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

NIH Releases Plan to Retire All Government-Owned Chimpanzees

PETA urges NIH to act swiftly and retire the chimpanzees as soon as possible.

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.

How Going Naked at the Olympics Can Help Save the Planet

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Would You Get Naked at the Olympics? These PETA Members Did!

The Olympians aren't the only ones attracting attention in Brazil: PETA's naked bathing beauties are turning heads, too.

Krysten Ritter to SeaWorld: 'Empty the Tanks'

As public sentiment has evolved over more than 50 years, Krysten Ritter reminds people that it's time to fight for orcas.

Protesting ‘Animals’: ‘Enough Exposés, Stop Eating Us Already!’

After yet another exposé of meat-industry animal abuse, PETA animals converge on The Purple Pig to demand change.

Have You Ever Tried Walking Barefoot Across a Hot Parking Lot?

On a hot day, pavement can heat up to between 130 and 180 degrees—hot enough to burn dogs' feet! Follow these tips to keep your dog safe in hot weather.

Horse Rescued on Eve of Notorious Trainer’s Hall of Fame Induction

It’s a happy ending for a horse who has been used up by the racing industry.

UPDATE: Another Kubic Family Member Is Sentenced

Following a PETA exposé of a Colorado pet store that revealed neglect and abuse of animals, the store’s co-owner has been sentenced.

Before PETA: Ingrid Newkirk Takes Us Back to Where It All Began

Ever wondered how Ingrid Newkirk went from a young girl who cared about animals to the founder of the largest animal rights organization in the world?

As Zika Spreads, ‘Pregnant’ Protestors Demand Monkey Prisons Shut Down

Facilities that import and breed monkeys for laboratories confine thousands of monkeys to outdoor cages, making them breeding grounds for Zika.

Rescued! 13 Bears Get a New Lease on Life

Video: Watch Rescued Bears and Cubs Take First Steps at New Home

The bears are tentative at first, but then they get the crazies.

You’ll Never Go Fishing After Reading This

We’re convinced that after you read this article, you’ll want to toss your rod and reel in the nearest dumpster.

She’s Been Raped and Impregnated, and Her Children Have Been Kidnapped

Takara has had many crimes committed against her by SeaWorld. Now it’s payback time.

These Olympians Are Winners in Animals' Eyes

Athletes dedicate their whole lives training to go for gold (some in Rio de Janeiro this summer), and these PETA friends have a special place on our gold-medalist platform.

Vote for PETA in the 15th Annual Veggie Awards!

Let the world know that PETA is the best voice for animals in this year’s VegNews Veggie Awards.

The Secret Behind This 'Cute' Photo Will Make You Sick

These bear cubs are standing on their hind legs because they don’t have a choice.

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15 Cruelty-Free Companies You Already Love

You've probably spotted these brands on the shelves at your local drugstore or mall, but did you know that they're animal-friendly?

A Day in the Life of a Newly Hatched Chick

What these chicks experienced in the first (and last) hours of their lives is beyond heartbreaking.

SeaWorld Attendance and Stock Continue to Tank

SeaWorld's Parks Are Empty. So When Will It Empty Its Tanks?

SeaWorld is losing visitors every month because the public agrees: Marine animals belong in the ocean, not in concrete tanks.

‘My Soul Shall Never Be the Same,’ Says Distraught Laboratory Insider

Dogs are subjected to repeated spinal taps and other horrors at a Michigan drug-testing laboratory.

The Hidden Cost of Buying a ‘Purebred’ Dog From a Breeder

Breeding “purebred” dogs perpetuates some of the worst chronic canine health problems.

PETA Plates a Giant ‘Lobster’ at Maine Lobster Festival

A 'Lobster' for the Record Books at the Maine Lobster Festival (Photos)

This "catch of the day" is the talk of the town.

‘Monkey Selfie’ Case Headed to U.S. Court of Appeals

PETA's 'Monkey Selfie' Case Heads to U.S. Court of Appeals

Is a primate property or a property owner? This case could revolutionize the way the law defines animals.

Snoop Dogg Finds Out How Hot Dogs Get Mizzade

In this hilarious clip, find out why Snoop Dogg says he is “never eating a mother-f*cking hot dog” again.

This ‘Snake-Worshipping’ Festival Could Be the Death of Snakes

Snakes are often starved, de-fanged, and blinded during the Nag Panchami festival in India. How PETA India is combatting the abuse.

Street Artist Depicts Everything Wrong With Bullfighting

People in São Paulo, Brazil, are getting a graphic message about this barbaric “sport.”

13 Vegan Rice-Cooker Recipes That Aren’t Just Rice

Your rice cooker is about to be your new favorite appliance.

Poll Finds That Supermajority of Americans Oppose Tests on Animals

More people than ever before have serious concerns about conducting archaic experiments on dogs, cats, and other animals.

Surprise! Even Fancy Fish Dinners Come With a Garnishing of Worms

I hope the $50 fish dinner comes with an emergency-room discount—or at least a bag to throw up in.

7 Horses in 10 Days Dead at Del Mar Racetrack

7 Horses Die in 10 Days at Del Mar Racetrack

Why are so many horses breaking down? We think we have the answer.

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PETA in Action

PETA Places 'Spay or Pay!' Billboard Above Bob Barker Building
PETA placed a billboard on its Los Angeles headquarters to remind passersby to spay and neuter their animal companions—or else they could be fined by the city government.
Injured Rabbit Taken to Veterinarian
We arranged emergency vetting for this rabbit, who was found languishing by our caller near her home.
Mary Jane and Shadow
These beloved Chihuahuas were suffering from kennel cough, and their guardians were extremely worried. We transported both dogs to a clinic for a free exam. They were prescribed medication and are now on the mend.
Ben and Jerry's Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway!
PETA campaigners made their way to Columbus, OH to give away samples of Ben & Jerry’s new vegan flavors during the hot summer.
PETA Places Informative Flystrike Billboard
PETA placed a billboard to help dogs in danger of suffering from flystrike while chained outdoors or penned.
PETA Ads Warn About Florida's Monkey Prisons
PETA released ads warning Florida residents that Hendry County's monkey facilities could become reservoirs for the deadly virus now being spread by mosquitoes in Florida.
OB/GYN Residents Trade Practice on Live Pigs for High-Tech Simulators
Residents at Rush University Medical Center were performing invasive surgeries on female pigs, then killing them. Thanks to work between the hospital and PETA, residents will now train on a virtual reality system.
Raccoon Rescued From Tree
This young raccoon, was freed from a tree where he'd been stuck, thanks to rescue efforts organized by PETA.
Warped Tour 2016 Campaign: Who Are You Wearing?
The peta2 tour team has been hard at work on the "Who Are You Wearing?" campaign educating young tour attendees about the cruelty involved in the production of fur, wool, and leather.
PETA Asia Visits Beijing Students
In Beijing, PETA Asia worked with a former staffer to organize a talk to schoolchildren about the importance of animal adoption and PETA Asia's work. The kids loved the temporary tattoos!
Animal Rahat Rescues Cow From Well
A team from Animal Rahat, a PETA-supported Indian animal-relief organization, rescued a cow from the bottom of a 70-foot well with the help of dedicated rescuers and a crane.