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PETA Victory! Kate McKinnon ‘Joe vs. Carole’ Series Uses CGI Tigers

PETA sent letters to actor Kate McKinnon and Universal Content Productions, urging them not to use real tigers in “Joe vs. Carole.” They listened.

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How PETA Tamed ‘Tiger King’ Subject and Big-Cat Abuser ‘Joe Exotic’

Brittany Peet, the PETA Foundation’s director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement, speaks to Emil Guillermo about “Joe Exotic,” who was one of the most infamous big-cat traffickers and abusers in the country before being imprisoned for murder-for-hire and wildlife crimes.

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In ‘Tiger King,’ Netflix Didn’t Even Touch On the Worst Part

Netflix’s “Tiger King” introduced the world to Joe Exotic and other big-cat exploiters, but what about the big cats themselves? Here’s why tiger cub “encounters” are never OK.

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What PETA Has to Say About the ‘Tiger King’ Netflix Series and Joe Exotic

PETA responds to the new Netflix docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” Learn more about the ways tiger cubs suffer for entertainment.

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Self-Isolation Got You Feeling Trapped? Try Being a Dolphin at SeaWorld

SeaWorld is closed because of the coronavirus, but it should’ve closed long ago for cruelty. Tell the park not to reopen until all the dolphins and whales are released to seaside sanctuaries.

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A Sweet Victory for PETA: Snickers Stops Sponsoring SeaWorld

After hearing from PETA how bottlenose dolphins, orcas, and other marine animals suffer in captivity, Snickers officially ended its SeaWorld sponsorship.

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If Ever There Were an Essential Service Provider, PETA’s Field Team Is It

What do a tethered king, an ailing queen, Zeus without his palace, and a goose with a broken wing all have in common? Our field team was there for them when no one else was.

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Alec Baldwin to NYC Mayor: Stop Horse-Drawn Carriages During Coronavirus

PETA friend Alec Baldwin urges NYC’s mayor to stop horse-drawn carriage rides after drivers were filmed handing tourists reused blankets amid coronavirus pandemic.

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A COVID-19 Silver Lining: Unexpected Benefits for Animals

To help Americans cope with fear and anxiety over COVID-19, PETA is offering something to smile about: Fewer animals are being abused for entertainment.

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Chrysler Dealership Is 3rd Major Sponsor to Cut Ties With Iditarod This Month

We e-mailed, we picketed, we smashed cars, we refused to back down, and WE. DID. IT. Chrysler has confirmed that its Anchorage dealership will finally cut ties with the Iditarod.

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The 2020 Iditarod Is Over, but PETA’s Fight for Dogs Continues

Read a roundup of horrific incidents that occurred during the 2020 Iditarod, and find out how you can join PETA in taking action for dogs.

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As Taiji Slaughter Closes, How Many Dolphins Were Killed or Kidnapped?

This is what money spent on “swim with dolphins” attractions funds.

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Speculation Grows That Elephant Acts Are Over at Garden Bros. Circus

Relief may have just come for elephants exploited by Garden Bros. Circus, but other animals definitely still need your help. Find out what you can do now.

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Horse Forced to Pull Carriages in Central Park Collapses, Prompting Protests

Heartbreaking video footage shows a horse used by the carriage industry collapsing in Central Park and then being dragged onto a trailer. 💔

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Longtime Iditarod Sponsor Alaska Airlines Cuts Ties With Cruel, Deadly Race

We’re flying high over this airline’s decision to end its Iditarod sponsorship.

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PETA’s Milestones for Animals: 1980 to Now
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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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