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Workers Hack at Terrified Birds for ‘Responsible’ Down—PETA Calls Out Gap Inc. for Bogus ‘Ethical Sourcing’ Claims

Gap Inc. claims to sell “responsible” down, but investigations by PETA entities reveal that there’s no such thing. Here’s what we said to the company at a shareholder meeting.

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Dog chained to a barrel to show why AARP benefits dogs now by dropping all dog-sledding promotions
Victory! How AARP Membership Now Includes More Compassion for Dogs

AARP now benefits dogs? You bet! Discover what inspired the organization to retire all dog-sledding promotions, and learn how you can keep helping dogs.

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Animal Companions
Westminster Dog Show Winner Buddy Holly Will Be Exploited for Life

The only prize the “Best in Show” winner of the Westminster dog show gets is a lifetime of being exploited for profit.

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Ann Taylor and Other Brands Earn PETA Props for This Animal-Friendly Policy

Learn more about why PETA is praising ascena—owner of Ann Taylor and other popular brands—for its animal-friendly policy.

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Has a Powerful Message About Animal Testing

Did you catch the animal rights message in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”? We’ll give you a hint: Rocket’s story isn’t all that unusual.

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Hey, Indy 500, How About Vegan Milk for Victory Lane? We’ll Even Toss In $10K

Why has PETA offered a big cash prize if the Indy 500 milk gulp goes vegan? Race right to our answer and start revving your “engine” to help cows.

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Find Out Which Acts the Moulin Rouge Is Leaving to Yesterday

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but saving animals is even better. Check out how PETA entities helped give the Moulin Rouge in Paris a much-needed update.

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‘Dead Dogs’ Haunt Liberty Media Over Iditarod Ties
Liberty Media’s Iditarod-Supporting CEO Gets an Appeal From PETA Protesters

Why did PETA crash a global conference? Not for the breakfast buffet! Protesters were there in behalf of the dogs forced to run in the Iditarod.

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McGraw sisters in PETA Kids ad with their dog
What Gives These Two Horror Stars Nightmares? Hint: It’s Not a Scary Movie!

Superstar siblings Madeleine and Violet McGraw love a good scary movie, and when faced with this horror for cats and dogs in real life, they know just what to do.

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Animal Companions
Top 5 Reasons Never to Buy a Dog, According to AI

Artificial intelligence is the future, and PETA is glad that ChatGPT knows to never buy a dog. Do you?

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You’ll Duck Out of H&M When You See What PETA U.K. Is Protesting

What’s going on behind H&M’s down-filled clothing? PETA U.K. and other protesters are making sure customers know what a rip-off these items are.

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Video: Van Hauling Puppies Hundreds of Miles in Tiny, Waste-Filled Crates Crashes

Find out what—or who—police found at the scene of a Virginia Beach van wreck, and learn about the reality of online puppy sales.

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Decades of Cruelty to Animals at Waccatee Zoo End After Parties Settle Lawsuit

VICTORY: Waccatee Zoo’s decades of cruelty to animals are over! Find out why PETA settled a lawsuit against the highway hellhole.

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PETA U.K.’s New Video Will Have You Saying, ‘God Save the Bears’

Watch PETA U.K.’s new video to find out why King Charles should really come to the defense of black bears.

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Animal Companions
Little Leona Was Trapped on a Fourth-Floor Ledge—See What Happened at This Free Event!

From heartwarming reunions to heart-pounding rescues, PETA-supported teams are braving the rubble in Turkey and Syria to save animals. You can see how at this free event.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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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