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.

Man Beats Puppy to Death, Then Repeats Crime on Stepson
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Man Beats Puppy to Death, Then Repeats Crime on Stepson

Studies have shown that attacks on animals are a classic precursor to domestic violence.

Ex-Cowboys Coach Goes the Whole Nine Yards to Save Puppy
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Ex-Cowboys Coach Goes the Whole Nine Yards to Save Puppy

Switzer spotted the dog—a Rottweiler puppy—in a van at a shopping center in Oklahoma.

Want a Little Coco in Your Life?
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Want a Little Coco in Your Life?

When PETA’s fieldworker found her, Coco weighed just 19 pounds, less than half her expected bodyweight of 45 pounds.

PETA Sues U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Sleeping on the Job
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PETA Sues U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for Sleeping on the Job

The Hawthorn Corporation bears the dubious distinction of being the first exhibitor to have an elephant confiscated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Photo of the Day: Courtney Stodden Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before
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Photo of the Day: Courtney Stodden Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before

As Courtney’s slim physique amply illustrates, vegetarians’ consciences aren’t the only things that are lighter.

Want to Make a Dog Smile? Here’s How
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Want to Make a Dog Smile? Here’s How

A simple dog biscuit was all it took to make Sparkles wiggle with joy.

Update: Chubby Chihuahua Gets a Home
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Update: Chubby Chihuahua Gets a Home

Bruno will surely continue to shed pounds by going on regular “play dates” at the dog park and taking long daily walks, one of his favorite pastimes.

5 Reasons Why You Should Care About Rats
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5 Reasons Why You Should Care About Rats

Rats don’t always get a fair shake, but authorities in this case rightly treated their abuse with the gravity it deserved.

Foie Gras Is a Bad Habit: Uri Geller Thinks Hypnosis Can Help
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Foie Gras Is a Bad Habit: Uri Geller Thinks Hypnosis Can Help

Can our friend, the magician, psychic, and mentalist Uri Geller convince Fortnum & Mason CEO to stop selling foie gras?

A Glimpse Into PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department
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A Glimpse Into PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department

PETA’s cruelty caseworkers and fieldworkers are on call 24 hours a day to help animals close to home and all over the country.

Video: Heartbreaking Footage of Youth Fishing Derby
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Video: Heartbreaking Footage of Youth Fishing Derby

A PETA video captures cruelty to fish and the distress it causes kids at a youth fishing tournament.

14 Reasons Why Today Isn’t the ‘Most Boring Day in Sports’
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14 Reasons Why Today Isn’t the ‘Most Boring Day in Sports’

Pity the poor sports fan. Today is the dreaded Most Boring Day in Sports. No baseball, no basketball, no football, no hockey. Absolutely no excuse not to mow the lawn, wash the car, or do any number of other tedious household chores that can usually be deferred with “But honey, the game’s on!” But wait—all … Read more »

Nursing Home Staffers Nurse Ducklings Until Help Arrives
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Nursing Home Staffers Nurse Ducklings Until Help Arrives

PETA staffer Erin Vader’s mom was visiting her father-in-law at a nursing home on a Sunday afternoon in Livonia, Michigan, when she overheard worried staffers talking about a flock of ducklings who were living in the nursing home’s courtyard and whose mother had not been seen all day. She called PETA’s emergency pager for advice … Read more »

Cat Gives Birth During Fire
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Cat Gives Birth During Fire

Can you imagine giving birth while your house

Chubby Chihuahua Just Wants to Be Cherished
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Chubby Chihuahua Just Wants to Be Cherished

Bruno is nearly perfect in every way. He’s a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who’s cute as a button, house-trained, happy-go-lucky, outgoing, and affectionate, and he gets along well with other dogs and cats.

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