We think the “P” stands for “pretty.” And we’re not just talking about how beautiful Taraji P. Henson is. (Breathtaking, right?) In her striking PETA ad, she shows that she’s also pretty committed to exposing the cruelty of the fur industry. The Oscar-nominated actor used to wear fur, but then she saw a video showing how … Read more »
And we’re back with another 10% Wool comic “Tag and Release” contest! Did you miss us? Here’s how it works: You submit the caption for this week’s comic in the comment section below. The person whose caption best complements the strip will receive a prize. This week’s winner will walk away with PETA’s “Mutts Rule” T-shirt. … Read more »
Emma Stone, star of the upcoming Spider-Man film, was recently snapped by photographers cuddling and walking a fetching little black-and-tan dog outside a Los Angeles doggie daycare, grooming service, and nonprofit dog rescue center. Some reports say that Stone was dropping her pooch off for grooming, while others maintain that she had just adopted the dog … Read more »
Here’s something that vegans and meat-eaters alike can agree on: Factory pig farms are bad for animals and the environment. After watching the documentary Pig Business, which shows the conditions in which factory-farmed pigs are raised, fashion designer and lifelong vegetarian Stella McCartney as well as actor Sienna Miller are asking people to stop eating … Read more »
The situation was grim at Janet Jackson’s concert in Manila, Philippines. Nearly a dozen “Grim Reapers” reminded the singer that wearing fur is nasty to animals. Doesn’t Ms. Jackson know that animals who are killed for their fur are bludgeoned, electrocuted, stomped to death, and sometimes even skinned alive? And since an undercover investigation showed … Read more »
You could hear a collective sigh of relief throughout the PETA building when outgoing Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed an executive order banning people from owning, selling, breeding, or trading wild animals. The move came after several incidents in which frustrated captive animals attacked their keepers. The order also required current owners of exotic animals … Read more »
After reading the last few posts about animal homelessness, euthanasia, and hoarding, some people might be wondering what they can do to help. Perhaps a few of you have even considered starting your own animal rescue group. If so, thank you for caring so deeply, but please—help us focus attention on stemming the flow. Think … Read more »
Award-winning British soul singer Joss Stone says there’s one thing that she can’t bear—the killing of bears to make hats for The Queen’s Guards. Joss Stone shows that bears are for cuddling, not killing. The “For the Love of You” singer is baring all for the love of Canadian bears, who are sometimes shot or ensnared in … Read more »
It’s time once again for the not-so-coveted Vivisector of the Month award. Of course, all vivisectors deserve the “prize” for their mad science, but we’ve narrowed the field to two particularly nasty candidates. We’re asking you to vote for the person you would most like to see in a stockade getting beaned in the head … Read more »
Three gals based in PETA’s D.C. office—Martina, Kristin, and Robbyn (left to right, below)—caught up with the dynamic Russell Simmons at his book signing in Largo, Maryland, on Wednesday. They presented the entrepreneur and philanthropist with a gift package that included a PETA baseball cap and a fruit basket. Robbyn recounts: It was such a … Read more »
gage skidmore/cc by 2.0 We just told you about the Fun, Fearless (Animal-Loving!) Males of 2011, and now the girls are getting their turn. AskMen released its 10th annual Top 99 Most Desirable Women list, and so many animal-friendly ladies were included that it can’t be a coincidence—it’s hot to be compassionate! Several Sexiest Vegetarian … Read more »
What do you do when a U.K. survey reveals that some lasses are suffering under the misapprehension that eating meat is “manly“? You show off a slew of veggie-powered super-studs and let the ladies decide for themselves. Here ya go, and you’re welcome. Now that you’ve feasted your eyes on these hunks of beef-, er, … Read more »
Every year, following the broadcast of the Westminster Dog Show, breeders and pet shops do big business, which leads to more breeding—and to an overpopulation crisis that costs millions of animals their lives each year. That’s why the always fabulous Jane Lynch, one of the stars of the Fox hit Glee, sent an urgent letter … Read more »
Set your TiVo now because you won’t want to miss the stunning and articulate Kathy Freston talking to Oprah Winfrey and her legions of fans about living a cruelty-free, healthy vegan lifestyle. Kathy will appear on Oprah tomorrow as part of an hour-long show on being vegan. The last time that Kathy appeared on Oprah, … Read more »
Why were horses still pulling carriages through dangerously icy and snowy New York City streets after Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared a weather emergency? The city was buried in more than a foot and a half of snow, prompting the mayor to plead with motorists to stay off the streets so that plows could get through, … Read more »
