Elena Waldman

Keto the orca suffered a lifetime of exploitation and confinement to tiny tanks at various abuse ment parks—now, at only 29 years old, he’s dead.

After receiving a Grammy nomination for Gojira’s epic performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, lead vocalist Joe Duplantier is raising his fist in the air for animals in a new PETA ad. Surrounded by cows, pigs, and chickens, the heavy metal singer and animal defender displays a rallying call: “Join the Vegan Revolution.”

A “stellabration” is in order! THIS luxury designer and animal-friendly fashion pioneer is PETA’s 2024 ‘Person of the Year’.

Why did “Succession” star James Cromwell throw his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Humane Society in the trash? Read his powerful op-ed to learn more.

This year, PETA and our dedicated supporters went all out to raise hell for animals. See our protest highlights from 2024!

In 2024, PETA scientists, campaigners, and other staffers worked hard to help end the suffering of animals used and killed in experiments. They prevented and ended cruel experiments, launched hard-hitting campaigns against animal-abusing laboratories, persuaded major corporations around the world to use non-animal testing methods, and much, much more.

Time is ticking for Tonia Haddix! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative lawsuit against the notorious Chimp Crazy villain, seeking to terminate the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) license that allows her to broker USDA-regulated animals and operate her roadside zoo in Camden County, Missouri. This move—which follows urging by PETA and our sweeping campaign against the exhibitor—could be the final nail in the coffin for Haddix’s career in the animal exploitation business.

PETA’s 2024 Company of the Year had us tickled ‘PINK’ when it chose to be an ‘angel’ for animals in its catwalk comeback.

Ho, ho, horrible! Find out why three roadside zoos are getting a lump of coal from PETA ahead of the holidays.

On each day of Hanukkah, we eat latkes, play dreidel, exchange gifts, and light the menorah to remember the Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom. Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Hanukkah celebrates an ancient miracle: For eight long nights, a candle burned bright with just a tiny bit of oil as the Jews cleansed and rededicated their holy temple long ago.