End of a Cold Era: Advocates Gather at Ringling’s Final NYC Shows

We bid Ringling good riddance with our protest signs held high. But our fight is not yet over.

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PETA Thanks Union County Arena for Banning Garden Bros. Circus

After the downfall of Ringling Bros., animal-abusing circuses should take note: The public is fed up with cruelty-filled performances.

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PETA Takes Action After Video Shows Distressed Bear in Circus

After a bear appeared to be distressed during a circus act, PETA has offered to rescue all the bears in the show and is calling for a federal investigation.

Woman Thrown by an Elephant Reveals the Dangers of Encounters

For everyone’s sake, let’s hope “elephlying” doesn’t take off as a cultural phenomenon.

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Bullfighter Who Says Animals ‘Do Not Have Rights’ Tossed by Angry Bull

During an interview, bullfighter Sebastian Castella declared, “Like all animals, bulls do not have duties, therefore they do not have rights.”

PETA Demands Investigation After Severely Lame Horse Is Made to Race

Charlie’s Quest was raced almost to his breaking point. PETA rescued the Thoroughbred, and now we’re going after the people responsible.

Dedicated Celebrity Friend of PETA Honored at ‘Sublime’ Restaurant

Alan Cumming has been working with PETA to stop cruelty to animals for over a decade, so we honored him for his kindness.

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Breakthrough! Congress Demands USDA Restore Records After PETA Push

While the upcoming restoration of the inspection records is great news for animals, there’s still more work to be done. Learn how you can take action today.

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Dogs Deserve Better Than an Outdated Beauty Pageant

More than 3,000 dogs will be paraded around New York’s Madison Square Garden so that judges can scrutinize every inch of their bodies.

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PETA Offers $5,000 Reward to ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ Whistleblower

PETA and a generous donor want to thank the person who bravely shot and released the now-infamous video of a terrified dog.

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Former Dade City’s Wild Things President Jailed for Sexual Misconduct

Legal woes are mounting for Randy Stearns and the notorious Dade City’s Wild Things, operated by his parents.

Naked, Caged ‘Tiger’ Shows How Soulless UniverSoul Circus Really Is

Depriving animals of exercise and needed medical care and confining them to filthy, maggot-infested trucks is pretty soulless.

Victory! Hallmark Grows a Heart and Stops Exploiting Chimpanzees

Hallmark continues to profit from selling cards featuring chimpanzees who exhibit fear grimaces that look like human smiles.

Alan Cumming Just Helped PETA Speak Up for the Loneliest Orca on Earth

Fifty-something Alan Cumming calls for an end to captivity for 50-something Lolita, who has spent most of her life languishing at the Miami Seaquarium.

These Funny Animal-Friendly Super Bowl Ads Prove CGI Is the Future

Find out which companies used CGI instead of animals for their Super Bowl ads this year, and learn what you can do to help.

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