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.

Former Head Vet at UT Medical Branch Sues Alleging Cruelty to Animals

Now, UTMB has been forced to pay a $33,000 fine after allowing eight monkeys to die painfully from the Marburg virus.

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Something to Give Thanks for: Facility That Bred Dogs for Labs Closes

Massive beagle-breeding facility in Italy throws in the towel.

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Ends Elephant Rides

In another milestone victory for elephants, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will no longer force them to give rides.

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Which Animal Giggles, Enjoys Being Tickled, and Jumps for Joy?

Many animals do, but this one might surprise you.

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ducklings, like these, are killed all over the world after being deemed 'unprofitable' by the industries that kill animals for mass human consumption

Do You Believe Culver Duck Farms’ Claims?

Culver Duck Farms, the self-proclaimed “only Duck processor approved to sell to Whole Foods,” says that it cares about animal welfare. Decide for yourself.

USDA Files Lawsuit Against Monkey Experimenter Over Horrific Animal Deaths

SNBL is being targeted by Feds for dozens of violations of the Animal Welfare Act that have led to suffering and death for of many animals at its facilities.

Zombies Donald Trump Jr. and Anthony Bourdain Invade PETA Office

For animals used for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment, every day is a waking nightmare filled with gruesome horrors.

Animal Companions

Snoopy’s New Job Offer: Poster Dog for Doghouse Donations

As people bemoan the news that MetLife will no longer use Snoopy as its mascot, PETA is offering him a new job: poster dog of its doghouse-donation program.

Casey Affleck’s 7-Foot-Tall Robotic Bear Takes on Cherokee Bear Zoo

PETA’s moving, speaking robotic bear captivates children and encourages parents to steer clear of bear pits.

Food

James Cameron Compares Meat Industry to Tobacco Industry in New Documentary

A powerful new documentary is exposing how Big Ag hijacked Americans’ health.

Live Crocodiles? What Was the American Museum of Natural History Thinking?

We protest the museum’s cruel display with a display of our own.

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a pair of monkeys in the wild

Monkey Burned at Stanford University

Stanford University “accidentally” caused a monkey to sustain second-degree burns on her face.

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PETA Honors St. Francis and Isaac Bashevis Singer on World Animals Day

On World Animals Day, also St. Francis Day, for the patron saint of animals, PETA VP Dan Mathews spoke in the hometown of Isaac Bashevis Singer.

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SeaWorld CEO Gives Speech on His Company’s ‘Good Values.’ No, Really.

Manby gives a speech about ethical business practices even as his morally bankrupt company sinks.

Nearly Naked Woman on a Giant Plate Stops Traffic in Dallas and Shreveport (Photos)

These people act like they’ve never seen a human served up like chicken teriyaki before—because they haven’t.