Urge the BBC to Take the Spotlight Off Cruel Foie Gras

The BBC has been promoting foie gras throughout a number of its outlets, including on BBC2's Great British Menu. Contact the BBC now and urge them to stop. Read more.

Michael Clarke Duncan: 'I Am a Vegetarian'

Oscar nominated for his starring role in The Green Mile, Michael Clarke Duncan's healthful vegetarian diet keeps him in the best shape of his life. Check out his new PETA Ad. Read more.

Glass Walls

Sir Paul McCartney's shocking PETA video offers a brief glimpse behind the walls of slaughterhouses, factory farms, live-animal transport and the fishing industry.
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Urge Ukraine to Cease Cat and Dog Massacre

Ukrainian authorities are trying to "cleanse" the country of homeless animals before it hosts the European Football Championship in 2012. Read more.

Support Sen Harb's Bill to End Canada's Seal Slaughter

Canadian Sen Mac Harb has introduced a historic bill to end Canada's annual commercial slaughter of baby seals. We're nearing the end of the seal slaughter. Please write a polite letter to Canadian senators and ask them to support Sen Harb's bill.
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Uggie Wants You to Adopt, Never Buy in New PETA Ad

Jack Russell terrier Uggie, star of the multi-Oscar-winning film The Artist, appears in a brand-new ad for PETA asking fans always to adopt and never buy from a pet shop or breeder. Read more.

Sign the Pledge to Be Down-Free

Help birds suffering in the down industry by refusing to buy down products and looking for clothing and bedding made from cruelty-free materials. Sign the pledge to be down-free. Read more.

Animal Groups Condemn Circus Consultation Sham

PETA has issued a statement with other animal protection groups to announce that none will be participating in Defra’s biased consultation on wild animals in circuses. Read more.

Lauren Goodger Stars as a Snake in New PETA Ad

TOWIE's Lauren Goodger stars in a hard-hitting new PETA ad to call attention to the suffering of reptiles who are turned into shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories. Read more.

Ask Airlines to Stop Shipping Monkeys to Be Tortured

Help stop tens of thousands of primates being shipped to their death in US laboratories. Read more.

Penelope Cruz Gives Fur the Cold Shoulder

Known for turning heads on the red carpet, this Academy Award–winning actor turns a cold shoulder to fur and asks you to go fur-free! Read more.

Stop UK Animal Testing Laws From Getting Worse

Take action by responding to the government's public consultation on amending the current UK animal experimentation law.

PETA and Animals Rights

Why Animal Rights?

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: why should animals have rights? Learn more.