Elena Waldman

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

TikTok C-Section: French Bulldog Reportedly Killed by Fake Vet and Apparent Breeder

The only surgery that Lyla should’ve received was one performed by a licensed vet, before she was bred: She should’ve been spayed.

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Wake Forest U. Skirting U.S. Research Rules for Monkey Torture in China?

PETA demands an investigation: Is Wake Forest University complicit in the misuse of U.S. funds in monkey black-site, torture-type experiments?

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Animal Companions

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue—Spaying and Neutering Beats Dinner for 2

Roses are red. Violets are blue. If you love your animal companion, here’s what you should do!

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WATCH: Mice Struggle to Crawl After Experimenters Crush Spinal Cords

At Germany’s Ruhr-University Bochum, experimenters mutilated mice in useless and unreliable tests. Find out how YOU can help advance research!

WATCH: Racehorse Breakdown at Turfway Park

After hearing from PETA, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) confirmed that it is investigating the breakdown of Miss Eau de Vie at Turfway Park.

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‘Doc’ Antle Calls Nat Geo Reporter ‘Al-Qaeda to the Max’

Years after “Doc” Antle shipped tigers to Thailand’s decrepit Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, he gave Nat Geo his own twisted story about the facility.

PETA’s ‘Pants on Fire’ Awards—10 Companies That Deceive Consumers

These companies are master manipulators, but PETA’s turning up the heat on each and every one of them with this year’s “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire” Awards.

Churchill Downs Refuses Even to Report on Feasibility of Safer Track

As a shareholder, PETA is calling on Churchill Downs racetrack to do more to help horses. Find out what you can do to help change the deadly racing industry.

Orangutan Father Swings Into Action to Look After His Daughters

Single parenting can be tough, but this widowed orangutan is nurturing and caring for his daughters.

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12 Iditarod Mushers Who Have Skeletons in Their Closets

These Iditarod mushers have allegedly committed criminal acts, but even those with clean records may force dogs to run to their deaths. Help PETA call the Iditarod out.

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Rain, Shine, or Pandemic, PETA’s 2020 Rescue Efforts Were Stronger Than Ever

Each year, PETA helps countless animals, giving many a new life by placing them in loving homes and accredited sanctuaries. Check out some of our 2020 rescue stories!

Victory! After Hearing From PETA, Karl Lagerfeld Bans Exotic Skins

In a decision that will shake the entire fashion industry, luxury brand Karl Lagerfeld confirmed to PETA that it has banned exotic skins.

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PETA Is Coming to Town With This Year’s List of Naughty Companies

You better watch out … you better not make animals cry, because PETA is coming to town! Find out who’s getting coal this year and how you can help.

40 Years, 40 Wins—How PETA Helped Animals in Circuses and Roadside Zoos

For PETA’s 40th anniversary, join us in celebrating 40 major ways we’ve helped animals exploited by circuses and roadside zoos over the past four decades.

Goodbye, ‘Karen’—Hello, Caring: PETA’s What’s ‘In’ and ‘Out’ List for 2021

We don’t know what’s in store for the world in 2021, but we do know being animal-friendly is always “in.” Check out PETA’s 2021 list of what’s “in” and “out”!