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What Is Speciesism? And How Can We End It?

Bigotry begins when categories such as race, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or species are used to justify discrimination. Together, we can #EndSpeciesism—learn how.

Help Animals in Your Area—Become a PETA Field Responder

We need dedicated, compassionate volunteers like you to show up on the scene to help animals when they need it most. If you have what it takes to help animals in emergency situations, please sign up for our Field Response Team text program. Once you've enrolled, you may receive texts at any time, day or night, if an animal in your area needs urgent help.*

HELP: It's Too Hot for Dogs

Scorching temperatures can be deadly for a dog forced to live outside. Learn more about how you can help.

Seedy Roadside Zoo Continues to Treat Giraffes Like Breeding Machines

Animal Adventure Park in upstate New York may have announced that it would no longer breed April the giraffe, but it has reportedly replaced her with another female, named Johari, and is now attempting to breed her for profit.

Victory! Yoga Studio Nixes Cruel Monkey and Reptile Exhibits

Less than 24 hours after hearing from thousands of our members and supporters, Yoga Hive Philly has excluded captive monkeys, reptiles, and other exotic animals from its first anniversary celebration! Help keep more victories coming by telling festivals not to hold exhibits exploiting Django the monkey.

Millions of People Are Following PETA on Social Media—Are You?

As the largest animal rights organization in the world, we'll keep you up to date every day on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with victories, rescues, investigations, breaking news, and more.

25+ Things That Are More Likely to Kill You Than a Shark Attack

In 2018, humans killed approximately 100 million sharks worldwide. Comparatively, sharks killed a total of just five humans that same year. See why these animals' bad rap is undeserved and learn how you can help protect them.

Dogs Are Crippled, Injected With Chemicals, Cut Apart, and More in Laboratories

In laboratories, dogs are seen merely as equipment—and most won't ever come out alive.

Cashmere Goats Scream in Pain As Hair Is Torn From Their Sensitive Bodies

Workers stepped on terrified cashmere goats and twisted their legs as they tore out their hair. Those who were wounded from the process weren't provided with any pain relief or veterinary care. Urge retailer Madewell to act in the best interests of goats and join the many companies, including H&M and ASOS, that have already banned cashmere.

U.S. Team—Including Three Animal Advocates—Wins the FIFA Women's World Cup

You probably heard the news that the U.S. Women's National Team took home the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy. But did you know that off the field, co-captain Alex Morgan and players Christen Press and Kelley O'Hara speak up for animals?

Urgent Action Needed

• Ask Walmart to Post Warning Signs Reminding Customers Not to Leave Dogs or Children in Hot Cars
• Help Animals Found Thin, Limping, and in Need of Vet Care at The Camel Farm
• Ask Dollar Tree Canada and Family Dollar to Stop Selling Glue Traps
• Young Bear Dies, Others Still Suffering at Oswald's Bear Ranch—Take Action Now