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.

Me-wow! New Claw Law Makes California a Better Place for Cats
Animal Companions
Me-wow! New Claw Law Makes California a Better Place for Cats

A new claw law is coming to California that puts cats’ health and happiness first. Find out all the details about this exciting win for cats.

Are Pit Bulls Prone to Health Issues?
Animal Companions
Are Pit Bulls Prone to Health Issues?

Pit bull for sale? Find out a few of the many reasons to never buy a pit bull or pit bull mix.

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Why These Six Mushers Deserve a Spot in the Iditarod’s Hall of Shame
Why These Six Mushers Deserve a Spot in the Iditarod’s Hall of Shame

Iditarod mushers like Rick Swenson, Libby Riddles, and Susan Butcher ran dogs to death. Now they’re being put in the race’s Hall of Shame.

Victory! Miami Seaquarium Is Officially Closed
Victory! Miami Seaquarium Is Officially Closed

Breaking news! The Miami Seaquarium is officially closed thanks to PETA’s sustained legal pressure, protests, and public pressure.

Big Win for Small Animals in the Making: UK Signals End of the Forced Swim Test
Big Win for Small Animals in the Making: UK Signals End of the Forced Swim Test

In a meeting with PETA UK, a minister signaled the end for the forced swim test, sparing countless rats and mice from terror. Learn more about this historic progress.

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‘World’s Loneliest Gorilla’ Is Kept on a Department Store’s Rooftop
‘World’s Loneliest Gorilla’ Is Kept on a Department Store’s Rooftop

This department store has a decrepit zoo perched on the building’s upper floor where animals live in squalor above shoppers’ heads.

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BREAKING UPDATE: Monkey Hit by Car After Roadside Zoo Escape
BREAKING UPDATE: Monkey Hit by Car After Roadside Zoo Escape

Days after a monkey escaped a roadside zoo in North Carolina, THIS happened. Stay posted here for updates on this developing story.

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Abandoned: How No-Kill Policies Cause Animal Homelessness
Animal Companions
Abandoned: How No-Kill Policies Cause Animal Homelessness

This shocking animal shelter policy is fueling a surge of abandoned animals. Find out why and how you can help homeless animals.

Death During Running of the Bulls: Man Gored by Likely Terrified Bull
Death During Running of the Bulls: Man Gored by Likely Terrified Bull

Unlike the man who died, Mosquetero the bull had no say in participating in Ubrique’s running of the bulls.

Tips and Tricks to Avoid Wasting Food
Food
Tips and Tricks to Avoid Wasting Food

Did you know we throw away 1.3 billion tons of food annually? Learn six fun, simple ways to save money, extend the life of your groceries, and avoid food waste at home.

This Philly Icon Has Four Wheels, Not Four Legs
This Philly Icon Has Four Wheels, Not Four Legs

Beloved Philadelphia icon Caroline has transported city officials, national celebrities, and countless passengers. Learn more about her and how you can help!

She Abused Dogs at Her ‘Rescue’: The Shocking Story of Samantha Miller
Animal Companions
She Abused Dogs at Her ‘Rescue’: The Shocking Story of Samantha Miller

In a snippet of surveillance footage, Woofin Palooza’s co-owner sips a soda while violently attacking the dogs who depended on her for care.

Dozens of Animals Survive Delhi’s Floodwaters Thanks to PETA India
Dozens of Animals Survive Delhi’s Floodwaters Thanks to PETA India

Rising floodwaters are coursing through the Delhi region in India, submerging animals and sweeping them into the current. Find out how you can help support their rescue.

Outrageous! This Tourist Poured Beer Down an Elephant’s Trunk
Outrageous! This Tourist Poured Beer Down an Elephant’s Trunk

A tourist who poured beer down an elephant’s trunk was seemingly making a poor attempt at a joke, with reckless disregard for the elephant’s well-being.

Vogue’s New Editor Has Ties to Animal Liberation—Is Compassion High Fashion?
Vogue’s New Editor Has Ties to Animal Liberation—Is Compassion High Fashion?

Did you know Vogue’s new editor, Chloe Malle, has animal rights in her DNA? Find out how the fashion mogul is tied to animal liberation.

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