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.

Black kitten yawning, gray tabby kitten beside him

Will Storm and Rain Make Landfall at Your House?

We interrupted these kittens’ nap to bring you a very important message.

Sweet cream-colored dog being held by PETA staffer

They Survived the Flood—Now They Seek New Homes

PETA’s rescue team has returned from Texas with some extra passengers: 67 dogs and cats from shelters in the disaster area who are in search of new homes.

Animal Companions

Victory! Utah Ag-Gag Law Declared Unconstitutional

Another First Amendment victory for animals!

Close-up of brown and white pit bull resting on a blanket

Pit Bull Fatally Mauls 90-Year-Old Woman—Was His Collar to Blame?

When an adopted pit bull is sent home with a shock collar, the results are deadly.

Rescued Dog Looking for Love in the Afternoon

Audrey was lucky to escape with her life after dogs killed her canine companion.

Cute white poodle rescued by PETA

Single White Poodle Seeks Partner for Long Walks on the Beach

Forget Tinder, we’ve got your perfect match right here.

two cute Chihuahuas looking for a new home together

Animal Companions

These Two Chihuahuas Have an Unbreakable Bond

Two Chihuahuas rescued from a filthy shed seek a home together.

Cat Jumps Into Carrier to Escape Howling Storm

A PETA fieldworker didn’t have any trouble convincing this cat that a nice dry carrier was better than getting drenched.

Pumpkin, a kitten in need of a home

We Are Smitten With This Kitten

Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s what this kitten is made of.

Cute Chihuahua wearing red hoodie with devil horns

This Angelic Little Dog Has Had a Devil of a Time

Earn your halo by giving this sweet Chihuahua a heavenly new home.

Cute brown puppy wearing pink sweater and looking worried

Animal Companions

This Puppy Learned How Dangerous Cars Are the Hard Way

She was lucky to escape with her life, but now she’s ready to embark on a new adventure.

VIDEO: Puppy Burned by Acid Is Rescued—Look at Her Now!

Watch this abused puppy’s happy transformation.

Animal Companions

You Won’t Believe Where This ‘Craigslist’ Dog Ended Up

Dog who escaped a toxic relationship is desperately seeking a LTR with a special someone.

Cute dog wearing Elizabethan collar

Animal Companions

Can You Help This Little Dog Learn to Love Again?

Bethany is lucky to be alive after being attacked by two much larger dogs.

Child Throws ‘Ugly’ Dog off Balcony. Watch Her Amazing Recovery! (Video)

Even a shattered leg couldn’t keep this spunky little dog down.