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Animal Companions
A Crate Is a Cage Is a Prison: Why Crating Dogs Is a Terrible Idea

“Dogs Hate Crates” tells the story from the other side of the bars.

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Greedy Breeders Prepare to Churn Out Replicas of Westminster Winner

Cue the “8-week-old AKC German shepherd puppies” ads. Breeders are already cashing in on the coming breed craze that will result in more suffering for dogs.

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PETA’s Message at Westminster Is Loud and Clear: If You Buy, They May Die

Don’t take away a shelter dog’s chance at a good home. Avoid dog pageants—like Westminster—which promote the breeding of purebred dogs.

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‘Sausage Cat’ Breed Not Trendy, Just the Result of Cruelty

Westminster plans to include cats in its “Meet the Breeds” event this year, but vets warn that cats bred for cosmetic purposes could suffer from various health issues.

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Some of Animals’ Greatest Friends Are Up for Grammys

We don’t mean to brag, but a number of PETA pals are Grammy nominated this weekend.

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Dogs Deserve Better Than an Outdated Beauty Pageant

More than 3,000 dogs will be paraded around New York’s Madison Square Garden so that judges can scrutinize every inch of their bodies.

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A Decade After Her Death, Anna Nicole’s Work for Animals Still Shines

Anna Nicole Smith was a model, Playboy Playmate, reality star, and committed PETA supporter.

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Video: These Animals Rescued by PETA Have Found Their True Loves

They were once neglected, cold, lonely, or scared—but not anymore. Meet six animals who found love when all hope seemed lost.

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How? Woman Panics as Snake Becomes Stuck in Her Earlobe

There are plenty of reasons why people should never buy “exotic” animals, but this may be the most bizarre one yet.

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Child Throws ‘Ugly’ Dog off Balcony. Watch Her Amazing Recovery! (Video)

Even a shattered leg couldn’t keep this spunky little dog down.

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Adopt This Cat: That’s an Order!

This cute kitten is more than just a pretty face. He’s also pretty awesome.

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PETA Awards Electricians Who Rescued Cat Missing for 9 Days

The compassionate workers managed to save Juno, who was found hiding in an overpass 80 feet above ground.

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‘Dreadlock Kitty’ and Other Grooming-Neglect Horror Stories (Photos)

Brace yourself: These cats and dogs prove that failing to care for animals’ fur and teeth can be deadly.

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This Dog’s Mouth Was Bound Shut, and He Was Abandoned to Starve

PETA is offering up to $5,000 for any information on the culprits who left this dog to die.

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Smart Dog Knows Who to Call for Help

Dogged persistence pays off for a chained dog we’ve been helping for three years.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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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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