How to Make a Disaster Survival Backpack Kit for Animal Companions

Do you have a plan in place in case of an emergency? Discover tips for safeguarding your animal companions during earthquakes, fires, floods, and more.

Animal Companions
Honor a Loved One on ‘Animal Companion Memorial Day’

We remember our departed animals every day, but “Pet” Memorial Day is a wonderful time to pay special tribute to them.

Animal Companions
Maia the Dog, Lost at the Airport, Found Alive After 3 Weeks

Breaking: Maia has been found alive and is on her way to being reunited with her family after PETA joined the rescue effort!

Did You Know Dogs and Cats Can Get Sunburned? Learn the Facts

Can dogs and cats get sunburns? Just like humans, they can suffer if exposed to too much sun. Learn how to help them stay cool and safe this summer.

Animal Companions
PETA Doesn’t Just ‘Throw Shade’—We Take Action for Animals

Meet five of the many “backyard dogs” who survived the extreme heat, thanks to PETA’s creative problem-solving.

Animal Companions
Meet a Few of the Thousands of Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Spring

When an animal is in need, PETA fieldworkers do everything in their power to help. Learn more about their groundbreaking work.

Animal Companions
VIDEO: Mabel’s Life a Year After Her Liberation From Envigo’s Lab-Supplying Hellhole

It’s been one year since Mabel the beagle was freed from a laboratory-supplying breeding hellhole. See what her life is like now.

Animal Companions
PETA Tips About Dog Boots, Paw Burns, and Other Summer Concerns

Are dog boots good protection from hot surfaces? Sometimes—but there are several other ways to keep your canine companion’s paws burn-free this summer.

Animal Companions
The Signs You Need to See: Rite Aid, Xfinity Live!, and CVS Help Dogs in Hot Cars

Stores like Rite Aid and CVS are helping PETA make sure shoppers see the signs of danger and know never to leave a dog in a hot car.

PHOTOS: How Is PETA Latino Putting the Heat on Puerto Rico’s Puppy Problem?

Find out how PETA Latino’s work for animals in Puerto Rico inspired a local celebrity and hundreds of other people.

Why You Should NEVER Leave Your Dog Alone on a Balcony

Is it safe to leave my dog on the balcony? PETA breaks down the risks of leaving your dog alone outside—on a chain, in a yard, or on a balcony.

Animal Companions
You Can Help Desperate Dogs on Amazon Prime Day—Here’s How

Help our team of fieldworkers give a lonely dog his new favorite toy and even more by shopping PETA’s wish list on Amazon Prime Day (July 11 and 12).

Animal Companions
Bombs Bursting in Air: For Many Animals, the Fourth of July Is No Holiday

We don’t need fireworks to get our red, white, and blue on. There are kinder, safer ways to ooh and aah without terrifying animals or veterans or poisoning the environment.

There’s No Such Thing as an ‘Overbred’ Dog—Here’s Why

Nature didn’t create dog breeds—humans did. “Purebred” and “overbred” dogs suffer from many health issues just so they’ll look a certain way.

Animal Companions
Just a Few Minutes Can Be Deadly: Never Leave Your Dog in the Car

Even when cars are designed with emergency fail-safe systems, they can still fail. So how can you trust that your dog will be safe in a car with the AC running?

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