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Category: Animals in Entertainment

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Feds Call Off Raid of Underground Track, Destroy PETA’s Evidence of Horse Doping

The Washington Post reports that following PETA’s investigation, federal agencies planned a massive raid of an underground racetrack in Georgia, only to nix it at the last minute.

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7 Charged Following PETA Exposé of Unregulated Horse Racing

A secretive industry operating in over 30 states is driving horses to an early grave, but this exciting update to a PETA investigation proves abusers are feeling the heat.

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Roadside Zoos on Notice as PETA Keeps the Pressure On

As long as animals suffer at roadside zoos, we’ll work relentlessly to shut these facilities down. Here’s how our complaints have led to federal crackdowns.

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Will Animal-Themed Carousels Change With the Times?

PETA asked the CEO of Chance Rides, the largest manufacturer of amusement rides in the country, to make a change that will help boost the next generation’s empathy.

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Shocking Bodycam Video Footage Shows Terrified Zebra Caught in Circus Trailer Fire

A trailer hauling animals to the Mizpah Shrine Circus recently caught fire in Indiana, endangering lives and causing a hectic scene.

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After 2 Kodiak Bears Escaped From a Florida Facility, PETA Penned a Letter

Allegedly unlawful activity led to the escape of two Kodiak bears from a Florida property. Find out how PETA’s urging authorities to take additional action.

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babylon belle, a groundhog mascot for the Village of Babylon, New York on Groundhog Day
Chucking Cruel Traditions: The Village of Babylon Marks Groundhog Day in an Animal-Friendly Way

This groundbreaking groundhog mascot predicted something better than the weather: She forecasted a season of compassion for our fellow animals!

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6 Lonely Animals Spending Another Valentine’s Day Without Loved Ones

These lonely animals have to spend Valentine’s Day—and every other day—without loved ones. Help us get them the companionship they deserve!

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Police Arrest Trainer for Beating Horse Following PETA Complaint

PETA is grateful to the New York State Police for taking action. Now the state should ban trainer Frederick Bourgault from working with horses.

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SeaQuest Littleton Is Closing: Find Out Why This Animal-Exploiting Hellhole Was a Failure From the Start

Great news! SeaQuest Littleton, a crummy mall aquarium with a history of injuries, deaths, and animal welfare violations, is finally shutting its doors.

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Animal Defenders Crash the Pope’s Evening Prayer With This Message for Bulls

PETA U.K. members disrupted a prayer service that Pope Francis attended, pleading with His Holiness to help save bulls’ lives. Watch the video!

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Share Mini Cow TikTok Videos

Don’t share that mini cow TikTok video—instead, share these reasons why people should NEVER buy mini cows as “pets.”

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PETA Protest at The Miami Seaquarium Features Dolphin Mascot
Miami-Dade County Files Lawsuit to Compel the Seedy Seaquarium to Ship Out

The Miami Seaquarium leaves a legacy of agony and anguish: Over 100 dolphins and two orcas lived and died there in misery. Now, no other animal will share their fate.

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Swap the Groundhog for Our Flippin’ Gift, Says PETA to Punxsutawney

Check out PETA’s massive plan to swap out Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog. Learn how you can help chuck this cruel and tired tradition.

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Death Before the Death Race: Iditarod Training Accidents That Killed Dogs

While training for the Iditarod, dogs have been injured and killed in moose encounters, snowmobile accidents, and many other gory ways. Find out how you can help dogs.

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