Zachary Toliver

Zachary spent most of his life bouncing around various rural Midwestern towns before finally settling down in the Pacific Northwest—largely because of the region’s phenomenal vegan food. If he’s not writing or playing banjo for a captive audience (aka “the two dogs who live with him”), you can assume he’s hiking in the Cascade mountains, rock climbing, or reading about the complex social lives of fish.

General Mills Bans Tests on Animals—and More! March News Roundup

General Mills banned tests on animals, SeaWorld continued to “tank,” and more companies decided to ditch fur. But we didn’t stop there!

Ravaged by Disease, Roman Was Betrayed by Trap-Neuter-Release Advocates

Roman the cat was betrayed by the very people claiming to “save” animals. This is the reality of so many “trap-neuter-release” programs.

PETA Scientists Crush TAMU Officials on Their Own Turf With Hard Facts

PETA scientists spoke at Texas A&M to set the record straight: The school’s cruel muscular dystrophy experiments are a complete failure.

USDA Cites ‘Embarrassment’ as Cause for Withholding Roadside Zoo Files

This censorship of critical information about an animal abuser is just the latest example of the USDA’s lack of transparency.

A Vegan America Could Feed 350 Million More People, Study Reveals

Our food system is failing to end hunger here in the U.S., but a new study proposes we could feed 350 million more people by going vegan.

From L.A. to D.C., PETA Activists March for Our Lives to End Gun Violence

PETA supporters marched in solidarity with and in support of all the victims of gun violence at March for Our Lives events across the country.

Clumsy Rangers Pitcher Kills and Eats Bull out of Spite; PETA Responds

PETA has shamed Rangers pitcher Martín Pérez after learning that the ballplayer with two left feet killed and ate a bull over a petty disagreement.

Robinson Chirinos, Martin Perez

Humane Home

Cruelty-Free Diapers and Other Baby-Care Products for Kind Families

Protecting your baby and protecting animals go hand in paw.

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BREAKING: San Francisco Becomes First Major US City to Ban Fur Sales

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban fur sales following weeks of tumultuous debate between animal rights activists and retailers.

2018 Iditarod Wraps Up: Dog Death, Hundreds Exhausted and Injured

“The dogs used in the Iditarod are being overworked, causing extreme fatigue and exhaustion, in addition to suppressing their immune systems.”

Dogs in dog lot

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Video Report: Dog Locked in Cage, Plunged Into Frigid River for Movie

“I witnessed first hand one of the worst animal cruelty acts I have ever seen.”

Chloe signing copies of her new cookbook Chloe Flavor

Check It Out: Chloe Coscarelli Shares Some Vegan Flavor With PETA

Chloe stopped by PETA’s L.A. office to show off a recipe from her latest book and chat with actor and fellow vegan Harley Quinn Smith.

Photo by Tara Ziemba

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Thanks to Activist Pressure, Stardust Circus Drops Elephant Acts

“…unfortunately activists make it very difficult to travel with animals today,” according to a comment made by Stardust.

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Diane Warren Donates Song to PETA to End DoD’s Stabbing, Shooting of Animals

Oscar-Nominated Songwriter Diane Warren tells the military: “Stand Up for Something” and stop killing animals.

Personal Care & Fashion

Luxury Brand von Holzhausen Bags Leather, Goes Vegan

Attention, all fashionistas! Another company has seen the future of fashion and gone vegan, and PETA is celebrating with a giveaway.

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