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.

Don’t Go ‘Bacon’ My Heart! PETA Spreads Love With Vegan BLTs on Valentine’s Day
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Don’t Go ‘Bacon’ My Heart! PETA Spreads Love With Vegan BLTs on Valentine’s Day

To spread love for our fellow animals on Valentine’s Day, PETA’s cupids traded in their bows and arrows for something tastier.

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Roadside Zoos on Notice as PETA Keeps the Pressure On
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Roadside Zoos on Notice as PETA Keeps the Pressure On

As long as animals suffer at roadside zoos, we’ll work relentlessly to shut these facilities down. Here’s how our complaints have led to federal crackdowns.

Chucking Cruel Traditions: The Village of Babylon Marks Groundhog Day in an Animal-Friendly Way
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Chucking Cruel Traditions: The Village of Babylon Marks Groundhog Day in an Animal-Friendly Way

This groundbreaking groundhog mascot predicted something better than the weather: She forecasted a season of compassion for our fellow animals!

SeaQuest Littleton Is Closing: Find Out Why This Animal-Exploiting Hellhole Was a Failure From the Start
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SeaQuest Littleton Is Closing: Find Out Why This Animal-Exploiting Hellhole Was a Failure From the Start

Great news! SeaQuest Littleton, a crummy mall aquarium with a history of injuries, deaths, and animal welfare violations, is finally shutting its doors.

VIDEO: As Shelters Overflow, Danville Humane Director Joins PETA in Urgent Spay/Neuter Plea
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VIDEO: As Shelters Overflow, Danville Humane Director Joins PETA in Urgent Spay/Neuter Plea

In a powerful PSA addressed to companion animal guardians everywhere, one compassionate animal shelter director explains how sterilizing saves lives.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Share Mini Cow TikTok Videos
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Share Mini Cow TikTok Videos

Don’t share that mini cow TikTok video—instead, share these reasons why people should NEVER buy mini cows as “pets.”

Red Flags at Roadside Zoos: Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals
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Red Flags at Roadside Zoos: Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals

No one wants to suffer from sleep deprivation. At roadside zoos, nocturnal and crepuscular animals endure this torment all the time.

Next on the Chopping Block: Tyson Foods Plants
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Next on the Chopping Block: Tyson Foods Plants

THIS flesh-peddling giant slaughters nearly 2 billion animals every year. Now, its own facilities are next on the chopping block.

Top U.S. Ad Agency Lends a Paw to Suffering Breeds
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Top U.S. Ad Agency Lends a Paw to Suffering Breeds

What wag-worthy news is PETA celebrating? A top U.S. ad agency made THIS compassionate decision in behalf of pugs, bulldogs, and other breathing-impaired breeds.

Deadly Dairy? Cow’s Milk Now Leading Cause of Fatal Allergies in Children Under 16
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Deadly Dairy? Cow’s Milk Now Leading Cause of Fatal Allergies in Children Under 16

A new study found that THESE products are the leading culprit of fatal food-related allergic reactions in children under 16.

‘Slaughterhouse Children’: Investigation Into Teen Worker’s Death at a Slaughterhouse Leads to Another Damning Revelation
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‘Slaughterhouse Children’: Investigation Into Teen Worker’s Death at a Slaughterhouse Leads to Another Damning Revelation

An investigation into the death of a 16-year-old employee at Mar-Jac Poultry—a Mississippi slaughterhouse—uncovered THIS new revelation.

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You Know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen—but Have You Seen PETA’s Holiday Ad Blitz-en?
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You Know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen—but Have You Seen PETA’s Holiday Ad Blitz-en?

PETA is unwrapping compassion this holiday season with a can’t-miss message in behalf of animals. Take a look at some of our SANtastic animal-friendly ads!

It’s a Christmas Miracle! Ricardo the Rogue Steer Finds a Home at a Real Sanctuary After Train-Disrupting Escapade
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It’s a Christmas Miracle! Ricardo the Rogue Steer Finds a Home at a Real Sanctuary After Train-Disrupting Escapade

After a train-disrupting escapade that captivated New Jersey commuters, THIS rogue steer is getting the Christmas miracle he always deserved.

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100,000 Monkeys Spared, a Landmark Win for Free Speech, and Aid for Animals in War-Torn Ukraine: PETA’s 2023 Victories for Animals
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100,000 Monkeys Spared, a Landmark Win for Free Speech, and Aid for Animals in War-Torn Ukraine: PETA’s 2023 Victories for Animals

You won’t believe what PETA achieved for animals in 2023. Watch our video to see some of our most historic wins this year, and please help us continue this vital work.

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From Breaking Elephants’ Spirits to Breaking the Law—Will Carson & Barnes Circus FINALLY Be Held Accountable?
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From Breaking Elephants’ Spirits to Breaking the Law—Will Carson & Barnes Circus FINALLY Be Held Accountable?

Carson & Barnes may think it’s above the law, but PETA’s keeping a close eye on the notoriously cruel circus. See what we said in a complaint to federal officials.

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