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.

PETA’s Straw-Delivery Team Arrives Just in the Nick of Time
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PETA’s Straw-Delivery Team Arrives Just in the Nick of Time

It was a long time coming, but a neglected Doberman mix finally got a happy ending.

PETA Video Prompts Horse-Racing Authorities to Take Action
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PETA Video Prompts Horse-Racing Authorities to Take Action

After PETA files legal complaints alleging violations by thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen, horse-racing authorities take action.

Watch: Thousands March for Lions
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Watch: Thousands March for Lions

From Brussels to Auckland, thousands of people participate in the March for Lions to raise awareness about South Africa’s “fish in a barrel” hunting travesty.

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Michelin-Starred Eatery Earns ‘D’ for Diseased Ducks
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Michelin-Starred Eatery Earns ‘D’ for Diseased Ducks

After a swanky New York restaurant earns a shocking C grade from the health department, PETA issues an “inspection report” of our own.

Photos of the Day: A Monkey Walks Into LAX …
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Photos of the Day: A Monkey Walks Into LAX …

Passengers preparing to board China Southern Airlines flights at LAX encountered some turbulence before they even got off the ground.

Spay-a-Thon a Huge Success: 400 Dogs and Cats Get Snipped!
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Spay-a-Thon a Huge Success: 400 Dogs and Cats Get Snipped!

PETA celebrates World Spay Day and the debut of our new mobile clinic with a 24-hour spay-and-neuter marathon.

Maker of Newport Cigarettes Bans Animal Tests
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Maker of Newport Cigarettes Bans Animal Tests

Lorillard Tobacco Company, America’s third-largest cigarette maker, has agreed to ban testing on animals following discussions with PETA.

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Man Who Starved Pit Bull Gets Jail Time
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Man Who Starved Pit Bull Gets Jail Time

A year after PETA volunteers made a gruesome discovery while out delivering straw bedding, a judge has sentenced a man for cruelty to animals.

Starving Pit Bull Escapes Becoming Another Winter Weather Statistic
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Starving Pit Bull Escapes Becoming Another Winter Weather Statistic

Based on evidence provided by PETA, a judge has forbidden the owner of a starving pit bull from having another dog—ever again.

Pink Nose? Check. Pink Toes? Check. New Home? Cheeee …
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Pink Nose? Check. Pink Toes? Check. New Home? Cheeee …

Ricky the rat is auditioning prospective caretakers. Do you have what he’s looking for?

No Inaugural Ball? No Problem! ‘Lettuce Ladies’ Sub for Mayoral Party
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No Inaugural Ball? No Problem! ‘Lettuce Ladies’ Sub for Mayoral Party

PETA’s “Lettuce Ladies” to the rescue!

‘You Can Live Without Those Ribs—I Can’t.’ New Billboard Campaign
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‘You Can Live Without Those Ribs—I Can’t.’ New Billboard Campaign

Would you try vegan if the animals themselves asked?

Update: RoboRoach—There’s NOT an App for That
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Update: RoboRoach—There’s NOT an App for That

Good news! After inquiries from PETA, Google has confirmed that the cruel RoboRoach app is no longer in the Google Play store.

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Russell Simmons Takes Vegan Message to the Streets—Literally
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Russell Simmons Takes Vegan Message to the Streets—Literally

Hip-hop mogul stars in a new PETA ad campaign intended to reach inner-city residents with a message about healthy eating.

URGENT: ‘Outdoor Dogs’ in Freezing Temps Are Left to Die Slowly and Painfully
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URGENT: ‘Outdoor Dogs’ in Freezing Temps Are Left to Die Slowly and Painfully

Dogs and cats are not immune to the cold. Animals need your help!

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