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.

Animal Companions

Buying a Duck or Duckling Could Mean a Lifetime of Misery

Before you add a “pet” duck to your family, please read this list.

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Joaquin Phoenix’s New Film ‘What the Health’ is NOW on Netflix

In his new film, “What the Health,” executive producer Joaquin Phoenix is exposing “the largest health cover-up of our time.”

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Video: Slaughterhouse Owner Likens Alleged Cruelty to Speeding Tickets

Local media contacted a slaughterhouse owner following PETA’s calls for an investigation, and the ensuing interview is priceless.

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Update: PETA Int’l Science Consortium and Big Tobacco Donate Animal-Saving Technology

No one will suffer for these inhalation tests, and that’s a breath of fresh air.

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Bears Trapped in Sunken Pits Beg Tourists for Food

See the disturbing video footage captured by an eyewitness.

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Parenting

The Parenting Struggle Is Real. These Videos Prove Animal Parents Are Right There With You

Parenting is hard. Just like you, these five animal moms and dads are trying to figure it out.

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PETA Germany Shuts Down Germany’s Last Chimpanzee Show

Animal advocates in Germany are saying “Auf Wiedersehen” to the abusive chimpanzee act—the last of its kind—at Baden-Württemberg’s Schwaben Park amusement park.

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Victory! New Fur-Farming Ban Saves 20,000 Animals a Year

It’s the latest in a long string of victories for animals who would be killed for their fur.

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Victory! Cities Just Keep Saying ‘No’ to Garden Bros. Circus’ Cruelty

At Garden Bros. Circus, the show may go on—but not with animals.

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A woman with muscular dystrophy speaking out against MD experiments on dogs. Caption reads, "It's a very debilitating, progressive disease."

Muscular Dystrophy Patient’s Video Against Tests on Animals Is Amazing

Pascaline Wittkowski explains why experimenters must stop wasting time and hurting animals and start finding a cure. And it’s powerful.

PETA’s Legal Team Makes Us First Animal Group to Win Law Award

The PETA Foundation is only the second nonprofit organization and the first animal rights group to earn the honor.

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This ‘Cow’ Will Show You How to ‘Decalf’ Your Starbucks

Some of us firmly believe that decaf coffee is an abomination. But ‘decalf’ coffee? Well, what could be better?

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Why These Politicians Are Trying Vegan (Hint: To Save the World)

Lawmakers are voting “nay” on animal agriculture and “yea” on the planet.

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Food

What’s the White Goo That Oozes out of Salmon?

Find out what the white goop is made of, how it gets there, and what to do about it.

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Police Remove Protesting ‘Orcas’ on San Antonio Int’l Baggage Carousel

The bodypainted “orcas” reminded visitors to San Antonio that at SeaWorld, animals can’t buy a ticket out.