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Animal Companions
The Face That Launched a Thousand Adoption Applications? Meet Helen

A painful medical condition left its mark on Helen’s eye. But this adoptable cat made a full recovery and is still beautiful—inside and out!

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VIDEO: Here’s Why Animals Need You to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

All social movements have a responsibility to shake people out of their comfort zones. Learn why from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.

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Animal Companions
Students Create Powerful Anti-Speciesist Campaigns for the 2023 Young Ones Student Awards

The 2023 Young Ones Student Awards highlights some of the best design work from students around the globe. Here are some of PETA’s favorite anti-speciesist campaigns.

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Animal Companions
Cap Off Your Senior Year With One of These Messages for Animals

It’s time to get out the vegan craft supplies and stick it to speciesism with an animal rights message for everyone to see on your special day.

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Animal Companions
See the Tail-Wagging Headliners at PETA’s Poochella Adoption Fest

What happens when nine animal shelters and rescue groups throw one epic adoption festival? Poochella! Check out the highlights from this year’s event.

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How to Have the Ultimate Animal-Friendly School Dance

Here’s your guide to the ultimate vegan school dance, from animal-friendly dresses to pre-prom dinners and everything in between.

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Lab mix Midnight with yellow toy
Animal Companions
No More Darkness for Midnight: Give This Adoptable Dog a Bright Future

Chained and isolated in a backyard, Midnight’s former life was bleak and lonely. But thanks to PETA, the future shines like the stars for this adoptable pup.

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Animal Companions
Peek Inside: PETA’s Vital Community Work From January to March 2023

PETA received 581 requests for assistance during the first three months of 2023. Meet just a few of the animals whose lives we improved.

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People Can’t Stop Connecting PETA and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

“If you cry during PETA commercials, this movie may trigger you.” See some of the top tweets about PETA and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.’

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Think You Know Everything About Vegan Fashion? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

You won’t look at a pair of gloves the same way again after you take this quiz. Can you get more than three questions correct?

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What Did PETA Do Wrong?

What did PETA do wrong? The real question is this: How does PETA end the wrongs done to animals? Here’s our answer.

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This Short Video Is Bringing the Monkey-Abduction Pipeline Crashing Down

Just a few minutes caught on hidden camera could soon spell the end of monkey trafficking—not to mention a long prison sentence for accused monkey smuggler Masphal Kry.

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What Would It Look Like if Disney Characters Lived in the Real World?

Disney characters may live happily ever after, but what would their lives be like if they were treated like their real-life counterparts?

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Animals Keep Dying at Exploitative Marineland of Canada

Less than a year after Sonar the dolphin and Kodiak the beluga died at Marineland of Canada, two more beluga whales have died at the facility.

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Animal Companions
‘The Book: PETA’s Version of the Creation Story’ Uses ChatGPT to Emphasize Kindness and Compassion for Animals

This first-of-its kind AI-generated version of the creation story puts an animal-friendly spin on important biblical lessons. Purchase your copy today!

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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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