Uvalde Shooter and Others Share a Common Trait: Cruelty to Animals

Study after study has confirmed a link between killing animals and committing violent acts against humans. Amid an epidemic of youth violence, PETA urges everyone to report every act of cruelty.

VIDEO: 2022 Kentucky Derby Winner ‘Rich Strike’ Punched in the Face by Outrider

Watch what happened to racehorse Rich Strike after he won the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Here’s how PETA is taking action.

Dead Pigs Cover a Highway After Another Slaughterhouse-Bound Truck Crashes

For one horrifying moment on a roadside in England, it was as though a slaughterhouse did have glass walls. These pigs’ bodies scattered across a highway are all you’ll need to leave flesh off your plate.

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VIDEO: Elephant Forced to Give Rides Endures Violent Beating at Thai Tourist Attraction

After watching this footage taken at a tourist spot in Thailand, you’ll never step foot in any attraction that offers cruel elephant rides.

Actor Jena Malone Saw a Dog Apparently Being Abused on a Street in Hollywood—She Took Swift Action, and You Can, Too

It’s essential to stop abuse if you can, no matter the species of the victim. PETA praises Jena Malone for joining other good Samaritans in taking action to ensure a dog’s safety—she made a difference, and so can you.

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Another Slaughterhouse-Bound Truck Overturns: What Happens Next Is Sure to Make You Swear Off Pigs’ Flesh (Video)

These pigs’ screams and their terrifying last moments will motivate you to leave the flesh of pigs and all other animals off your plate.

VIDEO: Watch PETA’s Animal-Friendly Tips for ‘Elden Ring’ and Its New DLC

From taking your dog for a walk to persuading mercenaries to show horses respect, watch PETA’s viral guide to an animal-friendly Elden Ring run.

VICE Report: Animals Are ‘Dying at Alarming Rates’ in PetSmart Stores

“People going into PetSmart should know the company doesn’t view [companion animals] as animals,” one former, traumatized employee told VICE. “They view them as products.”

Video of a Monkey, Apparently Drenched With Red Paint and Visibly Weak, Rightly Sparks Outrage

Painting a monkey is an appalling act of cruelty, and unless he was quickly found and treated, this animal may be dead. Find out how you can help vulnerable monkeys like this one.

Ring Doorbell Films Dozens of Escaped Cows Experiencing Freedom for Perhaps the First Time (Video)

It wasn’t your typical security camera footage: A woman awoke at 3 a.m. to an alert from her Ring doorbell—dozens of cows had risked everything by escaping from a nearby dairy farm.

Is ‘Board and Train’ a Good Idea? Learn From These Horror Stories: Your Dog Should Never Be Trained Without You

Leaving your dog with a stranger is a terrible idea under any circumstances—it’s confusing and scary for your dog, and it’s an invitation to disaster. Mugshot’s guardian learned this the hard way.

You Heard It Here First: McDonald’s McPlant Is ‘In’! See What Else Made PETA’s What’s ‘In’ and ‘Out’ List for 2022

So 1981 called—it wants its McRib back.

PETA Statement: ‘Doc’ Antle Hit With New Felony Counts of Wildlife Trafficking

For decades, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has rivaled P.T. Barnum himself in his showman-like ability to exploit the defenseless for his own financial gain. Now he’s behind bars.

WATCH: The 4-Second Viral Video That Will Break Every Mother’s Heart

A seconds-long video of a worker castrating a piglet while his mom helplessly watches will haunt everyone, especially those still eating pigs.

‘Tiger King 2’: Zuzana Kukol and ‘The Lyin’ King’

“Jeff Lowe is [an] opportunist,” says Zuzana Kukol in “Tiger King 2.” PETA thinks the apparent “Joe Exotic” supporter should look in the mirror.

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