PETA’s Mission Statement
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal liberation organization in the world, and PETA entities have more than 10.4 million members and supporters globally.
PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, the food industry, the clothing trade, and the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests,” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals.
PETA works through public education, investigative newsgathering and reporting, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.
Since its inception in 1980, PETA has continually won groundbreaking victories on behalf of animals. Explore some of our most significant milestones and our latest victories.
PETA’s Current Campaigns for Animals
PETA is known around the world as a force to be reckoned with, thanks to our determined and creative campaigns. Explore our current campaigns and join one today to help us achieve more victories for animals.
Follow Along With PETA News
PETA’s news page is your source for information about PETA’s campaigns, breaking news about animals, and animal liberation information from around the globe.
How You Can Help Animals Today
Participating in PETA’s action alerts is one of the easiest and most effective online ways to help animals. It just takes a moment—get started now!
PETA brings together members of the scientific, corporate, and legislative communities to improve animals’ quality of life and prevent their deaths.
PETA’s uncompromising, unwavering views may be controversial, but they are always true to our driving mission: to stop animal abuse worldwide.
PETA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation funded almost exclusively by the contributions of our members.
Wherever animals are in need, PETA is there, giving a strong voice to those who can’t speak for themselves.
When an animal is in need, Community Animal Project fieldworkers do everything in their power to help. Learn more about their groundbreaking work near our Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters.
You Can Help Animals Too
PETA and the PETA Foundation are looking for smart, compassionate, hardworking people to join our teams, and you might be a great match!
PETA provides a variety of opportunities at headquarters for those in the Hampton Roads area who are interested in volunteering for animals.
Interning at PETA is an exciting and demanding opportunity – learn all you need to become an advocate for animal rights and apply today!
The Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is now law—find out what it means for animals!
Vegan options at meat-heavy chains like KFC, Carl’s Jr., and Subway made big waves this year. The future of food is vegan—and this list is proof.
Pfizer employees had used 1,270 mice and rats in forced swim test experiments since 1991. Here’s how pressure from PETA made the difference.
The foie gras industry fought hard to stop it—but after years of advocacy from PETA and others, a major legal decision just changed everything for ducks in NYC.
These powerful works of art will show you how eating meat fuels the fires in the Amazon rainforest. If you care about the planet, it’s time to go vegan.
The Iowa State Fair is under fire after a man who recorded alleged cruelty to animals was banned for life—but the suspected abusers weren’t.
Progress for captive elephants! After years of PETA pressure, AZA zoos will phase out the use of bullhooks. Learn more about this long-overdue development.
After watching the #1 Netflix series, “Tiger King,” are you wondering what Doc Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari does to tiger cubs once they get too big? It isn’t pretty.
In “Pokémon: SeaWorld Edition,” stand on your Pokémon’s face, just like the real-life trainers at SeaWorld parks! Water-type Pokémon won’t know what hit them.
Slaughterhouse workers in Connecticut chased down a cow who had made a dash for freedom, slitting her throat in a Home Depot parking lot.
Citizens, students, and celebrities in New Zealand are calling for an end to the cruel forced swim test. A PETA scientist is helping them achieve their goals.
Craving a vegan pasta dish for lunch or dinner? You can find vegan options at the popular chain restaurant Noodles & Company. We’ll show you how.
It’s easy to find dairy-free, vegan desserts. If you’re looking for something sweet, we recommend these brands that make delicious vegan pudding.
Victory! Ndume the gorilla has been returned to the Cincinnati Zoo after a year-long ordeal in which The Gorilla Foundation refused to move him.
Get in and out of the grocery store freezer aisle quickly with this handy guide. We’ll show you how to find great vegan frozen food options you’ll love.
