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Jennifer O'Connor

Jennifer O'Connor

Jen lives with her bulldog, Arthur, who was rescued from a Pennsylvania puppy mill. She enjoys reading, happy hours, and hot weather and is learning how to speak Spanish.

San Diego Mayor Makes Major Mistake

PETA members blast San Diego’s mayor for honoring SeaWorld’s 50 years of hurting animals.

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PETA Germany Investigation Uncovers Turkey Torture

From artificial insemination to antibiotics, an investigation by PETA Germany uncovers the twisted process of getting turkeys from egg to plate.

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Eyewitness Reports Injured and Suffering Animals at Lazy 5 Ranch

Reportedly injured and suffering animals at a sleazy roadside zoo may now get the help that they need after a shocked visitor came forward.

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Meet Karen: 45 Years of Suffering in the Circus (Video)

Karen was captured as a baby 45 years ago and forced into the circus. Years of chaining and beatings have taken their toll. Will she ever be free?

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Celebrities Endangered by Tiger Trainer With a Record

Disgraced tiger trainer Karl Mitchell has flouted the law yet again by allowing actors and a supermodel to pose for photos with a young tiger.

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PETA Goes to Bat for Bats

“Reality” redneck and sham animal rescuer “Turtleman” flouts the law and treats fragile bats like disposable stage props.

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PETA Supports an Elephant Ride?

No elephant is hurt or beaten in this unique twist on an elephant ride.

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Caught on Film: Pigeons’ Soaring Beauty

Photographer Andrew Garn showcases the beauty and grace of our concrete jungles’ living treasures in a New York City exhibit running from January 25 to March 1.

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‘August: Osage County’ Star Speaks Up for Bears

Award-winning actor Misty Upham calls on federal authorities to protect captive bears.

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Making Money From Misery

Exhibitors haul vulnerable animals around to make money while flouting federal animal-protection laws.

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Animals Lose Friend and Defender

Animals lose longtime friend and advocate Dr. Mel Richardson.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu Calls for Justice for Animals

Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for justice for everyone—including animals.

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Runaway Reindeer Leaves Santa Behind

A reindeer being used in a mall Christmas display decided he’d had enough and took off.

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‘The Hobbit’: Epic Failure for Animals

More than two dozen animals died during the production of The Hobbit trilogy. Director Peter Jackson’s response? Meh.

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Two Menageries Have Chutzpah … but Not Much Else

Two menageries are shamelessly seeking permission to breed more animal “inventory.”

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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