People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization

These Cats Love PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinic (Photos)

PETA spays and neuters more than 120 cats and dogs during three-day marathon.

Being Boiled Hurts: Be Kind to Crustaceans

Celebrate Lobsters on 'National Lobster Day'—Don't Eat Them!

September 25 is “National Lobster Day,” a time to celebrate the clever crustaceans, not eat them.

Why Should Animals Have Rights?

Whether it’s based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or species, prejudice is morally unacceptable. If you wouldn’t eat a dog, why eat a pig?

TraumaMan Surgical Simulators End Deadly Animal Labs in Seven Countries

PETA’s donation of $1 million in high-tech simulators will modernize physician-training programs and spare the lives of thousands of animals.

Metta World Peace Says, ‘ALWAYS Report Animal Abuse’

See Metta World Peace in this powerful ad and video for PETA, in which he discusses the importance of reporting animal abuse.

There’s a Bigger Emissions Scandal Than Volkswagen, Says New Billboard

Producing 1 pound of meat pollutes as much as driving 33 miles in the (not so) ‘clean diesel’ VW Golf, PETA points out.

(Em)brace Yourself!

Join peta2 for “Hug a Vegan Day” on September 25, and show some love to vegans through social media NOW!

Victory! Pigs Saved from the Crosshairs in New Zealand

Just days after PETA exposed cruel blood-spatter experiments in which live pigs were shot in the head, the experiments have been stopped.

Update: Police Charge Taiwan Pigeon Racers

The total number of people charged is now 164—the most people who have ever faced prosecution as a result of a PETA investigation.

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PETA Nuns Rally for the Pope, and Moby Sings (Praises of Vegan Diet)

Moby knows there’s no such thing as a non-vegan environmentalist!

Video: PETA’s SeaWorld Street Theater Makes People’s Jaws Drop

In nature, orcas live in close-knit pods, much like humans. Females often stay with their mothers for their entire lives. At SeaWorld, it’s a different story.

UniverSoul Elephants Given Days Off as Result of Tuberculosis Threat

More city and state officials have given Betty and Bo days off, thanks to the possibility that they may be carrying a contagious disease.

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PETA in Action

Reptile Rescue

We helped this chameleon, who was kept as a "pet" and denied adequate care. He's now in capable hands.
Rescued From a Violent Fate

After we got word that irresponsible owners were planning to shoot several of their 14 dogs because of over-breeding, we stepped in and transported them to safety.
Turtle Saved and Fishing Banned!

PETA helped with the vetting and re-release of soft-shell turtle Tish, who had been hooked by children fishing. This led to a community ban on fishing at this pond.
From Hoarding to Safety

We arranged for the transport of 10 Chihuahua-mixes from a hoarding situation to a reputable animal shelter, where they'll be spayed and neutered and put up for adoption!
Turtle Seller Faces Federal Charges

When a PETA staffer saw these turtles for sale at Union Station in Los Angeles she reported the black market peddler, and he was carted off on federal charges.
Dog Gets New Home

We found a new home for Charlie Brown, an unwanted Labrador who had been cruelly chained his entire life.
Bunny Reunited With Mom

We convinced a concerned caller that a small bunny she found would be best reunited with his mother and not kept as a "pet." We ensured that he was released and reunited with his family.
Pup Gets Second Chance, Thanks to PETA and Donor

An underweight pup dumped at a church was given a second chance when PETA and a generous donor arranged for his transport to safety and veterinary care.
Sweet Safety for This Gull

When we heard about this unfortunate gull who had been run over, we sprung into action to transport her to a rehabber.
Pup Rushed to Safety!

PETA spirited this distressed dog to safety after he had been hit by a car. He was handed over to expert hands.
Nestling Gets Help!

We ensured that this lone nestling, who was found by a compassionate caller, was whisked to a capable rehabber. He's expected to make a full recovery.
Neglected No More

When we heard about this neglected poodle mix, we immediately alerted authorities, who then seized and groomed the dog and filed charges against his abusers!