People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Monkey Defenders Spill the Truth While UMass Officials Wine and Dine

PETA supporters soured University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s (UMass) event at a winery with chants and a sign declaring, “CHANCELLOR REYES: End Cruel Tests on Marmosets!” The supporters highlighted the worthless experiments and shared their own experiences with menopause before security bottled them up.

Fried Eagle Wings? PETA Defends Chickens Ahead of Super Bowl

Going the extra yard for chickens who want to keep their wings, PETA supporters flocked to New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl to hawk mock ‘fried eagle wings’ and doled out delicious meat-free samples to prove that everyone can enjoy the big game.

‘Are You Wearing My Mom?’ PETA’s AI-Powered Calf Robot Hits Miami

BRAT summer is over—but PETA’s AI-powered robot calf, Charli XC Cow, is calling for compassion ‘365’ days of the year. Shoppers hoping to snag some post-holiday deals were in for a sci-fi spectacle when the cow-borg asked those wearing leather, “Are you wearing my mother?”

Giant Pig’s Valentine’s Day Plea to Columbus, Ohio: “Don’t Go Bacon My Heart!”

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, would-be bacon-burger-eaters may have a change of heart after locking eyes with PETA’s sad pig urging everyone to show pigs some love by going vegan.

Giant ‘Mouse’ Tails Trump Administration at the Presidential Inaugural Ball

From the “Make America Great Again” Victory Rally to the president’s inauguration to the 2025 presidential inaugural ball, PETA’s “mouse” is confronting attendees and passersby with an alarming announcement: “NIH Wasted $23 Billion on Animal Tests Last Year!”

An Eleventh Hour Rescue! Natalie and Her Puppies Saved from Freezing

As dangerously low temperatures raged across the eastern U.S., PETA fieldworkers found homeless dog Natalie out in the cold. The new mom led them to her litter of newborn puppies who were at risk of freezing to death.

Shoppers Receive Eggcellent Surprise From PETA’s “Tommy Tofu” Amid Egg Shortage

PETA’s “Tommy Tofu” mascot and a flock of animal allies handed out 500 free vegan egg salad sandwiches, delighting Tucson shoppers shell-shocked from the bird flu-fueled egg shortage.

City’s SeaWorld Coupon Scheme Sparks Uproar From PETA Supporters

PETA supporters made a splash at a city council meeting to slam San Diego’s proposed settlement with SeaWorld, which has the City set to forfeit millions of dollars in exchange for SeaWorld admission coupons. The action comes on the heels of PETA’s formal objection to the settlement on the grounds that it would amount to a financial windfall and free advertising for SeaWorld—which has come under fire for its long and sordid history of exploiting marine mammals.

We’ve Got to Talk About the Elephant in This Temple

In a groundbreaking move for compassionate celebrations, two-time Grammy nominee Anoushka Shankar and PETA India have donated a breathtaking life-size mechanical elephant to the Kombara Sreekrishna Swami Temple. The stunning robotic elephant honors the temple’s kind decision never to own or hire live elephants, helping real elephants stay with their families in the jungle.

U.S. MUST Keep Monkeys from Cambodia Out: Continue the Ban

A recent move by an international body refusing to ban the trade of monkeys from Cambodia threatens to loosen a U.S. ban on long-tailed macaques from there. Don’t let it happen.

Update: Urge WV Authorities to Do Right in Apparent Cruelty Case!

Update (February 7, 2025): Thank you to all who have spoken up for this little dog! PETA has now heard from the prosecutor, who has promised to investigate the matter. Our caseworkers will continue to stay in touch with authorities and advocate for the dog. Stay tuned! Original text: On December 9, a small Yorkie ... Read more »