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.

Rejoice at This Happy Ending After Jerks Leave Lizards to Die on Glue Trap

“It takes a real garbage person to do this to an animal.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

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Watch Man Rescue Dog Whose Tongue Was Stuck to an Ice-Cold Manhole Cover

Frigid winter weather can mean danger for companion animals who are stuck outdoors—sometimes in unexpected ways.

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Here’s Why That Viral Chick-Hatching Video Is Actually Dark and Demented

Ever wonder where these chicks go after their stint in kindergarten jail?

‘Ice Maidens’ Shame Iditarod Mushers by Crossing Antarctica Dog-Free

Iditarod enthusiasts, take note: These women accomplished a trailblazing feat without exploiting or killing dogs.

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Will Malia Die of a Painful Infection Like So Many Orcas Before Her?

More than half of all orca deaths at SeaWorld are caused by infections.

Floor of Truck Hauling Elephants to Carson & Barnes Act Caves on Highway

Carson & Barnes Circus has made headlines yet again for its total disregard for animals’ well-being.

Twitter Roasts the Dairy Industry Over Its Lame #Februdairy Campaign

Folks have flooded social media with informative—and often downright hilarious—responses to the dairy industry’s propaganda.

PETA Remembers Coby Siegenthaler for Being a Lifelong Hero for Animals

Even as a child, Coby was a friend to animals, and she kept working for their liberation until her final days.

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Another Look Inside Infamous PetSmart and Petco Supplier’s Warehouse

The new images follow the release of an insider’s report of the disgraceful Sun Pet facility.

PETA Protests USDA’s Dumbest Suggestion Yet: Privatizing Inspections

Stop the USDA from condemning animals to the mercy of the very industries making money off them. Add your voice to ours today.

Hollywood Animal Handler Found Beating Animals, Has License Revoked

After years of pressure from PETA, notorious television and movie animal exhibitor Sidney Yost can no longer supply or handle animals for film and television productions.

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Video Shows How Far Pigs Will Go to Protect Their Friends From Death

If you had a chance to save a friend or family member from certain death, wouldn’t you take it?

After a Life Spent Chained Up, This Dog’s Retirement Looks Golden

Like plenty of other retired folks, Kale is living out his golden years in sunny Florida. But life wasn’t always walks on the beach for this senior dog.

PETA Honors James Cromwell for Waking Up the World to Animal Rights

For countless animals, he’s been the difference between life and death.

Food

Here’s How to Order Vegan at The Habit Burger Grill

This burger joint has offered a veggie burger for some time, but its patty is finally vegan!