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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.

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Emergency Ban Stops Wild Cat Exploiters in Their Tracks

Authorities slam the door shut on animal exploiters.

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Nigel’s Rescue Will Have You Jumping With Joy

One day, this rabbit was food. The next, he was a treasured friend.

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The Corpses Are Piling Up at Carson & Barnes

Elephants run amok—did Carson & Barnes Circus run afoul of the law?

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Why Are the Feds Licensing Animal Abusers?

Why bother having laws to protect animals if they aren’t enforced?

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The USDA Shrugs While Birds Suffer and Die (Graphic)

How can federal officials blatantly refuse to enforce animal-protection laws?

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SeaWorld in Trouble Again?

California safety officials fine SeaWorld more than $25,000. Find out why.

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These Roadside Zoos Are Guaranteed to Ruin Your Family Vacation

Crumbling and filthy cages are standard at these roadside zoos.

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Dr. Jane Goodall Calls for SeaWorld’s Closure

Dr. Jane Goodall weighs in on the SeaWorld controversy.

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Elephants Don’t Want to Be Your Pal

News flash: Elephants can kill.

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Two Thumbs Down for ‘The Longest Ride’ Premiere

Bulls had no interest in participating in the premiere of “The Longest Ride.”

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Must-see Film, Tyke Elephant Outlaw, Now Available on Netflix

Two decades after an elephant named Tyke was gunned down in Hawaii, a new documentary shows how far we’ve come and where we’re going regarding captive elephants.

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Roadside Zoos Are Epically Failing Animals

Lost fingertips, chewed-off body parts, and fights to the death are all just part of another day for animals at these sleazy roadside zoos.

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‘Beneath the Surface’: An Insider’s Account of SeaWorld

A former SeaWorld orca trainer exposes all the dirty secrets.

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Kim Basinger Is a Whale of a Friend to Animals

Award–winning actor Kim Basinger speaks up for whales.

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Chained Circus Protesters Take on Cruelty at the Capitol

Do bodypainted ladies standing outside get attention? You bet they do.

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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?” READ MORE

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

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