California became the first state to ban the breeding of captive orcas—ensuring that future generations will not endure the deprivation, stress, and frustration of being trapped inside a tiny concrete tank. Thanks to Assemblymember Richard Bloom, who introduced the California Orca Protection Act, state legislators learned how orcas suffer and die prematurely in captivity, and … Read more »
Good news! After PETA submitted comments to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on ways to avoid tests on animals for antiseptic washes, the FDA found that the ingredients in question are not safe and effective, that products containing them cannot be sold anymore, and 9,000 animals were spared agonizing tests.
After ongoing talks with PETA, Mondelēz International set a new animal-welfare policy stating that it supports “the use of polled [hornless] genetics breeding programs that eliminate the need for de-horning.” Mondelēz’s brands include Cadbury, Nabisco, Oreo, and many European brands. The company does about $30 billion in annual sales and operates and markets in about … Read more »
Following talks with PETA, during which the group pointed out how close Olive Garden was to a vegan soup-salad-breadsticks combo, the company removed dairy ingredients from its minestrone soup, making it vegan. The breadsticks are also vegan, and the salad can be, too—just be sure to hold the croutons and house dressing and ask for … Read more »
When a cruelty-free company owner contacted PETA for help with an overseas regulatory agency that wanted him to conduct several animal tests, PETA’s scientists jumped into action and provided him with the information that he needed in order to push back against the requirement. As a result, the agency withdrew its demand for the animal … Read more »
Across the U.S., lawmakers are banning fireplace poker–like weapons called “bullhooks,” recognizing that their only purpose is to beat elephants into submission. Thanks to a bipartisan effort by the California State Legislature as well as the signature of Gov. Jerry Brown, California follows the cities of Los Angeles and Oakland and the state of Rhode … Read more »
The roadside zoo, a long-time PETA target, shut its doors after state officials suspended its wildlife exhibition permit. PETA had worked hard to expose the inadequate conditions at this Virginia hellhole, including filing complaints that prompted numerous citations and an official warning from the USDA. A news story quoted the owner as saying that Bear … Read more »
Following input from PETA India and PETA U.S. scientists, the number of rabbits used in Draize eye testing will be dramatically reduced after an Indian advisory board recommended that validated non-animal tests be used instead for new drug registrations. See here.
August 11, 2016 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has at last announced a strategy and timeline to retire all NIH-owned and supported chimpanzees who are now warehoused in laboratories. All the chimpanzees will go to the Chimp Haven sanctuary over the next decade. This follows pressure from Congress and more than 100,000 PETA supporters … Read more »
After receiving letters from PETA supporters, the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, agreed never to feature monkey rodeos at their ball park again. Having hosted the rodeo in July, they are the first MiLB team to make such a pledge.
