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.

Victory! Kikkoman Stops Funding UW-Madison’s Cruel Tests on Animals
Victory! Kikkoman Stops Funding UW-Madison’s Cruel Tests on Animals

After a plea from PETA, the world’s top soy sauce maker will stop funding tests on animals conducted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Urge others to follow!

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VIDEO: Dolphin Attacks Trainer at Miami Seaquarium in Shocking Footage
VIDEO: Dolphin Attacks Trainer at Miami Seaquarium in Shocking Footage

Shocking footage of a trainer being attacked at the Miami Seaquarium went viral. But what’s shown in the video isn’t the whole story…

Photos: These Grisly Photos Reveal the Bloodshed of Argentina’s Hunting Season
Photos: These Grisly Photos Reveal the Bloodshed of Argentina’s Hunting Season

These grisly photos reveal animals who were violently killed during Argentina’s hunting season. Speak out against hunting!

The Next Pandemic? First American Tests Positive for Bird Flu H5N1 and 5.3 Million Hens Killed in Iowa
The Next Pandemic? First American Tests Positive for Bird Flu H5N1 and 5.3 Million Hens Killed in Iowa

See what happened to workers at one of the world’s largest egg factories after the largest mass slaughter on any factory farm in the country.

Here’s Why You Should NEVER Visit Austin Aquarium
Here’s Why You Should NEVER Visit Austin Aquarium

If you take your child to Austin Aquarium, you could be putting them in danger. Learn what has happened to guests at this seedy strip-mall aquarium—then, help us shut it down!

Helen the Dolphin Dies at SeaWorld, Ending Her 26-Year Imprisonment in Aquarium and Marine Park Tanks
Helen the Dolphin Dies at SeaWorld, Ending Her 26-Year Imprisonment in Aquarium and Marine Park Tanks

After spending most of her life confined to aquarium and marine park tanks, a dolphin has died at SeaWorld San Antonio. Here’s how you can take action.

‘A Major Threat to Primate Conservation’—Experts Condemn Kidnapping Other Primates for Experimentation
‘A Major Threat to Primate Conservation’—Experts Condemn Kidnapping Other Primates for Experimentation

The International Primatological Society issued a groundbreaking statement against kidnapping our fellow primates for experimentation. Tell airlines to stop fueling this cruel trade!

PETA and Crayola Release ‘Little Animal Rights Activist’s First Paint-Throwing Kit’ so Kids Can Make Activism a Blast
PETA and Crayola Release ‘Little Animal Rights Activist’s First Paint-Throwing Kit’ so Kids Can Make Activism a Blast

Ready, aim, fire! PETA and Crayola teamed up to bring you the Little Animal Rights Activist’s First Paint-Throwing Kit. It’s a blast!

Photos: Texas A&M Did THIS to Dogs—Demand That It Free the Survivors!
Photos: Texas A&M Did THIS to Dogs—Demand That It Free the Survivors!

Look at what they did to golden retrievers. Texas A&M restrained puppies and subjected them to frightening tests. Demand that the university keep its promise and release the nine survivors today!

PETA’s ‘Operation’ Spin-Off Reveals Why Animal Experiments Aren’t a Game
PETA’s ‘Operation’ Spin-Off Reveals Why Animal Experiments Aren’t a Game

It’s the reality show of board games! Watch the video of PETA’s shocking satirical Operation game spin-off and take action now.

Save a Cow, Drink a Beer—‘Dump Dairy’ This St. Patrick’s Day!
Save a Cow, Drink a Beer—‘Dump Dairy’ This St. Patrick’s Day!

Got beer? PETA does! We visited some of the most popular cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to say, “Dump Dairy!”

Cruel and Dangerous: Bears Forced to Walk Upright, Wear Costumes at Chinese Animal Park
Cruel and Dangerous: Bears Forced to Walk Upright, Wear Costumes at Chinese Animal Park

Videos taken at an animal exhibit in China show bears being paraded around like toys for photo ops. Never visit cruel tourist traps!

From Doping to Corporate Welfare: These Shocking Investigations Blew the Lid Off New York Horse Racing Corruption
From Doping to Corporate Welfare: These Shocking Investigations Blew the Lid Off New York Horse Racing Corruption

From doping to corporate welfare, these shocking investigations have blown the lid off the New York horse racing industry. Take action now!

Woody’s Menagerie Owner Buys and Sells Animals and Has a History of Sending Them to Slaughterhouses
Woody’s Menagerie Owner Buys and Sells Animals and Has a History of Sending Them to Slaughterhouses

This shady intermediary of the roadside zoo industry buys and sells animals and has a history of sending them to slaughter. Take action against roadside zoos!

Teacher’s Guest Kills Rabbits Before Dissecting the Animals at a Canadian Elementary School
Teacher’s Guest Kills Rabbits Before Dissecting the Animals at a Canadian Elementary School

After students at a Canadian elementary school witnessed a gruesome dissection of rabbits, PETA offered animal-free dissection methods.

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