PETA’s Victories and Accomplishments

In 2015, the FWS announced that it was eliminating a loophole that excluded captive chimpanzees from the protections of the ESA. Since the new rule went into effect, all chimpanzees—whether held captive or living in the wild—are now considered endangered. PETA and two concerned citizens filed an ESA lawsuit against The Mobile Zoo and its … Read more »

Dean Foods—one of the largest U.S. dairy processors, with more than 50 dairy brands—posted animal-welfare language that outlines its support for polled (hornless) breeding, writing, “We also support a program that encourages the use of polled genetics into breeding programs to promote polled (naturally hornless) cattle, which may eventually eliminate or minimize the need for … Read more »

In a remarkable victory that PETA and animal advocates have spent years working to achieve, the Armani Group has announced that it will no longer use animal fur in any of its products starting with the 2016 fall collections. Giorgio Armani explained in a statement that the company’s decision was based on concern for animals … Read more »

March 6, 2016 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to stop requiring that animals be used in tests that subject them to painful irritation and death caused by toxic chemicals absorbed through the skin. The EPA is exploring ways to change its pesticide testing and classification system to align with those of other … Read more »

March 4, 2016 Following discussions with PETA’s scientists, Health Canada stated that it would end its requirement of year-long testing on dogs to study pesticide effects. Dogs used in these cruel tests were forced to eat pesticide-laced food or inhale pesticide fumes every day for a year before being killed and dissected. PETA provided evidence … Read more »

After Tarzan’s long-time chimpanzee friend Coby passed away at their home, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Indiana, Tarzan lived alone for six years. Thanks to a collaboration between Black Pine, PETA, and Save the Chimps sanctuary, Tarzan was retired to Save the Chimps, where he now lives on an island with his many new chimpanzee … Read more »

SeaWorld announced that it would no longer breed orcas, which means that this generation of orcas will be the last to suffer in SeaWorld’s tanks.

Following a PETA appeal, Collette immediately removed all elephant rides from its tours.

After PETA contacted Mayflower Tours, the company confirmed that it would make staff aware of its formal policy, ensuring that any future trips would be free of elephant rides and other exploitative activities with elephants.

After hearing from PETA, travel company Butterfield & Robinson confirmed its formal position against any activities involving captive elephants.

Following private and public urging from PETA, especially during the last couple years, Ben & Jerry’s vegan ice cream hit the shelves in 2016 with four new flavors.

The Cambridge City Council in Massachusetts banned circuses that exploit exotic animals.

Thanks to the more than 53,000 PETA, peta2, and PETA Latino members and supporters who urged GUESS to stop selling angora, the company announced today that it will no longer sell angora, which comes from rabbits who have their fur ripped out of their sensitive skin as they scream in pain or who are tethered or … Read more »

Over the years, PETA has encouraged Hard Rock Cafe to make its Veggie Leggie burger vegan. The company informed us that the patty is now vegan, and the buns are vegan at most locations. Some locations still use nonvegan buns, so please be sure to check.

After ongoing talks with PETA, PepsiCo updated its animal-welfare policy to include its support for polled (polled) breeding, saying, “PepsiCo supports the advancement of polled genetics and breeding programs for dairy cattle. These efforts can eliminate the need for dehorning and disbudding, providing a safer environment for both animals and caretakers.”