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.

Food

Even McDonald’s Is Going Vegan Now

McDonald’s restaurants in Finland are spicing things up with a new vegan burger, the McVegan. Will U.S. restaurants get inspired to warm vegan hearts as well?

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Victory! Woman Who Gave Water to Thirsty Pigs Cleared of All Charges

In a resounding victory for animals, a judge finds Anita Krajnc not guilty of criminal mischief for giving water to pigs.

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5 Perfect Reasons to Go Vegan

Still debating? Here are the five best (non-graphic) reasons you should go vegan.

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Video: Cat Rescued After Three Terrifying Days and Nights in a Tree

A dog, a tall tree, and poison ivy made for a harrowing three days and nights for one Georgia family’s cat.

See the Airplane Banner PETA Is Flying Near SeaWorld San Antonio

We timed the overhead orca offensive to coincide with San Antonio’s largest annual celebration.

Food

Reasons Why ‘The Daniel Plan’ May Kick-Start Your Kind New Life

Have you heard of “The Daniel Plan”? Whether you’re Christian or not, there are a bunch of great reasons to try it.

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Shocking Monkey-Dog-Sheep Rodeo and How PETA Members Got It Stopped

A professional baseball team allows monkeys to be strapped to dogs who chase sheep? Animal advocates went ape.

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Dogs Understand Inequality and Empathy

This is yet another thing that some humans could stand to learn from canines.

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HUGE News! Coast Guard Suspends All Trauma Training Drills on Animals

Pressure from PETA and members of Congress prompts Coast Guard to stop stabbing and shooting animals and examine superior simulators.

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Dade City’s Wild Things Cited for Shipping 3-Week-Old Bobcats

PETA urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to hold Dade City’s Wild Things accountable for shipping 3-week-old bobcats to Oregon.

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Protesters With Tree Trimmers Tell Military Not to Use Them on Goats

During World Week for Animals in Laboratories, PETA headed to seven military centers, brandishing the gardening tools often used on live animals

Photographer Documents the Use of Animals in Human Industries

Some photographers focus on landscapes or architecture. But Jo-Anne McArthur wants her pictures to elicit more of a response than just “That’s pretty.”

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PETA’s Claws Come Out After Bear Urinates on Herself at Shrine Circus

Bears should not be muzzled, dragged around on leashes, or forced to balance on balls, climb stairs on their front paws, and ride bicycles.

Food

Why the Chicago Tribune Is Running Naked Pictures of PETA’s President

Could you eat bacon while pigs and PETA’s president stare at you?

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PETA Goes to Feds Over Animals Limping, Losing Hair at Roadside Zoo

Enough is enough. An eyewitness has once again filmed animals in apparent need of medical care at Tregembo Animal Park.