Sara Oliver

Sara is an avid consumer of coffee, indie pop music, and animal rights news. After graduating from Ithaca College in New York, she followed her passion for animal liberation and joined PETA’s content team. In her free time, she can be found watching sitcoms with her two guinea pigs, walking her dog through historic Philadelphia, or browsing local thrift stores for funky vegan fashion.

A spider monkey, like the animal the owner of Jenny's Petting Zoo held unlawfully

Unlawful ‘Monkey Business’ at Petting Zoo: PETA Demands Investigation

Infamous for a history of zebra escapes, the owner of Jenny’s Petting Zoo is once again being cited by authorities, thanks to PETA.

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Animal Companions

‘Fixing’ to Help: PETA’s Successful Spay/Neuter Clinic in Chichimilá

Chichimilá, Mexico, has a surplus of animals but no lack of heart. A PETA clinic helped residents care for their animal companions.

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Food

How to ‘Bee’ Kind and Healthy With Honey-Free, Vegan Cough Drops

PETA is coughing up the answers to handling a scratchy throat and cough this cold and flu season with a guide to honey-free, vegan cough drops.

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6 Deep SEAcrets About Whales

PETA has a whale of a question for you: What do you know about whales? Check out our list of surprising whale facts and test your aquatic mammal knowledge!

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Bidders, Get Ready! 7 Items You Can Win in PETA’s Online Auction

PETA’s year-end fundraiser has an online auction with tons of goodies. Here are just a few of the awesome prizes up for grabs!

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Animal Companions

A Good Sign for Dogs: Cafaro Thanks PETA for Help With New Campaign

Malls are a fun place to shop, but they’re not a fun place for Spot! Cafaro is helping PETA keep dogs out of hot cars.

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Food

The Ultimate Guide to Ordering Vegan at Wawa

Wawa’s breakfast Sizzli, hoagie, and coffee drinks can all be made vegan with just a tap of a button. Check out PETA’s guide to ordering vegan at Wawa!

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Food

There’s ‘Mushroom’ for Improvement in Your Vegan Cooking

Mushrooms are delicious and nutritious and can be eaten at every meal. Learn how to choose the right ones and cook them to perfection with PETA’s recipes!

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PETA’s Tips to ‘Gas Up’ Your Car Decor for Animal Rights

You don’t have to be in the fast lane to be a “Speed Racer” for animals—No bump in the road can slow you down when your car decor is on point!

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Food

Each Hot Dog You Eat Shortens Your Life by 36 Minutes

When you eat a hot dog, you lose 36 minutes of life, a new study says. You can live longer if you eat fruits, veggies, and other healthy vegan foods.

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Your Horoscope Says It’s a Good Day to Help Lions–Here’s How

We won’t pay for that ticket you got while Mercury was in retrograde, but we can tell you what makes Leos and lions the purr-fect zodiac combination.

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Are You a Prepared Guardian? Microchips Are Important for Animal Safety

A microchip can help you reunite with your animal, whether a door was left ajar or a natural disaster occurred—or you were separated for any other reason.

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