Derby. The racing commission’s response? Meh.

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Mauled Puppy Gets Back on His Feet
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Mauled Puppy Gets Back on His Feet

Watch this courageous puppy’s transformation.

Video: A Group of Animal Rights Supporters Walks Into a Restaurant—You Won’t Believe What Happens Next
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Video: A Group of Animal Rights Supporters Walks Into a Restaurant—You Won’t Believe What Happens Next

Nine lobsters are liberated in a brazen daylight rescue.

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America the Beautiful (Cat)
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America the Beautiful (Cat)

This cute little stray cat with the patriotic name was lucky enough to stumble upon someone who knew exactly how to help her.

Sorry, Cole Bros. Circus, You’re Not Welcome Here
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Sorry, Cole Bros. Circus, You’re Not Welcome Here

Pop the champagne corks: Another city comes down in favor of animals and against big-top bullies.

Who Wouldn’t Pick This Pretty Daisy?
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Who Wouldn’t Pick This Pretty Daisy?

When her guardian fell on hard times, this little dog found herself uprooted.

From Abandoned to Adored, Neglected Dog Swoons Over New Family
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From Abandoned to Adored, Neglected Dog Swoons Over New Family

A rescued dog’s first glimpse of his new guardian will warm your heart right down to the cockles.

Tiny Dog Attacked Not Once but TWICE—and Lives to Tell About It
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Tiny Dog Attacked Not Once but TWICE—and Lives to Tell About It

Two attacks by stray dogs left this intrepid little pup battered, but not broken.

You’ve Gotta Be ‘Kitten’ Me: A Month of Free Cat Spays
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You’ve Gotta Be ‘Kitten’ Me: A Month of Free Cat Spays

In an effort to save lives before “kitten season” floods animal shelters, PETA is offering free spay/neuter surgeries for cats throughout the month of April.

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This Face Says It All: Pigs Take Their First Swim
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This Face Says It All: Pigs Take Their First Swim

With the arrival of warmer weather, the pigs who were taken to The Cow Sanctuary after being rescued from a school project have discovered the pond.

Photo by Helga Tacreiter
Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy
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Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy

PETA fieldworkers extend one last act of kindness to an old friend they’ve been visiting for more than nine years.

Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee Believes Animal Experiments Are Morally ‘Unthinkable’
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Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee Believes Animal Experiments Are Morally ‘Unthinkable’

A new report by the prestigious Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics condemns experiments on animals as both morally and scientifically indefensible.

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