Neglected Dairy Calves Find Haven at California Sanctuaries Farm Sanctuary and Animal Place Rescue Sickly Calves from Dairy Industry ORLAND, CA and Vacaville, CA – July 8, 2011 –Farm Sanctuary, which operatesRead More…
New Movie Chronicles Chimpanzee’s Dickensian Life
In his new movie Project Nim, which opens today in New York City and Chicago, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh explores the tragic life of a chimpanzee, Nim Chimpsky, and the peopleRead More…
Why Is Little Rock Zoo Hiding a Dead Elephant?
Less than two months ago, PETA called on the Little Rock Zoo to retire its lone elephant, Ellen, (Mary, her companion, had just died), and send her to a sanctuary where sheRead More…
Life After the Laboratory: Libby’s Story
When she first met her rescuer, the emaciated dog crawled on her belly, longing for affection but too terrified to stand up. Known only as the number tattooed on her ear, sheRead More…
Why I Won’t Take My Kids to the Circus
By Kathy Guillermo Like every mother‚ I want to raise children to be strong‚ confident‚ and compassionate. I want my kids to understand that the choices that we make may affect othersRead More…
Animals Were Harmed in the Making of ‘Zookeeper’
PETA members converged on the Hollywood premiere of the new movie Zookeeper to remember Tweet, a giraffe who collapsed and died on set during the movie’s production. An elephant used in the filmRead More…
Washingtonians for Humane Farms Applauds Agreement to Pass Federal Law on Laying Hen Welfare; Suspends 2011 Ballot Drive
Washingtonians for Humane Farms Applauds Agreement to Pass Federal Law on Laying Hen Welfare; Suspends 2011 Ballot Drive Federal proposal reaches higher standard than recently enacted state law – applying to allRead More…
Medical Student Charged With Killing 13 Dogs
Andrew David Thompson, a student in osteopathic medicine at Michigan State University, has reportedly admitted to killing 13 tiny Italian greyhounds by grabbing them by the neck, beating them, and throwing themRead More…
10% Wool Caption Contest Winner
And here’s our favorite caption for this weeks’ “10% Wool” comic contest! We’re in the process of contacting the winner, so be sure to check your inbox! Look, honey! The swine flu!Read More…
Adele Goes Vegetarian!
Multiplatinum recording artist Adele can melt hearts with her soulful voice, but her actions are saving lives. The singer told Britain’s Radio 1 that she is leaving meat out of her repertoire.Read More…