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.

Glue Traps Be Gone! Dollarama Ditched the Deadly Devices After Hearing From PETA
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Glue Traps Be Gone! Dollarama Ditched the Deadly Devices After Hearing From PETA

In a kind move that will spare countless lives, Canada’s largest dollar store chain confirmed that it has banned these torturous devices.

PETA Calls on Feds to Investigate Companies Connected to Mississippi Truck Crash
PETA Calls on Feds to Investigate Companies Connected to Mississippi Truck Crash

A Mississippi highway crash was just the beginning—PETA has traced the tragedy to a network of laboratories, dealers, and transporters with long records of animal abuse.

Screams from the Lab: 5 Animal Experiments That Make Horror Films Look Tame
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Screams from the Lab: 5 Animal Experiments That Make Horror Films Look Tame

Think horror films are disturbing? The real-life experiments mirrored in these five could make even the bravest viewer scream.

Culver City Cultivates Kindness, Becomes Third U.S. City to Ban Cruel Glue Traps
Culver City Cultivates Kindness, Becomes Third U.S. City to Ban Cruel Glue Traps

Culver City just became the third U.S. city to ban THIS cruel device—a compassionate move that will spare countless lives.

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A Subway Save! PETA Praises NYPD for Rescuing a Dog Trapped Under a Manhattan Train
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Animal Companions
A Subway Save! PETA Praises NYPD for Rescuing a Dog Trapped Under a Manhattan Train

A dog named Moose was loose—and trapped under a train in Manhattan. Find out what happened next.

100+ Wesleyan Students, Faculty, and Alumni Call for a Memorial Plaque
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100+ Wesleyan Students, Faculty, and Alumni Call for a Memorial Plaque

Support is growing on the Wesleyan University campus for a first-of-its-kind memorial plaque recognizing the millions animals who were killed for food and served in the school’s dining hall.

7 Tips for Keeping Your Companion Cat’s Joints Healthy
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Animal Companions
7 Tips for Keeping Your Companion Cat’s Joints Healthy

Cats may have nine lives, but their joints only have one. Here are seven things you need to know about maintaining your feline friend’s joint health.

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‘Good Boy’ Fetches a PETA Award for Compassionate Canine Casting
‘Good Boy’ Fetches a PETA Award for Compassionate Canine Casting

What happened to the dog in ‘Good Boy’? PETA got the exclusive scoop on the buzz-worthy new horror flick that’s making headlines for its four-legged lead.

Indy in Ben Leonberg’s GOOD BOY. Courtesy of Ben Leonberg. An Independent Film Company and Shudder Release.
Talk About ‘Purrly’ Whites! The Guide to Companion Cat Dental Care
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Animal Companions
Talk About ‘Purrly’ Whites! The Guide to Companion Cat Dental Care

We all need good oral hygiene to stay healthy and comfortable—including our companion cats. Here are some common questions about cat dental care, answered.

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5 Fashion Trends Taking Over This Fall—and How to Wear Them Vegan
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Personal Care & Fashion
5 Fashion Trends Taking Over This Fall—and How to Wear Them Vegan

When you see how easy it is to make Fall 2025’s hottest fashion trends vegan, you’ll be strutting—not walking—to your shopping cart.

Fur-Free Fashion at Vogue: Next Stop, Skins-Free Style
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Fur-Free Fashion at Vogue: Next Stop, Skins-Free Style

Vogue’s parent company just posted a new policy on fur. Here’s what it means.

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Would You Wear Your Dog’s Skin? PETA’s Horror Short Shows the Consequences of a Family’s Hypocritical Purchase
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Would You Wear Your Dog’s Skin? PETA’s Horror Short Shows the Consequences of a Family’s Hypocritical Purchase

In PETA’s chilling video, a couple’s online purchase quickly becomes a waking nightmare. Watch it now.

American Airlines Takes Flight With Vegan Scrambled Egg
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American Airlines Takes Flight With Vegan Scrambled Egg

Exciting news: American Airlines is flying high with Just Egg, right after it added oat milk creamer to its in-flight menu!

Lowe’s Raises the Bar—Glue Traps No Longer Sold Online!
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Lowe’s Raises the Bar—Glue Traps No Longer Sold Online!

Is Lowe’s aiming higher? Find out what the home improvement giant did after PETA called out its sale of glue traps.

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Illegal Bullfight in Mexico Cancelled After PETA Latino Campaign, Bulls Spared!
Illegal Bullfight in Mexico Cancelled After PETA Latino Campaign, Bulls Spared!

Is bullfighting “macho”? Not according to men in Mexico City. Watch what happened when we surveyed men about their thoughts on the violent spectacle.

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