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.

CONSUMER ALERT: Don’t Be Fooled by Butterball’s ‘Humane’ Label

PETA has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission over misleading claims that are likely influencing consumers.

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Victory! U.S. Military Saves Countless Animals’ Lives

In a PETA victory more than 30 years in the making, the U.S. military agrees to use simulators in many medical trainings.

Student Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save Pigs Destined for Slaughter

A college student wants to save the pigs being used in his class. When they’re suddenly shipped to slaughter, he has to attempt a last-minute rescue.

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Chrissie Hynde Makes Grand Concert Entrance to Protest Horse Carriages

Chrissie Hynde’s surprise e-carriage arrival at her New York concert had animal advocates cheering.

Planned SeaWorld Protest Turns Into Celebration—See Why

Students at one university planned a protest to get the school to stop promoting SeaWorld. But as it turned out, they didn’t have to protest at all.

PETA Tells Kids, ‘Let Everyone Be With Their Family This Thanksgiving’

PETA is heading to four cities with some of the highest populations of young kids to remind them that animals love their families, too, and want to be together.

With New French Law, Animals Are No Longer Considered Furniture

A new law just passed by Parliament elevates domestic and farmed animals to the status of “living beings capable of sensitivity.”

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16 Horses Die at Del Mar, and PETA Is Asking Questions

It was a deadly summer meet at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California, and PETA is demanding answers.

PETA ‘Cow’ Tells Gov. Jerry Brown ‘Quit Letting Big Dairy Milk California’

PETA’s “cow” was determined to get a chance to chew the cud with Gov. Jerry Brown and give him advice on California’s drought.

‘Monkeys’ Tell Air France: ‘You Brought Us Here—Now Get Us Home’

During an Air France event , a disruptive “monkey” asks to be sent back to the home she was stolen from.

PETA Tells Ben & Jerry’s: Vegans Want Ice Cream, Too

As vegans scream for ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, PETA has come up with the next great flavor for the commanders of the cone.

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How Many Dolphins Have Died at SeaWorld in the Last 10 Years?

The next time you hear someone try to wax poetic about SeaWorld’s “conservation efforts,” hit them with this number.

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Olivia Munn Fights for Nosey’s Life

This self-proclaimed “elephant lover” takes the USDA to task over crippled, long-suffering Nosey.

PETA Slams Ringling in Time Capsule Proposal

It’s time for the clock to stop on Ringling’s abuse of elephants.

‘True Blood’ Vampire Sinks Her Teeth Into the USDA Over Nosey

In our weekly celeb news roundup, a “vampire” sinks her teeth into the USDA, stars help homeless dogs find homes for the holidays, and three celebs go vegan.

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