Skip to Content
PETA
Animals are not ours
to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

Category: Animal Companions

Large brown mixed breed dog on red couch
Animal Companions
PETA Wants to Nip the Problem of Deadbeat Dads in the Bud

With Father’s Day approaching, PETA is getting snippy with deadbeat dads.

Take Action
© iStock.com/ZoneCreative S.r.l.Skyhobo
Animal Companions
850 Animals Who Will Never Contribute to the Overpopulation Crisis

Are you as passionate about tackling the homeless-animal crisis as PETA is? Do we have the job for you!

Take Action
© iStock.com/molishka1988
Animal Companions
Animal Shelter Employees Get Their Moment in the Spotlight

An online adoption event celebrates shelter animals and the humans who are trying to find them their forever families.

Take Action
Animal Companions
Are These Chihuahuas Too Cute for Their Own Good?

You’re in luck: Persephone and Potato are still up for adoption!

Take Action
Animal Companions
Bunnies Sold for Pelts, Pet Food, or People’s Plates—Then PETA Intervenes

Eighty-three rabbits are now safe and sound and won’t be turned into meat, fur, or bunny breeding machines.

Take Action
PETA CAP worker with Midnight, a black dog
Share Compassion With a PETA Present
With a PETA Present, you can send a beautiful e-card and help animals.
SEND AN E-CARD TODAY
Animal Companions
Photos: They Came, They Saw, They Adopted

Dozens of potential adopters converge on PETA’’s Norfolk, Virginia, headquarters to have their hearts stolen by homeless dogs.

Take Action
Animal Companions
What Are These Animals Doing on a Train?

Thousands of commuters get a reminder to spay, neuter, and adopt homeless animals from the shelter.

Take Action
How Does PETA Feel About ‘Police Dogs’?
Animal Companions
Emergency Call to Police: Protect K9 Officers from Dying in Hot Cars

In the wake of least 20 K9 officers dying in hot patrol cars in the past three years, PETA issues urgent plea to police to install lifesaving heat-alert systems.

Take Action
© iStock.com/aijohn784
Animal Companions
Eyewitness Exposé: Pain, Fear, and Death at Primate Products, Inc.

You’ve never seen anything like this before—and much of it is being paid for by U.S. taxpayers’ dollars!

Take Action
Seven Virginia Animal Shelters to Bring Dogs to ‘Adopt-a-Thon’ at PETA Headquarters

Meet irresistible dogs like Xena, Callaway, Jodi, Hunter, and Tootie who are looking for their forever families.

Take Action
Save 200 Animals Every Year by Going Vegan
Pledge to Go Vegan
Animal Companions
Nigel’s Rescue Will Have You Jumping With Joy

One day, this rabbit was food. The next, he was a treasured friend.

Take Action
Animal Companions
Gallup Poll Shows Majority of Americans Are Concerned About Animal Rights

Here’s proof positive that animal advocates are continuing to change minds and garner more support for animal rights nationwide.

Take Action
Adorable smiley brown-and-white rescued dog on leash
Animal Companions
Mauled Puppy Gets Back on His Feet

Watch this courageous puppy’s transformation.

Take Action
Animal Companions
America the Beautiful (Cat)

This cute little stray cat with the patriotic name was lucky enough to stumble upon someone who knew exactly how to help her.

Take Action
Animal Companions
Caught! Cell Phone Video Shows Petco Groomer Abusing Dog

Disturbing video shows a Petco groomer who violently handles a terrified dog. Here’s how to protect your animal companions from abuse and accidents at groomers.

Take Action
© iStock.com/mvaligursky
The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
See them all
More Posts
GET PETA UPDATES
Stay up to date on the latest vegan trends and get breaking animal rights news delivered straight to your inbox!

By submitting this form, you’re acknowledging that you have read and agree to our privacy policy and agree to receive e-mails from us.

Get the Latest Tips—Right in Your Inbox
We’ll e-mail you weekly with the latest in vegan recipes, fashion, and more!

By submitting this form, you’re acknowledging that you have read and agree to our privacy policy and agree to receive e-mails from us.

“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

Read More