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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Fin Whales to Be Hunted in Iceland Again—Help End This!

The wealthy CEO of Iceland’s last fin whale–hunting operation, Hvalur hf, is preparing to start hunting the endangered animals once again.

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PETA Honors Two Law Professors Helping Us Defeat ‘Ag-Gag’

In PETA’s hard-won victories against “ag-gag” laws, animals have had two of the country’s foremost constitutional lawyers in their corner.

Scam Alert: Some ‘Rescue’ Groups Are Buying Dogs From Breeders

They call them “puppy-mill rescues.” But they might more accurately be called simply “puppy-mill purchases.”

7 Times PETA Protests Changed Minds in March

Here are just some of the many places where PETA was demanding change for animals in March—and how you can help us win.

Victory! ‘InStyle’ Is First Major Fashion Magazine to Ban Fur

In another landmark victory for animals, InStyle has become the first major fashion magazine ever to ban fur from its pages.

India Bans Seal Fur, Further Crushing Seal Slaughter

With practically no market left for seal fur and other seal-derived items, the Canadian seal slaughter’s days are numbered.

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Orca Katina’s Dorsal Fin Split Open at SeaWorld Orlando

Orca Katina’s dorsal fin was split open—a potentially life-threatening injury—during an encounter with incompatible tankmates.

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This Couple Forced a 61-Year-Old Alligator to Do Their Gender Reveal

What better way to do a sex reveal than by dragging a 61-year-old, partially blind alligator into a crowd while blasting music?

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Top Activities for People Who Love Dolphins

Love dolphins? Then you definitely don’t want to support abusive “swim with dolphins” programs. Here’s how to see these intelligent, graceful animals without hurting them.

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Ingrid Newkirk Tackles Speciesism in Cross-Country Tour

“Every living, feeling being deserves respect and understanding.” —Ingrid Newkirk

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Washington State Native Americans Ready to Fight for Orca Lolita

Imprisoned orca Lolita may have just gotten her most powerful ally yet.

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Victory! Donatella Versace Drops Fur! PETA Hopes Leather Is Next

“Fur? I’m out of that,” Versace said. “I don’t want to kill animals to make fashion. It doesn’t feel right.”

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See It Here: PETA’s Hunky St. Patrick’s Day Ad Banned From Festivities

Apparently, Irish eyes weren’t smiling when PETA set out to debut our new St. Patrick’s Day ad featuring our vegan hunk and his clover.

Another Win for Animals! EPA Working to Replace Animal Testing

Together, we have scored another victory that will save countless animals’ lives and put us closer to ending animal testing.

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Couple Adopts Pig From Shelter, Kills and Eats Her

For one sweet pig and the shelter that rescued her, adoption day was little more than a betrayal.