Alisa Mullins

Alisa Mullins

Alisa regularly contributes to PETA’s Animal Times magazine, and her writing has also been published in The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, 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.

How Does It Feel to Be a Hero? Inside PETA’s Mobile Clinics
Animal Companions
How Does It Feel to Be a Hero? Inside PETA’s Mobile Clinics

How do PETA’s mobile clinics spay and neuter hundreds of animals every week? Let’s take a peek behind the scenes to find out.

Who Would Do This to a Kitten?
animal shelters provide refuge for homeless or abused cats and dogs
Who Would Do This to a Kitten?

This rescued kitten’s ear may be tattered, but her spirit is intact.

From ‘Designer Dog’ to Shelter Mutt and Back Again
Fiona, a Maltese/Yorkshire mix available for adoption
From ‘Designer Dog’ to Shelter Mutt and Back Again

The only thing that this “designer dog” has designs on is a new home.

Dog Given Up for Being ‘Too Puppyish’
Close-up of Lhasa Apso mix Rufus
Dog Given Up for Being ‘Too Puppyish’

This dog is so cute, his owner couldn’t handle it—literally.

Edgar Is in Search of a Home Nevermore
Black cat with small elephant toy
Edgar Is in Search of a Home Nevermore

Edgar’s days of wandering along the “Nightly” shore are now behind him.

Cat Risks Several Lives Dodging Cars at Gas Station
Kenny, a cat PETA rescued from a gas station, lying on Oriental rug
Cat Risks Several Lives Dodging Cars at Gas Station

A gas station is a great place to grab a soda, use the rest room, or fill up your car. It’s not a great home for a cat.

No More Dungeons for This Princess
Happy black-and-white dog
No More Dungeons for This Princess

A rescued pit bull gets a new home—her abuser gets jail time.

He Was in the Pits, but Now, Fritz Is Puttin’ on the Ritz
He Was in the Pits, but Now, Fritz Is Puttin’ on the Ritz

This poodle mix looked like a tired old dog, but looks can be deceiving. Check out his amazing makeover.

All He Wants for Christmas Is You
Black and white kitten on back of couch with brighlty lit Christmas tree in background
All He Wants for Christmas Is You

When his owners decided that there was no room at the inn for this playful kitten, he found himself in need of a guardian angel.

These Hamsters Have Seen Some ‘Stranger Things’
These Hamsters Have Seen Some ‘Stranger Things’

Now they’re ready for the next chapter in their adventure.

Brava! How ‘Feminism’ as the Word of the Year Helps Women and Animals
Brava! How ‘Feminism’ as the Word of the Year Helps Women and Animals

“Go home, kitchen bitches.” That’s the banner that greeted animal rights advocates. But women and animals won that round, and we’re still winning.

Blind Dog Can Envision Herself on Your Couch
Blind Dog Can Envision Herself on Your Couch

Coco is one of 10 dogs being evacuated from devastated Puerto Rico by PETA’s rescue team.

Dallas May Be Pint Size, but He Has a Heart as Big as Texas
Dallas May Be Pint Size, but He Has a Heart as Big as Texas

Can you help this little rhinestone cowboy find a place to hang his 10-gallon hat?

They Survived the Flood—Now They Seek New Homes
Sweet cream-colored dog being held by PETA staffer
They Survived the Flood—Now They Seek New Homes

PETA’s rescue team has returned from Texas with some extra passengers: 67 dogs and cats from shelters in the disaster area who are in search of new homes.

Victory! Utah Ag-Gag Law Declared Unconstitutional
Animal Companions
Victory! Utah Ag-Gag Law Declared Unconstitutional

Another First Amendment victory for animals!

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