People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Bombs Soar Over Rescuers’ Heads as They Pull Off One of the Most Daring Missions Yet

Watch as PETA-supported teams risk their lives to dodge bombs and gunfire to save 22 animals in this daring mission less than 2 miles from the Russian border.

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Charles River Labs Is Playing a Deadly Game of Deception—and PETA Has Receipts

PETA is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate Charles River Laboratories after its actions and sugarcoated statements didn’t add up.

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You’re Invited! Attend the Event of the Season to Turn Your Animal Rights Work on Its Head

See PETA’s president in person! After this event, you’ll have a new spring in your step, knowing you’re an integral part of the “all” in “all together now.” See a list of all upcoming tour stops and get your tickets here.

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Marc Jacobs’ Shocking Announcement Is Making Feathers Fly

Marc Jacobs’ competition will be racing to catch up after the fashion company confirmed this bold change in its lineup to PETA.

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What One Woman Brought to Petra, Jordan, Is off the Chain

Follow PETA supporter Julie’s inspiring journey as she packed relief for donkeys forced to haul tourists in Petra, Jordan.

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The Company That Owns Icy Hot Has a Secret That Will Give You Chills

Will Sanofi renounce a cruel experiment on mice as scores of other major drug companies—which apparently know more about good science—already have?

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The One Video You Need to Share With a Friend This Week 

For “Be Kind to Animals” Week, discover who animals are with an exclusive book talk from Ingrid Newkirk. 

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PETA IN ACTION

‘Monkeys’ Dump Coconuts at Whole Foods Over Grocer’s Ties to Forced Labor

Protesters outside a Whole Foods location in Missouri urged the supermarket chain to stock coconut milk that wasn’t produced by forcing pig-tailed macaques to pick coconuts. Take action at PETA.org/CoconutMilk.

Sick Cats Denied Vet Care at Blood Bank; PETA Urges Gov. Holcomb to Intervene

PETA supporters rallied outside the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, urging Gov. Eric Holcomb to push for cruelty charges against The Veterinarians’ Blood Bank because authorities have failed to take meaningful action for more than five months. Learn more at PETA.org/Blood.

PETA Crashes Founders Day Campus Cookout to Protest Menopause Tests

Protesters gathered at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst’s popular event to call on the school to stop tormenting marmosets in deadly menopause experiments. Take action at PETA.org/Amherst.

Leather Sales in Colorado Prompt PETA Black Sludge Dump

Sludge-covered PETA supporters urged retailers and consumers to steer clear of leather due to the environmental devastation caused by the industry’s practice of mass deforestation and use of chemical pollutants.

Sinister ‘Monkey Experimenter’ Haunts Harvard Alumni Event in Washington, D.C.

PETA mimicked the creepy and cruel tests performed on monkeys by Harvard Medical School’s Margaret Livingstone, who rips newborns away from their mothers and has made staff wear welding masks so that the infants never see a human face. Learn more at PETA.org/Harvard.

‘Polar Bears’ Occupy Nevada Starbucks Over Earth-Killing Pro-Dairy Policy

PETA pointed out that Starbucks’ upcharge for vegan milk encourages people to opt for dairy, the production of which releases vast quantities of the greenhouse gases that melt ice caps and kill polar bears. Take action at PETA.org/Starbucks.

Roxy Gets a Rockin’ New Doghouse—Thanks to PETA

PETA fieldworkers upgraded Roxy’s useless, cramped cage with a custom-made doghouse and a lightweight tether to protect her from North Carolina’s rainy and unbearably hot days ahead.

Mass Chicken Killings Amid Avian Flu Outbreaks Prompt PETA Vegan Egg Giveaway

Hen defenders in Texas gave out WunderEggs and urged everyone to switch to delicious, nutritious, and disease-free vegan eggs. Learn more at PETA.org/VSK.

Protesters Flood the City of Light to Drive Vivisection’s Violence From the Shadows

PETA France rallied outside the OFC 2024 conference at the Paris Brain Institute to demand an end to all neuroscience experiments on animals, including those of Elisabeth Murray, who isolates and tortures monkeys in “fright” experiments. Take action at PETA.org/Taxes.

Young Dolphin Defenders Descend on SeaWorld

Students Opposing Speciesism members protested outside SeaWorld San Antonio to urge the park to release the dolphins and whales it keeps captive into a seaside sanctuary. Take action at PETA.org/Corky.

NIH Has Been Fueling a Ring of Killers With Your Cash—This Could Stop It 

The U.S. government pays foreign labs to addict dogs to opioids, feed mice booze, and cause strokes in monkeys. This landmark legislation can stop all that.

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Make Mother’s Day Extra Special With 21 Vegan Brunch Ideas

A vegan Mother’s Day brunch can be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of all mothers, including nonhuman ones.

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French Bulldog for Sale? Why You Should Never Buy One

‘Do French Bulldogs Have Health Issues?’ PETA Answers Your ‘Frenchie’ Queries

How much does it cost to buy a French bulldog? Ultimately, the cost could be the dog’s very life. Find out what goes on behind the scenes of a “purebred” French bulldog breeder.

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Everyone Is Talking About PETA’s New Mug—Here’s How to Get Yours

Rats deserve our respect, compassion, and protection. Show your support for them by getting PETA’s trending mug!

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Urgent Alerts

Change the World for Animals—Take Action Now

Urge Eastern Virginia Medical School to Fire Baboon Experimenter and Close Lab

A medical school experimenter tormented Jemma, Cookie, Toya, and Tara for years in illegal C-section surgeries, and now he’s denied them a few years of happiness. Help us close his lab now.

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Speak Out Against Animal Giveaways at the Santa Barbara Fair!

Please urge the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo to forgo animal giveaways at its events—then share this alert with everyone you know!

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Urge Whole Foods to Ban the Sale of Coconut Milk From Thailand

Never buy coconut products from Thailand. Urge Whole Foods to end its sale of Thai coconut milk.

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Urge Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to End Its Support of the Cruel Exotic-Skins Trade

Please join PETA in urging Yaamava’ Resort & Casino to cancel this giveaway and pledge never to hold a similar contest.

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Speak Up for Beamish, a Monkey Prisoner at NIH

The National Institutes of Health tried to keep PETA—and you—from learning about Beamish, a monkey imprisoned in Murray’s Maryland laboratory.

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Whistleblower: Ostriches Were Beaten and Froze to Death on ‘Humane’ Farm

Ask grocers that American Ostrich Farms has identified as selling its meat to reconsider their relationship with the company immediately.

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WHAT PETA STANDS FOR

People

I am you, only different

Ethical

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Treatment

Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

Animals

We are all animals.

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Urge SeaWorld to Free Corky, the Longest-Held Captive Orca in the World

Corky is the longest-held captive orca in history, and time is running out. Will you take action?

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Will Trump Save Hundreds of Lives This Year? He’s Thinking About It

Former President Donald Trump said he’s going to have to try vegan food. PETA agrees, so we sent him a towering gift basket. This is gonna be yuge. 🤗

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The Results Are In! Did Your Teacher Make the Grade?

We’re blown away by the enthusiasm, courage, and commitment shown by so many in their efforts to teach animal rights. Get inspired by the winners of TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher Appreciation Contest!

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Even Star Wars’ Worst Villains Wouldn’t Have Done This to Yoda—but UMass Did

Behind the cage bars of a University of Massachusetts–Amherst laboratory, a monkey named Yoda struggled with the dark side of science.

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H&M’s Conscience Will Be Light as a Feather if It Follows This Angelic Advice

To push H&M to stop peddling cruelly obtained down, PETA tried a new angle—or “angel,” rather—at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

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There’s Nobunny Else Like Mom: Personalize PETA Kids’ Free Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day should honor all the great mamas out there, including ones covered with fur, scales, or feathers. Check out printable PETA Kids Mother’s Day cards, each featuring an animal mom and her baby.

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Can Compassion and Science Go Hand in Hand? Yes! Find Out How

Our scientists have a plan to phase out animal tests and improve research for human health. See our Research Modernization Deal here.

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Love Helping Animals and Attending Music Festivals? peta2 Has the Job for You!

Do you love activism, music, and traveling? Are you looking for the chance to get loud for animals? peta2 wants you!

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This Cat Was Freed From a Blood Bank: What’s Next for Jane?

A PETA investigator rescued Jane from an animal blood bank just in the nick of time—now these two terrific tabbies are banking on finding the perfect permanent home.

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She Was Still Alive—What You Need to Know if You See a Turtle Near a Road

Many turtles are severely injured or killed on roads every year. They can survive for weeks after their shell is crushed. If you see a turtle—injured or not—on or near a road, here’s what to do!

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Hear Simple Steps to Make Your Home a Cat Paradise

A cat does not live on kibble alone, so where can you get all the facts on felines? Buy a copy of PETA’s president’s book, which cats are giving two non-opposable thumbs up.

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Put Your Veterinary Skills for Tigers, Snakes, and Others to Work

We’ve rescued big cats from Tiger King hellholes, stopped circuses from exporting endangered animals for their shows, and more. Will you be a part of our next big victory?

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