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.

Hog Hell: You Have to See It to Believe It (Photos)
Hog Hell: You Have to See It to Believe It (Photos)

Know anybody who would be interested in adopting a pig? We have 12 in need of rescue, so fire up your Facebook account and get the word out!

UPDATE: 43 Violations in a Year and a Half at Mobile Zoo
UPDATE: 43 Violations in a Year and a Half at Mobile Zoo

Decrepit roadside menagerie cited by feds after former employee comes forward with allegations of neglect.

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Photo of the Day: Hey, Kids, Get Hooked on Compassion
Photo of the Day: Hey, Kids, Get Hooked on Compassion

Anglers reel in a big one—PETA’s Freeda Fish—when they hold a fishing fundraiser.

What a Difference Two Weeks Make: Sunder’s New Life
What a Difference Two Weeks Make: Sunder’s New Life

Two weeks ago, Sunder was chained on concrete and kept under the thumb of a man who beat him. Look at what his life is like now.

Long-Distance Dedication to Casey Kasem
Long-Distance Dedication to Casey Kasem

The country has lost a broadcasting legend with the passing of “American Top 40” host Casey Kasem, and animals have lost a friend.

World Cup Outcome Could Hinge on One Thing, Says Soccer Champ
World Cup Outcome Could Hinge on One Thing, Says Soccer Champ

What’s the one thing that World Cup players could do to improve their performance? Go vegan, says a U.K. soccer champion.

Your Lobster-on-a-Stick Will Make You Sick
Your Lobster-on-a-Stick Will Make You Sick

The lobster slaughterhouse investigated by PETA last year has been cited by the Food and Drug Administration for food safety violations.

200 Miles, 120 Surgeries, Thousands of Lives Saved
200 Miles, 120 Surgeries, Thousands of Lives Saved

One of PETA’s mobile clinics drives halfway across the state to help “fix” animal homelessness.

Update: NYC Carriage Driver’s License Yanked in Blondie Case
Update: NYC Carriage Driver’s License Yanked in Blondie Case

A New York City carriage driver who worked an injured horse for four days won’t be holding the reins again.

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Update: Maxine’s Search Is Over
Update: Maxine’s Search Is Over

A stray dog found wandering down a country road makes herself right at home in the big city.

Maya Angelou Knew Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou Knew Why the Caged Bird Sings

The plight of a caged bird served as the inspiration for one of America’s most beloved poets.

PETA Is in Jeopardy—and That’s a Good Thing
PETA Is in Jeopardy—and That’s a Good Thing

How well do you know your PETA trivia? “Jeopardy” puts contestants’ animal rights knowledge to the test.

Bear Dead After Inadequate Vet Care
Bear Dead After Inadequate Vet Care

A bear dies after apparently suffering on a dirt floor for weeks at a roadside zoo in Oklahoma.

Watch: Why Are So Many Horses Dying? HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Has the Answer
Watch: Why Are So Many Horses Dying? HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Has the Answer

Horse trainer Steve Asmussen defends the drugging of horses in an interview with HBO’s “Real Sports.”

Fast-Food Protesters Did Not See This Coming (Photo)
Fast-Food Protesters Did Not See This Coming (Photo)

PETA joins fast-food workers’ day-of-action protest in typical flamboyant style.

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