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Why Pony Painting Is Not a Game

Activities in which kids are encouraged to paint ponies’ bodies have emerged as a cruel new birthday party trend.

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On PETA’s 38th Birthday: Rescues That We Will Never Forget

Over the past three decades, PETA has saved countless animals from abusive situations.

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SeaWorld Claims to Be Progressing—so Why Is It Eliminating 125 More Jobs?

More than 1,000 SeaWorld employees have been laid off since “Blackfish.” Had the park laid off the orcas instead, its business wouldn’t be sinking.

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Lights, Camera, … Death? Find Out What It Took to Make ‘Alpha’

Not even American Humane will endorse “Alpha.” Find out why.

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PETA July victories
What do Jack Daniel’s, IBM, Gucci, and Forever 21 have in common? PETA’s top news for July

These victories—which our supporters made possible—were huge. Can you believe they’re just a taste of all that we accomplished in July?

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Photos: The Country Is Protesting Outside AAA Offices—Here’s Why

Tell AAA that the orcas, dolphins, polar bears, and penguins imprisoned at SeaWorld are the ones who truly need emergency assistance.

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Nosey Remains Free From Her Abuser With Another Win in Court

PETA won’t stop working until Nosey is permanently granted the peace and care she needs and deserves. Find out the latest development in her case.

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It’s Been a ‘Horrible July’ for SeaWorld—Here’s Why

SeaWorld has abandoned plans to open a Chinese park, lost Thomas Cook’s support, and endured one heck of a #BoycottSeaWorldDay, all in a month’s time.

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Circus Pages Shuts Down, Ending Years of Shocking Animal Abuse

The cruel circus has closed, following years of protests across the country and shocking video footage of its notorious animal acts.

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Jenny’s Story: An Elephant’s Life and Death ‘Working’ in the Circus

Jenny never got a “retirement.” She died in the hands of the circus industry. For other elephants like her, it’s not too late. Take action now.

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Victory! Travel Giant Thomas Cook Cuts Ties With SeaWorld Following Yearlong PETA UK Campaign

This momentous victory means that Thomas Cook has now become the world-leading travel provider for animal welfare that it had claimed to be.

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Zoo Reportedly Paints Donkeys as Zebras, Proving It Has No Respect for Animals

Paint is literally melting off this donkey’s face, yet zoo proprietors are still sticking to their “zebra” story. Pathetic.

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How #BoycottSeaWorldDay Got Everyone Talking About Orcas

From Orlando, Florida, to San Antonio to San Diego—and everywhere in between—this year’s “Boycott SeaWorld” Day didn’t disappoint anyone… except SeaWorld.

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Robbyne Kaamil Fought to Free Animals From the Chains of Human Supremacy

We’re forever grateful that Robbyne Kaamil used her soulful talent and fiery nature to defend animals from human oppression.

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Anna Louise’s Story: For More Than 30 Years, She Was Kept Isolated

Captured from her home in Zimbabwe, Anna Louise was kept isolated from other elephants for more than 30 years. Her misery appears to be over.

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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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