General Animal Rights

PETA’s Work to Improve Animal Welfare in the Middle East

Find out what PETA is doing to help sheep, dogs, goats, donkeys, and more in the Middle East.

Yet Another Whale Dies From Ingesting Plastic Bags—This Time in the Philippines

The whale was found with 40 kilograms of plastic waste in his stomach.

Manila Water Shortage: Conserving Water Is Easier Than You Think

You can save approximately 829,000 liters of water in a year.

PETA Rushes to Help Animals Affected by Disastrous Fire in the Philippines

After learning about a devastating fire in Orion, Bataan, PETA’s Animal Rescue Team rushed to the affected area armed with pet food and medications for burn treatment.

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Jerome Flynn: Reject Cruelty, Go Vegan

“Game of Thrones” actor Jerome Flynn discusses the horrors endured by animals slaughtered for food and urges everyone to go vegan.

Dead Whale Had Swallowed Plastic Bottles, Bags, Shoes, 115 Cups

The whale had also ingested more than 7 pounds of plastic string, which may have been discarded fishing equipment.

A Win for Animals! China Reinstates Ban on Rhino Horn and Tiger Bone

PETA and animal advocates around the world will continue working to ensure that rhinoceroses and tigers are not killed for unproven ancient remedies.

Elephant Polo Tournament Is History After PETA’s Investigation Finds Cruelty

PETA’s exposé revealed that elephants are abused in training as well as repeatedly beaten and gouged with sharp, metal-tipped bullhooks during the polo “game.”

Victory! South Korea Ends Cruel Poisoning Test on Dogs

Following a PETA U.S. appeal, South Korea has joined Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the U.S. in stopping a deadly pesticide test on dogs.

Beautiful Peacock Is Latest to Die for People’s Selfies With Animals

How many more animals must die for a few “likes” on social media?