Alisa Mullins

Alisa regularly contributes to PETA’s Animal Times magazine, and her writing has also been published in The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, and many other newspapers and magazines. Her proudest achievement was participating in a sit-in at Calvin Klein’s office that led the designer to swear off fur. Alisa is an avid gardener and HGTV addict who is never happier than when she has a shovel or paintbrush in her hand.

Smithsonian Puts Cubic Foot in Its Mouth With Callous Exhibit

Respect for nature? Hardly! The National Museum of Natural History is encouraging visitors to take animals out of their habitats and harass and photograph them.

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UPDATE: Beauty Is in the Eye of Deformed Lizard’s New Guardian

She’ll never be called “Quasimodo” again.

What’s Black and White, 3 Feet Tall, and Irresistible All Over?

PETA’s fieldworker took one look at Sebastian’s misshapen face and knew that she couldn’t leave the tiny horse there in that muddy, ramshackle pen.

Video: Ailing, Nearly Blind and Deaf Hound Makes Miraculous Transformation

Sarah was one of the saddest dogs PETA’s fieldworkers had ever encountered, which is saying a lot. But just look at her now.

PETA Time Hop: Watch What Happened When PETA Supporters Disrupted the Westminster Dog Show in 2010

You won’t believe the crowd’s reaction when homeless dogs get a say at Westminster.

Cute Jack Russell terrier against bright orange background

Why Is Everybody Wearing Orange?

An innovative initiative involving PETA and 11 other animal shelters raises awareness of animal homelessness.

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Solitary Confinement: Bad for Kids, Bad for Dogs

It’s time to end ALL solitary confinement.

Video: Curious Kitten Can’t Believe Who’s on the Other Side of the Window

Watch this kitten’s ridiculous reaction to an unusual guest at PETA’s shelter.

Video: Rescued Kitty + Ball Pit = Magic

Henri seems like a very dignified cat—until he discovers the wonders of a ball pit at PETA’s shelter.

It’s Time to Stop Eating Shrimp

Was your “endless shrimp” processed by slaves?

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Tracey Stewart’s New Book Should Be on Everyone’s Wish List

Whimsical and engaging, “Do Unto Animals” is the perfect animal rights primer for everyone aged 9 to 99.

The North Face, Esprit Founder Left Legacy of Compassion

Douglas Tompkins’ companies have been leaders in vegan fashion and innovation.

These Kittens Want to Do Your Housework (Photos)

Donatello and Raphael don’t do windows, but they do win hearts.

Things Are Looking Rosy for Pinky

A rescued pit bull with a case of mange so bad that it turned his skin hot pink gets a home for the holidays.

You Won’t Believe These So-Called ‘Doghouses’

You’d probably throw away old mattresses or exercise equipment, but such castoffs are the only things standing between these dogs and the next snowstorm.