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.

Activist on Trial for Giving Pigs Water Appearing in Court Monday

On a scorching-hot day, Anita Krajnc gave water to overheated pigs on their way to slaughter. It was likely the only act of kindness they had ever known.

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How PETA, Ryan Gosling, and Casey Affleck Saved Calves from Suffering

In a victory five years in the making, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is forcing dairy farms to begin addressing the dehorning of calves.

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Zoo’s Video of ‘Cured’ Tiger Cub Is Actually Two Different Tigers

Dade City’s Wild Things used a video of a tiger cub it “cured” to solicit donations. Tiger experts say that the video actually shows two different animals.

Bulls Charge Indian Embassies, Call Bullsh*t

Herds of PETA “bulls” have been gathering outside Indian Embassies to tell the government not to legalize bull abuse.

Injured Beluga at the GA Aquarium Is Proof That Captivity Hurts Whales

Video provided by an eyewitness shows an injured, suffering beluga. So why does the aquarium want more of these animals?

Were You Upset by What You Saw at SeaWorld? Demand a Refund

If you bought a ticket to SeaWorld, you may be able to get your hard-earned money back.

35 Animals Are Happy That This Company Refused to Test on Them

When an overseas personal-care product company was ordered by a government agency to test its products on animals, company leaders pushed back—and won.

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Pods of Bodypainted ‘Orcas’ Hold Mass ‘Die-In’ in San Diego

Thirty-eight. That’s how many orcas have died on SeaWorld’s watch. All of them died prematurely.

Whistleblower Reports Suffering and Death at Tel Aviv University

“The stench is unbelievable, more like that of a public rubbish bin than a living space. While attempting to clean … I could not breathe ….”

40-Year Study: HRT Dangerous for Women and Horses

A new study about hormone replacement therapy concluded that certain types tripled a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

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‘Girl Meets World’ Throws Wool out the Window

It was “girl meets wool” in last Friday’s episode of Disney’s Girl Meets World.

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This New Law Will Force Laboratories to Save Animals

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signs a bill that will give beagles a break.

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Video: EMS Responders Work Together to Free Trapped Squirrel

At first they didn’t succeed, but they didn’t give up.

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Video: How the PETA International Science Consortium Saves Animals

Follow the PETA International Science Consortium inside laboratories and boardrooms, and see how a team of scientists is saving millions of animals.

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Before PETA: Ingrid Newkirk Takes Us Back to Where It All Began

Ever wondered how Ingrid Newkirk went from a young girl who cared about animals to the founder of the largest animal rights organization in the world?