shelbygop/cc by 2.0 As conservative Iowa lawmakers make an end-of-session push for the bill that would criminalize undercover investigations of cruelty to farmed animals, national Republican political consultant Mary Matalin has entered the fray—on PETA’s behalf! Yesterday, she sent a personal appeal to Republican leaders in the state. In her open letter to legislators, which … Read more »
Biologists working in Colombia got a cute little surprise when a red-crested tree rat, a species that was thought to be long extinct, ambled up to them and posed for pictures. The small rodent is causing much excitement among scientists, leading us to ask, “‘Who cares about rodents?”‘ Everyone should! You can show you care … Read more »
Vegan jet-setters are rejoicing over Malcolm Fontier‘s elegant faux-leather bags, wallets, luggage, and laptop cases, which Daily Candy calls classy enough to “make quite a splash in the Sky Club.” And one lucky PETA Files reader can be the first of her friends to own one of Malcolm Fontier’s coveted vegan accessories. This week, we’re … Read more »
Take me out to the ballgame! Take me out to the crowd! Buy me faux-chicken and corn on the cob, nondairy smoothies, and veggie kabobs… The great American pastime has gotten even greater, as loads of vegetarian and vegan foods have been added to menus at ballparks across the country. Here is this year’s list … Read more »
boulter/cc by 2.0 These minor league teams are major players for animals with all the vegetarian deliciousness they’re offering up: 1. Fort Myers Miracle’s Hammond Stadium Is it any wonder that the Fort Myers Miracle takes the vegan cake? Just look at the list of cruelty-free foods the stadium offers: vegan chili cheese dogs, … Read more »
Remember the pink donkey? Well, not only has Pink Taco restaurant owner Harry Morton agreed never to pull such a stunt again, he has come up with a festive way to make amends. From now through May 15, patrons of the Century City, California, cantina can order a special margarita, the “PETA-rita,” with 100 percent … Read more »
The following was first published on the PETA UK website. Joanne Pullan passed away suddenly last month. She had worked for PETA UK for almost five years as a Manager of Major Gifts. In her passing we at PETA UK have lost a true and loyal friend; a hard-working, committed, funny and outgoing colleague and office-mate; … Read more »
Relief is in sight for Tony, a tiger who has lived in a cage in the parking lot of the Tiger Truck Stop, a gas station in Louisiana, for more than a decade. An East Baton Rouge District Court granted the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s request for a permanent injunction against the Louisiana Department of … Read more »
In honor of “Be Kind to Animals” Week, each day we are featuring an easy way for anyone to be kind to animals. And it wouldn’t be complete without a day devoted to “man’s best friend.” (Don’t worry, cat people—your day is coming.) There are few things dogs love more than going for walks, … Read more »
The following was first published on The Huffington Post. As 1.5 million people cheered, Pope John Paul II was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday. The beatification, declaring Pope John Paul II as holy, is a major step toward his likely sainthood. © Emirsimsek | Dreamstime.com His Holiness had great … Read more »
To celebrate “Be Kind to Animals” Week, we’re featuring easy ways to be kind to animals that anyone can try—in some cases, without even leaving the house. olois/cc by 2.0 Our week starts with one of the smallest animals: mice. If you find yourself sharing your home with a mouse, there are easy cruelty-free … Read more »
PETA members and students delivered a surprise package to University of Michigan (UM) President Mary Sue Coleman’s office on Friday. When demonstrators tried to walk into Coleman’s office, her staff blocked the door, saying she was not in, but that didn’t stop a PETA “cat” and his friends from delivering 100,000 petition signatures against the … Read more »
