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PETA Supporter to Reveal Animal Testing Horror to GenMont Shareholders

The shocking truth about GenMont Biotech—including cruel experiments and questionable company claims—was revealed at its annual shareholder meeting.

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See How These Top Oscar®️ Nominees Can Help End Monkey Experiments

PETA is gifting this year’s top Oscar® nominees a way to support their necks AND primate rights.

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Looking for Vegan Sports Gear for Kids? Here’s How to Knock It Out of the Park

If finding vegan sports gear is your goal, take a page from PETA Kids’ playbook and help your child become an MVP for animals.

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Civil Unrest in Jordan Blocks Animals From Receiving Care

Animals in Petra rely on free veterinary care provided by a clinic supported by PETA’s Global Compassion Fund. What will happen to them as civil unrest erupts on the streets?

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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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With a PETA Present, you can send a beautiful e-card and help animals.
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Parents: Don’t Miss This Free Animal-Friendly Kids’ Magazine

From puzzles and stickers to vegan tips, this free magazine has everything your kids need to be superheroes for animals.

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Cruel and Pointless Experiments on Animals Worsen Gender Inequality

As we recognize International Women’s Day (March 8), we should also acknowledge the disparity in funding for research focused on women’s health concerns vs. men’s.

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Challenge of Monterey Zoo’s Alleged Violation of California’s Bullhook Ban to Proceed

PETA can move forward with a lawsuit alleging that Monterey Zoo has engaged in unlawful business practices by using canes to poke and prod elephants.

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Diane Warren Is ‘Standing With’ PETA to Help End the Iditarod

Diane Warren is standing with PETA and sticking up for dogs. She donated her song “I’m Standing With You” for a new video calling for an end to the Iditarod.

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Entertainment
And the Winners of PETA’s Sixth Annual Oscat Awards Are…

The results are in! Find out which movies from 2022 won animal-friendly awards in PETA’s Oscats.

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PETA Scientists Join International Coalition Working to End Cosmetics Tests on Animals

PETA scientists have joined the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety, a group championing the use of non-animal testing methods.

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NIH-Funded Scam Facility Shut Down; 108 Monkeys Seized in Colombia

The largest rescue operation in the history of the Colombian Office of the Attorney General liberated 108 sick monkeys from an NIH-funded hellhole. Meanwhile, NIH remains silent.

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How PETA India’s Innovation Is Protecting Elephants and Helping Temples

After a temple pledged never to keep or hire elephants or any other animals, PETA India responded with a gift that might surprise visitors at first glance.

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Animal Companions
Bulldog Bestiality? PETA Urges Uga’s Breeder to Stop Breeding Dogs

Uga, the bulldog mascot of the University of Georgia, likely suffers every day of his life due to the deformities he was purposely bred to have.

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Detergent Brand Earth Breeze Scrubs Exploited Animals From Ads After PETA’s Plea

A box of dolphin-shaped vegan chocolates is on the way from PETA to Oregon-based detergent company Earth Breeze. Here’s why.

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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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