Jennifer O'Connor

Jennifer O'Connor

Jen lives with her bulldog, Arthur, who was rescued from a Pennsylvania puppy mill. She enjoys reading, happy hours, and hot weather and is learning how to speak Spanish.

One Direction Goes the Wrong Way
One Direction Goes the Wrong Way

Boy band One Direction went off course when it used wild animals in its latest video.

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Why Is a Convicted Felon Running a Zoo?
Why Is a Convicted Felon Running a Zoo?

Ever wonder what would happen if you put your hand in a tiger’s cage? A Florida construction worker finds out—the hard way.

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There Will Never Be a SeaWorld San Francisco
There Will Never Be a SeaWorld San Francisco

The city named after the patron saint of animals takes a strong stand for marine mammals.

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PETA Honors Misty Upham’s Legacy
PETA Honors Misty Upham’s Legacy

Acclaimed actor and animal advocate Misty Upham is gone too soon.

UPDATE: USDA ‘Indifferent’ to Nosey’s Suffering
UPDATE: USDA ‘Indifferent’ to Nosey’s Suffering

An ailing elephant, agitated alligators, and other animals get an assist from the PETA Foundation.

Two Ailing Elephants Still Doing Tricks for Ringling
Two Ailing Elephants Still Doing Tricks for Ringling

Aching feet are a serious matter for elephants forced to travel with and perform for Ringling.

PETA Calls Out USDA Over Lame Elephants, Insane Bears, and Dead Birds
PETA Calls Out USDA Over Lame Elephants, Insane Bears, and Dead Birds

Can the feds be publicly shamed into taking action for animals?

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It’s Not ‘Humane’ to Grab and Throw Chickens
It’s Not ‘Humane’ to Grab and Throw Chickens

“Humane” label dupes consumers and does nothing to help chickens.

Ad Blitz Targets Child Abuse at NIH
Ad Blitz Targets Child Abuse at NIH

A new D.C. ad blitz lets legislators and the public know that millions in tax dollars are being used to torture and kill baby monkeys.

Ad Puts NIH Chief’s Feet to the Fire
Ad Puts NIH Chief’s Feet to the Fire

Pulling no punches, PETA’s new ad calls out NIH.

Loose Lemurs and Panting Bear Get Help
Loose Lemurs and Panting Bear Get Help

Sleazy animal exhibitors can run, but they can’t hide from the PETA Foundation’s Captive Animal Law Enforcement division.

When Did the Toronto Blue Jays Change Their Name?
When Did the Toronto Blue Jays Change Their Name?

The Toronto Blue Jays are striking out with their latest promotion.

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Russell Simmons Says Fast Food Will Make You Fat (Not PHAT)
Russell Simmons Says Fast Food Will Make You Fat (Not PHAT)

Hip-hop superstar Russell Simmons takes to the airwaves to fight fast food.

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Tiger Cubs Are Not Stuffed Toys
Tiger Cubs Are Not Stuffed Toys

An Indiana roadside zoo owner is caught on tape abusing a tiger cub—and other animals-in-entertainment news.

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No, These Elephants Aren’t Dancing
No, These Elephants Aren’t Dancing

The spin put on “dancing” elephants at the Circus World Museum is … well, maddening.

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