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.

Rat-Tastic! 5 Fascinating Facts About Rats—and How YOU Can Help Them
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Rat-Tastic! 5 Fascinating Facts About Rats—and How YOU Can Help Them

Learn about these remarkable rodents—and how YOU can help them.

Video: Heartbreaking Footage of Youth Fishing Derby
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Video: Heartbreaking Footage of Youth Fishing Derby

A PETA video captures cruelty to fish and the distress it causes kids at a youth fishing tournament.

14 Reasons Why Today Isn’t the ‘Most Boring Day in Sports’
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14 Reasons Why Today Isn’t the ‘Most Boring Day in Sports’

Pity the poor sports fan. Today is the dreaded Most Boring Day in Sports. No baseball, no basketball, no football, no hockey. Absolutely no excuse not to mow the lawn, wash the car, or do any number of other tedious household chores that can usually be deferred with “But honey, the game’s on!” But wait—all … Read more »

Chubby Chihuahua Just Wants to Be Cherished
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Chubby Chihuahua Just Wants to Be Cherished

Bruno is nearly perfect in every way. He’s a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who’s cute as a button, house-trained, happy-go-lucky, outgoing, and affectionate, and he gets along well with other dogs and cats.

E-collars: Training Tool or Torture Device?
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E-collars: Training Tool or Torture Device?

Dogs do what comes naturally to them, and they don’t deserve to be punished for not always understanding human culture and expectations.

On July 4th, Where to Fill Your Plate With Bugs, Metal, & Pig Anuses
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On July 4th, Where to Fill Your Plate With Bugs, Metal, & Pig Anuses

Eight gross reasons to declare your freedom from mystery meat.

Read This Before You Go See ‘The Lone Ranger’
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Read This Before You Go See ‘The Lone Ranger’

If a movie contains scenes with horses, hi-ho, Silver, stay away! Instead, stick with films that use

Video: Goose Gets a Little Silly at the Sam Simon Center
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Video: Goose Gets a Little Silly at the Sam Simon Center

If you ever suspect that an animal is being neglected or abused, immediately call local authorities. If you don’t get results, call PETA for advice.

Over My Naked Body! Cornelia Guest’s Unique Horse-Drawn Carriage Protest
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Over My Naked Body! Cornelia Guest’s Unique Horse-Drawn Carriage Protest

Vegan cookbook author and fashion designer Cornelia Guest knows her way around a horse—she was an award-winning competitive rider in her teens—so she knows exactly how bad New York City’s carriage industry is for horses. So it’s no surprise that the longtime animal advocate jumped at the chance to channel Lady Godiva in a new PETA ad against … Read more »

Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Major League Ballparks for 2013
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Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Major League Ballparks for 2013

“Take me out to the ballgame! Take me out with the crowd! Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks”—and some veggie burritos, faux chicken-steak, meat-free tacos, edamame, falafel, hummus, and eggplant panini. And that’s just a sampling of the wide variety of delectable vegetarian fare available at the stadiums on PETA’s 2013 list of the … Read more »

Why PETA Is Seriously Ticked Off at Revlon—and You Should Be, Too
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Why PETA Is Seriously Ticked Off at Revlon—and You Should Be, Too

When cosmetics giant Revlon held its annual meeting in Edison, New Jersey, yesterday, PETA was there to put the cosmetics giant’s bigwigs on the spot. They didn’t need any “smoky rose” blush to add a little color to their cheeks when a PETA representative stood up and made the following statement: For more than two … Read more »

‘American Horror Story’ Star Appalled by Belmont’s Body Count
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‘American Horror Story’ Star Appalled by Belmont’s Body Count

Academy Award nominee James Cromwell wants attendees of this year’s Belmont Stakes to know those horses’ names and to know that their lives were taken for a few moments’ entertainment and a few dollars at the betting window.

You’ll Never Guess What Was in the Cardboard Box
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You’ll Never Guess What Was in the Cardboard Box

When a woman driving along a muddy rural Virginia road stopped at an intersection, she spotted a soggy, disintegrating cardboard box sitting on the shoulder. Curious, she got out to investigate. Imagine her surprise when she opened the box and saw nine pairs of eyes staring back at her. She called animal control officers to … Read more »

Man Who Chained Dog in Garage Barred From Owning Animals
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Man Who Chained Dog in Garage Barred From Owning Animals

For at least three long years, Nigel’s “home” was a dark, waste-filled, and dank garage in Hampton, Virginia. Chained to a wall, the dog was never let out of the garage—ever—and was forced to live amid his own urine and feces. The chain had become rusty and corroded after years of being dragged through his … Read more »

Billy Corgan to CPK: Stop Mutilating Calves
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Billy Corgan to CPK: Stop Mutilating Calves

Smashing Pumpkins founder and frontman Billy Corgan is the latest star to speak out against the cruel practice of dehorning cattle. Billy is calling on California Pizza Kitchen to make the responsible and ethical decision to demand that its cheese suppliers stop this barbaric mutilation. © StarMaxInc.com I have viewed the photos and watched PETA’s investigative … Read more »

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