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Couple Who Claimed to ‘Rescue’ Dogs Caught Allegedly Dumping Them on Highway

Scam “rescue” groups are everywhere—like in western Texas, where a couple has been charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly abandoning more than 120 dogs.

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‘HuffPost’ Investigates the Dark Side of ‘Dog Rescue’ Culture

National Mill Dog Rescue often works directly with commercial kennels. Find out why “HuffPost” called the group the T.J. Maxx of puppy mill rescue.

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Dog in Shelter Enjoys a Fun Day out on the Town—and Gets Adopted

Just try not to get happy while you watch this spunky little girl explore the world, make new friends (human and nonhuman), sip her puppuccino, and smile.

Another Dog Reportedly Injured During PetSmart Grooming Session—Don’t Let Your Companion Be Next

Eddie, the dog, arrived at his grooming appointment healthy but reportedly left with a bulging eye. Injuries and deaths are common at PetSmart and Petco—find out more.

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Going to PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinic Saved China’s Life

China’s guardian was devastated when she learned of her canine companion’s diagnosis. Find out what happened after PETA stepped up.

Video: When Life Tried to Dull Her Sparkle, Crystal Kept Shining

Even being tossed outside and having an embedded collar couldn’t dull Crystal’s shine. She was rescued by PETA and adopted—now she’s positively sparkling.

Saved After 10 Years in a Pen, Missy Can’t Stop Smiling

Missy spent 10 years confined to a tiny, junk-filled pen from which she could barely see the rest of the world. But today, she’s seeing a bright future.

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PHOTOS: PETA’s 2019 Poochella Hit It out of the Dog Park

Coachella’s got nothin’ on these pups. See our photos for yourself, and find out just how successful this year’s adopt-a-thon was.

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See Elle, Penny, and Other Animals Whose Lives We Changed in April

These are just a few of the hundreds of animals PETA was able to help in April, thanks to donor support.

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The Top 10 Things That PETA Fieldworkers See—and How They Help Animals

Our Community Animal Project fieldworkers encounter dogs, cats, and other animals no one will help—no one except PETA, that is.

People Are Buying Dogs for Instagram Pics and Dumping Them at Shelters

Researchers found that after young people shelled out for purebred dogs for “likes,” they often dumped the animals at shelters.

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Meet Clyde and 10 Other Animals PETA Fieldworkers Helped This Month

Ever wonder what our Community Animal Project fieldworkers do? Here are just a few examples of the many animals they help every single day.

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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.

California Is the First State to Ban the Sale of Nonrescued Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

California is sending a clear message: Animals don’t exist to suit our fancy. Every sentient being deserves a loving home, regardless of species or breed.

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This Video Shows the Heartbreaking Reason Why You Should Never Give Animals as Gifts

By January, many of the animals given as gifts will already have joined the more than 6 million who enter shelters in the U.S. every year.

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