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.

For Kate Middleton’s Birthday, PETA U.K. Wraps Her up in Style

Kate Middleton may soon step out in a new high-end look, courtesy of PETA U.K.

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Airline Taking Monkeys to Laboratory Leaves Them Starving, Bloodied

As reported in “The New York Times,” PETA is calling for action after an airline is cited for denying monkeys food and water and letting them get injured.

Think There’s Such a Thing as ‘Humane’ Meat? Read This Book.

When James McWilliams looked closer at “humane” meat and the farms that supply it, he found more torment and abuse of animals.

New Year, New Start for Formerly Chained Dog

It’s a new year, and Kora is ready for a new life.

What Will Vladimir Putin Do With His New Year’s Gift From PETA?

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be ringing in the new year in high style after receiving PETA’s gift … and our request.

Have the French Had It With Foie Gras Cruelty, Too?

Even in the country that consumes the most foie gras in the world, people are having second thoughts about this “torture in a tin.”

PETA’s Most Shocking Investigations of 2014―and How Things Have Changed

Our investigations were often hard to watch, but we know that when people are shocked by what they see, they’ll be motivated to act. And they did.

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Victory! Experimenters Can Run, but Judge Says They Can’t Hide

It’s no surprise that people who abuse animals for a living want to be invisible. But right has triumphed again.

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This Billboard Was ‘Too Sexual’ for the U.K., So We’ll Show It Here Instead

After the billboard heard ’round the world, the British are coming to America again.

Victory! Charges Against Woman Who Stood Up to SeaWorld Dismissed

Today, a PETA protester and the marine mammals she sought to defend got a measure of justice.

Announcing PETA’s 2014 Company of the Year

PETA is proud to announce that biotech startup Emulate is our 2014 Company of the Year.

Ariana Grande, Jessica Chastain, Cory Booker: Rescued Chickens Who Paint

Ariana Grande, Jessica Chastain, and Cory Booker are getting a holiday gift that likely no one else in the world will have: original chicken artwork

Look Who’s Naked in the Latest PETA Ad

PETA gets some D.C. landmarks ready for winter in warm, animal-friendly style.

PETA Shareholder Resolution Offers Bailout Plan for SeaWorld

PETA presents SeaWorld with a solution that will stop the animals and the parks from suffering.

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Participate in PETA’s Scavenger Hunt and Get off Santa’s ‘Baaaad’ List

There are only 10 days left until Christmas. If you haven’t worked your way onto Santa’s “nice” list yet, PETA has a solution.