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Stars Unite On Earth Day For Annual Farm Animal Protection Benefit Apr 25, 2017

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) honored Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and the late Christina Grimmie on April 22 at its annual To the Rescue! Los Angeles Gala benefit at Paramount Studios. More →

Stars Attend ASPCA Bergh Ball And After Dark Party Apr 25, 2017

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) honored Board Member and supporter Linda Lloyd Lambert at the 20th annual ASPCA Bergh Ball last night at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Ave.). More →

Brian May And Peter Egan Back NAVS’ Call To End Misleading Animal Tests Apr 24, 2017

Ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals on Monday April 24th, animal advocates Queen guitarist Brian May and actor Peter Egan are supporting calls by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) for the use of animals in research to be replaced with modern alternatives as animal tests are misleading and fundamentally flawed, causing both animal and human suffering. More →

Gillian Anderson Asks Canadian PM Trudeau To End Commercial Seal Slaughter Apr 20, 2017

Long-time PETA supporter Gillian Anderson – who has filmed in Canada for more than 20 years, including in Vancouver, where The X Files was shot, and in Toronto, where Hannibal and the hotly anticipated American Gods (which debuts next week) were filmed – has sent a letter, on behalf of PETA US, asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to end the East Coast commercial seal slaughter, noting that climate change is already killing baby seals. More →

James Cromwell Wants You To Give Pigs A Break This Easter Apr 13, 2017

Just in time for Easter, Babe star James Cromwell is hitting the airwaves in some of the country’s most “Bible-minded” cities to encourage Christians to celebrate a ham-free Easter. More →

Ricky Gervais Awarded For Animal Protection Advocacy Apr 12, 2017

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has presented multi-talented comedian Ricky Gervais with the prestigious Lord Houghton Award for his high-profile advocacy on animal protection issues, creating awareness in a unique way to worldwide audiences. More →

The HSUS Announces 31st Annual Genesis Award Winners Apr 10, 2017

Netflix’s “The Ivory Game,” Rolling Stone’s “The Dog Factory,” and Chicago Tribune’s “The Price of Pork” head the line-up of 18 winners of the 31st Annual Genesis Awards, presented by The Humane Society of the United States. More →

ASPCA Partners With Sir Patrick Stewart For National Dog Fighting Awareness Day Campaign Apr 6, 2017

To kick off its National Dog Fighting Awareness Day campaign on April 8, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has partnered with legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart to raise awareness on the prevalence of dog fighting in the U.S. and encourage animal lovers nationwide to take action against one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty. More →

Harry Potter Star Turns Hogwarts Recipes Vegan Mar 31, 2017

Irish actor Evanna Lynch may only play Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, but she’s a real-life wizard in the kitchen. That’s why she teamed up with peta2, PETA US’ youth division, for a new cooking tutorial that reveals how to veganise some of her favourite Hogwarts recipes. More →

HSUS To Host To The Rescue! LA Gala To Benefit Farm Animal Protection Campaign Mar 30, 2017

The Humane Society of the United States will host its annual To the Rescue! Los Angeles Gala on April 22 to benefit the organization’s Farm Animal Protection campaign. More →

Pamela Anderson Offers To Drink Guinness With Taoiseach When Animal Circuses Are Banned In Ireland Mar 29, 2017

Icon and long-time animal advocate Pamela Anderson has written to Taoiseach Enda Kenny urging him to support the Prohibition of Wild Animals in Circuses Bill 2017, which was recently moved by Paul Murphy TD. More →

Actors, Musicians, Directors Back Federal Circus Bill Mar 27, 2017

The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA), a bipartisan bill from Representatives Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) to end the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows in the US. More →

Lily Tomlin To Headline Comedy Event To Benefit Voice For The Animals Foundation Mar 23, 2017

Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joins actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and other comedic guests to bring the laughs to “Wait Wait…Don’t Kill Me!,” a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. More →

Joaquin Phoenix Narrates Undercover Investigation Video Exposing Unethical Treatment Of Lab Animals Mar 20, 2017

International nonprofit Last Chance for Animals (“LCA”) has released an explosive undercover investigation that exposes the extreme abuse of laboratory animals at one of North America’s largest Contract Research Organizations. More →

Adrian Grenier Wants You To Stop Sucking Mar 13, 2017

Adrian Grenier wants you to stop sucking – and save the oceans. More →

Pamela Anderson Celebrates Swiss Seal-Fur Ban Mar 9, 2017

As of April 1, products from Canada’s commercial seal slaughter will be illegal in Switzerland — and PETA Honorary Director Pamela Anderson, who wrote to Swiss officials when the ban was set in motion in 2014, is celebrating the move. More →

ASPCA To Host 20th Anniversary Bergh Ball Mar 3, 2017

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced it will honor longtime Board Member and supporter Linda Lloyd Lambert at the annual ASPCA Bergh Ball on April 20, 2017 at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Ave.). More →

Lisa Edelstein Wants A Vegan Schmear At Einstein Bros. Feb 27, 2017

With vegan options available everywhere from Starbucks to Ben & Jerry’s to Peet’s Coffee & Tea, House and Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce star Lisa Edelstein recently sent a letter on PETA's behalf calling on Einstein Noah Restaurant Group to get in on the action by adding dairy-free cream cheese to Einstein Bros. Bagels’ menu. More →

Casey Affleck Exposes Cruelty In Circuses Feb 24, 2017

Fresh from his Golden Globe and BAFTA wins for Manchester by the Sea, Casey Affleck has teamed up with PETA for a new video calling on families to avoid circuses that use live animals. More →

Jim Davis And Garfield Help Shelter Pet Project Feb 21, 2017

The Humane Society of the United States’ All Animals Magazine has featured an interview with Garfield creator Jim Davis about his support of the Shelter Pet Project, a public service ad campaign focused on spreading the word that pets in shelters are wonderful and lovable, and encouraging potential adopters to consider the shelter as the first place to look when acquiring a “new best friend.” More →

John Stamos Features In Dog Adoption Campaign Feb 16, 2017

John Stamos is getting a big kiss — from a canine pal! It’s all part of the Scream Queens star’s new PETA campaign, which proclaims, “Adoption Is Love. Begin a Lifelong Friendship at Your Local Animal Shelter.” More →

Alan Cumming Honored With PETA's Humanitarian Award Feb 14, 2017

Alan Cumming was presented with PETA's Humanitarian Award at a special bash on Sunday at South Florida’s gourmet vegan eatery, Sublime Restaurant & Bar. More →

Stars Speak Up For Dogs In New Star-Studded PETA Video Feb 10, 2017

Actors Tom Hardy, Casey Affleck, Priyanka Chopra, and Edie Falco are among the stars giving voice to local dogs in a new PETA video that encourages people to keep their animal companions indoors. More →

Alan Cumming Urges Seaquarium To Free Lolita Feb 9, 2017

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, who will perform at Miami’s Knight Concert Hall on Friday, is speaking up for “another individual performing in the area — but against her will.” More →

Born Free USA, Ian Somerhalder Foundation Repurpose Fur For Animals In Need Feb 7, 2017

On January 28 at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia, Born Free USA and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) collaborated for their first joint animal welfare event: a youth initiative called “Give it Back!” More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Named New Royal Patron Of Battersea Dogs And Cats Home Feb 7, 2017

The Duchess of Cornwall visited Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Old Windsor centre last week as Her Royal Highness was announced as the charity’s new Royal Patron, taking over from Her Majesty The Queen. More →

Kevin Smith And Daughter Harley Quinn Smith Talk Compassionate Meals Feb 1, 2017

In a funny and sweet new video, actress Harley Quinn Smith takes her filmmaker father Kevin Smith, an avowed meat lover, out for a #CompassionateMeal at plant-based restaurant Doomie’s Home Cookin’ in Los Angeles to show him that “vegan food can be just as good as non-vegan food” and to have a heart-to-heart conversation about why she decided to “go all the way” for animals. More →

Charities Pay Tribute To Mary Tyler Moore Jan 26, 2017

PETA has released the following statement on the animal activism of Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away this week. More →

Pamela Anderson Delivers Warm Vegan Hats And Gloves To Refugees Jan 26, 2017

PETA took a special ambassador to a Dunkirk refugee camp today: Pamela Anderson, who delivered warm vegan hats and gloves, along with hundreds of animal-themed activity books and coloured pencils, to children who have been forced to flee their home countries. More →

Paul O’Grady Reacts To Court Decision As Yorkshire Beagle Breeding Farm Given Green Light Jan 25, 2017

Paul O'Grady, TV presenter & star of the popular TV show ‘For the Love of Dogs’, has condemned a Court of Appeal decision denying Cruelty Free International permission to appeal a High Court ruling which paves the way for the expansion of a beagle breeding facility in East Yorkshire. More →