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UPDATE: (Bad) Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From Holmes Farm Tree

A manager of a company that churns out animals for the cruel pet trade has his own sordid sideline.

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Petco Whistleblower: ‘I’m Tired of Seeing Animals Sick and Dying’

Lizards dying of respiratory infections and fish frozen to death—it’s business as usual at Petco.

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Petting Zoo Nightmare: ‘It Wasn’t Dead, But I Thought It Might Be Dying’

According to reports, local authorities were called in to investigate after a kangaroo seen laying on pavement at a petting zoo began foaming at the mouth.

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Animal Companions
U.S. Congress Aims to Shut Down China’s Dog-Meat Trade

Led by Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, U.S. members of Congress are working together to stop the dog slaughter.

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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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Dog Suffocates in Plastic Bag in Botched Home ‘Euthanasia’

What happens when misguided “no-kill” shelter policies make it hard for financially strapped people to surrender sick and elderly animals? Things like this happen.

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Watch the Video Trap-Neuter-Release Advocates Don’t Want You to See

Would you ever dream of abandoning your cats on the streets to fend for themselves? This is what could happen if you did.

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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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Singer Dies After Bite From Cobra Used in Her Show

This didn’t have to happen.

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Save 200 Animals Every Year by Going Vegan
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Horrific Video Shows Baby Chicks Roughly Tossed, Dyed Bright Colors

Animals aren’t toys.

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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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Animal Companions
(Graphic) The Odds Are Deadly for Cats Released Into the Great Outdoors

Freezing temperatures, traffic, parasites, illness, injuries, and cruel people are everyday dangers that cats face when released outdoors.

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PETA Time Hop: Watch What Happened When PETA Supporters Disrupted the Westminster Dog Show in 2010

You won’t believe the crowd’s reaction when homeless dogs get a say at Westminster.

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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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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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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?”

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

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