Comic Ricky Gervais roots for the bulls. Actor Marissa Lewis dreams of a world free of cages and chains. Well, one of my many “perfect world wishes” is that every day could be Valentine’s Day. Not only could I indulge daily in delectable vegan chocolates like those from Harbor Candy, which happen to be this … Read more »
With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, it’s about time you started shopping to impress that special someone in your life. Lucky for you, PETA’s got all the goods you’ll ever need to show your love for your sweetheart, yourself (hey, there’s nothing wrong with buying yourself a little something on V-Day), and animals. … Read more »
The reproduction debate’s heating up as TLC prepares to air the fourth season of its Duggar Family hit, 19 Kids and Counting. This season, the Duggars have upped their clan-size from 18 to 19, and it has some arguing yay or nay about the “Duggar-style” approach to reproduction. We say, as long as Jim Bob … Read more »
Great news! Thanks to pressure from PETA and kind readers who took action, the St. Lucie County Commission has voted unanimously to ban bullhooks from the proposed National Elephant Center (NEC). elephant-photos / CC A coalition of zoos plans to use the NEC to breed and temporarily house elephants from zoos that are … Read more »
It’s not often that you find a bird of prey in your back yard. Kestrels are falcons who are usually seen hovering in the air or sitting on a perch surveying their territory. So when a Florida woman found an injured kestrel lying helplessly in her garden, unable to fly, she contacted PETA. 1.bp.blogspot.com … Read more »
Fur-loving figure skater Johnny Weir was pelted recently—with protests from animal defenders who were aghast to spot white fox fur in one of his costumes. Along with many others, we contacted Weir—and his agent was quick to point out that PETA made its case in a professional manner. Weir responded to the many complaints by … Read more »
Victory Update: Following a year of vigorous campaigning, PETA has learned that government officials have grounded plans for a cruel and ineffective radiation experiment on monkeys. Learn more about this victory for monkeys. Shouldn’t every day be “Bring Your Daughter to the Demo” Day? This adorable girl joined other proud PETA supporters outside … Read more »
Today, PETA and Zoocheck Canada are officially initiating a lawsuit against the city of Edmonton, Alberta, over the cruel and apparently unlawful conditions under which Lucy, a solitary elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, is forced to live. Lucy’s health issues—which include upper respiratory problems, arthritis, obesity, and chronic foot ailments—are the result … Read more »
activeoutdoorsconcierge / CC Believe me, if anyone can appreciate the thrill of the hunt, c’est moi. Seriously, I can spend hours in a Goodwill store, tracking rare vintage vinyl and bagging unique treasures. But if you want a surefire way to ruffle my feathers, show me a man with a gun setting out with his … Read more »
We’re saddened to report that a dear friend to both animals and PETA, Cynthia Long, recently passed away after what appears to have been a terrible, tragic accident. Cynthia and her lifelong friend were returning from a gardening class when they drove past a cat who was stuck on a median, too frightened to cross … Read more »
One pie, two pie, red (cherry) pie, blue (berry) pie. Over at Twitter, we have a stockpile of (virtual) pies, and we’ve been having trouble deciding what to do with them (you can only eat so many virtual pies before you get a virtual stomachache). Then it hit us: We should share the tasty treats. … Read more »
While the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and privacy advocates play hot potahto over proposed full-body scans at airport security checkpoints, we at PETA say, “Bring ’em on.” Pourquoi? Well, several reasons, really: Heaven knows, we at PETA aren’t shy about flashing a little skin in order to save animals. Day in and day out, TSA … Read more »
In planning for the upcoming Winter Olympics, will the folks at NBC take a cue from the CBS executives who decided to run more advocacy ads during this year’s Super Bowl? PETA is about to find out. We’re asking the network to air our animated anti–seal slaughter commercial during the Olympics: Share on Facebook … Read more »
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. —Martin Luther King Jr. Countless prominent African Americans throughout history have used their influence to stand up for animals, and this month we celebrate their inspiring efforts. Civil rights leader Coretta Scott King extended her kindness toward humans to animals by going vegan. The late comedian Richard … Read more »
Last week, authorities from at least eight agencies, including the Marion County Humane Society, seized dozens of animals—including big cats, dogs, horses, reptiles, a monkey, and many others—from Barbara Hoffman, who was keeping the animals in several trailers on a property in Texas. Hoffman and her business partner were then apparently placed under arrest on … Read more »
