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From Fur Fights to Finance—With a Bit of Fun Thrown In

It’s not surprising that PETA Foundation employees participate in colorful stunts to highlight animal issues, but you might be surprised by Kelly and Amber’s day jobs. 

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Jonathan Franzen Explains the Number One Threat to American Birds

Author Jonathan Franzen joined PETA to talk about the dangers of keeping cats outdoors and a real-life incident that prompted a story in his novel “Freedom.”

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A woman at PETA's Spay-a-Thon in Peru with a sign that says "Thank you! PETA"

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Spay-a-Thons: Making Great Change in Peru

More than 100 dogs and cats were recently sterilized in Peru, thanks to a committed group of animal advocates in Lima supported by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund.

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Reports: Two Wild Animals Kept as ‘Pets’ Shot Dead Following Attacks

These violent incidents are further proof that monkeys and other wild animals are unpredictable and powerful and that they should never be kept as “pets.”

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Cancún Spay-a-Thon Reaches Hundreds of Dogs and Cats

PETA Latino has had a tremendous impact on ending animal homelessness in Cancún—its most recent clinic sterilized more than 450 cats and dogs!

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After PETA Push, Dog-Breeding Restraint No Longer Sold at Walmart

After PETA pointed out that dog-breeding stands are used to restrain female dogs so that they can’t fight back, Walmart removed the devices from its website.

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PETA-Supported Teams Overcome Tremendous Odds to Secure Food for 35 Skinny Horses in Ukraine

From orphans feeding homeless animals to a little dog getting a chance at a better life, you won’t want to miss these updates from PETA-supported rescuers in Ukraine. Here’s how your Global Compassion Fund support is making all of this possible!

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Victory! USDA Cracks Down on Craig Kokas

Craig Kokas kept hundreds of animals at his hellhole of a breeding operation for years—now the USDA is acting on its damning findings.

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A single dead pit bull is on their side in a small, dimly lit crate. They are dead, their body charred and a prong collar fastened around their neck.

More Than 100 Animals Have Died in Fires Recently, and the Reason Why Might Surprise You

Hoarders who claim to “save” animals often cage them in criminally cruel conditions. When fires break out, animals have no chance to escape. (Warning: graphic images)

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Diane Warren Is ‘Standing With’ PETA to Help End the Iditarod

Diane Warren is standing with PETA and sticking up for dogs. She donated her song “I’m Standing With You” for a new video calling for an end to the Iditarod.

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Bulldog Bestiality? PETA Urges Uga’s Breeder to Stop Breeding Dogs

Uga, the bulldog mascot of the University of Georgia, likely suffers every day of his life due to the deformities he was purposely bred to have.

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Help Adoptable Cat Kumar Find the ‘Right Castle’ to Call His Own

Kumar was suffering from a severe respiratory infection—not to mention a shocking lack of late-night munchie options—when PETA swooped in to help. Now all he needs is a new home!

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32 Dog House Drop-Offs and Marley’s Makeover: CAP’s Winter Roundup

From giving painfully matted Marley a makeover to helping elderly cat Mischief gently pass, PETA fieldworkers do everything they can to help animals in need.

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Before and after photos of Wally, a puppy who had severe mange and has been cured after PETA rescue

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A Glow-Up for the Ages: Wally’s a Brand-New Dog Who Needs Brand-New Digs

Left outside with no shelter and a raging skin infection, Wally had shut down completely. But today the only thing contagious is this adoptable pup’s newfound optimism!

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Dozens of Live Animals Found in Petco Dumpster—Take Action Now!

In a dumpster outside a Petco store, a woman was horrified to find more than just garbage.

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