Ooh, what have we here—a sss-exy photo shoot for a fashion magazine? Actually, these lovely “lizards” were part of PETA’s wildly successful protest against killing snakes, lizards, and other exotic animals for their skins. Swarms of onlookers and media in Prague soaked up our compassionate message. See the guy in the background? … Read more »
The elements were against our sexy bunnies, who were set to bare it all yesterday in Edmonton, Canada, where it was minus 9 degrees Fahrenheit. But our brave ladies defied meteorological logic and made it happen, spreading the message that only animals should wear fur: Titillated by our bunnies, the Twitterverse was abuzz, … Read more »
It was a frigid day in Budapest, Hungary, yesterday, but our scorching-hot leopards warmed the hearts of holiday shoppers in the country’s largest shopping mall by urging them to fauxget about fur this holiday season. Faux-fur trim, Santa? Meeow. Written by Logan Scherer
Gaga’s fashion-driven stunts are a feast for the imagination. The avant-garde, synth-pop superstar left me reeling after her spectacularly maniacal, glass-shattering AMA performance and the light-up get-up she rocked during it. I’ve had her new album on repeat ever since, and with the news that the polar bear coat Lady Gaga sets fire to in … Read more »
Aretha Franklin sang at the annual Rockefeller Center tree-lighting ceremony last night. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who got chills from her appearance—but not because of her singing … oh, no. My skin crawled because the Queen of Soul Cold wore this: You may recall that Franklin was voted PETA’s Fugliest … Read more »
File this one in the “Near-Death Experiences During My Infancy” section of the family photo album: This picture was taken at a circus during intermission by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector who was responding to a complaint that PETA had filed against the traveling bear act. The USDA cited the bear … Read more »
aitkencollege / CC Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University recently caused quite an uproar with the news that it requires obese students to enroll in—and complete—a fitness course before they can graduate. PETA applauds the school’s effort to promote healthier lifestyles, but—let’s face it—mandating fitness classes will have little or no impact if students continue to chow down … Read more »
One Australian farmer could’ve used our swine flu mask recently, but not for the reason you might think. After smelling what he thought was a gas leak, he called emergency services, and two fire trucks rushed over to his farm. When the fire captain came in, he took one look at the man’s pig, and … Read more »
Tongues are already wagging over Joanna Krupa’s latest PETA ad, but not everyone is showering this angel for animals with love and support. More specifically, the Catholic League had some not-so-nice things to say. Always on her toes, the Dancing With the Stars alum was swift to come to the defense of her newest … Read more »
Elizabeth Carlisle—the former Petland employee who drowned two rabbits in the backroom of a store in Akron, Ohio, and then posted a now-infamous photo of the animals on Facebook—recently pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to animals. Carlisle’s case caused a media storm and drew attention to the epidemic of animal abuse … Read more »
When we think of our nation’s capital, freedom and justice immediately come to mind. But there’s nothing just about the fur industry, in which millions of animals are skinned alive each year. That’s why, as a boost to PETA’s “Make D.C. Fur-Free” campaign, we’re launching a “Fur-Free and Fabulous” ad blitz from the streets to … Read more »
Post-Thanksgiving bliss is a beautiful thing. You’re so full you can barely move, and you can look forward to leftovers and a month of nonstop holiday music on the radio. But the best part of the Thanksgiving aftermath? Fur-Free Friday—the most joyous, humane shopping day of the year. This year we hosted more than 50 … Read more »
Update: Our vegan Ultra champion did it again. Rich Roll finished seventh in the race on Sunday. Despite a bad accident on his bike on Saturday during challenging weather conditions and even with an injured knee, he did the 52-mile run in 7:51. Amazing. Congrats, Rich! It’s Fur-Free Friday, and we’re all about spreading joy … Read more »
The naked gold guy who reigns over Rockefeller Center’s skating rink made way today for a naked gold medal champ, Tai Babilonia, who bared all this afternoon for PETA’s “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. Click here to see images of the event. Tai is urging shoppers to cross fur off their wish lists. … Read more »
Eva Mendes’ performance in Bad Lieutenant has Hollywood talking. And today, with Fur-Free Friday fast approaching, the talk of tinsel-town debuted PETA’s new fur exposé. Eva says, “I didn’t always know how animals were killed for their fur, and I even wore fur once myself.” But then the compassionate (and smoldering-hot) actor learned … Read more »
