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.

Is Kefir Vegan? Everything You Need to Know
Food
Is Kefir Vegan? Everything You Need to Know

The fermented drink made from kefir grains is often made with animals’ milk, but there’s a vegan version that’s better for you. Would you try water kefir?

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Win! PETA Scores Vital Records on Monkey Experiments in UMass Lawsuit
Win! PETA Scores Vital Records on Monkey Experiments in UMass Lawsuit

UMass tried to hide abuse of monkeys in its laboratories, but PETA’s lawsuit win is forcing the truth out.

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Can Vegans Drink Matcha? Here’s the Tea
Food
Can Vegans Drink Matcha? Here’s the Tea

Is matcha vegan? Find out what you need to know to ensure your next matcha latte order is animal-friendly.

Don’t Settle for Sheep Abuse in ‘Catan’—You Can Play the Vegan Way
Don’t Settle for Sheep Abuse in ‘Catan’—You Can Play the Vegan Way

PETA is stacking your Catan deck in the animals’ favor. Find out how you can create a thriving vegan civilization in your favorite strategy game.

6 of the Best Vegan Gift Baskets to Give to Your Loved Ones
Food
6 of the Best Vegan Gift Baskets to Give to Your Loved Ones

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, sending a thank-you, or spreading a little cheer just because a vegan gift basket filled with delicious goodies is always a great idea.

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Fact Check: Does the Shrimp Industry Remove Shrimps’ Eyes?
Fact Check: Does the Shrimp Industry Remove Shrimps’ Eyes?

Fact check: Does the shrimp industry remove the eyes of female shrimp? Discover the disturbing reason the seafood industry uses eye ablation.

Dog Who Only Knew a Chain Learns What Love Feels Like—Now She Can’t Stop Wagging
Dog Who Only Knew a Chain Learns What Love Feels Like—Now She Can’t Stop Wagging

After 4 years of loneliness, PETA freed this dog from her chain. Watch Daisy’s rescue video and see her transformation.

Tiger Attack! Find Out How This Incident Could Have Been Avoided
Tiger Attack! Find Out How This Incident Could Have Been Avoided

While the audience screamed in horror, a circus performer was mauled by a tiger during a show in Egypt. Find out why the tiger attack was completely avoidable.

How to Make Your Cat Happy: Seven Ways to Enrich Their Life
Animal Companions
How to Make Your Cat Happy: Seven Ways to Enrich Their Life

Cats don’t need to explore the outside world independently to live a fulfilling life. Find out how to make your cat happy.

Warning: Rogaine Is Fatal to Dogs and Cats—Try These Vegan Options Instead!
Personal Care & Fashion
Warning: Rogaine Is Fatal to Dogs and Cats—Try These Vegan Options Instead!

Rogaine contains Minoxidil, which is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Find out what the best hair regrowth products are that don’t contain Minoxidil.

How Scientists Failed to Make a “Cruelty-Free” Foie Gras
How Scientists Failed to Make a “Cruelty-Free” Foie Gras

Find out how lab-made “cruelty-free” foie gras would still cause suffering and death for millions of ducks.

How to Thrift Shop Ethically and Sustainably
Personal Care & Fashion
How to Thrift Shop Ethically and Sustainably

Thrifting can be a very ethical and sustainable way to shop. Check out our guide on how to curate a stylish and sustainable secondhand wardrobe.

Is Kombucha Vegan? Everything You Need to Know
Food
Is Kombucha Vegan? Everything You Need to Know

Is kombucha vegan? Find out how to ensure your next kombucha purchase is kind to animals and your gut health.

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Risking Their Lives for Animals: How PETA-Backed Rescuers Saved 55 Cats and Dogs
Risking Their Lives for Animals: How PETA-Backed Rescuers Saved 55 Cats and Dogs

In a war-ravaged region of Ukraine, a team of animal rescuers backed by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund leaped to action for a dangerous mission.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. Is Now Serving a Vegan Ice Cream Sundae—Get the Scoop!
Food
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. Is Now Serving a Vegan Ice Cream Sundae—Get the Scoop!

Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Co. is serving a vegan ice cream sundae! Get the scoop on how you can try it.

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