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.

8 Reasons Not to Let Nature Run Its Course (GRAPHIC)
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8 Reasons Not to Let Nature Run Its Course (GRAPHIC)

Most of the kittens born this summer won’t even survive six months.

Help Us Catch YouTube Squirrel Killer and Get $15,000
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Help Us Catch YouTube Squirrel Killer and Get $15,000

The man who kicked a squirrel off a canyon cliff is probably just getting started.

James Brady and the Police Dog
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James Brady and the Police Dog

K-9 Police Officer Thomas Delahanty was in the line of fire when John Hinckley Jr. took aim at the president.

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What Goes Best With a Giant Bottle of Catsup?
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What Goes Best With a Giant Bottle of Catsup?

The fate of the iconic giant catsup bottle in Collinsville, Illinois, is literally and figuratively up in the air. PETA wants to help.

Did You Know That Running With Bulls Was This Dangerous?
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Did You Know That Running With Bulls Was This Dangerous?

The so-called “Great Bull Run” isn’t so great, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which denied a permit to event organizers.

News Flash: Jennings Has a New Co-Anchor
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News Flash: Jennings Has a New Co-Anchor

Jennings has found a new home in New York City, where he spends his days snuggling, playing, and admiring the Manhattan skyline.

Piglets Rescued: First Photos!
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Piglets Rescued: First Photos!

Pigs kept in deplorable conditions in North Carolina travel up the East Coast to find sanctuary at Poplar Spring.

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Fred Schneider Rocks Lobsters’ World
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Fred Schneider Rocks Lobsters’ World

The B-52s lead singer takes his pro-crustacean message straight into the heart of lobster country.

Your Message Received by NIH—Finally
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Your Message Received by NIH—Finally

The good ol’ U.S. Postal Service succeeded where others failed in delivering 90,000 postcards to NIH.

You Won’t Believe How Far People Will Go to Abuse Opossums
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You Won’t Believe How Far People Will Go to Abuse Opossums

In the latest twist in the bizarre Opossum Drop saga, PETA is suing to overturn an absurd law designed specifically to allow the event organizers to terrorize opossums.

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Jared Leto: You Look Like You Need a Hug
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Jared Leto: You Look Like You Need a Hug

Jared Leto hugged a tree, and a meme was born. Who’s he been hugging lately?

Abused Horses Find Their Field of Dreams (Photos)
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Abused Horses Find Their Field of Dreams (Photos)

Henry was once a racehorse, but after he stopped winning, his life took a turn for the worse.

Lobstickle Obstacle: Company Drops Linda Bean
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Lobstickle Obstacle: Company Drops Linda Bean

The “lobstickle’s” days may be numbered after food-service company Delaware North drops Linda Bean.

India Bans Foie Gras
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India Bans Foie Gras

India becomes the first country to ban the import of foie gras.

Craving Something Sweet? Meet Licorice
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Craving Something Sweet? Meet Licorice

If you’re looking for a guilt-free indulgence, put down the chocolate and take home this sweetie pie of a cat.

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