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Eat Almonds and Want to Conserve Water? This Video Shows Why You Can Do Both

This World Water Day, learn how the meat and dairy industries strain our water supply—and about one change you can make to save animals and help protect the planet.

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Emory University’s Lawyers Try to Scrub Reports of Animal Mistreatment

Emory University and the affiliated Yerkes National Primate Research Center are happy to take your tax dollars and violate federal laws, but they want to keep you in the dark.

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Make Each Meal ‘Upbeet’: Resources for Parents Feeding Vegan Kids

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan parent or new to vegan eating, these websites, books, and other resources will help you give your children animal-friendly and nutritious meals.

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Ruth, Rosie, and a Rescue to Remember (Video)

Ever since PETA released footage exposing a Jack Russell breeder for exploiting dogs, it’s been one victory after another. Now two of the dogs are at PETA’s shelter—will you be the one to give them the perfect home?

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New Anti–Animal Testing Message to Cialis-Maker Eli Lilly Is Hard to Ignore

Eli Lilly is clinging to cruel, archaic near-drowning tests in which experimenters watch as animals struggle to keep their heads above water. PETA doesn’t think the Cialis manufacturer can keep it up much longer.

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Save a Cow, Drink a Beer—‘Dump Dairy’ This St. Patrick’s Day!

Got beer? PETA does! We visited some of the most popular cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to say, “Dump Dairy!”

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VICE Report: Animals Are ‘Dying at Alarming Rates’ in PetSmart Stores

“People going into PetSmart should know the company doesn’t view [companion animals] as animals,” one former, traumatized employee told VICE. “They view them as products.”

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Exclusive Event! Join PETA’s Top Legal Experts as They Break Down the Case for Animal Rights

Save your spot! Sign up now to get exclusive updates on PETA’s “Tiger King” lawsuits, the mystery surrounding the disappearance of chimpanzee Tonka, and more.

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PETA Works to Make Sure Open Records Laws Protect Public’s Right to Know

Freedom of information laws can be the start of ending cruelty to animals used in labs. PETA won’t let publicly funded abuse go unseen by the public.

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The Results Are In! The Winners of PETA’s 2021 Oscat Awards Are …

The most animal-friendly film awards are back, so dim the lights, grab your popcorn with vegan butter, and enjoy PETA’s 2021 Oscat Awards.

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Nick Nack’s Story: Caged, Cut Open, and Traumatized in an NIH Laboratory

Nick Nack has been imprisoned and experimented on for years in Elisabeth Murray’s NIH laboratory. He’s so distressed that he rips out his own hair.

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THIS Is How the 2022 Iditarod Is Actually Going (Photos, Video)
The 22 Worst Photos and Video Footage From the 2022 Iditarod

This heartlessness is how mushers treat dogs at the Iditarod starting line. Imagine the abuse and neglect the animals must endure when they’re on the trail—when no one’s watching.

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From Doping to Corporate Welfare: These Shocking Investigations Blew the Lid Off New York Horse Racing Corruption

From doping to corporate welfare, these shocking investigations have blown the lid off the New York horse racing industry. Take action now!

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For Parents: Help Your Kids Start Each Day With Kindness to Animals

Do you take the time to check for animal test–free labels on your children’s personal-care products? With PETA Kids’ free, printable quiz, it can be a fun activity to do together!

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Cruelty Reigns at U. of Minnesota: Rogue Surgeries, Amputations, Death

As the bodies continue to pile up in the laboratories of the University of Minnesota, PETA demands a criminal investigation.

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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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