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Steve-O Honored With Animal Rights Award Jul 18, 2011

Jackass’ Steve-O was honored in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night with a special animal rights award. More →

Constance Marie Stands Up For Elephants Jul 15, 2011

For several years, the notorious animal trainers from Have Trunk Will Travel (HTWT) have provided elephant rides annually at the Santa Ana Zoo — but Switched at Birth star Constance Marie is determined that this year will be different. More →

Adopt Pets... Or Gene Simmons Will Find You Jul 15, 2011

KISS legend Gene Simmons and his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed, have adopted a dog from the Saskatoon SPCA, and made a video urging people to follow their example. More →

Project Runway's Tim Gunn Applauds Furless Miss Florida Jul 13, 2011

After learning from PETA that the Miss Florida USA pageant will not be awarding a mink coat to its winner on July 16, Tim Gunn—the fashion guru, Project Runway mentor, and creative officer at Liz Claiborne, Inc., who previously asked pageant coordinators to dump fur prizes—sent a personal letter to Grant H. Gravitt Jr., executive producer of the pageant, to thank him for making the decision. More →

Broadway Barks At Celebrity Charity Event Jul 11, 2011

Broadway Barks – an annual event in New York City hosted by the famed Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters, benefiting multiple animal shelters and adoption agencies throughout the 5 boroughs – took place on Saturday, July 9. More →

Prince Harry Plays Polo For Charity Jul 11, 2011

On Saturday 2nd July, Prince Harry took part in a quintessentially British day of polo that took place on the grounds of Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber’s Berkshire Estate, Watership Down, to host The British Polo Day Charity Cup where watchmakers Richard Mille were one of the title sponsors. More →

Broadway Goes To The Dogs For Charity Jul 6, 2011

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters will return as hosts of the star-studded 13th Broadway Barks dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies this weekend. More →

Rise Against Vocalist Wants You To Go Vegan Jul 1, 2011

Rise Against vocalist Tim McIlrath has a few words of advice for anyone looking to make the world a better place: Ditch “mindless traditions” and go vegan. More →

Meg Mathews Helps Secure Ban On Circus Animals Jun 30, 2011

In a highly charged Commons Debate and free vote in London last Thursday, the UK Government was defeated by politicians and the nation who now demand an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses rather than a system of licensing. More →

The Gentle Barn Hosts Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament Jun 30, 2011

84 golfers joined celebrities Bailey Chase, Danny Masterson, Gary Valentine, Jim Parrack, Kevin Farley and Michael Pena at The Gentle Barn's Second Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. More →

Amanda Beard Speaks Up For The Frogs Jun 30, 2011

Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard is speaking up for frogs. More →

Ted Danson And Adrian Grenier To Bring Celebrity Power To Oceana Charity Party Jun 29, 2011

Oceana will hold its second annual Hamptons Splash Party on July 30, 2011 at the beachfront home of Margie and Michael Loeb in Southampton, NY, with guests including Ted Danson and Adrian Grenier. More →

PETA UK Announces Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians Jun 29, 2011

What do Skinny Genes singer Eliza Doolittle and The Wanted heartthrob Jay McGuiness have in common? In addition to having heaps of talent, they’re dedicated to a compassionate, vegetarian lifestyle – and it’s that dedication that has netted them each the title of PETA UK's Sexiest Vegetarians. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Wants Shark Fin Sales Banned In California Jun 28, 2011

Leonardo DiCaprio has penned a letter to members of the California State Senate in support of Assembly Bill 376, which would prohibit the sale of shark fins in California. More →

Russell Brand And Kristen Wiig Voted Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians Jun 28, 2011

You’ve had your say and cast your votes, and today Russell Brand and Kristen Wiig have been named as PETA's sexiest celebrity vegetarians for 2011. More →

Skype With Kristin Bauer For Charity Jun 27, 2011

As the evil vampire Pam on the HBO hit True Blood, Kristin Bauer may not be a fan of wolves, but in reality, animals have a special place in her heart. As a long time supporter of the International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW), Kristin and her True Blood fans are hosting an online auction to benefit the organization. More →

PETA Remembers Peter Falk Jun 27, 2011

PETA has paid tribute to Columbo star Peter Falk, who passed away on Thursday. More →

Leona Lewis Visits Black Beauty Ranch Jun 27, 2011

Singer Leona Lewis recently visited the Humane Society of the United States' Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch to visit with some of the animals being cared for there. More →

Ricky Gervais Says No To Animal Cruelty On His Birthday Jun 24, 2011

If you’re wondering what to buy Ricky Gervais for his 50th birthday on 25 June, you’d better steer clear of anything from Fortnum & Mason! The comedian set aside his well-honed sense of humour to pen a deadly serious letter on PETA's behalf to F&M head Beverley Aspinall calling the department store out for its sale of cruelly produced foie gras. More →

Aimee Garcia To Play Celebrity Charity Golf For The Gentle Barn Jun 23, 2011

The Gentle Barn tees off for its Second Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Robinson Ranch Golf Course, the beautiful Valley Course in Santa Clarita. More →

Stars Write To British PM For Circus Animal Ban Jun 23, 2011

In advance of the crucial Commons Debate to discuss a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses today, Animal Defenders International (ADI) and high profile supporters and celebrities are once again calling on the Government to reconsider their recent decision not to implement an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses, and to now vote for a ban. More →

Twiggy Says No To Animal Cruelty Jun 21, 2011

British modeling legend Twiggy is the latest star to make a stand against UK store Fortnum & Mason’s decision to keep selling foie gras in the face of international condemnation. More →

Trace Adkins' Daughter Awarded For Animal Rescue Jun 17, 2011

Country singer Trace Adkins is feeling very proud of his 9-year-old daughter, who is to be awarded a special honor by PETA. More →

Charities Benefit From Life In A Day Jun 17, 2011

A number of charities have joined the RSPCA in linking with a ground-breaking new film called ‘Life in a Day’, directed by Academy Award winning director Kevin Macdonald and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Alien, Bladerunner). More →

Vote For Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians With PETA Jun 15, 2011

PETA has once again opened voting for their annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities Awards. More →

Michael Vartan Offers Dog Care Tips Jun 14, 2011

As Dr. Tom Wakefield on the TNT hit series Hawthorne, Michael Vartan is often called upon to advise his patients. Now, Vartan is giving advice to parents—of dogs, that is. Vartan—along with his dog, Millie—stars in a brand-new TV ad for PETA in which he talks about the importance of giving animal companions all the love, care, and attention that they need and deserve. More →

Animal Charity Joins Ground-Breaking Film With Ridley Scott Jun 13, 2011

The RSPCA is at the forefront of a new way for charities to raise vital funds, by linking in with a ground-breaking new film called ‘Life in a Day’, directed by Academy Award winning director Kevin Macdonald and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Alien, Bladerunner). More →

Celebrities Support Wild Animal Circus Campaign Jun 9, 2011

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has enlisted the help of high profile supporters and celebrities who have written a joint open letter to the British Prime Minister requesting that he reconsiders Government’s recent decision not to implement an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. More →

Joan Jett Delivers Seal Hunt Letter To Norway Jun 6, 2011

Following the World Trade Organization’s decision to formally hear Norway’s and Canada’s case against the European Union’s ban on seal product imports, rock icon Joan Jett has personally delivered an urgent letter on PETA's behalf to Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre calling on Norway to make the hearing and submissions open to the public. More →

Monica Dogra Gets Caged For Going Vegetarian Jun 6, 2011

Sitting with a hen inside a rustic cage, Dhobi Ghat star Monica Dogra has appeared in a brand-new ad for PETA India and urges fans to try to relate to who is on their plate by going vegetarian. More →