Breeding dogs who struggle to breathe is nothing to celebrate. Winston, the French bulldog who won “best in show” at the 2022 National Dog Show, is a member of a breathing-impaired breed (BIB). These flat-faced dogs are purposely bred to have snouts that are shortened and pushed so far back against their skulls that there …
French Bulldog Wins National Dog Show ‘Best in Show’ Read More »
For Immediate Release:November 25, 2022 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Norfolk, Va. – Below, please find a statement from PETA Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations Daphna Nachminovitch in response to the “Best in Show” winner at the 2022 National Dog Show, a French bulldog—a breathing-impaired breed (BIB)—owned by a group that includes NFL player Morgan Fox: …
Animals are someone, not something—that’s the message of PETA’s collaboration with award-winning illustrator Betsy Baytos, who puppeteered and performed as Betsy Bird, created for her by Jim Henson for The Muppet Show in London. She also created campaigns such as the Coca-Cola polar bears, consulted for Walt Disney, and is currently developing a children’s book …
After obtaining evidence that a woman in Cairo was killing animals in shockingly cruel ways for fetish “crush” videos sold online to buyers around the world, PETA Asia and a legal team from the Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt (SPARE) shared our findings with the local Ministry of Interior. In a …
Woman Arrested for Killing Animals in ‘Crush’ Videos Read More »
Taronga Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of two, five-month-old adorable Dingo pups. The two pups will be making their public debut these summer school holidays, where guests can meet the duo at a brand-new Dingo Keeper Talk or in a specially curated behind-the-scenes Dingo encounter. The two Dingoes, one male and one female, …
A Tail Worth Telling! Taronga’s Announces Debut Of Two Adorable Dingo Pups Read More »
In the early hours of the morning of November 15th, Melbourne Zoo welcomed the exciting arrival of a healthy Asian Elephant calf, to superstar mum Dokoon and first time dad, Luk Chai. This birth represents a major success for the Asian Elephant Cooperative Conservation Program for the Endangered species, especially as wild populations continue to …
Hello world! Asian Elephant born at Melbourne Zoo Read More »
After a video was posted to social media showing a teenager slamming a calf to the ground and beating the animal, TeachKind—PETA’s humane education division—is offering urgent empathy lessons for the district’s children. The Calf Attack Was Preventable: Empathy Needs to Be Taught in Schools The video shows a teenager (reportedly in Mercer County, Ohio) …
For Immediate Release:November 23, 2022 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Las Vegas – Champagne corks will soon be popping at PETA, as Hard Rock International has just announced that when it officially takes over The Mirage in Las Vegas next month, it will be phasing out the casino’s much-criticized captive-animal displays—a move that follows a push from …
The Mirage to Retire Tigers Following PETA’s Pleas Read More »
For Immediate Release:November 23, 2022 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Miami – A massive “goose,” “cow,” and “sheep” are towering over holiday shoppers at the Lincoln Road Mall, appearing in PETA’s new, can’t-miss message that’s wrapped around one of the mall’s buildings near stores such as Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters—both on PETA’s naughty list for their animal-derived …
Giant Animals Occupy Shopping District to Plead for Their Lives Read More »
For Immediate Release:November 23, 2022 Contact:Robin Goist 202-483-7382 Savannah, Ga. – Local diners just might think twice about chowing down on fried chicken after they see—and hear—“Hell on Wheels,” PETA’s new guerilla-marketing campaign featuring a life-size chicken transport truck covered with images of real chickens crammed into crates on their way to a slaughterhouse, complete …
‘Hell on Wheels’ Is Coming: Squawking Chicken Truck to Ruffle Feathers in Savannah Read More »
