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Breaking News: Tennessee Woman Shoots Monkey—PETA Calls for Action

A Tennessee woman says she was attacked by a monkey wearing a leash, reigniting calls for a ban on primate ownership. Find out how to take action.

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Inches From Death: PETA-Supported Team in Ukraine Hit by Drone Attack

During a rescue mission in Ukraine, a PETA-supported team was struck by a drone attack. Find out how they survived and what you can do to help.

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What Was a Monkey Doing at Walmart?

Monkeys don’t want to be household novelty “pets.” A pending law would help put an end to this.

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Suspects Charged After Allegedly Using Lost Dog for ‘Target Practice’; TeachKind Offers Support Through Humane Education

Etowah County, Alabama, community members are grappling with a senseless act of cruelty against a lost dog. TeachKind is stepping in to help.

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Governor Who Bragged About Shooting Her Dog Is In for a Fright This Halloween

See PETA’s response to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem admitting that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, and a goat who smelled “musky.”

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Dr. Frans de Waal Proved the Great Depth of Animals’ Emotions: Take Action in His Honor

Dr. Frans de Waal, the primatologist whose research proved the cognitive abilities of other species, has died.

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Chasing Wienermobiles: PETA’s Role in Creating Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dog

Wait—Oscar Mayer announced vegan options?! Find out PETA’s role in the good news as we relish applauding the company for this compassionate move.

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After 2 Kodiak Bears Escaped From a Florida Facility, PETA Penned a Letter

Allegedly unlawful activity led to the escape of two Kodiak bears from a Florida property. Find out how PETA’s urging authorities to take additional action.

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PETA Was ‘Santa Paws’ for Duke: See This Formerly Chained Dog’s First Christmas

Duke spent many Christmases chained up in the cold. But this year, Santa’s helpers at PETA brought him everything on his wish list. See him now!

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It’s a Christmas Miracle! Ricardo the Rogue Steer Finds a Home at a Real Sanctuary After Train-Disrupting Escapade

After a train-disrupting escapade that captivated New Jersey commuters, THIS rogue steer is getting the Christmas miracle he always deserved.

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Lolita’s Necropsy Report Released—Now Corky Must Be Released Into a Seaside Sanctuary

Lolita the orca’s necropsy report has been released, revealing multiple chronic conditions that led to her death. Learn why PETA’s making waves about it.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein Was a Champion for Big Cats, Horses, and Other Animals

Throughout her long career, Sen. Dianne Feinstein supported legislation to protect animals and spoke out against cruelty, including cub-petting operations and the carnage to horses who are forced to race.

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Maia the Dog, Lost at the Airport, Found Alive After 3 Weeks

Breaking: Maia has been found alive and is on her way to being reunited with her family after PETA joined the rescue effort!

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Flesh-Trafficking Giants Tyson and Perdue to Close Plants in an Attempt to Cut Costs

Companies like Tyson and Perdue are shutting down slaughterhouses in an effort to cut costs as the demand for meat drops.

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SeaQuest Trumbull Is Closing: Sinking the Shipwreck of a Facility

Seedy mall aquariums exist only to exploit animals for money. Find out how PETA helped get SeaQuest Trumbull to close down.

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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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