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.

Photo of the Day: These Kids Won’t Be Going to SeaWorld
Photo of the Day: These Kids Won’t Be Going to SeaWorld

Can a kid’s school bake sale save the world? This one might just do that.

Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?
Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?

File under “What were they thinking?” A Minnesota state senator wants to give inmates a license to kill.

Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish
Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish

After hearing from PETA, Rite Aid stops selling Teddy Tanks, abominable “toys” that encourage kids to treat fish like playthings.

Alfalfa Is Good for You
Alfalfa Is Good for You

This little rascal would love to become a member of your gang.

Dear Prudence, Won’t You Come Out and Play?
Dear Prudence, Won’t You Come Out and Play?

What could have been Prudence’s last day on Earth turned into the luckiest day of his life when he was rescued by a PETA staffer.

Casting Call: These Kittens Want Starring Roles in Your Life
Casting Call: These Kittens Want Starring Roles in Your Life

Rescued kittens Warren and Shirley don’t care about winning an Oscar—they just want to win your heart.

Vets Say People Need to Take Better Care of Bunnies
Vets Say People Need to Take Better Care of Bunnies

A University of Bristol study finds that rabbits kept as “pets” are not having their needs met. Find out how to make bunnies far happier and healthier.

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Feral Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Six-Pack Ring
Feral Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Six-Pack Ring

This feral cat’s story illustrates how dangerous discarded plastic and other trash can be.

Justice Is Feeling Much Better, Thank You
Justice Is Feeling Much Better, Thank You

A young Lab–pit bull mix who had sustained wounds from a grotesquely embedded collar is on the mend and looking for a perfect home.

5 Ways to Help Your Dog Shed Excess Pounds
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5 Ways to Help Your Dog Shed Excess Pounds

You want your best friend to be around for many years to come, so try these canine slimming tips.

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What Does Alan Cumming Cook for His ‘Cabaret’ Cast Mates?
What Does Alan Cumming Cook for His ‘Cabaret’ Cast Mates?

Want to eat like a Broadway star? ‘Cabaret’ star Alan Cumming will show you how.

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Another ‘Ag-Gag’ Bill Bites the Dust
Another ‘Ag-Gag’ Bill Bites the Dust

Thanks to citizens who took action, including more than a thousand PETA supporters in the state, Colorado has become the 18th state to stop an “ag-gag” bill.

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A Blossom by Any Other Name Would Be Just as Cute
A Blossom by Any Other Name Would Be Just as Cute

This pretty little flower would love to be transplanted into your home.

Adopt Sergeant and Enlist a Friend for Life
Adopt Sergeant and Enlist a Friend for Life

Sergeant is more than just a pretty face—he’s also pretty awesome.

Victory! UW-Madison Closes Cruel Cat Lab
Victory! UW-Madison Closes Cruel Cat Lab

Following years of pressure from PETA, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ends its cruel cat experiments and adopts out the remaining cats.

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