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.

Close-up of cute little dog with underbite

Pup With Adorable Underbite Will Chew on Your Heartstrings

From a severely crowded rural shelter to PETA’s headquarters, Bernadette steals hearts wherever she goes.

Animal Companions

How Does It Feel to Be a Hero? Inside PETA’s Mobile Clinics

How do PETA’s mobile clinics spay and neuter hundreds of animals every week? Let’s take a peek behind the scenes to find out.

animal shelters provide refuge for homeless or abused cats and dogs

Who Would Do This to a Kitten?

This rescued kitten’s ear may be tattered, but her spirit is intact.

Fiona, a Maltese/Yorkshire mix available for adoption

From ‘Designer Dog’ to Shelter Mutt and Back Again

The only thing that this “designer dog” has designs on is a new home.

Close-up of Lhasa Apso mix Rufus

Dog Given Up for Being ‘Too Puppyish’

This dog is so cute, his owner couldn’t handle it—literally.

Black cat with small elephant toy

Edgar Is in Search of a Home Nevermore

Edgar’s days of wandering along the “Nightly” shore are now behind him.

Kenny, a cat PETA rescued from a gas station, lying on Oriental rug

Cat Risks Several Lives Dodging Cars at Gas Station

A gas station is a great place to grab a soda, use the rest room, or fill up your car. It’s not a great home for a cat.

Happy black-and-white dog

No More Dungeons for This Princess

A rescued pit bull gets a new home—her abuser gets jail time.

He Was in the Pits, but Now, Fritz Is Puttin’ on the Ritz

This poodle mix looked like a tired old dog, but looks can be deceiving. Check out his amazing makeover.

Black and white kitten on back of couch with brighlty lit Christmas tree in background

All He Wants for Christmas Is You

When his owners decided that there was no room at the inn for this playful kitten, he found himself in need of a guardian angel.

These Hamsters Have Seen Some ‘Stranger Things’

Now they’re ready for the next chapter in their adventure.

Brava! How ‘Feminism’ as the Word of the Year Helps Women and Animals

“Go home, kitchen bitches.” That’s the banner that greeted animal rights advocates. But women and animals won that round, and we’re still winning.

Blind Dog Can Envision Herself on Your Couch

Coco is one of 10 dogs being evacuated from devastated Puerto Rico by PETA’s rescue team.

104 ‘Snips’ in 24 Hours; Lives Saved: Countless

PETA’s mobile spay/neuter clinic recently made its annual pilgrimage to Danville, Virginia, to sterilize dozens of animals in record time.

Dallas May Be Pint Size, but He Has a Heart as Big as Texas

Can you help this little rhinestone cowboy find a place to hang his 10-gallon hat?