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

Animal Advocates Target Whole Foods CEO for ‘Greenwashing’ During Debate

Animal advocates are not going to let the lie of “humane meat” … well, lie.

Exposed: Juvenile Ostriches Butchered for Hermès and Prada ‘Luxury’ Bags

Soon after exposing the slaughter of alligators and crocodiles for Hermès Birkin bags, eyewitnesses capture video of Hermès and Prada suppliers butchering young ostriches.

Why Should Animals Have Rights?

When it comes to pain, love, joy, loneliness, and fear, a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy.

Joanna Krupa and the Bloody Truth Behind the Wool Industry

Joanna Krupa Stripped Bare and Beaten—Just Like Sheep Used for Wool

Actor and reality star Joanna Krupa confronts the issue of violence in the wool industry and reveals the awful truth behind wool sweaters, gloves, scarves, and coats.

Drop That Whip: Devo Gets Behind Push to Free Big Cats From Circuses

Royalties from the band’s classic hit “Whip It” will help launch PETA’s campaign to get lions and tigers out of circuses.

PETA Warns Florida Residents of the Zika Threat on Their Doorsteps

With dozens of Zika cases confirmed in the state, Florida’s squalid monkey prisons have the potential to harm more than just the monkeys.

What’s Black and White, 3 Feet Tall, and Irresistible All Over?

PETA’s fieldworker took one look at Sebastian’s misshapen face and knew that she couldn’t leave the tiny horse there in that muddy, ramshackle pen.

New Software Can Replace Cruel Kidney Toxicity Tests on Animals

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New Software Can Replace Cruel Drug Toxicity Tests

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new way to tell if drugs will be toxic to human kidneys—without using animals!

You Won’t Believe What Happens to Dogs on the Iditarod Trail

This grueling, dangerous “sporting” event leaves dead dogs in its wake. The ways in which the dogs suffer in the Iditarod will shock you.

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Are You too Sexy for Your PETA T-shirt?

Think you have what it takes to be crowned PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door? Enter now for your chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii!

ING’s New Policy Signals That Animal Exploitation Is Bad Business

Banking conglomerate ING nets a PETA prize for recognizing that industries that exploit animals are a bad investment.

Tell University of Houston–Clear Lake to STOP Abusing Animals in Classroom Labs!

UHCL is using rats for cruel experiments, even though humane alternatives exist! Speak up today and urge the school to stop abusing animals.

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Tell Global Retailer Canada Goose to Stop Using Inhumane Fur and Down in Its Jackets!

Ducks and Geese Suffer for Canada Goose Jackets

This global “luxury” outdoor apparel line is making jackets with fur from trapped coyotes and down from dead ducks and geese. Tell it to stop now!

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No Pain, No Chain for Special-Needs Elephant

Elephants who were chained in shackles for years finally get to “go naked” at Bangalore sanctuary.

Video: Emma’s Story—a Revealing Look Inside a ‘Humane’ Egg Shed

California’s Proposition 2 was supposed to help hens, but a recent investigation shows that little has changed.

Activists Live-Tweet a Ringling Show to Expose Animal Abuse

PETA’s #LiveAtRingling tweets highlight all the ways that ALL animals—not just elephants—suffer in Ringling and other circus shows.

GRAPHIC: Cats Suffer When Shelters Stop Sheltering

What happens to unwanted cats when shelters refuse to help them?

Progress! NIH Announces First Review of Ethics of Primate Experiments

For the First Time in History, NIH Panel to Question Ethics of Experimenting on Primates

Acting on demands from members of Congress, the National Institutes of Health plans an ethical review of experiments on primates.

Georgia’s Proposed State Dog Is Just Peachy

Georgia’s House of Representatives has unanimously voted to name “the adoptable dog” the state’s official canine.

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2016 Oscar Winner Sports PETA ‘Fake Not Leather’ Pin on Stage!

Vegan leather never looked so cool.

Is NIH Lying While Chimpanzees Are Dying?

While the National Institutes of Health drags its feet on its promise to retire chimpanzees used for experimentation, chimpanzees are dying.

(Graphic) The Odds Are Deadly for Cats Released Into the Great Outdoors

Freezing temperatures, traffic, parasites, illness, injuries, and cruel people are everyday dangers that cats face when released outdoors.

10 Reasons Why Dogs Should Stay Indoors in the Winter (and Always) and How You Can Help

Because if you’re cold, they’re probably cold, too.

For Tom Hardy, Adoption Is the Only Option

Tom Hardy's Biggest Fan Has Four Legs

'Mad Max: Fury Road' star Tom Hardy appreciates his many supporters, but none more than his number one fan—his beloved dog, Woodstock.

Thousands of Animals Have ‘Vanished’ From U.S. Biotech Lab Supplier

One of the world’s largest providers of animal-derived antibodies has a lot to answer for.

Maimed Lobsters in First-Ever Billboard Targeting Shellfish Industry

Almost 50,000 Delray Beach, Florida, beachgoers are about to get an eye-opening surprise.

Lions Club Spreads the Word: Say No to Exploiting Animals

Lions Club Refuses to Support Abuse of Its Namesake

The international service organization reaffirms its stance against abusing animals for entertainment.

Mary Matalin: Our Troops Deserve the Best

Republican strategist Mary Matalin doesn’t mince words when it comes to wasting tax dollars on killing animals in military trauma training.

Could Guantanamo Bay Become PETA’s ‘Empathy Center’?

We’re asking the newly appointed Special Envoy to replace the prison camp with an exhibit center promoting justice and respect for all beings.

(Photos) It’s NOT Raining Cats and Dogs, Thanks to PETA’s Spay-a-Thon

It was a cold, rainy day, but that was no match for PETA!

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PETA in Action

PETA Aids Disaster Victims
PETA gave much-needed companion-animal supplies to those whose lives were affected by a powerful tornado that touched down in Southeastern Virginia.
Stray Dog's Life Saved in Puerto Rico
PETA coordinated the rescue of this friendly stray dog in Puerto Rico, whom residents were planning to kill. He's now being treated for mange and has a family waiting to adopt him in the continental U.S.
Injured Pigeon Rescued
We worked with animal control to rescue this pigeon, who had a broken wing and was found languishing on the street by a kind caller.
Scooby Finding His Courage
After months of work, we ensured the surrender of Scooby, who was kept outside 24/7 in below-freezing temperatures. He is now in foster care and enrolled in a "canine courage" program to build up his confidence.
Iguana Recovering
When PETA heard about this sickly iguana near a university, we worked with a compassionate student to ensure that the animal was taken to a reputable wildlife center for assessment.
From Stray to Loving Home
It was a happy ending for this dog, a stray with a compound fracture in cartel territory in Mexico. We worked for weeks to ensure his rescue, and he was adopted by the caller who reported him to PETA.
PETA and a Compassionate Kid to the Rescue
When PETA got a call from a compassionate 12-year-old about an injured rabbit in her yard, we ensured that the animal was promptly scooped up by animal control and received veterinary care.
Dogs Given Shelter
We ensured that formerly reluctant authorities confiscated this emaciated chained-up dog, along with two others who had no shelter, from a kind caller's negligent neighbors.
Cat Rescued From Tree
When we heard about a cat who had been stranded in a tall tree for days, we called on the local fire department, and the animal was ultimately rescued.
Dogs Confiscated From Neglectful Owners
We assisted in the confiscation of two dogs who had been chained outside with no shelter for weeks, and their rescue resulted in charges against the neglectful owners.
Stunned Bird Recovers and Is Released
A PETA staffer worked with local wildlife rehabilitators to ensure that this stunned male evening grosbeak recovered and was safely released.
Dog Helped After Being Attacked
We coordinated with multiple parties to ensure the safe containment and prompt rescue of this distressed stray, who appeared to have been mauled.