Michelle Reynolds

Michelle first learned about the cruelty of factory farming while pursuing a degree in journalism at the University of Kentucky. She signed up for an agriculture course as an elective simply because it filled a hole in her schedule. That class, chosen by chance, precipitated her “aha” moment: She immediately stopped eating animals and started learning everything she could about animal rights. When not writing for PETA, she enjoys traveling, listening to The Beatles, spending time on the water near her home in Florida, and doting on her guinea pigs, Duke and Bogart, who were rescued during one of PETA’s PetSmart investigations, and her dog, Capone, whom PETA rescued from a chain.

Heart Attacks Soar During Daylight Saving Time—Here’s How to Stay Alive

A Daylight Saving Time serial killer? Researchers have found that following the “spring forward,” heart attack rates skyrocket.

Hunters Throw Dogs Down Wells, Tie Them to Railway Lines

Hunters reportedly leave tens of thousands of dogs for dead after hunting season is over so that they don’t have to pay to feed them.

Personal Care & Fashion

Get a Makeup-Bag Makeover With Essence: Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Under $5

Kindness is beautiful—so fill your makeup bag with gorgeous goodies from Essence. Here are our favorite finds for under $5.

People Are Buying Dogs for Instagram Pics and Dumping Them at Shelters

Researchers found that after young people shelled out for purebred dogs for “likes,” they often dumped the animals at shelters.

Video: NYPD Officer Saves Dog in Pouring Rain—Now They’re Best Friends

It was pouring rain and freezing cold. NYPD Officer Michael Pascale was on patrol when he saw a figure huddled shivering beside a fence.

Check Out the Vegan Food the Stars Will Be Eating After the Oscars

Whether for their health, for animals, or for the environment, everyone’s going vegan. So Hollywood’s biggest night is going vegan, too.

Audrey Ma for Wolfgang Puck Catering

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Victory! Dolphin Death Trap Shuts Down

In a resounding victory for animals, Dolphinaris Arizona has relinquished the four remaining dolphins it held and closed its exhibit.

SeaWorld Is Still Moving Whales Around Like Game Pieces

After promising to stop breeding orcas, SeaWorld is still shuffling beluga whales from park to park and using them to breed more prisoners.

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Another Rare Animal Killed by Wealthy American Trophy Hunter

The animal was sitting next to his companion when he was shot and killed for fun by a Texas trophy hunter.

Victory! Hershey Bans Animal Tests After Talks With PETA

The chocolate giant is pledging not to conduct or fund animal testing to make health claims about its products, saving animals from labs.

Personal Care & Fashion

30 Handbags and Backpacks—All Animal-Friendly and All Under $50

You don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks, and you definitely don’t have to kill animals for a killer look.

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Animals Win! Colombia Bans ‘Sport’ Hunting

“Animals are not things, they are beings with feelings.” —Magistrate Antonio Jose Lizarazo

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Historic! Pharmaceutical Company Refuses Dog Test, Sues FDA Instead

In a groundbreaking and historic stand for animals, drug company Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. has refused to conduct a test on dogs.

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PETA Seeks Artwork to Place on Proposed Border Wall

As the debate rages over physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, what’s certain is that animals are caught in the crossfire.

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Captive Baby Orca Ula May Have Contracted Deadly Infection

Ula isn’t even 5 months old, but she’s apparently suffering from a severe skin disease or infection and has a misshapen head.