Arrival of 500 Puppies—38 Reportedly Dead—in Canada Speaks to Bigger Issue

This “horror show” is evidence of a widespread problem: Millions of American dogs are euthanized each year, yet thousands are shipped from overseas, adding to the death toll.

Will ‘Human Farm’ Be the Video Game That Gets People to Go Vegan?

There’s nothing like assuming the role of a pig who slaughters humans for meat to make you think twice about supporting the pork industry, and the makers of Human Farm know it.

WATCH: 7 Seconds Prove Big Cats Suffer at ‘Tiger King’ Roadside Zoo

New footage shows young lions’ ears covered with biting flies and likely maggots at Jeff Lowe–operated G.W. Zoo. Big cats deserve better—this roadside zoo must be shut down NOW.

Man Tortures, Kills Hamsters He Says He Bought at PetSmart

PetSmart sells helpless animals to anyone who can pay. The chain reportedly sold vulnerable hamsters to someone who tortured and killed them.

Video: Racehorse Sustains Catastrophic Injury, Somersaults Head Over Heels

Five-year-old mare Shared Silence should never have been forced to race, something her trainer likely knew but ignored. Now, she’s dead—and PETA is demanding answers.

Boy Feeds Sheep, Contracts a Viral Illness ‘With Parallels to COVID-19’

Orf is one of the many reasons why raising sheep to be killed for wool and meat is dangerous. And it’s not the only viral zoonotic illness you can contract from sheep.

‘HIDDEN’ Shines a Light on Humans’ ‘Invisible War’ With Other Animals

New book “HIDDEN” is a memorial to animals exploited by humans. For many, whether or not we heed its plea is a matter of life and death.

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PETA Fieldworkers in Action: Dogs and Cats and Hamsters, Oh My!

For stoic pup Yeehaw Wayne and miniature horse Bea, there’s (now) no place like home. Meet them and the other animals PETA’s essential fieldworkers helped in April.

Calif. and N.Y. Lawmakers Join PETA in Push to Ban Deadly ‘Wet Markets’

PETA has been calling for a ban on live-animal markets from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Every government body should be doing the same.

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PETA in the Field: Kya, Others Can’t Wait for COVID-19 Pandemic to End

The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving families struggling to feed their beloved dogs and cats. But with your help, our fieldworkers are making sure animals don’t go hungry.

New Studies on COVID-19 Origin Point to Live-Animal Market in Wuhan

Two recently published studies point toward the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic: a live-animal market in Wuhan, China.

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PETA Awards California Couple Who Caught a Killer on Camera

When a California man shot a trapped coyote in the face more than a dozen times, one couple caught it all on camera. Thanks to their quick action, the killer was convicted of cruelty to animals.

Do You Eat Eggs? If So, You’re Supporting Grinding Live Chicks

Male chicks used in the egg industry are ground up, simply because they’re deemed “unprofitable.” France’s ban is a step in the right direction, but it’s not nearly enough.

Pig Strung Up by the Legs, Thrown Off Tower in Horrific Bungee-Jump Stunt

The pig—whose screams could be heard throughout the violent 223-foot drop—has reportedly since been sent to a slaughterhouse.

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Tiny Spends Her First Night Indoors and 20 Other Fieldwork Moments

Lonely, chained dogs in Halifax County, North Carolina, got some good news this month: There’s a new tethering ordinance. Find out what else PETA was up to in December.

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