Elena

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

Have You Seen This Video of Pus-Filled Animal Flesh? Go Vegan!
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Have You Seen This Video of Pus-Filled Animal Flesh? Go Vegan!

“Abscessed” much? A video of pus-filled animal flesh is apparently shocking the internet—here’s what we have to say about it.

14 Arrested in Raid of Texas ‘Bush Track’ After PETA Tipped Off Authorities to Drugging and Abuse of Horses
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14 Arrested in Raid of Texas ‘Bush Track’ After PETA Tipped Off Authorities to Drugging and Abuse of Horses

Find out what officials turned up during a high-stakes raid of Carril Mochomos, an unsanctioned horse racetrack in Texas.

A Box Office Splash?! Joaquin Phoenix Goes for a Dive in Theaters Screening ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
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A Box Office Splash?! Joaquin Phoenix Goes for a Dive in Theaters Screening ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

“Joker: Folie à Deux” will make a splash in more ways than one. Check out PETA’s powerful ad starring Joaquin Phoenix!

Bombshell News! Angels to Strut With Only Faux-Feather Wings in 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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Bombshell News! Angels to Strut With Only Faux-Feather Wings in 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The secret is out! Find out why PETA is tickled PINK following a bombshell announcement from a leading lingerie brand.

Mayor’s Deplorable Cat-Killing Comments Prompt a Reminder From PETA and ‘It’ Star Jaeden Martell
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Mayor’s Deplorable Cat-Killing Comments Prompt a Reminder From PETA and ‘It’ Star Jaeden Martell

Find out what the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta mayor said that prompted PETA to promote our new campaign with “It” star Jaeden Martell.

PETA Experts Urge Congress to Stop Making U.S. Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Dubious and Cruel Experiments on Animals Overseas
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PETA Experts Urge Congress to Stop Making U.S. Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Dubious and Cruel Experiments on Animals Overseas

Poorly regulated overseas laboratories are tormenting animals in useless experiments—all on U.S. taxpayers’ dime. PETA experts called for an end to this nonsense in a congressional briefing.

HUGE News! UGG x Collina Strada Release the First-Ever Vegan UGG Boots
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HUGE News! UGG x Collina Strada Release the First-Ever Vegan UGG Boots

You can bet your vegan boots PETA is lining up for THIS launch! Find out what UGG x Collina Strada have in store for animal-friendly fashionistas this fall.

Photo: UGG
Beyond ‘Chimp Crazy’: The PETA Foundation’s Precedent-Setting Legal Battles
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Beyond ‘Chimp Crazy’: The PETA Foundation’s Precedent-Setting Legal Battles

The work of the PETA Foundation’s crack legal team goes far beyond what’s shown in HBO’s “Chimp Crazy.” Here are some of our other historic cases!

‘Chimp Crazy’s’ Tonia Haddix Is STILL Exploiting Wild Animals; Alan Cumming Asks Feds to Do Their Job
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‘Chimp Crazy’s’ Tonia Haddix Is STILL Exploiting Wild Animals; Alan Cumming Asks Feds to Do Their Job

Where is Tonia Haddix from “Chimp Crazy” now? Find out what Alan Cumming said about the notorious animal broker in a letter to federal officials.

‘Pet’ Chimpanzee Bow Is Exploited for YouTube Views—Help PETA Get Him to a True Sanctuary
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‘Pet’ Chimpanzee Bow Is Exploited for YouTube Views—Help PETA Get Him to a True Sanctuary

Will Bow the chimpanzee end up like Travis and Buck? PETA is warning authorities to take action for him before it’s too late.

It’s National Iguana Awareness Day! Learn About These Amazing Lizards and How You Can Help Them
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It’s National Iguana Awareness Day! Learn About These Amazing Lizards and How You Can Help Them

It’s National Iguana Awareness Day: Become a lizard whiz by learning interesting facts about these remarkable reptiles—then take action!

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Mötley Crüe’s John 5 Knows the Best Licks Come From Adopted Dogs
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Animal Companions
Mötley Crüe’s John 5 Knows the Best Licks Come From Adopted Dogs

PETA’s newest testament to the importance of adoption is a PSA starring Mötley Crüe’s lead guitarist, John 5. Tune in!

Episode 2 of ‘Chimp Crazy’ Looks Back at a System That Failed Travis the Chimpanzee
Travis, a chimpanzee featured in Chimp Crazy
Episode 2 of ‘Chimp Crazy’ Looks Back at a System That Failed Travis the Chimpanzee

Episode two of “Chimp Crazy”—the latest documentary from the director of “Tiger King”—tells the tragic story of Travis the chimpanzee.

Take a ‘Tint’! PETA U.K. Urges Farrow & Ball to Ditch ‘Dead Salmon,’ ‘Tallow,’ and Other Anti-Animal Paint Names
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Take a ‘Tint’! PETA U.K. Urges Farrow & Ball to Ditch ‘Dead Salmon,’ ‘Tallow,’ and Other Anti-Animal Paint Names

We’re not against using colorful language, but one paint company’s anti-animal color names are just plain speciesist. Here’s what PETA U.K. said in a letter to the company.

Dodging Bombs and Daring Rescues—Don’t Miss the Latest Video From Ukraine
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Dodging Bombs and Daring Rescues—Don’t Miss the Latest Video From Ukraine

PETA-supported rescuers rushed to the war-torn city of Chasiv Yar at dusk to evacuate eight dogs. Watch the daring eleventh-hour rescue and support PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.

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