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.

Just in Time for the Iowa State Fair, PETA Ads Proclaim, ‘I’m ME, Not MEAT’

PETA is serving up some food for thought in the capital of the country’s top pork-producing state.

Petco and PetSmart Lose Big as Cambridge Passes New Ordinance

Cambridge, Massachusetts, became a hot spot for celebration as officials passed a sweeping ban on the sale of nonrescued animals.

PETA Rocked the 2017 Animal Rights National Conference

Every year, this national animal rights conference brings together people bonded in their commitment to animal living.

Animal Rights Activist James Aspey a Hit at PETA’s Empathy Center

Check out photos from PETA’s evening with world-renowned animal rights activist James Aspey!

Ringling to Export Tigers: Deal Violates Endangered Species Act, Says PETA

Despicable to its core, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will not allow the animals it exploited to live free from circus life.

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dade city's wild things closed after peta push

Tinder Tells Swipers to Take Down the Tiger Selfies

“[W]e promise that your profile will be just as fierce without the drugged animals,” Tinder said.

Viral Video: Tormented Bull Dies Trying to Escape the Fire on His Horns

The footage shows scores of people cheering as the defenseless, tethered bull tries to escape.

Bulls Defenders United | Facebook

New PETA Ad Blitz Targets Bus Stops Outside Popular Fast-Food Joints

A dozen PETA bus shelter ads have popped up near fast-food restaurants to remind hungry travelers that animals are individuals.

After Cecil the Lion’s Son Is Killed, Jim Jefferies Destroys Hunting

Jefferies spent roughly seven minutes completely destroying hunting in general and trophy hunting, in particular.

The Jim Jefferies Show | Comedy Central

Pulverized Elephant Handler a Reminder Never to Ride an Elephant

It was reported that body parts were scattered all over the place.

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Two zebras in the wild galloping across open land

After PETA Appeal, Sponsor and Venue Cut Ties With Kelly Miller Circus

The former sponsor was quick to recognize that a life of being dragged around the country in shackles is no life at all for highly sensitive, intelligent animals.

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This Is What 800 Protesters Marching for Animal Liberation Looks Like

Hundreds of activists and over 20 organizations came together and marched on San Francisco roaring one simple demand: Close all slaughterhouses!

San Francisco March to Close All Slaughterhouses | Facebook

This Lively ‘Girlfriend’ Is Anything but a Ball and Chain

We loved Girlfriend at her worst, and now she’s ready to love someone deserving of her best.

Victory for Animals: Store That Sold Animal Encounters Closes Down

Nearly 80,000 PETA supporters urged owners and managers of the shopping mall to sever ties with Neon Jungle.

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How Common Do You Think Drowning in Feces on a Dairy Farm Is?

There are plenty of horrifying ways to leave this life—but drowning in a pond of excrement is definitely one of the worst.

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