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Beagle Factory Farm Keeps Dogs in Feces-Filled Cages: Video Offers Rare Look

A massive laboratory supplier warehouses thousands of beagles in filthy cages on a factory farm. A new video released by PETA offers a rare look at their lives.

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Brad Pitt’s Company, ‘God’s True Cashmere,’ Removes Misleading Claims Following Cease and Desist From PETA, Still Humane-Washing

It seems that Brad Pitt and his clothing company, God’s True Cashmere, have some repenting to do. Find out why PETA sent the actor a cease and desist letter.

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Mall Staple Claire’s Confirms That It Will No Longer Buy Feathers

PETA applauds Claire’s compassionate decision to get feathers off its shelves and urges Forever 21 to follow suit.

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PETA to Med Students: 3 Questions to Help Save Animals and Your Education

If you’re looking for a career in medicine, you’re probably eager to learn with the best training tools available. And since not all schools’ programs are created equal, here’s how to find the best ones.

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PETA Latino Awards First Responder for Saving a Dog From Massive Sinkhole

PETA Latino is sending an award to a brave and skilled officer. See the daring rescue that earned him the honors.

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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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PETA’s Latest Message to Cialis-Maker Eli Lilly Is Hard to Ignore
BOYCOTT SANOFI: Cruelty-Free Products to Use Instead 

Drugmaker Sanofi doesn’t deserve a single dollar for its near-drowning tests on animals. Shop PETA’s recommended cruelty-free products instead!

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Animal Companions
Trump Supporters’ Ear Bandages Prompt New PETA Sticker: ‘No One Deserves Cropped Ears!’

Former President Trump’s supporters are sporting ear bandages, so to encourage even more empathy, PETA has just released a sticker promoting compassion for ALL, including dogs whose ears are mutilated without their consent.

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PETA Entity Reps and Child Jailed in Ethiopia Over Monkey Shipments

Ethiopian authorities jailed the three protestors, one of whom was 11 years old, over 24 hours for simply looking at a protest site. You can help out, as they regroup.

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Why Ditch Dairy? Because Cheese Is Melting the Planet

Why should everyone ditch dairy? PETA points out how humans’ obsession with bovine mammary secretions amplifies the climate catastrophe.

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Food
Helping the Dallas ‘Cattle Drive’ Reflect Reality

Instead of celebrating one of Texas’ worst legacies, here’s how Pioneer Plaza could look toward the future.

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Animal Companions
Cavers Nab PETA Award for Rescuing Dog Trapped in Giant Caverns

A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to two cavers whose excursion turned into a heroic, 11th-hour rescue mission.

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No Spoilers: You Must See ‘Chimp Crazy’ for Yourself!

If you were surprised to learn about tiger cub–breeding mills, just wait until you see how some people fetishize chimpanzees.

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Righteous ‘Rodent’ Is a Squeaky Wheel at 2024 Republican National Convention

PETA’s “mouse” mascot made a big squeak at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Here’s why.

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SeaWorld’s ‘Shark Experience’ Not So ‘Ultimate’ for Abused Sharks

SeaWorld should be ashamed of its shark encounters, but it continues to push them in the name of “conservation.” Learn why you should never support SeaWorld.

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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