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.

Norway’s Seals Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief

For the first time in centuries, not a single Norwegian boat is heading out to kill seals this winter.

PETA Pressure to End Cosmetics Tests in China is Paying Off for Animals!

Thanks to the work of PETA-funded scientists, China takes a huge step forward in ending mandatory cosmetics tests on animals.

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Fort Sam Houston Plans to Shoot, Mutilate Goats, Says Whistleblower

Not so fast, says PETA in its letter to the Army base’s commander.

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PETA mascots in Washington, DC

This ‘Carrot,’ ‘Pig,’ and ‘Cow’ Want to Make America Vegan

A patriotic PETA posse urges inauguration crowds to tell meat, “You’re fired!”

Desperate Dairy Industry Tries to Win Back Customers With Semantics

Instead of asking the FDA to rename almond and soy milk, the dairy industry should clean up its act.

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Adopt This Cat: That’s an Order!

This cute kitten is more than just a pretty face. He’s also pretty awesome.

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‘Dreadlock Kitty’ and Other Grooming-Neglect Horror Stories (Photos)

Brace yourself: These cats and dogs prove that failing to care for animals’ fur and teeth can be deadly.

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Smart Dog Knows Who to Call for Help

Dogged persistence pays off for a chained dog we’ve been helping for three years.

Siamese cat and black cat at PETA headquarters

UPDATE: Perfect Cats Get the Perfect Home

When their guardian died just before Thanksgiving, things didn’t look good for this kitty duo—until PETA stepped in.

‘Watership Down’ Author Was a Staunch Animal Rights Advocate

Richard Adams’ seminal novel was just the beginning of decades of defending the rights of animals.

PETA anti-wool protest in Milwaukee

Pulling PETA Ads From Mall of America Backfires Spectacularly

Apparently, a photo of a cute lamb was too much for Minnesotans, so we gave them naked protesters instead. You’re welcome.

Pile oof Tofurky roasts with gift bows

Fort Worth Police Give Away Free Tofurky Roasts (Photos)

When we heard that police in Fort Worth, Texas, were giving away frozen turkeys, we came up with a better idea.

Would You Eat an Animal Who Fetches & Loves Tummy Rubs & Playing Chase?

A provocative PETA ad urges dog guardians to share some love with pigs.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor Could ‘Never Support Animal Misery’

The actor and socialite was one of PETA’s earliest celebrity supporters.

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Animal Companions

Heroic Cat Saves His Guardian From a Wildfire

Mark Burger thought he was safe, but his rescued cat, Tiger, knew better.

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