Why There’s Nothing Cute About That ‘Polar Bear Petting a Dog’ Video

This is exactly why you should never chain your dog.

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These Little Dogs Were Made Ill by Neglect—but Just Look at Them Now!

Think only large dogs are shoved outside and forced to endure all weather extremes? These two neglected puppies will make you think again.

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Snoopy’s New Job Offer: Poster Dog for Doghouse Donations

As people bemoan the news that MetLife will no longer use Snoopy as its mascot, PETA is offering him a new job: poster dog of its doghouse-donation program.

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UPDATE: Rescued Pup Meets His New Family

Chained in the backyard by a breeder at just 6 weeks old, Keane was rescued and adopted by a loving family. It’ll be the best thing you see today.

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PETA Is on the Ground in Wake of Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew has left behind immense flooding in North Carolina, so PETA’s animal rescue team is there and ready to help.

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We Save Pit Bulls by Spaying Them

Montréal’s pit-bull legislation has the potential to protect pit bulls by helping ensure that they will be well cared for and won’t contribute to the homeless-dog crisis.

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Santa Comes Early for Chained Dogs

A toy can make a world of difference for a lonely dog who is chained or penned alone day and night.

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Will Canine Mayor Give Animal Constituents New ‘Leash’ on Life?

Duke the dog has won his third mayoral term—but what will he do for his fellow canids during his time in office?

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Dying, Abandoned Boxer Found in Ditch Gets a Second Chance at Life

PETA is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and cruelty-to-animals conviction of the perpetrators.

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PHOTOS: Esmeralda, Sheba, King, and Other Animals PETA Helped Recently

It’s a happy ending for Esmeralda and many other animals, thanks to PETA’s help.

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Video: We Thought We’d Never See This Chained Dog Again. We Were Wrong.

When Edith disappeared after years of being chained outside, we thought she must have died. But then something amazing happened.

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UPDATE: Mickey Goes for a Walk—and Finds a Home

While participating in the “Human Walk” event in Chesapeake, Virginia, Mickey catches the eye of his future guardian.

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How PETA Helps Dogs Who Need It the Most

A member of PETA’s social media team shadows PETA’s fieldworkers as they help dogs in need.

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Bob Barker: Dogs Pay a High Price for Chaining

TV legend and animal rights icon Bob Barker urges Pennsylvania lawmakers to protect the most vulnerable among us by banning 24/7 dog chaining.

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Meet PETA’s Rescue Team and the Animals They Help

We will never turn our backs on the animals who need us the most. Here’s why.

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