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Justin Long Stars as Charlie, a Neglected ‘Backyard Dog’

Actor Justin Long lends his voice to speak on behalf of Charlie and countless other forgotten “backyard dogs.”

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Cavers Nab PETA Award for Rescuing Dog Trapped in Giant Caverns

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10 Photos, 10 Quotes From PETA Fieldworkers, and Nearly 10 Years Later: Finally, ‘Rusty Is Free!’

After more than 10 years in isolation, anyone would reserve the right to be a little “rusty” at the whole living-the-good-life thing. But not this sweet senior. He’s ready to make up for lost time!

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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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