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Animal Companions
PETA’s Global Compassion Fund Helps Ukrainian Cat Who Jumped From Fourth Floor to Escape Gunfire

Animal Rescue Kharkiv—backed by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund—found this cat with a wounded jaw. Watch this video to see his remarkable transformation!

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Animal Companions
Rockdale Cruelty Case Is Closed, but PETA Will Continue to Work for Dogs

Dogs belong safe indoors with their guardians, not confined in stifling heat. Learn how to help dogs in your area.

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After PETA’s Push, Chris Brown’s Monkey Dealer Gets License Terminated by Feds

Following a push from PETA, the USDA terminated the federal Animal Welfare Act license of exotic-animal dealer Jimmy Wayne Hammonds, aka “The Monkey Whisperer.”

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Video: Bulldogs Not Covered Under ‘Lifetime Warranty’ but Win ‘Best in Show’?

VIDEO: A pet shop employee explains why the store won’t offer a “lifetime warranty” on breathing-impaired dogs.

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PETA Gives Publisher of ‘Stray,’ Annapurna Interactive, Two Paws Up

The publisher of the viral video game Stray, Annapurna Interactive, won PETA’s Company of the Year award for its aMEOWzing game.

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Will Lewis Hamilton Help End Formula 1 Owner’s Iditarod Sponsorship?

A word from Hamilton could prevent more dogs from dying—at least 150 have died so far—in the treacherous 1,000-mile Iditarod race, so what’s keeping the seven-time world champion from jumping in and responding to PETA U.K.’s appeal for help?

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Animal Companions
Video: Ukraine Gives Thanks as Wounded Dog and Cat Refugees Are Treated in New Vet Clinic

Dogs and cats are being helped, thanks to the Global Compassion Fund. Catch this wonderful message from Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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Animal Companions
Progress! New York Passes Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, Banning Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits

New York’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill has been signed into law, so countless cats, dogs, and rabbits will be saved from being bred and sold at pet stores.

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End of Year Action Recap: Victories by PETA Supporters and How You Can Add More

Need some great end of year inspiration? Check out these 2022 victories for animals by PETA supporters, and take action with our easy, cutting-edge systems.

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Animal Companions
18 Breathing-Impaired Breeds and Why They Need to Be Banned

Breathing-impaired breeds live with chronic health issues simply because humans want them to look a certain way. Here’s why they should be banned.

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Animal Companions
5 Shocking PETA Investigations That Sparked Major Action for Animals in 2022

See some of the shocking findings that PETA’s investigations uncovered—and how our work helped animals in 2022.

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PETA Fielded Calls From Dallas to Detroit to Help Animals This Fall

On an average day, PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department receives dozens of phone calls reporting cases of animal abuse. Here’s what happens next.

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PETA Latino Hosts Weekend Spay/Neuter Event in Cancún

PETA Latino’s Cancún event may have prevented the birth of more than 2,000 animals in the next 12 months alone!

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PETA Tip Leads to Cruelty-to-Animals Charges for Guinea Pig Breeder

At this guinea pig hellhole, a breeder allegedly left animals without water or veterinary care. Now, she has been charged following a tip from PETA.

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Animal Companions
These Dogs’ Happy Tale Took a Tragic Turn: Can You Be Their Hero?

Buster and Zoey had a wonderful home until their guardian fell severely ill. Can you give these bonded Chihuahuas a second chance at the love and comfort they deserve?

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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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