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Lily Tomlin Urges Chrysler to Drop Iditarod Sponsorship Jul 26, 2019

Grace and Frankie star and Detroit native Lily Tomlin has sent a letter on PETA's behalf to the CEO of Chrysler urging him to push the company’s Anchorage, Alaska franchise to end its sponsorship of the Iditarod. More →

Kristin Bauer van Straten Calls For Rejection of Dog-Breeding Facility Jul 25, 2019

Earlier this week, True Blood star and Wisconsin native Kristin Bauer van Straten sent a letter on PETA's behalf urging the chair of the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Committee to shut down plans for a massive dog-breeding facility in Spring Green that would funnel dogs to laboratories for use in painful and invasive tests. More →

Jon Favreau Honored With Rescued Lion for All-CGI Lion King Jul 23, 2019

In honor of director Jon Favreau’s decision to use all computer-generated imagery to create beautiful, photorealistic animals in The Lion King, PETA is sponsoring a rescued lion in his name. More →

Shailene Woodley Announces Greenpeace Sargasso Sea Expedition on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jul 17, 2019

Emmy-award nominee and environmental activist Shailene Woodley announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she will join the Greenpeace ship Esperanza on an expedition to the Sargasso Sea, a unique region in the North Atlantic Ocean, later this month to highlight the importance of protecting our world’s oceans as a new Greenpeace Oceans Ambassador. More →

NBA's John Salley to Host PETA's Veggie Dog Lunch Jul 17, 2019

On Wednesday, NBA champ John Salley will host PETA's 23rd annual Congressional Veggie Dog Lunch — the group’s answer to the meat industry’s hot dog luncheon. More →

Alicia Silverstone joins Cruelty Free International at the United Nations to Call for End to Cosmetics Animal Testing Jul 16, 2019

Today the leading organisation campaigning for an end to animal experiments Cruelty Free International was joined by actor and activist Alicia Silverstone at the United Nation’s annual High-Level Political Forum to call on the world’s decision-makers to bring an end to the testing of cosmetics on animals. More →

Johnny Marr Calls for End to Cruel Donkey Rides in Santorini Jul 10, 2019

The Smiths icon Johnny Marr appealed to Greek Minister of Tourism Thanasis Theocharopoulos last month to put an end to cruel animal “taxi” rides in Santorini. More →

Carol Burnett Speaks Up For Virginia’s Backyard Dogs Jul 8, 2019

In advance of her upcoming show in Richmond later this month, comedy icon and PETA supporter Carol Burnett is urging legislators to go one step further to protect animals by banning 24/7 dog chaining across the state. More →

TLC’s Chilli Blasts UniverSoul Circus in New PETA Campaign Jul 3, 2019

Sitting on a circus pedestal with a heavy ball and chain wrapped around her ankle, Chilli — of the multiplatinum trio TLC — stars in a new ad campaign for PETA that blasts UniverSoul Circus, which is based in her native Atlanta and is notorious for using abusive exhibitors with long histories of animal welfare violations. More →

Pamela Anderson’s Birthday Wish: Freedom for Orca of Same Age Jul 2, 2019

Pamela Anderson's birthday is this week, and the only gift that she wants is freedom for Corky — an orca the same age as her — who was captured in 1969 off the British Columbia coast near Anderson’s hometown and is currently being held captive at SeaWorld. More →

LTTS Special, Part 3: Dr. Jane Goodall in New Zealand Jul 1, 2019

In this three part Look To The Stars special, the Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand invited us to share the stories of three high school students from across New Zealand who were given the opportunity to attend Dr. Goodall’s events and interview her. Below is the third and final article, by Christchurch student, Abigail Johnson. More →

Alex Morgan and Kyrie Irving Named Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities Jun 28, 2019

The time has come for PETA to crown the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2019, and this year’s titles are going to two athletes at the top of their games: co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team Alex Morgan and NBA point guard Kyrie Irving. More →

Anjelica Huston to Host 70th Birthday Bash for PETA President Jun 28, 2019

On Sunday, Oscar winner Anjelica Huston will host a special 70th birthday celebration for PETA President Ingrid Newkirk at vegan chef Matthew Kenney’s foodie paradise, Plant Food + Wine. More →

Sir Paul McCartney Seeks Help for Dogs at Texas A&M Jun 27, 2019

Hot on the heels of his tour stop in Texas, Sir Paul McCartney is urging Texas A&M University (TAMU) President Michael K. Young to end TAMU’s muscular dystrophy experiments on dogs, for which golden retrievers are deliberately bred to have a crippling form of muscular dystrophy that leaves them struggling to walk, swallow, and even breathe. More →

Campaigners Deliver 1.5 Million-Signature Petition to End China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival Jun 21, 2019

Dame Judi Dench and violinist Vanessa-Mae have sent heart-felt messages of support and solidarity for a 1.5 million-signature petition by Care2 and Humane Society International, delivered to the Chinese Embassy by dogs rescued from China’s annual Yulin dog meat festival. More →

LTTS Special, Part 2: Dr. Jane Goodall in New Zealand Jun 20, 2019

In this three part Look To The Stars special, the Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand invited us to share the stories of three high school students from across New Zealand who were given the opportunity to attend Dr. Goodall’s events and interview her. Below is the second article, by 15-year-old Auckland student Taleah Rochelle. More →

LTTS Special: Dr. Jane Goodall in New Zealand Jun 19, 2019

In this three part Look To The Stars special, the Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand invited us to share the stories of three high school students from across New Zealand who were given the opportunity to attend Dr. Jane Goodall's events and interview her. Below is the first article, by 14-year-old Wellington student, Anastasia Reid. More →

Rob Thomas’ Sidewalk Angels Foundation Brings Awareness About Lyme Disease Prevention Jun 14, 2019

Grammy Award-winning musician Rob Thomas and his wife, Marisol, through their Sidewalk Angels Foundation (SWA) have partnered with Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) to share the importance of protecting your entire family — including pets – from Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. More →

Alec Baldwin Will Pose Question to SeaWorld Executives at Annual Meeting Jun 12, 2019

“When will SeaWorld stop allowing trainers to use dolphins as surfboards, standing on their faces and backs, to perform circus-style shows?” In the wake of the Canadian Parliament’s passage of a bill yesterday to end the captivity of whales and dolphins there, that’s the question that Alec Baldwin will pose to SeaWorld executives at the company’s annual online meeting on Wednesday. More →

Designated Survivor Star Kal Penn and Other Celebrities Back New Bipartisan Circus Bill Jun 11, 2019

Actors, directors, and musicians are backing a bill to end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows, which was showcased with a livestream launch event in Congress on May 21. More →

Meagan Good and Amanda Cerny to Jointly Host UN Concert on Plastic Pollution May 30, 2019

The President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, along with the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, and Norway, has welcomed two new participants to the ‘Play it Out’ concert, to be held in Antigua on June 1, 2019. More →

Celebrities Back New Bipartisan Bill To End Circus Animal Suffering Across The US May 29, 2019

Actors, directors, and musicians are backing a bill to end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows, which was launched in Congress on Tuesday, May 21. More →

Doris Day Remembered For Work As Animal Champion May 16, 2019

Screen legend Doris Day, who died earlier this week, has been remembered by PETA for her work with animals. More →

Morrissey to Recruit Concertgoers to Help Get NYC Fur Ban Passed May 9, 2019

Singer Morrissey has invited PETA to enlist fans at each of his upcoming Broadway shows to write to their council members in support of the New York City fur ban, which will be the subject of a city hall hearing on May 15. More →

The Humane Society of the United States Raises $1 million at Los Angeles Gala May 8, 2019

Saturday evening, The Humane Society of the United States hosted their 2019 To the Rescue! Los Angeles Gala at Paramount Studios. More →

Mayim Bialik Throws Support Behind the RAISE Act to End Classroom Dissection May 1, 2019

As she gears up for the final season of her überpopular hit show The Big Bang Theory, actor, mother, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik has sent a letter on PETA's behalf to California lawmakers urging them to vote YES on Assembly Bill 1586 — the PETA-cosponsored Replacing Animals in Science Education (RAISE) Act—which would leave animal dissection out of the state’s K–12 classrooms. More →

Stars Attend 22nd Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball Apr 29, 2019

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) honored David Patrick Columbia at the 22nd annual ASPCA Bergh Ball last week at The Plaza in New York City. More →

Humane Society of United States to Host 2019 To The Rescue! Los Angeles Gala Apr 25, 2019

On Saturday, May 4, The Humane Society of the United States will host its 2019 To The Rescue! Los Angeles Gala. More →

ASPCA To Celebrate 22nd Annual Bergh Ball Apr 25, 2019

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will honor Co-founder of the New York Social Diary, David Patrick Columbia with the ASPCA Voice for Animals Award at the 22nd annual ASPCA Bergh Ball. More →

Celebrities Unite in Call For Move Away From Animal Research Apr 23, 2019

Ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals on 24 April, more than 60 academics, scientists, institutions, companies, organisations and celebrities have signed up to a new Declaration for Advanced Science. More →