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WATCH: Where There’s a Will to Help Animals, There’s a Way!

From morning shows to county fairs, PETA staff members are always looking for new, creative ways to help animals. Watch the second of three videos to learn how they do it!

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Progress! Plans for South Korean Horsemeat Pet Food Factory Have Been Scrapped

In the wake of a shocking PETA investigation, pressure from the group and local activists has scuttled plans for a new horsemeat pet food factory in South Korea.

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The Race Is On for the Biggest Horse Racing Drug Scandal of 2022—and It’s Only January

These five drug-related horse racing scandals are making headlines. Find out what you can do to help horses used for racing.

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PETA to Olympic Committee: Ban Equestrian Events in Wake of New Horse Abuse Video

Bashing a horse’s legs to get the animal to jump higher makes the case that Olympic equestrian events should be banned immediately.

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2021’s Top Horse Racing Stunts End in Photo Finish

Photo Finish for PETA’s Top Horse Racing Stunts of 2021

In 2021, PETA worked hard for horses used in the racing industry—the votes are in for our top attention-grabbing events.

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Bans on Circuses, Fur Farms, Dolphinariums, Pet Stores: Progress for Animals Is Passed Into Law in France!

Vital improvements in France are finally taking shape! From circuses to dolphinariums to fur farms to pet stores—see how this new law will help animals.

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‘K-Pop Fan’ Crashes Breeders’ Cup Winner’s Circle to Protest Horse Slaughter

Her message “Korea Racing Authority, how dare you turn racehorses into dog food!” was hiding in plain sight and seen round the world.

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Horse Trainer Bob Baffert Inspired the Scariest Costume This Halloween

This “Bob Baffert” Halloween costume is terrifyingly realistic—the trainer’s record of abuse is enough to scare anyone.

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Mox Nix Death Prompts Promise for Ohio Racetrack Rules Changes

Ohio Racing Officials Look to Implement Lifesaving Rules After Horse Dies

PETA called on the Ohio State Racing Commission to conduct a thorough investigation of Mox Nix’s death and disclose the full results to the public—and it listened.

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Whipping horses at racetracks challenged by PETA entities around the world

PETA Australia’s Legal Battle in Tasmania May Have International Impact on Racehorses

See how PETA Australia lawyers are helping horses on a small island and how it may lead to earth-shattering effects around the world.

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poll shows 91 percent new yorkers dont go horse race tracks

Poll Shows 91% of New Yorkers Never Go to Race Tracks—Yet Horses Keep Dying

New York tracks rake in $250 million in state subsidies annually—even though 90% of the state’s residents never go to the races.

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Bob Baffert Impersonator Crashes the Racing Hall of Fame Ceremony

PETA’s Bob Baffert impersonator has a giant syringe, a poppy seed bagel, and a whole host of excuses for his drug violations.

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KRA scrubs records of horserace slaughter in South Korea

PETA Slams South Korean Officials for Erasure of Racehorse Slaughter Records

From October 2020 to June 2021, more than 900 horses were killed in South Korea. The Korea Racing Authority doesn’t want anyone to know their identities.

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Several Thoroughbred horses like those forced to run at Belmont

Win for Horses! New York Governor Signs Anti–Horse Slaughter Bill Into Law

Win for horses! Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law two bills that will help protect horses in New York.

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PETA Exposes Trainer Bob Baffert’s Business Ties to Kentucky Horse Racing Commissioners

PETA calls on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to address potential conflicts of interest related to Medina Spirit’s trainer, Bob Baffert.

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