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

Huge Banners Fly at College World Series, Target Texas A&M Dog Lab

TAMU’s experiments on dogs who are deliberately bred to develop a crippling and painful form of muscular dystrophy must immediately end.

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.

We Made a Summer Hair Tutorial With Aveda, and It’s a Must-Watch

PETA collaborates with Aveda to show you some easy, cruelty-free hairstyles to wear this summer.

DOUBLE Your Impact for Rabbits and Other Animals

Angora rabbits are still being abused for their soft fur—right now, your gift to help them will go twice as far.

The Tigers From Your Vacation Selfies Could Be on Laos Restaurant Menus

Fewer tigers exist in the wild than are held captive on farms, yet restaurants in Southeast Asia serve the big cats’ meat.

Court Sides With PETA in Records Case Involving Imported Monkeys for Experiments

PETA Prevails in Court!

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in PETA’s favor in a public records lawsuit related to the importation of monkeys into the state for experimentation.

Victory: PETA Campaign Frees Chained Elephant Gajraj After Over 50 Years of Neglect

After more than 50 long years chained near the popular tourist spots, Gajraj has finally been rescued.

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Turtles Need YOU This Season

Many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year. If you see a turtle on or near a road, here’s what to do!

San Diego Airport Changes Rules in Order to Ban PETA’s Anti-SeaWorld Ad

The airport has rejected PETA’s message, despite the numerous alterations that have been made in order to comply with increasingly ridiculous guidelines.

Loblaw Receives a PETA Certificate for Signs Reminding Customers That Hot Cars Kill

The grocery and retail chain protects dogs and children from heatstroke by urging shoppers not to leave ‘valuables’ in their cars.

Muscular Dystrophy Patient’s Video Against Tests on Animals Is Amazing

Pascaline Wittkowski explains why experimenters must stop wasting time and hurting animals and start finding a cure. And it’s powerful.

Need Some Inspiration to #EatYourVeggies? Order Our Free Vegan Starter Kit Now!

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, but being vegan is about way more than just eating veggies. Learn how to make vegan pizza, burgers, and more with our free vegan starter kit!

7 Percent of American Adults Believe Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown Cows

That’s 7 percent too many.

Papas Get Free Pasta for ‘Fixing’ Animal Companions on Father’s Day

With a little assistance from Newman’s Own, PETA helped dads “fix” dinner to thank them for preventing puppies and kittens from being born into homelessness.

The Pros and Cons of Companion Ducks

Is a “pet” duck right for you? Here’s what you need to know.

Tell Chrysler, State Farm, and Others to Stop Sponsoring Cruel, Deadly Iditarod

More than 150 dogs have died, but these companies continue to sponsor the cruel race.

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Video Reveals Matador Gored to Death in “Sport” That Takes 40,000 Lives

Anyone who’s even slightly familiar with this blood sport knows an agonizing death occurs every time that a bull is forced to fight.

Rescued Dog Looking for Love in the Afternoon

Audrey was lucky to escape with her life after dogs killed her canine companion.

The Dangerous Messages in ‘A Dog’s Way Home’

This tale of a dog’s devotion gets it wrong on breed-specific protection, wildlife, and other important topics.

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PETA Protesters in Toronto Urge, ‘Keep Hookers Out of the Community Centre!’

Despite numerous appeals—and donations that would help the event to curb cruelty—organizers still host the inhumane fish-a-thon.

Urge Scadding Court Community Centre to Stop Tormenting Fish

Please urge the Scadding Court Community Centre’s executive director, Kevin Lee, to end the facility’s cruel “Gone Fishin'” event.

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Oklahoma Roadside Zoo and Affiliates Under Fire for Big-Cat Cub Dealings

PETA alerted authorities that G.W. Zoo shipped too-young tiger cubs across the country and that an affiliated business uses them for mall photo-ops.

20 Vegan Street Food Recipes From Around the World

You have to travel only as far as the kitchen to try these vegan street food recipes from around the world.

145 Reasons Not to Eat Sushi

If a bottlenose dolphin, a humpback whale, and a seahorse all died so that you could enjoy a serving of sushi, would you still order it?

Pamela Anderson Questions SeaWorld on PETA’s Behalf at Annual Meeting

Anderson is urging the ‘abusement’ park finally to take the only step that can save the company: Retire all animals to seaside sanctuaries.

Meet the 2017 Sexiest Vegan Next Door Contest Finalists

Vote for your favorite finalists and help us decide who we should choose to name as this year’s Sexiest Vegan Next Door!

Speak Out Against ‘Pig Wrestling’ in Harrison County, Indiana!

Please urge Harrison County officials to put an end to “pig wrestling” at the county fair, and then forward this alert to everyone you know!

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Help Bears Suffering in the Heat at Wilson’s Wild Animal Park

Urge Wilson’s Wild Animal Park to provide these bears with natural terrain and an adequate pool to escape the heat and consider retiring them to a reputable sanctuary.

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Video: Slaughterhouse Owner Likens Alleged Cruelty to Speeding Tickets

Local media contacted a slaughterhouse owner following PETA’s calls for an investigation, and the ensuing interview is priceless.

Alicia Silverstone to Ghirardelli: Bring Back Vegan Chocolate Chips

Alicia Silverstone Speaks Up for Chocolate Lovers Everywhere

Alicia Silverstone wants Ghirardelli Chocolate to look to the future—by bringing back a recipe from the past.

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PETA in Action

Rabbits Rescued From Alleged Kidnapper
We secured charges against a man in New York, who had allegedly stolen a nest of baby rabbits in order to raise them to eat. They're now recovering with a wildlife rehabilitator.
Bee Bee and Bill Get Spayed and Neutered
These two pups were transported to and from their spay and neuter appointments in PETA's mobile clinics for free!
PETA Reports Experimenter to Massachusetts District Attorney
After learning that Christine Lattin was tormenting birds in tests at Yale University, we reported her actions to the Massachusetts D.A.. For more information, visit PETA.org/Yale.
PETA Heads to Prada's Boardroom
We've been hard at work in our campaign to get Prada to drop exotic skins, taking our message to the streets and recently, the boardroom. As a shareholder in the company, we spoke at its annual meeting in behalf of animals used for their skins. For more information, visit PETA.org/Prada.
Poochella 2017 Is a Huge Success
Our latest multishelter adoption event, Poochella, proved to be another successful one, as the majority of the dogs got adopted!
'Octopus' Protests Live-Animal Eating at New York Restaurant
A costumed "octopus" led PETA members in a protest outside Sik Gaek—one of at least two restaurants in Queens where sea animals are served still alive.
Activists Tell The Mirage to Free Captive Dolphins
PETA supporters protested at The Mirage casino in Las Vegas, calling for the release of the dolphins who are confined there in small pools under the blazing sun.
Yanzi Rescued With Help From PETA Asia
Yanzi was found languishing at a rundown shelter in Taiwan. PETA Asia, along with the Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, rescued her and is now looking for a permanent home for her.
PETA Presents to Elementary School Students in Virginia
We were invited to speak in a fifth-grade classroom in Hampton, Virginia, where we informed students about PETA's mission and why animals aren't ours to use.
With Massive Banner, PETA Tells SeaWorld to Free Corky
Advocates laid out a banner on Santa Monica Beach in California that was made by OrcaLab and is over a mile long, asking SeaWorld to free Corky, the longest-held captive orca.