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.

Fiji, a black and white cat rescued by PETA, eating from a bowl

Fiji Isn’t Looking for a Fancy Resort—a Lifeboat Will Do

This tiny cat was about to be set adrift (again)—until PETA threw her a lifeline.

Cute small brown and black dog standing outside

Rescued Dog Goes From Castoff to Action Figure

It was looking like the end of the wagon train for Woody—until PETA came along.

Animal Companions

Cat Who Rose From the Ashes Is Ready to Fly Like a Phoenix

This cat survived a devastating fire only to be faced with abandonment—until PETA stepped in.

Happy senior dog with pink harness

Even a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Couldn’t Save This Dog—but PETA Could

She spent years “cast away” with only a toy for companionship. It’s not a new survival movie—it was this dog’s life.

snall dog with perky ears stands in short grass

Animal Companions

Adoptable Animal: PETA Is Helping Blu Shake the Blues

A former stray is feeling the love after PETA steps in.

Cute Yorkie mix Bella is available for adoption

Rescued Dog’s Saga Includes Broken Pelvis and Fractured Leg

An abusive home couldn’t suck the life out of this spunky little Yorkie mix.

Two photos of small dog, one where she's tied to a trash can and one where she's being held by a rescuer

‘Garbage Pail Kid’ Goes From Trash to Treasure

A tiny dog’s situation goes from bad to worse when she’s put out with the trash.

Two cute pot-bellied pigs

They Found These Million-Dollar Babies at the Dollar Store

After being rescued from the doorstep of a dollar store, these two adorable piglets are seeking their fairy-tale ending.

Before and after pics of Miley, a dog rescued by PETA

Sick Dog Goes From Flooded Pen to Hands of Love

Miley had nothing to smile about in a cramped, filthy pen. But she’s all smiles now that PETA has freed her from the chain-link prison.

poe the black cat stands over a toy with his tongue out

PETA Steps In When Cat’s Guardian Can Care for Him Nevermore

He’s named after Edgar Allan Poe, but there’s nothing dreary about this rescued cat’s future.

PETA rescue Charley in silo and after being rescued

Video: Even Crushed Toes Can’t Stop Rescued Dog From Jumping for Joy

A crumbling silo was the only shelter available when little Charley was abandoned—cold, hungry, and severely injured—at a vacant home.

Herman, a duck rescued by PETA, arrives at his new home

Lucky Ducky: Watch This Tiny Rescued Duckling’s Very First Swim (VIDEO)

Herman was a sad sight, confined all alone to a cramped, rusty wire crate caked with feces and rotting food. But look at him now!

Rescued pug mix Ping Pong smiles for the camera

PETA Fieldworker’s Keen Eyes Save Dog’s Life

A little pug mix tied up in subfreezing temperatures is all smiles after his amazing rescue.

Crystal, an American Eskimo mix rescued by PETA, chewing on a toy

Rescued Dog Discovers Laps and Wonders Where They’ve Been All Her Life

Crystal just realized what a lap is—and it has changed her life forever.

PETA staffer gives rescued mixed breed dog a kiss

Injured Dog Chooses Right House to Seek Shelter From the Storm

You don’t need a weatherman to know Dylan’s future is sunny after his rescue.