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.

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How to Celebrate National Dog Day Today and Every Day

A deep sniff lets dogs catch up on neighborhood gossip. Find out why it’s good to let dogs sniff on walks during National Dog Day—and every day.

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PETA-Supported Team Helps Save Brave Man and the 20+ Animals They Rescued Together

Under active fire, Serhii would look for animals in danger—and thankfully, he met a PETA-supported rescue team. Together, they helped more than 20 animals in Ukraine. Find out how.

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Why Were 2 Employees Fired for Protecting Animals? Ask Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society misleads the public with dangerous “no-kill” rhetoric. Find out what happens at these facilities and how you can help animals.

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Animal Companions

Thank You for Saving Her! PETA Awards Crew Who Rescued Dog Lost at Sea

Find out how a cruise ship crew rescued a dog lost at sea and how PETA is thanking her saviors for their compassion.

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How Does PETA Feel About ‘Police Dogs’?

PETA Calls for Use of K-9s to be Phased Out Amid Rising Abuse, Deaths

Due to the growing epidemic of cruelty to and deaths of police dogs, PETA is calling for the use of K-9s to be phased out.

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The Worst Part of the ‘House of the Dragon’ Finale Might Surprise You

HBO’s “House of the Dragon” season two finale let down animals and fans—the show used a macaque monkey as a set decoration.

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Must-See Video: This Dog Survived a Missile Strike in Ukraine

The ear-splitting booms of explosions terrify abandoned animals struggling to survive in Ukraine’s war zone. See how PETA-supported teams are helping them.

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Watch These PETA-Supported Teams Rescue Cats in Ukraine

In Ukraine, the booms of war terrify stray and abandoned animals struggling to survive in the war zone. See how PETA-supported teams are helping them.

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PETA Celebrates: Pro-Python Lawsuit Against Gucci Will Proceed

A former top Gucci sales associate has filed a consumer fraud and deceptive business practices class action amended lawsuit against the fashion house. Here’s why.

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Dogs Don’t Smile With Their Tongue Out: How to Know When It’s Too Hot for Spot

Even if it doesn’t feel too hot outside to you, it can be dangerous for your dog. Find out why your dog is panting and how you can help keep them safe in hot weather.

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Leave the Meat in the Sheets—Go Vegan in the Streets: PETA Calls For Sex Strike

PETA is erecting—ahem—launching new ads calling on people to join a sex strike and stop having sex with their animal-eating husbands and boyfriends.

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Find Out the Easiest Way to Avoid Buying ‘Spaghetti Chicken’

Since 2015, reports of “spaghetti meat” chicken breasts have flooded the internet. But what exactly is “spaghetti chicken,” and is it OK to eat?

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Animal Companions

Westminster Dog Show Winner Sage Will Be Exploited for Life

The only prize the “Best in Show” winner of the 2024 Westminster dog show gets is a lifetime of being exploited.

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Spay-a-Thons, Adoptions, and More: Just 3 Months Into 2024

From access to spay/neuter surgery to end-of-life services and adoption, we help animals around the world and in our own backyard.

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Governor Who Bragged About Shooting Her Dog Is In for a Fright This Halloween

See PETA’s response to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem admitting that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, and a goat who smelled “musky.”

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