Category: Cruel Practices

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

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

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.

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.

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?

How do animal hoarders compare with roadside zoos and puppy mills? PETA spotlights their speciesist similarities and what you can do to help their victims.

If someone asks, “What’s the dark side of PETA?” we’ve got the answer. Let us shine a lightsaber on the truth of our efforts for animal rights.

PETA received 581 requests for assistance during the first three months of 2023. Meet just a few of the animals whose lives we improved.

The only prize the “Best in Show” winner of the Westminster dog show gets is a lifetime of being exploited for profit.

Find out what—or who—police found at the scene of a Virginia Beach van wreck, and learn about the reality of online puppy sales.

Roosters used in cockfights suffer and die. PETA explains how you can help victims of this vile blood sport.