Chrissy Matthies

Chrissy Matthies

Chrissy has been with PETA or the PETA Foundation as a volunteer, employee, or cheerleader since 1996. She holds the informal record of adopting the most companion animals from PETA, including two rescued Pekin ducks, Quackers and Crackers. She has a master’s degree in the humanities and is in love with writing. Her work has been published in USA Today, The Washington Post, the Austin American-Statesman, The Free Lance-Star, The St. Petersburg Times, and many other newspapers. When Chrissy’s not blogging, she’s stalking her cats and dogs, determined to catch every spotted belly and toe curl on camera.

PETA Helps Swedish Organization Save Animals From Chemical Tests
PETA Helps Swedish Organization Save Animals From Chemical Tests

With PETA’s help, a Swedish science organization is moving Sweden away from animal testing.

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How a House Can Change a Life—PETA’s Doghouse Program in Action
How a House Can Change a Life—PETA’s Doghouse Program in Action

Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s Day, or a Saturday when the temperatures have dipped below freezing, PETA staffers and volunteers are outside delivering dry, fluffy straw bedding and warm wooden doghouses to “backyard dogs” who are forced to spend the holidays—and every day in between—outside and alone. In 2021, we delivered 160 doghouses and almost … Read more »

Apparently Confining Bears in Pits Isn’t Cruel Enough for Roadside Zoo
Apparently Confining Bears in Pits Isn’t Cruel Enough for Roadside Zoo

PETA sends an urgent complaint to the USDA after receiving heartbreaking photos of a white tiger imprisoned at the notorious Cherokee Bear Zoo.

Hoppy Holidays for Rabbits! More Than a Dozen Retailers Ban Angora Wool
Hoppy Holidays for Rabbits! More Than a Dozen Retailers Ban Angora Wool

PETA Asia’s exposé of Chinese angora farms has already made a long list of retailers ban the bunny hair. And the momentum is showing no signs of slowing.

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Update: Victory! Animals Saved from Cruel Military Medical Drills in Poland
Update: Victory! Animals Saved from Cruel Military Medical Drills in Poland

In response to a PETA campaign, Polish armed forces stop killing animals in favor of simulation technology that can help save soldiers’ lives.

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Photos of the Day: Cutest, Saddest Protest Ever
Photos of the Day: Cutest, Saddest Protest Ever

A sea of “sheep” and “cows” expose the horrors behind Australia’s live-export trade.

Top 5 Vegetarian-Friendly NFL Stadiums 2013
Top 5 Vegetarian-Friendly NFL Stadiums 2013

You’ve waited patiently all year, and we’ve delivered. Find out which NFL stadiums crossed the goal line and made it onto PETA’s coveted “Top Five” list.

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PETA Wins International Award for Exposing Gruesome Tests on Animals
PETA Wins International Award for Exposing Gruesome Tests on Animals

PETA wins a prestigious prize from cruelty-free company LUSH for work in helping to end the abuse of animals in labs.

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The Biggest Threat to Homeless Animals Today: The Betrayal of ‘No-Kill’ Sheltering
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The Biggest Threat to Homeless Animals Today: The Betrayal of ‘No-Kill’ Sheltering

Watch as PETA President Ingrid Newkirk exposes the deadly consequences for animals of so-called “no-kill” policies and what you can do to stop them.

‘Orcas’ Rain on SeaWorld’s Parade
‘Orcas’ Rain on SeaWorld’s Parade

PETA “orcas” brave cold water and crowds to protest SeaWorld’s blatant attempt to use big bucks to polish its tarnished image.

Screaming ‘Orca’ Fated for SeaWorld Urges Public to Watch ‘Blackfish’
Screaming ‘Orca’ Fated for SeaWorld Urges Public to Watch ‘Blackfish’

Crying “orca” destined for SeaWorld stops San Diego traffic and breaks hearts.

Victory! Los Angeles Bans Cruel Bullhooks
Victory! Los Angeles Bans Cruel Bullhooks

The Los Angeles City Council sends a strong message to elephant abusers, leaving circuses scrambling and elefriends celebrating.

PETA Remembers Former Speaker Foley’s Fight for Animals
PETA Remembers Former Speaker Foley’s Fight for Animals

While the government mourns former House Speaker Thomas S. Foley’s passing and remembers his ability to reach across the aisle, PETA remembers a man who helped animals.

PETA to Air Canada: Set New Standard for Animal Safety
PETA to Air Canada: Set New Standard for Animal Safety

PETA sends urgent letter to Air Canada with unique money-making suggestion after the airline loses one of its smallest passengers.

Dickerson Park Zoo Scene of Gruesome Death
Dickerson Park Zoo Scene of Gruesome Death

PETA is calling on the Dickerson Park Zoo to close its elephant exhibit after the latest horrific death.

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