As we’ve mentioned recently, PETA is working overtime—literally—to restrict or outlaw the chaining of dogs in the cities that make up its Hampton Roads home turf in Virginia. One of those cities that still hasn’t passed an anti-chaining ordinance is Newport News—and that has to change. Chaining Hurts Here’s why: Just weeks after PETA discussed … Read more »
Wow! Less than a month after PETA spoke in front of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, about the need for legislation to end the continuous chaining of dogs, officials voted unanimously—that’s seven to zip—in favor of a three-hour limit on chaining in any 24-hour period. We’d like 24/7, but this is a wonderful change … Read more »
We have phenomenally good news for dogs in Hampton, Virginia—one of the cities that make up the Hampton Roads community surrounding PETA’s Norfolk headquarters. After about a year of meetings, letters, calls, and discussions involving PETA, city officials, and concerned citizens, the Hampton City Council voted unanimously to ban the tethering of dogs! flutterfly2002|cc by … Read more »
Today, as Americans from sea to shining sea celebrate the Founding Fathers’ determination to be free from British rule by setting off fireworks and hosting backyard barbecues, how many of us will notice that some Americans remain in bondage—sometimes just a few feet from the grill? Alex E. Proimos|cc by 2.0 Millions of dogs live … Read more »
Is the normally docile Fido suddenly starting to act hostile when you handle him? A new study may explain why: Dogs may become more aggressive when they’re in pain. GIANTsqurl|cc by 2.0 The researchers looked at dogs who had abruptly attacked their guardians and discovered that, in each case, the aggressive behavior was caused by … Read more »
I work in the Human Resources Department at the PETA Foundation, which I love. Knowing that I get to advocate for animals and also take care of my colleagues who advocate for them is rewarding and fulfilling. But I recently spent a day doing something that not many people will experience in their lifetime: riding … Read more »
A PETA Community Animal Project (CAP) fieldworker spotted a lone pit bull sitting in a trash-strewn patch of dirt behind what appeared to be an abandoned house. A heavy chain was wrapped around his neck, preventing him from reaching even a single blade of grass. He had no food or water, and his dilapidated doghouse … Read more »
PETA News on Tumblr What’s better than a long lunch on Friday? A lunch with animals! Catch up on animal rights news with PETA’s Tumblr page. Elephant sweethearts hold trunks. Bears love a good pumice. What’s cold, as addictive as illegal drugs, and hiding in your freezer? It’s almost time for Canada’s annual seal slaughter—but … Read more »
Her story is a haunting reminder of why it should be illegal to chain dogs. Storm was just 2 years old when she strangled to death at the end of her chain after being chained up outdoors like a rusty old bicycle and left unsupervised. After calls about Storm’s horrific death flooded our office, PETA … Read more »
Over the last couple of days, we’ve told you about some of the ways that PETA worked in 2011 to end the suffering of animals in its own “backyard”—southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. PETA staffers are in the field every day working with guardians and local authorities, delivering doghouses and straw, providing transport to … Read more »
One of the perks of working in PETA’s offices is that we get to share our work space with the dogs who go to work with their guardians. As enjoyable as it is for us, though, the dogs are the ones who benefit the most because they aren’t left home alone all day. Here are … Read more »
If you can’t bear the thought of wrapping up another video game or pair of gloves, why not give your loved ones the gift of alleviating animal suffering? We’ve rolled out our PETA Presents website just in time for the holidays, and the site features gifts from $5 to $500 that protect animals every time … Read more »
This poor mother dog was so emaciated that she barely had the strength to nurse her six puppies. She was confined to a bare wooden box located behind a pizza parlor and was weighted down with a heavy chain. After a member of Hoovers Hause All Dog Rescue spotted one of the pups wandering near … Read more »
Written by Heather Faraid Drennan What do dogs forced to live outside in all weather extremes long for? Being inside with their human “pack,” of course. But when they are denied that basic opportunity, a sturdy doghouse stuffed with straw to help keep out the freezing winter weather can make a huge difference in these … Read more »
