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Rescued: How PETA and Supporters Save Animals Worldwide

Keep up to date with the animals PETA and our entities are rescuing around the world from laboratories, roadside zoos, and other cruel places.

‘I Am You but Different’: PETA President’s Video Calls for Nonviolence

In her video address, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk appeals for an end to violence for all—including our fellow animals—based on understanding and empathy.

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Cute black kitten rescued by PETA lying on pink rug
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The Comeback Kitten: Meet an Adoptable Cat Who Defied All Odds

Thanks to PETA, this critically ill kitten made a miraculous recovery. Now she’s looking to spend her remaining eight lives in a loving home.

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PETA rescue Rainey out for a walk
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Rainy Day Got You Down? This Adoptable Dog Will Lift Your Spirits

PETA brought this formerly tethered chow chow in from the rain. Will you bring her into your family?

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Cat Squad in Search of a New Member? Slurpee’s Just Jonesing to Join!

Sweet Slurpee escaped a hoarding hell—now this adoptable kitten is looking to join your cat crew!

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Adoptable cat Helen with a favorite toy
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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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Lab mix Midnight with yellow toy
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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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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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Fuego chilling on couch after PETA rescue
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You Shouldn’t Play With Fire—Adopt and Play With Fuego Instead!

This abandoned cat watched his whole world go up in flames, but his cheerful outlook remains unscathed. Can you give him the love and safety he needs?

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Adorable black and white cat napping on a shoe
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Help Adoptable Cat Kumar Find the ‘Right Castle’ to Call His Own

Kumar was suffering from a severe respiratory infection—not to mention a shocking lack of late-night munchie options—when PETA swooped in to help. Now all he needs is a new home!

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Before and after photos of Wally, a puppy who had severe mange and has been cured after PETA rescue
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A Glow-Up for the Ages: Wally’s a Brand-New Dog Who Needs Brand-New Digs

Left outside with no shelter and a raging skin infection, Wally had shut down completely. But today the only thing contagious is this adoptable pup’s newfound optimism!

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Cute black kitten on furry rug
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Want a Companion Who’ll Keep You Laughing? Meet the Marvelous Mr. Milo

Thanks to PETA, Milo’s story is spinning from tragedy to comedy. Can you give this fun-loving kitten the care and respect he deserves—and a place to work on his stand-up act?

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rescued kittens Edward and Seymour on white and black rug
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You Bring the Popcorn; They’ll Bring the Fun—Meet Two Adoptable Film Buffs

Need a buddy or two for bingeing the latest creature features? Edward and Seymour are here to bring some feline fun to your movie nights.

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These Dogs’ Happy Tale Took a Tragic Turn: Can You Be Their Hero?

Buster and Zoey had a wonderful home until their guardian fell severely ill. Can you give these bonded Chihuahuas a second chance at the love and comfort they deserve?

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Adoptable cat who is white, golden, and black calico comfortably lays down on a red blanket.
Feeling Lonely This Friendsgiving? Claire the Cat Is Here to Help

Claire spent years roughing it outside in a rural mobile home park. Thankfully, the residents called PETA for help, and now this cuddly calico is looking for a loving, indoor home.

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A Rescue for the History Books: PETA Rescues 72 Animals From Tri-State Zoological Park

In the biggest roadside zoo rescue in PETA history, PETA and animals won against Tri-State Zoological Park.

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The first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S., 1980
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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?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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