Sara Oliver

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.

3 Reasons to Never Touch an Elephant—According to Science

PETA knows that elephants deserve respect, but now science is backing us up. Read up on a new study that found three reasons you should never touch an elephant.

VIDEO: PETA Reveals New ‘Must-See’ Alaska Tourist Destination Ad

This new “must-see” Alaska tourist video reveals the truth behind this activity that will have you rethinking your travel plans.

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Meet a Few of the Thousands of Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Spring

When an animal is in need, PETA fieldworkers do everything in their power to help. Learn more about their groundbreaking work.

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PETA Tips About Dog Boots, Paw Burns, and Other Summer Concerns

Are dog boots good protection from hot surfaces? Sometimes—but there are several other ways to keep your canine companion’s paws burn-free this summer.

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The Signs You Need to See: Rite Aid, Xfinity Live!, and CVS Help Dogs in Hot Cars

Stores like Rite Aid and CVS are helping PETA make sure shoppers see the signs of danger and know never to leave a dog in a hot car.

The True Cost of Wagyu Beef: PETA Reveals Horrific Conditions for Cows

Is Wagyu beef worth the cost? Not to the cows who are killed for their flesh. PETA breaks down the top five reasons never to purchase Wagyu.

Why You Should NEVER Leave Your Dog Alone on a Balcony

Is it safe to leave my dog on the balcony? PETA breaks down the risks of leaving your dog alone outside—on a chain, in a yard, or on a balcony.

Victory! Ford Officially Shifts Gears on Animal Testing

Ford has officially slammed the brakes on animal testing. Find out how PETA’s 21-month campaign helped secure this win for animals.

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Victory! Big Cats Moved From Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden to Reputable Sanctuaries

With the end of a big-cat display at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden, animal-exploiting spectacles have all but done a disappearing act from the Las Vegas Strip.

There’s No Such Thing as an ‘Overbred’ Dog—Here’s Why

Nature didn’t create dog breeds—humans did. “Purebred” and “overbred” dogs suffer from many health issues just so they’ll look a certain way.

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Just a Few Minutes Can Be Deadly: Never Leave Your Dog in the Car

Even when cars are designed with emergency fail-safe systems, they can still fail. So how can you trust that your dog will be safe in a car with the AC running?

PETA Sterilized HOW MANY Dogs at the Galax Clinic?

PETA teamed up with two other Virginia animal shelters to provide 150 dogs with free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchips at two of its mobile clinics in Galax, Virginia.

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See the Tail-Wagging Headliners at PETA’s Poochella Adoption Fest

What happens when nine animal shelters and rescue groups throw one epic adoption festival? Poochella! Check out the highlights from this year’s event.

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Westminster Dog Show Winner Buddy Holly Will Be Exploited for Life

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

Liberty Media’s Iditarod-Supporting CEO Gets an Appeal From PETA Protesters

Why did PETA crash a global conference? Not for the breakfast buffet! Protesters were there in behalf of the dogs forced to run in the Iditarod.

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