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Mitch Seavey, Iditarod 2022 musher, chained dog in snow

Ice-Cold Cruelty: The 8 Most Notorious 2022 Iditarod Mushers

Dogs are pushed past their breaking point each year. PETA’s roundup of the worst 2022 Iditarod mushers makes it clear that the race must stop.

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Victory! Dogs Rescued From Breeder’s Kennel After 4 Days of Persistent Calls and Protests by PETA Supporters

After four days of calls and round-the clock protests by PETA supporters, humane agencies rescued John D. Jones’ latest victims. The dogs will be getting the safety and warmth that they desperately need.

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Victory! Lifesaving Dog Blood–Sourcing Bill Becomes Law

BREAKING: California Exits the Dark Ages, Opens Doors to Community Dog Blood Banks

Until now, California was the ONLY state that required blood sold for veterinary transfusions to come from places like the sham greyhound “rescue” a PETA undercover investigation exposed.

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dead animals at supplier to petco and petsmart

PHOTOS: Heaps of Dead Animals; a PetSmart and Petco Supplier to Blame—Again

Workers at Sun Pet apparently discarded hundreds of dead fish and crabs. THIS is where Petco and PetSmart get animals they sell.

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a dog named violet nearly died after someone attempted to dye her purple with human hair dye

Here’s Why You Should Never Dye Your Dog’s Fur

Dogs have no desire to be dyed or subjected to any other unnatural beauty procedure. Here’s why it’s important to think twice before rushing out to buy dog hair dye.

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Watch: New Sanctuary Gives Exhausted Bullocks a Well-Deserved Retirement

After enduring a life of pain and misery, these rescued animals finally found freedom at Animal Rahat’s lush new sanctuary. Find out how you can help save more.

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Animal Companions

Animal Shelters Aren’t Sheltering, and It’s Fueling Cat Hoarders

Here’s another grim example of the results when animal shelters stop sheltering: Hundreds of cats suffered at the hands of cat hoarders claiming to “rescue” them.

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Texas A&M University, TAMU, dog laboratory, muscular dystrophy, dog mask demonstration

R.I.P., Ned: PETA Exposes One Dog’s Death at Texas A&M

Another dog in Texas A&M’s twisted dog lab has passed away. PETA is remembering Ned and calling on the school to release the remaining dogs to safe homes.

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Moulton Chinchilla Ranch animal cruelty photos

Animal Companions

PETA Bus Ads Rally Riders Behind Cause of Closing Chinchilla Mill

Sick and injured chinchillas languished in pain and died at Moulton Chinchilla Ranch near Chatfield, Minnesota. PETA’s new ads urge locals to join us in demanding its closure.

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12 Iditarod Mushers Who Have Skeletons in Their Closets

These Iditarod mushers have allegedly committed criminal acts, but even those with clean records may force dogs to run to their deaths. Help PETA call the Iditarod out.

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Animal Companions

From Wreckage to Recovery: Watch Anjelica Huston’s Documentary FREE on Prime Video

From executive producer Anjelica Huston, follow people who bring shelter, food, care, and more to scores of animals. Now FREE on Prime Video and 99 cents on other platforms.

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Breeder Loses License, Slapped With $40,000 Fine Following PETA Tips

After PETA tipped off authorities, a Pennsylvania guinea pig and rabbit breeder is finally paying the price for his cruel activities.

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Don't Fall for Petco's Humane-Washing Ruse

Petco: ‘Health + Wellness’ or ‘Suffering + Death’? Get the Facts, Then Decide

If Petco wants to be a “full health and wellness company,” it’ll have to ban a lot more than just shock collars.

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How PETA’s Fieldworkers ‘Broke the Chain’ This Summer

Mingo didn’t know life outside a cramped, filthy pen. Now, she’s living indoors as part of a family. Meet the other animals PETA helped these past few months.

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Animal Companions

Progress for ‘Pet’ Snakes! Zoo Med Removes a Major Lie About Its Cramped Tanks After Landmark PETA Lawsuit!

Some dictionaries mistakenly define “snake” as “a treacherous or deceitful person,” but it was Zoo Med that lied to customers about the inadequate tanks it peddles for these sensitive animals.

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