Victories: Animal Companions

Large realty group bans Pocket Pets from its properties!

A compassionate citizen alerted PETA to two stores that were unlawfully selling baby slider turtles. We alerted law enforcement, and they seized 22 turtles and four betta fish and cited the stores’ owners.

PETA was able to convince Whole Foods to stop displaying live betta fish in the AquaFarm tanks that the company was selling!

We ensured that the cats were quickly captured and transported to safety.

A Michigan fair has made the compassionate decision to stop giving away live animals as prizes!

After hearing that a fraternity was hosting a party with “goldfish shots” we took action to ensure that this portion of the party was canceled.

PETA worked with local legislators and activists in Suffolk, Virginia, to address the suffering of chained dogs, and the city council voted to ban the cruel practice.

A hoarder responsible for the deaths of over 100 birds has been charged with cruelty to animals thanks to efforts by PETA and our supporters.

Thanks to PETA and local law enforcement, ninety three animals were seized from a hoarding situation and now the culprits have pleaded guilty and have been sentenced to five years of probation during which time they will not be allowed to own animals!

PETA alerted officials to a beach store that was keeping turtles in cramped, cruel conditions. The store owners have been charged and fined, and the turtles are now much better off!

PETA worked with local legislators and activists to address the suffering of chained dogs in Hampton, Virginia, and the city council voted unanimously to ban the cruel practice.

A fraternity who was using live goldfish during rush events, compassionately decided to no longer use live fish in official or unofficial events!

A car dealership in Florida compassionately decided to stop giving away hamsters as a promotional prize with new car purchase after talking with PETA!

Compassionate administrators at a K-8 school in Washington have decided not to give any live animals away as prizes in future events.

After working with PETA, a property management company rescinded its declawing requirement for 100 properties it manages across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois!