Category: Animal Companions

Studies have shown that attacks on animals are a classic precursor to domestic violence.

Switzer spotted the dog—a Rottweiler puppy—in a van at a shopping center in Oklahoma.

When PETA’s fieldworker found her, Coco weighed just 19 pounds, less than half her expected bodyweight of 45 pounds.

The annual “Opossum Drop” held in Brasstown was illegal and that the WRC acted unlawfully when it issued a permit for the cruel event.

A simple dog biscuit was all it took to make Sparkles wiggle with joy.

Bruno will surely continue to shed pounds by going on regular “play dates” at the dog park and taking long daily walks, one of his favorite pastimes.

Rats don’t always get a fair shake, but authorities in this case rightly treated their abuse with the gravity it deserved.

When Portsmouth Animal Control contacted PETA for assistance, staffers hurried to help the endangered animals.

The following was written by Ingrid E. Newkirk. Some people are suggesting that the solution to dog and cat overpopulation lies with so-called “no-kill” animal shelters. If this were true, PETA would be their strongest proponent. But people engaged in real sheltering work know that “no-kill” creates even more problems for animals and “no birth” … Read more »

Pity the poor sports fan. Today is the dreaded Most Boring Day in Sports. No baseball, no basketball, no football, no hockey. Absolutely no excuse not to mow the lawn, wash the car, or do any number of other tedious household chores that can usually be deferred with “But honey, the game’s on!” But wait—all … Read more »

Can you imagine giving birth while your house