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.

Two beagles playing with ball in field

Henry Heimlich Saved Animals, Too

The pioneering surgeon was an outspoken defender of animals.

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Animal Companions

This Kitten Had a Right to Sing the Lovesick Blues, but Not Anymore

Hank Williams the kitten was living at a house without love, but now everything’s OK.

Animal Companions

These Puppies Were Locked in a Crate Barely Bigger Than They Are

PETA’s straw-delivery volunteers thought they’d seen everything—until now.

The Reason We Mistook This Cat for a Tiny Kitten Will Break Your Heart

At 7 months old, Reese weighs just 4 pounds. Why is she so small? Read on to find out.

Facility That Kept Chimpanzee in Solitary for Years Loses Its License

Joe the chimpanzee is already safe—now the other animals held captive at The Mobile Zoo may be sent to sanctuaries, too.

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Animal Companions

Lost Puppy Picks Exactly the Right Moment to Emerge From the Woods

Emmy was so thrilled to be rescued, she practically hurled herself into PETA’s van.

Animal Companions

Buffy Has Slayed All the Vampires. Now She’s Coming for You.

Watch out—these adorable vampire-slaying kittens just might drive a stake through your heart.

You Won’t Believe Who Owns This Pig Farm

PETA Germany exposes the abuse of pigs by the very people who are supposed to protect them.

Animal Companions

This Dog Scratched Himself Bloody From Fleas (Photos)

His bald spot makes him look like a middle-aged man, but Chip is really just a young whipper-snapper full of puppy pep.

Animal Companions

This Is TNR. Don’t Let Anybody Tell You Different. (Video)

If we wouldn’t abandon our own cats, we shouldn’t abandon any cats.

Animal Companions

Man Tries to Kill Cat After Shelter Refuses to Euthanize Her

A man in Juneau, Alaska, couldn’t afford the cost of euthanizing his terminally ill cat. When the shelter refused to help, he took matters into his own hands.

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Impossibly Adorable Dog Joins Posse of Other Adorable Dogs (Photos)

And they all lived adorably ever after.

They May Look Posh, but These Kittens Are Not a Bit Stuck Up

They’ve put on their top hats and tails—now Freddie and Astaire just need someone to dance with.

Video: Rescued Dog Shares His Story in Note Card Confession

Nobody wanted Larry. So they put him in a wire-mesh hutch and forgot about him.

The Video PetSmart Doesn’t Want You to See

PetSmart’s supply chain is rife with suffering—yet the pet store chain continues to sell living beings as if they were squeaky toys.