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The Vamps’ James McVey: Chicks Dig Vegetarians Oct 11, 2016

James McVey, the lead guitarist for The Vamps, has proved that he’s as compassionate as he is talented by starring in his second PETA campaign to promote kindness to animals – this time through meat-free meals. More →

Dog Loving Celebrities Attend Premiere Of Documentary Of Dogs And Men Oct 7, 2016

The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with Ozymandias Entertainment to produce Of Dogs and Men, which explains the national tragedy of more than 10,000 pet dogs being shot and killed by police officers every year by telling the stories of people fighting for change in the names of the animals they’ve lost. More →

Jane Goodall's Movement To Stop Wildlife Trafficking Sep 29, 2016

A well-known name in humanitarianism, environmentalism, conservation and advocacy through her Institute, Jane Goodall is now venturing into social media to create a movement to stop the trafficking of wildlife. More →

Stars To Help Farm Sanctuary Celebrate 30 Years Sep 29, 2016

Farm Sanctuary, with co-chairs, Tracey Stewart and Emily Deschanel, will host their annual Gala at the renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 12th to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on Earth. More →

International Community Rallies To Protect Monkey Species Sep 29, 2016

For the first time in 30 years, Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) will discuss increasing the level of protection for a monkey species. More →

Torrey DeVitto Shares Her Beauty Secret: Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Sep 28, 2016

Torrey DeVitto may be known as the lifesaving pediatrician Natalie Manning on the hit NBC drama, ‘Chicago Med,’ but off-screen DeVitto devotes her time to saving animals lives. More →

Joanna Lumley Slams CITES’ Rhino Horn Proposal Sep 22, 2016

National treasure Joanna Lumley has teamed up with Animal Defenders International (ADI) for this month’s CITES conference (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) in Johannesburg, to voice her dismay at a proposal to allow trade in rhino horn from the Southern white rhinoceros. More →

Waka Flocka Flame Named peta2’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity Sep 22, 2016

The competition this year was hotter than ever, but rapper Waka Flocka Flame and social media influencer Andrea Russett have been crowned the Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2016 by peta2, PETA's youth division. More →

Ricky Gervais Urges Public To Support ADI Bid To Save African Lions Sep 15, 2016

Hollywood superstar Ricky Gervais has launched an urgent appeal for members of the public to get behind Animal Defenders International (ADI) and stand up for African lions, at this month’s CITES conference (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) in Johannesburg. More →

Celebrities And Activists: South Korea's Cruel Dog Meat Trade Must End Sep 14, 2016

During a Westminster Hall debate this week, Britain’s MPs called for an end to South Korea’s cruel factory farming of dogs for human consumption. More →

Joan Jett Voices Support For Chimpanzees Abandoned By New York Blood Center Sep 12, 2016

Rock music icon Joan Jett has voiced her support for the more than 60 chimpanzees the New York Blood Center abandoned in Liberia after exploiting the animals for decades in harmful biomedical research. More →

Stars Shine For Remember Me Thursday Global Pet Adoption Awareness Campaign Sep 12, 2016

This month, Helen Woodward Animal Center will once again unite with animal welfare proponents and organizations worldwide for the 4th Annual Remember Me Thursday. More →

New Bill From Scottish Government Set To Ban Wild Animals In Circuses Sep 9, 2016

Animal Defenders International (ADI) applauds the announcement by the Scottish Government to imminently introduce legislation to ban the use of wild animals in circuses in Scotland. More →

David Attenborough And Jane Goodall Call For An End To Controversial Neuroscience Experiments On Primates Sep 8, 2016

Sir David Attenborough and Dr Jane Goodall are joining Cruelty Free International and a line-up of scientists, primatologists and animal welfare experts in raising concerns about the controversial use of non-human primates in neuroscience research. More →

Stars Wish ASPCA A Happy 150th Birthday Sep 1, 2016

A bunch of stars have sent the ASPCA 150th birthday greetings. More →

Moby Teams Up With ADI To Back The Macaque Sep 1, 2016

Ahead of International Primate Day on September 1st 2016, Moby has teamed up with Animal Defenders International (ADI) to help the Barbary macaque, Europe’s only native primate species. More →

Kathy Freston To Be Honored With Vegan Of The Year Award Aug 31, 2016

International nonprofit Last Chance for Animals (“LCA”) announced today that New York Times best-selling author and activist Kathy Freston will receive the “Vegan of the Year” award at its Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday evening, October 22, in Beverly Hills, CA. More →

Last Chance For Animals Launches New PSA Campaign With Kenya Kinski-Jones Aug 31, 2016

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) announced today that model Kenya Kinski-Jones, daughter of music legend Quincy Jones, and supermodel/actress Nastassja Kinski will be featured in a PSA campaign for one of the international nonprofit’s key initiatives: raising awareness for the critically endangered mountain gorillas in Africa’s Virunga National Park. More →

Geezer Butler To Be Honored At Kitten Rescue's 8th Annual Furball At The Skirball Aug 25, 2016

Kitten Rescue will hold its 8th annual “Furball at the Skirball” fundraiser on Saturday, September 10th. More →

MuttNation Fueled By Miranda Lambert Pet Collection Now Available Aug 25, 2016

The exciting, new MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert collection of pet products from Petmate worldwide provider of fun, trusted, quality products to enhance the lives of pets and their families, is now available at pet specialty and online retailers. More →

PETA Germany Releases New Animal Rights Spot With Music By Moby Aug 23, 2016

In its new music spot, “One Step Further”, PETA Germany makes clear that the animal rights movement is powerful – just like the movements for gender and racial equality. More →

Soccer Star Christen Press Kicks Off PETA’s Adopt, Don’t Shop Campaign Aug 16, 2016

Just days after making her Olympic debut at the Rio 2016 Games, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player and World Cup champion Christen Press stars in a new ad campaign for PETA encouraging animal adoption from shelters. More →

PETA Gives New Life To The Smiths' Meat Is Murder Aug 15, 2016

The Smiths’ 1985 classic “Meat Is Murder” is back in 8-bit form for This Beautiful Creature Must Die, PETA's new online game that features an instrumental arcade-style version of the song on loop. More →

Models Visit The ASPCA For The Dog Days Of Summer Aug 12, 2016

Modeling agency The Lions has joined with the ASPCA for the Dog Days Of Summer campaign. More →

Gloria Steinem Signs On To International Call For Ban On Running Of The Bulls Aug 12, 2016

In a united front against the drunken violence, growing numbers of rapes and sexual assaults, and cruelty to animals that allegedly occurred at this year’s San Fermín Running of the Bulls festival, feminist icon Gloria Steinem has joined PETA U.K. in signing a petition to Mayor of Pamplona Joseba Asirón calling for the event to be banned. More →

Krysten Ritter Breaks The Tanks In PETA’s New Anti-SeaWorld Ad Aug 11, 2016

Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter has proved that she’s a real-life superhero for animals by starring in a new PETA campaign urging SeaWorld to free the orcas imprisoned in its tiny tanks. More →

Jane Goodall Supports Groups Ending Cruel Dog Meat Trade Aug 10, 2016

With South Korea’s Bok Nal days underway, the country’s animal protection campaigners mobilised at South Korea’s first ever global anti-dog meat conference. More →

Lily Tomlin To Be Honored With SAG Life Achievement Award Aug 8, 2016

Lily Tomlin – an entertainment maverick whose talents put her at the pinnacle of comedy, acting, writing and producing – has been named the 53rd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. More →

Tommy Lee Grills House of Blues President For Joining SeaWorld Board Aug 8, 2016

Following news that House of Blues Entertainment President Ronald Bension has joined SeaWorld’s board of directors, iconic Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee — a longtime SeaWorld foe — sent a letter on PETA's behalf this week asking Bension to urge the company to follow the National Aquarium’s lead and build coastal sanctuaries for the animals currently held captive at its theme parks. More →

Stars To Attend Fifth Annual Hamptons Paddle & Party For Pink Aug 5, 2016

This Saturday, August 6th, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracy Anderson and other A-Listers will host the Fifth Annual Hamptons Paddle & Party for Pink benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. More →