People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization

Calves Torn From Their Mothers, Sick and Struggling to Breathe

Video shows calves yanked from the womb into a world of suffering, where milk was forced into their lungs. Say NO to the dairy industry’s systematic cruelty today!

Why Should Animals Have Rights?

Whether it’s based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or species, prejudice is morally unacceptable. If you wouldn’t eat a dog, why eat a pig?

Give a Dairy-Free Latte Day

Celebrate “Give a Dairy-Free Latte” Day, and show your friends, family, and coworkers just how delicious vegan coffee options are!

Urge Uber to Drop Leather Requirement

Please urge Uber to help cows and the environment by eliminating its requirement for leather seats across all of its markets.

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Thinking of Going Vegan? Here’s How!

Going vegan is easier than ever before, but we are here to make it even easier—as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Fall Head Over Heels for Vegan Fashion

We’ve compiled the season’s flyest cruelty-free styles in this interactive lookbook. Now go do your closet a favor and get clicking!

Tangled Tether Almost Costs Dog Her Leg

We have no idea how long the dog had been immobilized, but one thing is certain: She needed help right away.

Researchers Are Beating Breast Cancer … and Cruelty to Animals

Researchers in the U.K. have received more than $600,000 to save women's and animals' lives.

Marine Corps Urged to Ban Contractor for Apparently Illegal Killing of Animals

PETA is calling on Gen. Robert Neller to review the apparent violation of a Marine Corps contract by a company that shot and stabbed animals without a permit .

PETA Wants Clayton Stoner to Take the Michael Vick Empathy Course, Too

The furor over trophy hunting has been ignited anew as NHL player Clayton Stoner faces charges and protests in the killing of a popular grizzly bear.

Chicken Pizza? No, Thanks! Chicken Eating Vegan Pizza? Yes, Please!

The Internet’s famous “Pizza Rat” isn’t alone in loving a good slice.

Leading Retailers Are Ditching Down, Thanks to PETA

More and more well-known companies are ditching down in favor of humane synthetic options, thanks in part to PETA.

Win Ed Sheeran’s Guitar, Stella McCartney’s Bag, Kelly Slater’s Board & More

In PETA’s 35th anniversary online auction, you can bid on prizes from Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Daniel Tosh, Black Sabbath, Russell Simmons, and many others.

Washington Redskins’ Chris Culliver: It’s Their Walk

NFL's Chris Culliver: Take Your Time—It's Their Walk

To us, it's one more thing that has to get done. But to dogs, their walks are everything.

Rescued Camels Meet Their Soul Mates—Each Other

For Waheed and Tracy, what could have been the end of the road became the beginning of a love story.

The Top 6 Vegan Fine-Dining Establishments in the U.S.

Check out these mouthwatering shots of our favorite dishes from some of the top-rated vegan restaurants in the country.

Inside PETA's Star-Studded 35th Anniversary Gala

Which celebrities gathered in Hollywood to celebrate 35 years of PETA's groundbreaking work for animals? See highlights from the unforgettable night.

Congressperson Receives PETA’s First Courage in Leadership Award

U.S. Congressperson Lucille Roybal-Allard is a voice for those whose voices often go unnoticed.

10 Animal Torture Devices Straight From Your Nightmares

Held down, electrocuted, and cut apart—helpless animals are struggling in excruciating pain in labs right now as hellish torture tools are being used on them.

See How Berliners React to Monkey Sounds Coming From This Mysterious ‘Air France’ Cargo Crate

A street action by PETA Germany captures just how uneasy most members of the public feel when they learn about Air France’s secretive primate shipments.

Superheroes Emerge From South Carolina Flooding Disaster

Flood victims Lucky, Tila, and George owe their lives to the kindness of strangers.

Orca Dies, Critical Action Needed for Animals At France’s Flooded Marineland

Deadly flash floods hit the French Riviera this week – and the casualties include numerous animals who were imprisoned at Marineland, Europe’s biggest marine park.

Why Are These Bears Living in a Concrete Pit?

An ailing bear waits for help in vain in a Tennessee tourist trap.

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PETA in Action

Elephant Performances Blocked

After PETA sent letters to authorities, the city of Dallas and the state of Michigan refused to allow elephants who might be carrying tuberculosis to perform with UniverSoul Circus.
Chimpanzee Transferred to Sanctuary

After learning that Iris the chimpanzee was being held in a dark, dingy cell at a roadside zoo in Georgia, PETA worked with Save the Chimps to facilitate her rescue to the Florida sanctuary.
Elderly Bears Rescued From Defunct Roadside Zoo

When PETA heard about four elderly bears who had been languishing for decades in tiny pens, we arranged for their transfer to a reputable sanctuary.
Hawk Transferred to Rehabber

When we heard about this injured hawk, we promptly arranged for his transfer to a reputable rehabilitation facility.
From Craigslist to Safety

After we were alerted to a Craigslist ad that implied that someone may inflict harm on an unwanted dog, we responded immediately and transported her to a reputable shelter, where she was put up for adoption!
Injured Duck Given a Helping Hand

PETA worked with concerned callers to ensure that this injured duck ended up in expert hands.
Handsome Pup Gets Help!

Two PETA staffers spotted this handsome pup roaming the streets. They quickly transported him to a reputable shelter.
Reptile Rescue

We helped this chameleon, who was kept as a "pet" and denied adequate care. He's now in capable hands.
Pigeon Saved From Sidewalk

When PETA received word via Twitter of this pigeon languishing on a sidewalk, we spirited him to a local veterinarian.
Rescued From a Violent Fate

After we got word that irresponsible owners were planning to shoot several of their 14 dogs because of over-breeding, we stepped in and transported them to safety.
Turtle Saved and Fishing Banned!

PETA helped with the vetting and re-release of soft-shell turtle Tish, who had been hooked by children fishing. This led to a community ban on fishing at this pond.
From Hoarding to Safety

We arranged for the transport of 10 Chihuahua-mixes from a hoarding situation to a reputable animal shelter, where they'll be spayed and neutered and put up for adoption!
Bunny Reunited With Mom

We convinced a concerned caller that a small bunny she found would be best reunited with his mother and not kept as a "pet." We ensured that he was released and reunited with his family.
Neglected No More

When we heard about this neglected poodle mix, we immediately alerted authorities, who then seized and groomed the dog and filed charges against his abusers!

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