Sara Oliver

Sara Oliver

Sara is an avid consumer of coffee, indie pop music, and animal rights news. After graduating from Ithaca College in New York, she followed her passion for animal liberation and joined PETA’s content team. In her free time, she can be found watching sitcoms with her two guinea pigs, walking her dog through historic Philadelphia, or browsing local thrift stores for funky vegan fashion.

Huge Win! Ojai Becomes First American City to Ban ‘Torture Breeding’ of Cats and Dogs
Huge Win! Ojai Becomes First American City to Ban ‘Torture Breeding’ of Cats and Dogs

The adoption of the Companion Animal Protection Ordinance makes Ojai, California, the first city in the U.S. to ban “torture breeding.”

New PETA-Supported Sanctuary Will Be Safe Space for 850 Dogs, Goats, Horses, and Others
New PETA-Supported Sanctuary Will Be Safe Space for 850 Dogs, Goats, Horses, and Others

For these 850 dogs, cats, goats, sheep, and horses, surviving the war in Ukraine has been a living nightmare—but now PETA-supported teams are breaking ground on a new sanctuary for them.

PepsiCo, Travis Kelce Nab PETA’s Praise for NFL Ad Using CGI Tigers
PepsiCo, Travis Kelce Nab PETA’s Praise for NFL Ad Using CGI Tigers

Why is PETA awarding a new PepsiCo commercial starring Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Kelce? The all-star ad kept big cats off TV screens.

20 Animals and Their Guardian Rescued From War Zone, Thanks to This PETA-Supported Team in Ukraine 
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20 Animals and Their Guardian Rescued From War Zone, Thanks to This PETA-Supported Team in Ukraine 

Find out how PETA-supported Animal Rescue Kharkiv helped evacuate a woman and the 20 animals in her care from the war zone in Ukraine.

From Trenches to Tranquility: Rescuers Face Front Lines to Save a Family of Pigs in Peril
From Trenches to Tranquility: Rescuers Face Front Lines to Save a Family of Pigs in Peril

A family of pigs living less than a mile from the front lines of the war in Ukraine were in constant danger. See how a PETA-backed team helped them.

Suspected Georgia School Shooter Killed a Deer First
Suspected Georgia School Shooter Killed a Deer First

The suspected Georgia school shooter’s father reportedly called the day his son shot and killed a deer for the first time “the greatest day ever.”

A Missile Burned This Dog’s Fur in Ukraine—See Him Now
A Missile Burned This Dog’s Fur in Ukraine—See Him Now

Find out how an explosion in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, changed this dog’s life forever—and how a PETA-supported team helped him recover.

This Puppy Should Be Alive: What You NEED to Know About Ear Cropping
This Puppy Should Be Alive: What You NEED to Know About Ear Cropping

No matter what anyone who breeds or mutilates dogs claims, there’s no reason to crop a healthy puppy’s ears.

Chimpanzees Aren’t ‘Pets’: Learn More About Buck From ‘Chimp Crazy’
Chimpanzees Aren’t ‘Pets’: Learn More About Buck From ‘Chimp Crazy’

“Chimp Crazy,” the latest documentary from the director of “Tiger King,” emphasizes the deadly consequences of keeping a chimpanzee as a “pet.” Find out more.

How to Celebrate National Dog Day Today and Every Day
How to Celebrate National Dog Day Today and Every Day

A deep sniff lets dogs catch up on neighborhood gossip. Find out why it’s good to let dogs sniff on walks during National Dog Day—and every day.

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PETA-Supported Team Helps Save Brave Man and the 20+ Animals They Rescued Together
PETA-Supported Team Helps Save Brave Man and the 20+ Animals They Rescued Together

Under active fire, Serhii would look for animals in danger—and thankfully, he met a PETA-supported rescue team. Together, they helped more than 20 animals in Ukraine. Find out how.

Why Were 2 Employees Fired for Protecting Animals? Ask Best Friends Animal Society
Why Were 2 Employees Fired for Protecting Animals? Ask Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society misleads the public with dangerous “no-kill” rhetoric. Find out what happens at these facilities and how you can help animals.

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Thank You for Saving Her! PETA Awards Crew Who Rescued Dog Lost at Sea
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Thank You for Saving Her! PETA Awards Crew Who Rescued Dog Lost at Sea

Find out how a cruise ship crew rescued a dog lost at sea and how PETA is thanking her saviors for their compassion.

PETA Calls for Use of K-9s to be Phased Out Amid Rising Abuse, Deaths
PETA Calls for Use of K-9s to be Phased Out Amid Rising Abuse, Deaths

Due to the growing epidemic of cruelty to and deaths of police dogs, PETA is calling for the use of K-9s to be phased out.

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The Worst Part of the ‘House of the Dragon’ Finale Might Surprise You
The Worst Part of the ‘House of the Dragon’ Finale Might Surprise You

HBO’s “House of the Dragon” season two finale let down animals and fans—the show used a macaque monkey as a set decoration.

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