People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

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Butterflies, Bees, and Other Brilliant Beings: The Fall Issue of PETA Global Is Here!

Meet incredible insects, hear Harvey the calf’s heartwarming tale, join Stella McCartney’s feather fight, and more in the latest issue of PETA’s flagship magazine.

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What Rescuers Are Doing for 850 Displaced Animals Will Make You Raise the Roof

For these 850 dogs, cats, goats, sheep, and horses, surviving the war in Ukraine has been a living nightmare—but now PETA-supported teams are breaking ground on a new sanctuary for them.

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NIH Has Been Misusing Your Money for Years, but This Could Change Everything

This landmark bill would curb the National Institutes of Health’s out-of-control waste of taxpayer funds on animal experiments around the world, and we need your help to get it passed! 

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Factory Farm Outrage: How HSUS and ASPCA Betray Animals and Consumers

What PETA found on 12 farms exposes how the ASPCA, The Humane Society of the United States, and another “animal welfare” group are endorsing massive animal suffering!

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$35 Million Victory! PETA-Exposed Dog Supplier to Labs Must Pay Up

How did a PETA investigation help spark a domino effect that led to the first-ever federal convictions of a supplier of animals for experimentation? Learn more about Envigo’s historic sentence.

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SeaQuest Sinks Another Location—What’s Next for the Animal-Exploiting Company?

Victory! After seven years of keeping animals captive and endangering humans, SeaQuest Fort Worth is closing.

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This University’s New Hire Is the Last Thing Monkeys and Taxpayers Need

Meet Deb Fuller, a problematic animal experimenter who was promoted to a top position at the University of Washington’s decaying primate center.

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PETA IN ACTION

Protesters Urge the Pope to Denounce Bull Torture

Concerned animal protectors gathered outside the Blessing of the Animals service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston to call on the pope to stop blessing bullfighters and bullfights.

Ethiopian Airlines’ Monkey Imports Prompt PETA Uproar at Embassy in D.C.

Protesters gathered in front of Ethiopia’s U.S. embassy to urge officials to end Ethiopian Airlines’ transport of endangered long-tailed macaques to U.S. laboratories. Learn more at PETA.org/Ethiopia.

Protester Arrested at ASPCA Event Over Factory Farm Endorsement

In New York City, PETA’s “pig” demanded that ASPCA leaders resign from the board of directors of Global Animal Partnership, which enables factory farmers to slap deceptive “animal welfare certified” labels on their products. Learn more at PETA.org/GAP.

PETA Supporters Bring ‘The Storm’ to Fortnite Milk Cup Over Dirty Dairy Sponsorship

Protesters converged outside The Milk Cup LAN Fortnite Championship in Los Angeles to blast the event’s partnership with the cruel, environmentally destructive, and anti-female dairy industry.

Protesters Gather at Gruesome Animal Experimentation Summit

PETA members urged University of Washington animal tormentors Elizabeth Buffalo and Michele Basso to stop torturing monkeys and pivot to conducting superior, non-animal research instead. Help close the Washington National Primate Research Center at PETA.org/Seattle.

Cupcake and Shugga Celebrate Sweet Reunions

PETA’s fieldworkers doubled as free taxi drivers for Cupcake, Shugga, and other dogs in North Carolina by giving them door-to-door rides to and from their spay or neuter procedures.

Herd of ‘Animals’ in Hong Kong Protest Against Animal Abuse

PETA Asia met in front of the Consulate General of Egypt in Hong Kong to urge officials to end horse and camel rides in Giza, where often-injured animals are forced to lug tourists under the blazing sun. Take action at PETA.org/EgyptAnimals.

Chilling Virtual Reality Experience Brings Close Encounters to Eastern Kentucky University

peta2—part of PETA’s youth division—brought Abduction, an award-winning virtual reality experience that encourages empathy for animals suffering in laboratories, including those at universities, to the Kentucky campus.

‘Catmonger’ Serves Up ‘Dead Cats’ as Reminder That Eating Fish Is No Different

Protesters challenged speciesism in Queensland, Australia, by showing passersby that all lives are valuable, not just those of animals who sit in our laps and are showered with love.

‘Crying Elephant’ Crashes Shrine Circus Over Bullhook Beatings

As part of a multicity tour, PETA members rallied at Shrine circus stops across Texas, pushing clubs to get with the times by taking animals out of their shows.

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Nightmare in the Skies: PETA Uncovers Secret Shipment From Ethiopia to U.S.

Ethiopian Airlines is fueling the insatiable animal experimentation industry’s craving for monkeys. Tell it to stop shipping monkeys to U.S. laboratories!

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No Trick and All Treat: These Vegan Candies Are Halloween Delights

Looking for Halloween treats without a ghoulish history? Whether classic or contemporary, each of these treats is sure to hit the sweet spot this year.

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Is Your Compassion Off the Charts? Dive Into Our Quiz to See!

Discover how empathetic you are with this quick 60-second quiz. Uncover insights about your compassion and how it impacts the world around you.

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Egypt Update: PETA’s Pressure Spurs Government Action, but More Is Needed

Egypt is finally taking steps to make meaningful changes for the horses and camels who are exploited at its top tourist sites—but there’s still more to do.

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Urgent Alerts

Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now

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The Feds Are Stalling—1,000 Monkeys Need Your Help!

Please take action today to urge the secretary of the interior to send these monkeys to sanctuary!

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Join PETA in Urging iROO to End Cruel Fur Sales

Urge iROO to stop profiting off animal suffering!

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Urge Georgia Officials to Remove At-Risk Animals From Bryan County Hoarder

Urge officials to seize all remaining animals at this property and ensure that they’re placed in safe hands for assessment and appropriate care.

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Urge Virginia Farm Museum to Cancel Cruel Hunting Event!

PETA has learned that the Northern Neck Farm Museum in Heathsville, Virginia, is reportedly planning to host its second annual “Predator Plow Down” from December 6 to 8. Apparently, participants in this cruel contest would vie to win money and trophies for gunning down the biggest bobcats, coyotes, and foxes. Such gruesome spectacles incentivize terrorizing ... Read more »

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Monkeys Scared Awake on Your Dime: Take Action to Balance the Books

You’ve heard of Five Nights at Freddy’s—what about one night with Agnès Lacreuse? Find out how this National Institutes of Health–funded experimenter used your money to terrify monkeys.

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Urge Wallack Management Company in New York City to Ditch Glue Traps!

Please politely call and e-mail the company’s management and request that any glue traps be ditched immediately.

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WHAT PETA STANDS FOR

People

I am you, only different

Ethical

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Treatment

Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

Animals

We are all animals.

5 Showstopping Ways That SeaWorld Could Thrill Guests Without Harming Corky

By listening to the demands of conscientious people around the world and releasing Corky, SeaWorld could usher in a new era.

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Joan Jett Rocks Prime Time: ‘We Are All Sisters Under the Skin’

Did you turn up the volume during commercial breaks in The Rachel Maddow Show? Feminist icon and rock legend Joan Jett is sharing a message that’s bound to strike a chord.

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Halloween Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Animals: 12 Tips to Keep Them Safe

All Hallows’ Eve can be a dangerous day for animal companions and wildlife. Here’s how to help keep them safe this Halloween.

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These 10 Quotes From Consider the Turkey Will Change Your Thanksgiving Plans

This powerful book is full of riveting facts, including some jaw-droppers. Consider the Turkey will convert many Thanksgiving dinners into celebrations of life.

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Shop at Urban Outfitters? You Might Have Skeletons in Your Closet

Alpaca, wool, cashmere, mohair, leather, and down—all are produced with extreme violence and fear. Join the campaign to rid Urban Outfitters of these cruel materials!

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Will You Help Frogs Have a Hoppy Ending? peta2 Will Show You How

It's “Cut Out Dissection” Month! Animals on the dissection tray had thoughts, feelings, and families. Learn how to help your school’s science programs choose a kinder and better way.

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PETA Cut Ties With the Global Animal Partnership—Why Won’t HSUS and ASPCA?

PETA is calling on the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States to stop being apologists for animal abusers and factory farms. Learn more.

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People Promoting Pig Organ Transplants Ignore a Major Problem—Listen In

The transplantation system in the U.S. is dysfunctional. Hear what Congress found in a recent investigation, and learn what should be done next to save lives.

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Most ‘Purebred’ Dogs Are Sick—Is Yours? Let PETA Foundation Lawyers Know

Did you buy a pug who struggles to breathe, a bulldog who’s sick, or any other “purebred” dog who has health issues? If so, the PETA Foundation’s lawyers want to hear from you.

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Put Your Veterinary Skills for Tigers, Snakes, and Others to Work

We’ve rescued big cats from Tiger King hellholes, stopped circuses from exporting endangered animals for their shows, and more. Will you be a part of our next big victory?

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Free Printable: Help Kids Unmask Speciesism This Halloween

These animals have beating hearts and families, too! Here’s a way to help your children show some love to often misunderstood animals like owls, bats, snakes, and spiders this Halloween.

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