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close-up of a section of Chili's restaurant chain's children's placemat with the question, "Would you rather have a talking parrot or a little monkey for a pet?" but is no longer in use

Chili’s Is Changing Children’s Placemats to Help Wild Animals?

What did parrots, monkeys, and Chili’s children’s placemats have in common that required a change? PETA has the compassionate scoop.

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Artist Depicts a Cow’s Face Using Rice, Making a Powerful Statement

Can rice art depict a cow so effectively that it wins your heart? Watch this short time-lapse video to discover more reasons to love these gregarious grazers.

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Why Is PETA Urging President Biden to Fire These Top USDA Officials?

PETA and a host of other animal rights groups are calling for President Joe Biden to take this urgent action to help ensure that disasters like Envigo don’t occur again.

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Calling All Young People: peta2’s Brand-New Website Is the Best Place to Help Animals

Skincare routines, shopping guides, ways to help animals, the latest vegan trends—peta2’s new website is helping young people make a world of difference.

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Google "chicken" and you mostly find results about or images of the bird being used for food like this baby chick treated like a waste product in a crate next to broken eggshells

No Mere ‘Fowl Play’ on the Internet: Video on the Putrid Search Results for ‘Chicken’

Going to google “chicken” and hoping for a happy experience learning about living birds? PETA’s video exposes what usually happens instead.

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PETA-Supported Teams Overcome Tremendous Odds to Secure Food for 35 Skinny Horses in Ukraine

From orphans feeding homeless animals to a little dog getting a chance at a better life, you won’t want to miss these updates from PETA-supported rescuers in Ukraine. Here’s how your Global Compassion Fund support is making all of this possible!

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Kokas Exotics raccoons confined in a cage

Victory! USDA Cracks Down on Craig Kokas

Craig Kokas kept hundreds of animals at his hellhole of a breeding operation for years—now the USDA is acting on its damning findings.

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A single dead pit bull is on their side in a small, dimly lit crate. They are dead, their body charred and a prong collar fastened around their neck.

More Than 100 Animals Have Died in Fires Recently, and the Reason Why Might Surprise You

Hoarders who claim to “save” animals often cage them in criminally cruel conditions. When fires break out, animals have no chance to escape. (Warning: graphic images)

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New York Governor Wants to Lend Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for WHAT?

Why is the Coalition to End Horse Racing Subsidies going up against New York’s governor? PETA reveals the answer via some disturbing facts and lets you know how to help.

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Alissa White-Gluz as a "Mermaid" for PETA with text that says "Put yourself in their place"

Singer Alissa White-Gluz Transformed Into What for This PETA Ad?

Animal advocate Alissa White-Gluz is the lead vocalist in the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy and a dedicated vegan.

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PETA India's Most Influential Vegan Acharya Prashant receives award

Who’s the Most Influential Vegan in India? Watch PETA’s New Video to Find Out

Who was named PETA India’s “Most Influential Vegan” of 2022? PETA President Ingrid Newkirk chats with him in this video.

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PETA Explains What Happens to Roosters Used in Cockfighting

A cockfight takes place when two roosters fight—often to the death—for the entertainment of onlookers. Learn how to help birds used in cockfights.

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NY Fashion Week PETA sheep dress promoting wool-free designs with image of sheep on green grass

A PETA ‘Sheep’ Baaantering With Faaashionistas? Find Out Why

Curious why a Schiaparelli-esque “sheep” popped up at New York Fashion Week? PETA’s got the answer, plus other reasons to go wool-free.

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Macy’s Makes Fashion More Compassionate by Shedding Exotic Skins

Which department store ditched products made of exotic skins, favoring compassion for animals? Macy’s! Learn how PETA helped make it happen.

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For Kids: Share Your Love for Animals This Valentine’s Day—Here’s How

Looking for an animal-friendly Valentine’s Day craft? PETA Kids has your back with these FREE printable cards your young ones can customize and share with loved ones.

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