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Category: Companion Animal Care

Animal Companions
Dying, Abandoned Boxer Found in Ditch Gets a Second Chance at Life

PETA is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the perpetrators.

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Animal Companions
The Life Saved by Spaying Might Be Your Own Dog’s

A pit bull with a prolapsed vagina was one of more than 1,000 dogs and cats spayed and neutered by PETA’s low- to no-cost mobile clinics last month.

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Animal Companions
Together Forever: New York May Let Animals Be Buried With Guardians

Our beloved animal companions stick by our side no matter what. A bill in New York would allow them to remain there even after death.

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Animal Companions
Keep Tails Wagging During ‘Take Your Dog to Work’ Week

Here’s how to keep your canine companions safe and your coworkers happy.

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Cat Miraculously Survives Blow-Dart Shot to the Face

We’re offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible.

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Henry’s Story: Dachshund Reportedly Dies During PetSmart Grooming Session

As if you needed ANOTHER reason not to go to PetSmart.

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Animal Companions
Woman Risks Dog’s Life Because She’s Too Lazy to Walk Him Properly (VIDEO)

Somehow, she thought THIS was a good idea.

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How a Hike Almost Turned Deadly for My Dog

These tiny seed heads can cause big problems for your dog.

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Animal Companions
What Your Animal Companion Can’t Tell You but You Need to Know

Aging takes a toll on our animal companions, but there are many things we can do to ensure that they are comfortable and happy in their golden years.

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Reptiles Suffer, Left to Die at Another Massive PetSmart Supplier Mill

Eyewitnesses found that reptiles were denied basic care, left to suffer with gruesome injuries, and cruelly killed at a PetSmart supplier. Sound familiar? It is. Act now!

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Animal Companions
Meet PETA’s Rescue Team and the Animals They Help

We will never turn our backs on the animals who need us the most. Here’s why.

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Football Star (and Friend to PETA) Heads to Super Bowl 50 This Weekend!

NFL players have long been kind friends to PETA. We celebrate two recent favorites and thank all the generous football stars who have helped PETA help animals!

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Chained Puggle Goes From Mud Puddle to Christmas Cuddle

Help make this puggle’s Christmas wish come true: Adopt him!

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Animal Companions
Video: Firefighters Save Dog Who Nearly Died While Trapped in Tiny Carrier

When a fire broke out at an Oakland, California, residence, a family rushed to safety. But one family member was left behind: a dog trapped inside a tiny carrier.

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You Won’t Believe These So-Called ‘Doghouses’

You’d probably throw away old mattresses or exercise equipment, but such castoffs are the only things standing between these dogs and the next snowstorm.

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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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