Lindsay Pollard-Post

Lindsay has been writing about animals since she could hold a pencil. She started with comic books—all starring her cat. By middle school, she was writing anti-vivisection essays. As a senior writer and editor for the PETA Foundation, her pieces promoting animal rights have appeared everywhere from The New York Times to high in the sky (on airplane banners). Lindsay finds endless inspiration in the outdoors—on a trail, in a kayak, or on cross-country skis—and in her adopted feline companions, Mia and Sundae.

This Group is Funding Experimenters—And We Support Them

From lifelike trauma simulators to laboratory-grown skin, cutting-edge and cruelty-free science saves both animal and human lives.

‘Somebunny’ Wants to Be Your Forever Valentine

Looking for “somebunny” to love this Valentine’s Day—and every day of the year? Meet Leela, a rescued rabbit who will steal your heart.

Congress Puts Cruel Monkey Experiments Under the Microscope

Following pleas from Dr. Jane Goodall, James Cromwell, and Bob Barker, Congress calls for an ethical review of NIH’s cruel baby-monkey experiments.

Second Protest Outside Bowmanville Zoo Keeps Heat on Tiger Abuser

A second protest in one week outside the Bowmanville Zoo makes it clear that there’s nothing “entertaining” about abusing animals.

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Countdown to Cruelty: Live Opossum Tormented in Three, Two, One …

It’s almost 2016, but a tiny town in North Carolina is still clinging to a cruel event that resembles something out of the Dark Ages.

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There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays—Will Jason Get One?

Jason has never had a cozy home for the holidays—just a cold, filthy crate. Luckily, PETA volunteers found him. Now he has a chance at finding one!

Animal Defender Metta World Peace Is Back and Better Than Ever

Metta World Peace is back with the Lakers, and not only is his defense on the court dazzling, he’s also a champion animal defender.

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Balloon Releases: Littering and Killing Animals

Balloon releases aren’t fun for birds, turtles, dolphins, and other wildlife, who can die if they ingest or get tangled in deflated balloons or their strings.

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Manhandled Panda Cub Dies at Zoo

Mei Xiang’s cub is the latest victim of the National Zoo’s panda breeding program.

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How Do Monkeys End Up in Labs? See the Haunting Photos

Life is hell for monkeys in laboratories—and so is the journey to get there.

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GRAPHIC: Matted Fur Is an Emergency

Grooming isn’t just a beauty treatment—it’s vital to animals’ health and well-being. One dog’s sad and appalling story shows why.

California Governor’s Water-Saving Advice: Eat Veggie Burgers

As California’s drought drags on, Gov. Jerry Brown shares water-saving advice: Eat burgers made from veggies, not cows.

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See the Thought-Provoking PETA Ad That Just Won a Telly Award

This hard-hitting anti-circus PSA has been recognized as one of the best.

These ‘Mad Max’ Stars Are Mad for Dogs

Mad Max stars Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy are on-screen heroes—and they’re real-life heroes for animals, too.

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Caught! Cell Phone Video Shows Petco Groomer Abusing Dog

Disturbing video shows a Petco groomer who violently handles a terrified dog. Here’s how to protect your animal companions from abuse and accidents at groomers.

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