After Food Network star Paula Deen revealed that she has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is now going to plug pharmaceuticals, PETA wrote to the queen of southern cuisine andRead More…
Make Every Day MLK Day by Fighting Injustice
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsc-01269 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent message is as relevant today as it was duringRead More…
Young Child Forced to Maim Opossum
In August, an extremely disturbing video depicting a very young girl being forced by her parents to repeatedly shoot an opossum who wandered onto their porch was posted to Facebook. Visibly shakenRead More…
Sheep-beating Video Surfaces
If you have a general question for PETA and would like a response, please e-mail [email protected]. If you need to report cruelty to an animal, please click here. If you are reportingRead More…
European Union adopts new position to improve welfare of whales
Home Latest news News 2011 European Union adopts new position to improve welfare of whales Dec 22, 2011 WSPA welcomes the strong European Union anti-whaling stance which commits the 25 EU membersRead More…
HOW TO: Help a Chained Dog This Month
All too often, “man’s best friend” is sentenced to a miserable life of solitary confinement, trapped at the end of a chain. In order to raise awareness of these “forgotten” dogs, PETA hasRead More…
Police Investigate After Officer Beats Cat
Update: Good news! Officer J.N. Snoddy has been charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly beating the cat and has been placed on administrative leave. We’ll keep you posted as the caseRead More…
Is Your Chicken a Champion? Enter Now!
Chickens are arguably the most abused animals on the planet. In the United States alone, more than 7 billion chickens are killed for their flesh each year. That means more chickens are raisedRead More…
SNIPs, Shots, and Cops Make for a Great Day
When a police officer asks you to do something, it’s generally a good idea to comply. And when a police officer asks you to help animals, well that’s a no-brainer! The VirginiaRead More…
Help Cats and Ferrets Used in Cruel Training
Help Cats and Ferrets Used in Cruel Training at St. Louis Hospital St. Louis Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with Washington University in St. Louis, continues to torment cats and ferrets for painfulRead More…