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.

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From Mice to Elephants: 6 Ways You and PETA Won for Animals in January

Here are just a few of the things we accomplished after you and PETA went to bat for animals this month.

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Kai’nalu Becomes Second Dead Dolphin in a Month at Dolphinaris Arizona

In just 16 months at Dolphinaris Arizona, four dolphins have died—a full 50 percent of the number the park has held captive.

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You’ll ‘Heart’ These Vegan Valentine Chocolate Boxes

Nothing says love like “vegan.” Show your love for animals and for your valentine with one of our eight favorite vegan chocolate boxes.

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Alaska Hunters Gun Down Sleeping Bear, Kill Her Cubs When They Scream

The newborn black bear cubs “began shrieking in the den,” prosecutors said, after their mother was shot to death in front of them.

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Video: This Is Why LSU Is ‘HELLSU’ for Animals

Christine Lattin has spent a decade confining birds to cloth bags, feeding them crude oil, and playing music at them at 100 decibels, among other abuses.

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Personal Care & Fashion

Vegan Looks From Fashion Nova That We Need Right Now

Fashion Nova designs for people who are “adventurous, inspirational, and badass.” Hmm, kind of reminds us of some animal advocates we know.

PETA Sues for Footage of UC-Davis ‘Den of Horrors’ Monkey Laboratory

PETA is suing to force UC–Davis to release video footage of its taxpayer-funded abusive experiments on monkeys.

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After 11 Exposés, PETA Sheep Go Coast to Coast With Wool-Free Message

PETA has released 11 exposés of 99 sheep operations on four continents that have revealed rampant abuse. Now we’re taking our anti-wool message coast to coast.

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UncommonGoods Protects Fish, Ends Fish Tank Sales

“My view is that we should always strive to have a better impact on people, animals, and the planet.” — CEO David Bolotsky

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Video: ‘Possum Drop’ Opossum Injured in Capture, Has Leg Amputated

An opossum trapped for a North Carolina town’s “Possum Drop” event had to have her badly injured leg removed and will never be free again.

Video: One Year Later, Rescued Bears Swim, Play, and Bob for Apples

PETA visited rescued bears Ben and Bogey to see how they’re healing and learning to be bears in their beautiful sanctuary. Just look at them now.

Food

What to Eat for a Happy, Healthy Gut

These 30+ foods will keep your gut healthy and happy—and help you maintain your desired weight at the same time.

Bevo/Uga Near-Tragedy Is Why Animals Don’t Belong in Football Stadiums

After Uga X was nearly trampled by Bevo XV, PETA is renewing its call for both schools to end their use of live-animal mascots.

Videos: Heartwarming PETA Animal Rescue Stories From 2018

Get out the tissues and get ready to celebrate as you see how these animals got a new lease on life, thanks to PETA and our supporters.

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Hawaii Becomes the Second State to Shut Out Wild-Animal Circuses

A big “mahalo” is in order for Hawaii after it effectively became the second state to ban traveling wild-animal exhibitions.

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