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.

VIDEO: Find Out Why Nude ‘Monkeys’ Were Arrested at the Harvard-Yale Game
VIDEO: Find Out Why Nude ‘Monkeys’ Were Arrested at the Harvard-Yale Game

Harvard didn’t just lose its football game with Yale—it’s also a loser when it comes to animals. See how PETA “monkeys” took the field.

’60 Minutes’ on Horse Racing—and PETA’s Role in Achieving Change
’60 Minutes’ on Horse Racing—and PETA’s Role in Achieving Change

How did PETA help pave the way for the federal criminal investigation that led to convictions for illegally drugging horses?

Victory! Rite Aid Is Phasing Out Greeting Cards Featuring Flat-Faced Dogs
Victory! Rite Aid Is Phasing Out Greeting Cards Featuring Flat-Faced Dogs

What’s wrong with greeting cards featuring pugs or bulldogs? Rite Aid and PETA agree there’s nothing cheerful about animals who can’t breathe.

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Video: See Rescued ‘Backyard Dogs’ Thrive in Cancún Foster Home
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Video: See Rescued ‘Backyard Dogs’ Thrive in Cancún Foster Home

When a local woman alerted us to two thin, chained dogs in Cancún, we acted immediately. See Kal and Abigail now.

Should Hurricanes and Storms Be Named After Climate-Harming Industries?
Should Hurricanes and Storms Be Named After Climate-Harming Industries?

PETA is calling for a new policy to name tropical storms and hurricanes after beef, butter, cheese, and other animal-derived foods. Find out why.

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PETA and James Cromwell Urge Congress to End U.S. ‘Monkey Business’
PETA and James Cromwell Urge Congress to End U.S. ‘Monkey Business’

What dangers come with the monkey-importation industry? Monkey and human lives could be at risk. Learn what PETA spoke to Congress about.

230 Animals Spayed or Neutered, Thanks to PETA Latino
230 Animals Spayed or Neutered, Thanks to PETA Latino

PETA Latino’s spay/neuter event in Cancún, Mexico, prevented 230 animals from contributing to the overpopulation crisis.

Photos: See How PETA Helped Dogs Trapped in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Path
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Photos: See How PETA Helped Dogs Trapped in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Path

See how PETA fieldworkers helped “backyard dogs” left outside in Tropical Storm Ophelia’s path when their owners failed to bring them indoors.

Honor a Loved One on ‘Animal Companion Memorial Day’
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Honor a Loved One on ‘Animal Companion Memorial Day’

We remember our departed animals every day, but “Pet” Memorial Day is a wonderful time to pay special tribute to them.

Maia the Dog, Lost at the Airport, Found Alive After 3 Weeks
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Maia the Dog, Lost at the Airport, Found Alive After 3 Weeks

Breaking: Maia has been found alive and is on her way to being reunited with her family after PETA joined the rescue effort!

Did You Know Dogs and Cats Can Get Sunburned? Learn the Facts
Did You Know Dogs and Cats Can Get Sunburned? Learn the Facts

Can dogs and cats get sunburns? Just like humans, they can suffer if exposed to too much sun. Learn how to help them stay cool and safe this summer.

PETA Doesn’t Just ‘Throw Shade’—We Take Action for Animals
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PETA Doesn’t Just ‘Throw Shade’—We Take Action for Animals

Meet five of the many “backyard dogs” who survived the extreme heat, thanks to PETA’s creative problem-solving.

3 Reasons to Never Touch an Elephant—According to Science
3 Reasons to Never Touch an Elephant—According to Science

PETA knows that elephants deserve respect, but now science is backing us up. Read up on a new study that found three reasons you should never touch an elephant.

VIDEO: PETA Reveals New ‘Must-See’ Alaska Tourist Destination Ad
VIDEO: PETA Reveals New ‘Must-See’ Alaska Tourist Destination Ad

This new “must-see” Alaska tourist video reveals the truth behind this activity that will have you rethinking your travel plans.

Meet a Few of the Thousands of Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Spring
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Meet a Few of the Thousands of Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Spring

When an animal is in need, PETA fieldworkers do everything in their power to help. Learn more about their groundbreaking work.

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