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Male Piglets Are First Nonhuman Animals to Sue Germany’s Highest Court
Male Piglets Are First Nonhuman Animals to Sue Germany’s Highest Court

By allowing castration without anesthesia, Germany’s government is violating male piglets’ rights. The piglets’ response to the infringement is blazing a new trail.

Pet Shop Employee Caught on Camera Throwing Dog to the Ground (Video)
Pet Shop Employee Caught on Camera Throwing Dog to the Ground (Video)
Pet Shop Employee Caught on Camera Throwing Dog to the Ground (Video)

Video footage of a Los Angeles pet shop worker violently grabbing and throwing a dog may have prevented future abuse. If you see something, please, say something.

11 Years Ago Today, SeaWorld Claimed the Life of Duncan the Dolphin
11 Years Ago Today, SeaWorld Claimed the Life of Duncan the Dolphin

Shuffled from theme park to theme park, bred over and over, and held captive until his death: This is Duncan’s story.

Fill Your Trader Joe’s Cart With These Vegan Thanksgiving Staples
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Fill Your Trader Joe’s Cart With These Vegan Thanksgiving Staples

Trader Joe’s can be a vegan haven, and its Thanksgiving food is no exception. Get all these animal-free holiday necessities at your neighborhood store.

Vegan Side Dishes to Bring to Friendsgiving—Complete With YouTube Tutorials
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Vegan Side Dishes to Bring to Friendsgiving—Complete With YouTube Tutorials

Because animals are friends, too.

VIDEO: Children Scream As Bear Charges Abusive Circus Trainer
Children Scream As Bear Goes After Circus Trainer
VIDEO: Children Scream As Bear Charges Abusive Circus Trainer

A bear forced to walk on his hind legs and use a prop attacked a handler at a crowded circus—more proof that animals aren’t meant to perform pointless stunts for humans.

See the PETA Video Billie Eilish Told Her 40 Million Followers to Watch
See the PETA Video Billie Eilish Told Her 40 Million Followers to Watch

With a little help from PETA and P!nk, Billie Eilish exposed her Instagram followers to the horrendous, hidden cruelty in the wool industry.

10 Horror Movies Guaranteed to Terrify This Halloween
crocodiles killed for their skin
10 Horror Movies Guaranteed to Terrify This Halloween

What’s scarier than Michael Myers, Chucky, Pennywise, and Freddy Krueger combined? You’ll have to click to find out.

Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law
Historic Victory! 3 PETA-Backed Animal-Friendly California Bills Signed Into Law

PETA secured expert testimonies, got thousands of e-mails sent, garnered celebrity support, and did more to get these three historic laws passed in California.

Victory! California Becomes the First State to Ban Fur Sales
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Victory! California Becomes the First State to Ban Fur Sales

All the calls and e-mails paid off: Fur is going to be history in California. AB 44 has been signed into law, making California the first state to go fur-free.

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VIDEO: Zebra Used in Circus Shot Dead After Breaking Free
VIDEO: Zebra Used in Circus Shot Dead After Breaking Free

This is not an isolated incident: Runaway zebras have been gunned down, hit by cars, and more—all unnecessary reminders that animals don’t belong in circuses.

Couple Who Claimed to ‘Rescue’ Dogs Caught Allegedly Dumping Them on Highway
Animal Companions
Couple Who Claimed to ‘Rescue’ Dogs Caught Allegedly Dumping Them on Highway

Scam “rescue” groups are everywhere—like in western Texas, where a couple has been charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly abandoning more than 120 dogs.

‘Untitled Goose Game’ Sparks Goose-Revenge Theories, Earns PETA Award
'Untitled Goose Game' Sparks Goose-Revenge Theories, Earns PETA Award
‘Untitled Goose Game’ Sparks Goose-Revenge Theories, Earns PETA Award

A goose is on the loose in “Untitled Goose Game,” which could be an ode to animal rights. Check out the video game that’s all about geese’s perspective.

BREAKING: Yet Another CEO Flees the Sinking Ship Known as SeaWorld
Orca, SeaWorld, Tank, Captivity
BREAKING: Yet Another CEO Flees the Sinking Ship Known as SeaWorld

Ex–SeaWorld CEO Gustavo Antorcha called it quits after just seven months. Serge Rivera lasted less time than that. Will Interim CEO Marc Swanson do right by animals at long last?

Dairy Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against These Oat Milk Favorites
oat milk based products
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Dairy Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against These Oat Milk Favorites

Shoppers’ favorite new coffee creamers, ice creams, yogurts, and more are made from the world’s favorite nondairy product: oat milk.

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