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.

Here Comes the Bride … and Groom … and 70 PETA Volunteers
Here Comes the Bride … and Groom … and 70 PETA Volunteers

When two PETA volunteers decided to get hitched, there was only one venue that would do for their “I do’s.”

A Cockatoo For You?
A Cockatoo For You?

Parlez-vous cockatoo? If so, this charming bird would like to talk to you about a new home.

Colgate Supports India’s Cosmetics Testing Ban
Colgate Supports India’s Cosmetics Testing Ban

PETA thanks personal-care product giant Colgate-Palmolive for its support of India’s ban on testing cosmetics on animals.

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Happy Endings for Roussette, Licorice, and Macey (Photos)
Happy Endings for Roussette, Licorice, and Macey (Photos)

Where are they now? We catch up with three PETA rescues.

Is This a Dog or a Fruit Bat?
Is This a Dog or a Fruit Bat?

Looking to adopt? This Chihuahua puppy is all ears.

Think Pink (Ears, Nose, and Toes)
Think Pink (Ears, Nose, and Toes)

Rescued rat brothers Ben and Casey are looking for a new home.

Don’t Let This Happen to Your Cat
Don’t Let This Happen to Your Cat

A cat’s gruesome death serves as a cautionary tale for other cat guardians.

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She May Have Been Born on the Streets, but This Kitty Has Class
She May Have Been Born on the Streets, but This Kitty Has Class

Is your home in need of a little caché? This classy kitten will be happy to oblige.

Israel Becomes First Country to Ban Horse-Drawn Carts
Israel Becomes First Country to Ban Horse-Drawn Carts

Israel becomes the first country in the world to ban horse-drawn carts from city streets. Will New York City be next?

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Morning Sickness: Yes, Going Vegan Can Even Help That
Morning Sickness: Yes, Going Vegan Can Even Help That

PETA offers the Duchess of Cambridge some tips for battling morning sickness.

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UPDATE: Judge Upholds Conviction of Woman Who Starved Pregnant Dog
UPDATE: Judge Upholds Conviction of Woman Who Starved Pregnant Dog

A woman who starved a pregnant pit bull goes to jail after losing her appeal.

Judge Throws the Book at Man Who Starved Puppy
Judge Throws the Book at Man Who Starved Puppy

He locked a puppy up and left him to die. Now he’s getting locked up.

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Chinchilla Breeder: ‘If They Don’t Work Out, I Pelt ’Em’
Chinchilla Breeder: ‘If They Don’t Work Out, I Pelt ’Em’

Two of the more than 400 chinchillas rescued from a California farm are at PETA’s shelter in Norfolk, Virginia, waiting for a new home. Extreme cuteness ahead!

After 10 Years in Solitary, Monkey Gets ‘Parole’
After 10 Years in Solitary, Monkey Gets ‘Parole’

A monkey travels from Indiana to Kentucky to Texas on her rescue odyssey.

Don’t Be a Dummy—Use One, PETA Tells DOD
Don’t Be a Dummy—Use One, PETA Tells DOD

Several new military studies show that there’s no excuse for soldiers to continue to perform trauma training exercises on animals.

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