Heather Moore

Heather Moore is a writer for the PETA Foundation. Her work has appeared in many popular publications, including The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Times, and other top newspapers and magazines. In her free time, Heather enjoys watching Orioles baseball games, eating at vegan-friendly restaurants, and going to the beautiful beaches and botanical gardens in Sarasota, Florida, where she lives.

Opinion: Too Many Schools Are Still Flunking Lunch

The school cafeteria’s mystery meat isn’t just gross—it puts kids at risk for serious health problems.

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PETA Plates a Giant ‘Lobster’ at Maine Lobster Festival

A PETA member lies on a giant dish at the event to urge people to relate to who’s on their plate.

This Common Sushi Order May Cause Anal Leakage—And Other “Food” Facts

Animal-based seafood is often mislabeled. If you want to know what you’re eating—and what you’re not eating—choose wholesome vegan foods.

Save Time, Money, and Animals With #VeganMealPlan

We know you’re busy saving animals, so here are some quick tips to help you make a week’s worth of tasty vegan meals.

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Scientists Talk Non-Animal Testing Methods in Singapore

Forward-thinking scientists plan to discuss non-animal research methods at an international conference that could help countless animals.

Chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center to Be Sent to Sanctuary

Now that it’s illegal to conduct invasive experiments on chimpanzees, the New Iberia Research Center is sending 220 chimpanzees to a sanctuary.

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Experts Propose Non-Animal Approach to Predict Lung Toxicity

Scientific journals have published recommendations from a PETA International Science Consortium workshop for predicting lung toxicity with non-animal methods.

No Need to Rock the Boat: Many Cruises Offer Vegan Options

Feel like cruising? There’s no need to say “adieu” to tasty vegan foods on these vegan-friendly cruise lines.

Save Lives Without Leaving Home: Join PETA’s Text List for Animals

Join PETA’s text list and help save animals with just one word—or even one letter. All you need is a mobile phone.

New Software Can Replace Cruel Kidney Toxicity Tests on Animals

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new way to tell if drugs will be toxic to human kidneys—without using animals!

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What DO Vegans Eat?

Want to know what vegans eat? Well, tasty food, of course!

Report Shows That Chicken Producers Pollute Our Water More Than Big Oil Co.

An Environment America report indicates that Tyson Foods and other big chicken producers have dumped more pollution into U.S. waterways than ExxonMobil.

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Save the Duck’s Revolutionary Plumtech™ Outperforms Down

Save the Duck, an animal-friendly outerwear company, is receiving a PETA award for its revolutionary new technology that mimics down while saving ducks and geese.

A Record-Setting Year for PETA’s Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics!

2015 was the best year ever for PETA’s low- and no-cost mobile spay/neuter clinics, which sterilized a record number of animals.

Chained Puggle Goes From Mud Puddle to Christmas Cuddle

Help make this puggle’s Christmas wish come true: Adopt him!