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.

Help Now! Ask Arcadia City Council to Say NO to Killing Coyotes

Going against wildlife experts, local residents, and even the city’s own mayor, the city council in Arcadia, California, voted to trap and kill coyotes. PETA needs your help to stop this.

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Saudi Prince on a Mission to Veganize the Middle East

“There’s always hope, and as cliché as that sounds, it’s the truth,” he insists. “We can reverse what’s happening in the world.”

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Animal Companions

A Crate Is a Cage Is a Prison: Why Crating Dogs Is a Terrible Idea

“Dogs Hate Crates” tells the story from the other side of the bars.

The Top 5 Dumbest Things That Hunters Did This Winter

These people make Dick Cheney look like Plato.

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Bullfighter Who Says Animals ‘Do Not Have Rights’ Tossed by Angry Bull

During an interview, bullfighter Sebastian Castella declared, “Like all animals, bulls do not have duties, therefore they do not have rights.”

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Greedy Breeders Prepare to Churn Out Replicas of Westminster Winner

Cue the “8-week-old AKC German shepherd puppies” ads. Breeders are already cashing in on the coming breed craze that will result in more suffering for dogs.

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PETA Demands Investigation After Severely Lame Horse Is Made to Race

Charlie’s Quest was raced almost to his breaking point. PETA rescued the Thoroughbred, and now we’re going after the people responsible.

Animal Rights Organization Urges People Not to Buy ‘Humane Eggs’

Costco customers should watch Direct Action Everywhere’s investigation of a “humane” egg farm.

Want More Right Swipes? Go Vegan

Carnivores, eat your hearts out—your broken hearts, that is.

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PETA to Hallmark: Have a Heart and Stop Exploiting Chimpanzees

Hallmark continues to profit from selling cards featuring chimpanzees who exhibit fear grimaces that look like human smiles.

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Victory! Sanofi Pledges to Stop Killing Animals for Sales Training

PETA uncovered evidence that pharmaceutical and medical-device maker Sanofi was killing animals to train salespeople—and we’ve made sure that it will stop!

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If You Eat a Hamburger, You Are Literally Eating a Cow’s Heart

We all know that hamburgers contribute to heart attacks, but as it turns out, there’s another reason why they might make your heart stop.

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‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Real-Life Hero Desmond Doss Receives PETA Award

“Hacksaw Ridge” tells the true story of Army medic Desmond Doss, a war hero who refused to touch a gun. He also refused to touch a steak knife.

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Now, SeaWorld Plans to Separate Polar Bear Best Friends

Since it can’t breed orcas anymore, SeaWorld is setting its sights on polar bears.

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The New York Times Shines a Spotlight on the Dark Secrets of ‘Humane Meat’

In a revealing article, The New York Times reports that animals on “humane” farms can still endure crowding, tail-docking, branding, beak slicing, and more.

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