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Third PETA India Investigation Exposes State of Emergency for Horses in Major City

After its third investigation into the horse-drawn carriage industry in Kolkata, PETA India issued a news release demanding immediate action for horses. See how you can help.

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A bull who escaped a Florida rodeo (breifly) is dragged over a barrier and through dust by the throat
Video of Bull Escape Proves Rodeos Are No Place for Any Animal

One terrified party involved in this California Rodeo was forced to participate in the event: the bull. Help PETA ban “sports” that harm bulls like him.

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PETA Calls For Investigation After UMass Fails to Report Marmoset Escape to Feds

Marmoset monkeys at UMass were physically harmed on multiple occasions as a result of employees’ improper handling. PETA is calling for action.

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Are You Dwight’s Perfect Match? He’s Eager to Meet His New Family

After recovering from a severe and untreated skin infection, the only thing Dwight is itching for now is a loving, responsible home. Contact PETA to learn more.

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PETA Staffer Shares Her Own Daring Experiences After Reading ‘Free the Animals’

PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman was just in high school when the gripping events detailed in “Free the Animals” unfolded. Find out how she took part in the action and how you can, too.

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With a PETA Present, you can send a beautiful e-card and help animals.
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‘Hell of a Steak’ Commercial Reveals How the Planet Pays the Price for Your Steak Dinner

Would you skip the steak if you knew the true environmental cost of it? Take a look at this powerful anti-meat ad that aired during the 2022 Eurovision contest.

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What Is Mpox (Monkeypox)? Here’s What You Need to Know

When laboratories abduct our fellow primates from their forest homes to use them in cruel experiments, diseases like monkeypox can spread to human populations.

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PHOTOS: PETA’s 2022 Poochella Festival Helps Virginia Dogs Find Loving Homes

PETA’s Poochella adoption festival came back with a bang this year, with dozens of happy dogs looking for loving new homes.

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Buffalo Shooting Suspect Allegedly Beheaded Cat Weeks Before Attack

Details coming out following the tragic shooting in Buffalo, New York, show that the alleged shooter reportedly had a history of violence toward animals.

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Baby Girl the dog was found tied to a fire hydrant with a backpack full of her favorite toys
Viral Photo of Abandoned Dog Shows Why Open-Admission Shelters Are Vital

Baby Girl, the dog abandoned with a backpack of toys and a note from her distraught guardian, is a victim of irresponsible shelters.

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A Week in the Life of PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department

On an average day, PETA’s Cruelty Investigations Department receives dozens of phone calls reporting cases of animal abuse. Here’s what happens next.

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Burberry Bans Exotic Skins After PETA Campaign
Big News: Burberry Bans Exotic Skins Following PETA Entities’ Campaigns!

Burberry has banned exotic skins following campaigns by PETA entities. Will Hermès, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton be next?

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Animal Companions
From Birds to Bugs: PETA Kids Lists Books to Inspire the Whole Family

If you’re looking for new stories to fill your child’s imagination, take a page out of PETA Kids’ book with these colorful and engaging tales of empathy for animals.

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Help Your Kids Reach Goals and Learn New Skills With These Animal-Friendly Activities

From making an insect-rescue kit to enjoying a scoop (or two!) of their favorite vegan ice cream, your child’s summer vacation will be filled with fun and educational experiences, thanks to PETA Kids’ activity boards.

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Animal Companions
GRAPHIC: PETA Obtains Disturbing Photos Exposing the Lie of ‘Live Release’ Stats

The animal “rescue” industry is an unregulated Wild West. Animals are suffering and dying horrifically as a result.

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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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