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Will You Help Make PETA President Ingrid Newkirk’s Birthday Wish Come True?

Share PETA President Ingrid Newkirk’s commitment to helping animals—and have a powerful impact on the lifesaving work of animal advocates in the Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine, and many other countries.

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crime scene photo of dogs crammed by animal hoarders in cages and linked to a "no-kill" shelter
Cruel, Seedy, and Greedy: Comparing Animal Hoarders, Roadside Zoos, and Puppy Mills

How do animal hoarders compare with roadside zoos and puppy mills? PETA spotlights their speciesist similarities and what you can do to help their victims.

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delving into PETA's 'dark side,' showing an illustration of Darth Vader in a laboratory coat and holding a red lightsaber up while looking down on caged marmosets used for experimentation, each with a "Star Wars"-related name, some of whom have already been killed, all to parody the horrific experiments on monkeys at a UMass lab
Is There a ‘Dark Side’ to PETA? Board Our Starship to Shine Light on a Rebel Force

If someone asks, “What’s the dark side of PETA?” we’ve got the answer. Let us shine a lightsaber on the truth of our efforts for animal rights.

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‘Succession’ Actor James Cromwell Takes Over the Boardwalk With a Message for Starbucks

The “Succession” actor has a message for Starbucks and its vegan upcharge: Stop “milking” compassionate customers who choose cruelty-free options.

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Adoptable cat Helen with a favorite toy
Animal Companions
The Face That Launched a Thousand Adoption Applications? Meet Helen

A painful medical condition left its mark on Helen’s eye. But this adoptable cat made a full recovery and is still beautiful—inside and out!

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humans in mermaid costumes hold a sign saying 'fish feel pain'
VIDEO: Here’s Why Animals Need You to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

All social movements have a responsibility to shake people out of their comfort zones. Learn why from PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.

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Students Create Powerful Anti-Speciesist Campaigns for the 2023 Young Ones Student Awards

The 2023 Young Ones Student Awards highlights some of the best design work from students around the globe. Here are some of PETA’s favorite anti-speciesist campaigns.

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Animal Companions
Cap Off Your Senior Year With One of These Messages for Animals

It’s time to get out the vegan craft supplies and stick it to speciesism with an animal rights message for everyone to see on your special day.

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Lab mix Midnight with yellow toy
Animal Companions
No More Darkness for Midnight: Give This Adoptable Dog a Bright Future

Chained and isolated in a backyard, Midnight’s former life was bleak and lonely. But thanks to PETA, the future shines like the stars for this adoptable pup.

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What Did PETA Do Wrong?

What did PETA do wrong? The real question is this: How does PETA end the wrongs done to animals? Here’s our answer.

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Save 200 Animals Every Year by Going Vegan
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McGraw sisters in PETA Kids ad with their dog
What Gives These Two Horror Stars Nightmares? Hint: It’s Not a Scary Movie!

Superstar siblings Madeleine and Violet McGraw love a good scary movie, and when faced with this horror for cats and dogs in real life, they know just what to do.

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Decades of Cruelty to Animals at Waccatee Zoo End After Parties Settle Lawsuit

VICTORY: Waccatee Zoo’s decades of cruelty to animals are over! Find out why PETA settled a lawsuit against the highway hellhole.

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May fireside chat image of Turkey rescuers
Animal Companions
Little Leona Was Trapped on a Fourth-Floor Ledge—See What Happened at This Free Event!

From heartwarming reunions to heart-pounding rescues, PETA-supported teams are braving the rubble in Turkey and Syria to save animals. You can see how at this free event.

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Emilio and Theo and dog for PETA ad
Which Two ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actors Reunited for Dogs?

These actors are known for their tough-guy roles on shows like Sons of Anarchy, but they’re showing their hearts of gold in this PETA video.

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Photo: © Peter Yang
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Could a Tip From a Champion Strongman Lift Weight off ‘Wolverine’ Actor’s Shoulders?

As Hugh Jackman prepares to reprise his trademark role as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, German strongman Patrik Baboumian is sharing his biggest flex.

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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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