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.

5 Reasons to Never Buy a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, or Any Other Dog
Animal Companions
5 Reasons to Never Buy a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, or Any Other Dog

Doodle sellers claim the dogs are “hypoallergenic,” “purebred,” or “ethical,” and use other buzzwords to get people to buy them. But what’s the truth?

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This Tourist Got Too Close to an Elephant and Paid the Price
This Tourist Got Too Close to an Elephant and Paid the Price

Selfie-seeking tourists put animals and themselves in danger. See what happened when one man ignored the risks and approached a wild elephant.

14 Million People Stopped Scrolling for This Dog Shivering in the Rain
Animal Companions
14 Million People Stopped Scrolling for This Dog Shivering in the Rain

Alone, drenched, and desperate for kindness, this dog’s plight is the same as so many animals left outside. Thankfully, PETA is there to help.

Domino’s Sells Vegan Pizza—Just Not in the U.S. Find Out What You’re Missing
Food
Domino’s Sells Vegan Pizza—Just Not in the U.S. Find Out What You’re Missing

In Germany, Domino’s celebrates Veganuary every year and has a whopping 16 vegan menu options, but in the U.S. … nothing. We want vegan pizza, too!

Not All Heroes Wear Capes! Man Celebrates His 1,000th Animal Rescue in a PETA T-Shirt
Animal Companions
Not All Heroes Wear Capes! Man Celebrates His 1,000th Animal Rescue in a PETA T-Shirt

A new video celebrates this field team outreach worker who just reached a monumental milestone: 1,000 rescued animals.

This Dog Is Forced to Sit Outside Citi Field, Dressed in Mets Merchandise and Sunglasses, With a Pipe in Her Mouth
Animal Companions
This Dog Is Forced to Sit Outside Citi Field, Dressed in Mets Merchandise and Sunglasses, With a Pipe in Her Mouth

Mets fans, don’t support cruelty. Sushi, the dog outside Citi Field, suffers for photo ops. Find out how you can help.

Missing for Months: How PETA Helped Reunite Bam Bam and His Beloved Guardian
Animal Companions
Missing for Months: How PETA Helped Reunite Bam Bam and His Beloved Guardian

Breaking news: Bam Bam is safe! Find out what happened to Bam Bam, and how PETA and the community came together to help him get home.

13 Horse Deaths This Year at Churchill Downs Prompt Shareholder PETA to Demand Transparency
13 Horse Deaths This Year at Churchill Downs Prompt Shareholder PETA to Demand Transparency

This iconic racetrack isn’t telling investors about something that may affect stock prices: horse deaths.

Flavor-Packed Vegan Cheesy Chips to Try Today
Food
Flavor-Packed Vegan Cheesy Chips to Try Today

Don’t have a chip on your shoulder: There are loads of vegan cheesy chips that pack a flavorful punch without harming animals.

Vegan Ethics: Prescription Medicines That Were Tested on Animals
Personal Care & Fashion
Vegan Ethics: Prescription Medicines That Were Tested on Animals

Is it ethical to take prescription medicine that was tested on animals as a vegan? The answer is multi-faceted and may surprise you.

PETA’s New Ice Cream Truck Will Make You Scream … but It’s Not What You Think!
PETA’s New Ice Cream Truck Will Make You Scream … but It’s Not What You Think!

The sweet treats on board PETA’s i Scream truck encourage kids and adults alike to lose cone-trol and scream for free vegan ice cream.

A Kangaroo Injured a Child in Texas—But What Was a Kangaroo Doing There?
A Kangaroo Injured a Child in Texas—But What Was a Kangaroo Doing There?

Learn why there was a kangaroo in this suburban home in San Antonio, Texas, and how the kangaroo injury was completely avoidable.

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A Cape Buffalo Made a Desperate Attempt to Save Their Own Life: Here’s What We Know
A Cape Buffalo Made a Desperate Attempt to Save Their Own Life: Here’s What We Know

The story of this Cape buffalo who attacked a trophy hunter in South Africa may make you believe in karma.

There’s Nothing ‘Natural’ About the Aalborg Zoo Feeding Guinea Pigs to Tigers
There’s Nothing ‘Natural’ About the Aalborg Zoo Feeding Guinea Pigs to Tigers

The Aalborg Zoo asked the public to “donate” guinea pigs and other aging companion animals so that the facility can feed them predators held there.

Carriage Rides Are Killing Horses: How You Can Help PETA Pass Ryder’s Law
Carriage Rides Are Killing Horses: How You Can Help PETA Pass Ryder’s Law

Just days after another horse used for carriage rides died in NYC, PETA launched a sky-high message that’s impossible to miss.

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