Alisa Mullins

Alisa Mullins

Alisa regularly contributes to PETA’s Animal Times magazine, and her writing has also been published in The New York TimesThe Charlotte Observer, the Las Vegas Review-JournalReader’s DigestNewsweek, 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.

Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy
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Sweet Dreams, Ms. Piggy

PETA fieldworkers extend one last act of kindness to an old friend they’ve been visiting for more than nine years.

Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee Believes Animal Experiments Are Morally ‘Unthinkable’
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Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee Believes Animal Experiments Are Morally ‘Unthinkable’

A new report by the prestigious Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics condemns experiments on animals as both morally and scientifically indefensible.

Photo of the Day: These Kids Won’t Be Going to SeaWorld
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Photo of the Day: These Kids Won’t Be Going to SeaWorld

Can a kid’s school bake sale save the world? This one might just do that.

Photo of the Day: After Seeing PETA’s Circus Protest, This Guy Did Something Amazing
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Photo of the Day: After Seeing PETA’s Circus Protest, This Guy Did Something Amazing

This is what makes standing outside in the cold wearing little more than body paint and elephant masks worthwhile.

Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?
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Teaching Prisoners to Butcher Animals—Dumbest Idea Ever?

File under “What were they thinking?” A Minnesota state senator wants to give inmates a license to kill.

Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish
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Victory! Rite Aid Does Right by Betta Fish

After hearing from PETA, Rite Aid stops selling Teddy Tanks, abominable “toys” that encourage kids to treat fish like playthings.

Alfalfa Is Good for You
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Alfalfa Is Good for You

This little rascal would love to become a member of your gang.

Dear Prudence, Won’t You Come Out and Play?
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Dear Prudence, Won’t You Come Out and Play?

What could have been Prudence’s last day on Earth turned into the luckiest day of his life when he was rescued by a PETA staffer.

Casting Call: These Kittens Want Starring Roles in Your Life
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Casting Call: These Kittens Want Starring Roles in Your Life

Rescued kittens Warren and Shirley don’t care about winning an Oscar—they just want to win your heart.

Vets Say People Need to Take Better Care of Bunnies
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Vets Say People Need to Take Better Care of Bunnies

A University of Bristol study finds that rabbits kept as “pets” are not having their needs met. Find out how to make bunnies far happier and healthier.

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We’re Itching for You to See This Ad
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We’re Itching for You to See This Ad

PETA’s new anti-wool ad hits below the belt.

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Spay Day Turns Into a Snow Day
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Spay Day Turns Into a Snow Day

Dozens of people brave snow and sub-freezing temperatures to attend PETA’s World Spay Day clinic.

Feral Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Six-Pack Ring
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Feral Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Six-Pack Ring

This feral cat’s story illustrates how dangerous discarded plastic and other trash can be.

Justice Is Feeling Much Better, Thank You
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Justice Is Feeling Much Better, Thank You

A young Lab–pit bull mix who had sustained wounds from a grotesquely embedded collar is on the mend and looking for a perfect home.

5 Ways to Help Your Dog Shed Excess Pounds
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5 Ways to Help Your Dog Shed Excess Pounds

You want your best friend to be around for many years to come, so try these canine slimming tips.

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